Gregory Bailey
Southern Pines,NC
Summary
Experienced operator, aviator, and instructor with 25 years of operational Air Force experience, demonstrating a consistent ability to lead and train teams in candidate instruction and evaluation. Recognized for expertise in instructional design and delivery, notably as a program manager for a demanding selection and training course.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant for Part 141 Pilot School Certification
Independent Consultant
Southern Pines, NC
05.2024 - Current
- Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement. Played a key role in cross-functional teams working towards an Air Agency Certificate by harmonizing company policy with Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and delivering responses via the FAA's Safety Assurance System. Maintained rigorous compliance with safety standards in pilot training within the national airspace system, utilizing a comprehensive design control toolset to adhere to CFR 14 Part 141 requirements.
Chief of Standardization and Evaluations
USAF
Pope Army Air Field, NC
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Directed a team of 2 Non-Commissioned Officers to validate training operations for a Flight Training Unit, represented the commanding officer's interests and maintained Air Force training and safety standards.
- Supervised 10 evaluators conducting 63 evaluations to USAF standards. Spearheaded the ongoing development of core instructor capabilities, resulting in enhanced training techniques. Additionally, served as 1 of 2 evaluators who qualified 6 instructors and evaluator pilots in a new aircraft, facilitating the opening of a new mission training pipeline for vital overseas contingency missions.
Chief Special Mission Training & Evaluator Pilot
USAF
Pope Army Airfield, NC
04.2018 - 12.2023
- Replace with SOI and flying accolades
Commissioned Officer/Instructor Pilot & Evaluator
USAF
Various Locations - Available On Request
05.2000 - 04.2018
- Command Pilot with over 6,452 flight hours. Flew 1,370 combat hours and 517 combat support hours.
- Formal Training Unit flight instructor with 2,065 hours of flight instruction and 225 hours of flight evaluation. Taught discrete infiltration procedures, aerial delivery, air refueling, and oceanic crossing and instrument flight rules procedures. Lead instructor for ground school of aircrew tactics, instrument refresher course, initial and recurrent system refresher courses for the C-208 and C-295, and was a crew resource management facilitator.
- Commanded Air Mobility and Special Operations Aircraft, delivering passengers and cargo to austere and remote locations on all continents, to include Antarctica, during routine, contingency, and combat operations.
- Aircraft Flown: T-41, C-172, C-182, T-37, BE-400/MU-300, C-17A, CN-235, PA-44, C-208, Kit Fox XL, C-295FW.
- Retired with an Honorable Discharge as a Lieutenant Colonel with 25 years of total federal service service and 22 year of aviation service.
Education
Master of Arts - National Security Studies
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV11.2011
Professional Military Education - Air Command And Staff College
Air University
Montgomery, AL02.2011
Professional Military Education - Squadron Officer School
Air University
Montgomery, AL08.2006
Professional Military Education - Aerospace Basic Course
Air University
Montgomery, AL11.2000
Bachelor of Science - Foreign Area Studies
United States Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, CO05.2000
Skills
- Expert Flight Instruction
- Ground School Instruction
- Instructional Material Development
- Performance Evaluation
- Glass Cockpit Familiarity
- Instrument Flight Rules Mastery
- Mountain Flying Techniques
- Emergency procedures expertise
- Crew Resource Management
- Curriculum Development
- Flight Simulator Proficiency
- Complex Aircraft Systems Familiarity
Certification
- Combat Aircrew Tactics Course
- Mobility Electronic Combat Officer Course
- Advanced Aircrew Tactics Course
- USAF Advanced Instrument School
- AFSOC Mission Commander Course
- USAF Accident Investigation Mishap Course
- AFSOC Crew Resource Management Facilitator
- McCall Mountain/Canyon Flying Seminars - Sep 2018
- Airline Transport Pilot MEL & Commercial Pilot SEL
- Clearance TS with SCI/ICD access based on Tier 5R Investigation 4 Jan 2021
Timeline
Consultant for Part 141 Pilot School Certification
Independent Consultant
05.2024 - Current
Chief of Standardization and Evaluations
USAF
01.2024 - 05.2024
Chief Special Mission Training & Evaluator Pilot
USAF
04.2018 - 12.2023
Commissioned Officer/Instructor Pilot & Evaluator
USAF
05.2000 - 04.2018
Master of Arts - National Security Studies
American Public University System
Professional Military Education - Air Command And Staff College
Air University
Professional Military Education - Squadron Officer School
Air University
Professional Military Education - Aerospace Basic Course
Air University
Bachelor of Science - Foreign Area Studies
United States Air Force Academy