Jason Ishum
Oxford, CT,CT
Summary
Experienced Pilot and Safety Officer adept at completing checklists, monitoring safety programs and operating aircraft efficiently. Logged more 1100 hours in a Boeing AH-64D helicopter. Collaborative individual eager to teach aircraft systems, engines and avionics. Skilled in flight operations and navigation with keen eye for precision. Efficient and committed to emergency preparedness and response. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Conducted investigations on several multi-class accidents back briefing individuals involved and the hierarchy of command with the failures and corrective measures for the incident.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Safety Officer
United States Army
08.2020 - Current
- Inspected aircraft and related equipment for airworthiness.
- Monitored, planned or conducted inspection programs.
- Evaluated air carriers, air agencies and air operators to make recommendations to principal inspector or supervisor.
- Investigated single and multi-aircraft accidents across combat zones, international and domestic locations.
AH-64D Pilot in Command
United Stated Army
04.2016 - Current
- Reviewed aeronautical charts and used navigational instruments during each flight and maintained strong knowledge of government and company regulations.
- Performed comprehensive checklists prior to takeoff to reduce possible safety issues.
- Flew national and international routes covering different countries and complied with flight rules in each location.
- Met with other crew members to plan missions prior to flight and review results following completion.
- Trained regularly in flight simulator to prepare for unexpected flight situations.
- Practiced and drilled for numerous wartime and peacetime emergency situations requiring rapid response.
- Planned and filed daily flight plans for training missions, sorties and patrol flights.
- Photographed specific areas of interest for intelligence purposes.
- Identified targets of opportunity during flight operations.
Forward Observer (13F)
United States Army
05.2004 - 04.2016
- Conducted risk assessments for artillery and missile operations to avoid harm to personnel and equipment.
- Coordinated with other military units and agencies to support operations and align with mission.
- Assisted with real-time intelligence collection by conducting field reconnaissance operations.
- Efficiently oriented and fired weaponry to smoothly eliminate enemy positions, vessels, and personnel.
- Researched trends to maintain up-to-date knowledge of advancements in artillery and missile technology.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Education
No Degree - Basic Studies
Central Texas College
Killeen, TXSkills
- Safety Inspections
- Aircraft Safety
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Company Safety Policies
- Critical Thinking
- Pre-Flight Check
- Flight Safety
- Incident Safety
- Aerial Intelligence Reporting
- Organization and Prioritizing Tasks
- Emergency Situations
- Aircraft Operations
Certification
- FAA Commercial Instrument Rated Pilot License for Rotary Wing Aircraft - November 2018
- OSHA 511- Standards Course for General Industry - April 2021
- Aviation Safety Officer Course, U.S. Army Safety Center of Excellence - April 2021
Additional Information
I'm looking for new opportunities to prove myself in a new career field.
Timeline
Aviation Safety Officer
United States Army
08.2020 - Current
AH-64D Pilot in Command
United Stated Army
04.2016 - Current
Forward Observer (13F)
United States Army
05.2004 - 04.2016
No Degree - Basic Studies
Central Texas College
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