John Deroche
Littleton
Summary
Certified Flight Instructor with 7 ratings and no check ride failures. Motivated to become established in the aviation community. Proven leadership and teaching ability grown overtime through school and military experience as a Non-Commissioned Officer in Army active duty combat arms role, and Naval Intelligence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Intelligence Specialist
US Navy
Buckley Space Force Base, CO
12.2023 - Current
- Led and supervised intelligence operations for Reserve unit, coordinating analysis, dissemination, and reporting of actionable intelligence to support mission readiness and strategic decision-making.
- Conducted detailed threat assessments and intelligence briefings using multi-source data (HUMINT, GEOINT, SIGINT), enhancing situational awareness for leadership and deployed units.
- Managed and trained reserve personnel in intelligence systems, analytical tools, and reporting protocols, improving team proficiency and operational effectiveness.
- Collaborated with joint military, federal, and local agencies to integrate intelligence products, strengthen force protection measures, and support homeland defense initiatives.
- Maintained and updated classified databases, ensuring accuracy, compliance with security policies, and timely distribution of critical intelligence products to stakeholders.
19D Cavalry Scout
U.S. Army
Fort Carson, CO
12.2018 - 05.2023
- Served as a Bradley Fighting Vehicle Commander, leading a crew in reconnaissance, security, and mounted maneuver operations while maintaining full accountability of all weapons, optics, communications gear, and vehicle systems.
- Directed training and readiness of soldiers in armored reconnaissance tactics, gunnery, surveillance, route security, and rapid maneuver under both day and night conditions.
- Deployed to Poland in support of NATO operations, conducting joint multinational training exercises to strengthen interoperability with allied forces and enhance regional security.
- Coordinated and executed reconnaissance missions alongside U.S. and NATO partners, delivering accurate, timely battlefield intelligence to support higher-level operational decisions
Snowboard Instructor / Animation Coordinator
Woodward
Copper Mountain, CO
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Coached youth in freestyle snowboarding fundamentals and safe trick progression, providing individualized instruction while promoting confidence and proper technique.
- Set up and supported major terrain-park events, including Red Bull–sponsored competitions, assisting with course layout, safety flow, and on-snow coordination.
- Served as an Animation Coordinator, organizing guest flow, maintaining safe riding areas, and ensuring terrain features were properly maintained and ready for daily use.
- Delivered safety briefings and supervised riding zones, applying risk-management practices to create a safe, positive environment for youth of varying skill levels.
Education
Associate of Science - Outdoor Recreation And Leadership
Colorado Mountain College
Leadville, CO04-2027
No Degree - Pilot Ratings
ATP Flight School
Centennial, CO10-2025
Bachelor of Science - Aviation And Aerospace Science
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO02-2026
Skills
- Information security
- Flight planning and navigation
- Single-engine aircraft operation
- Fatigue and stress management
- Intelligence collection
- Providing briefings
- Top secret clearance
- Critical thinking
- Leadership
- Reconnaissance
- Multi-engine aircraft operation
- Safety Focused Decision Making
- Crew Operations
Timeline
Intelligence Specialist
US Navy
12.2023 - Current
19D Cavalry Scout
U.S. Army
12.2018 - 05.2023
Snowboard Instructor / Animation Coordinator
Woodward
10.2017 - 05.2018
Associate of Science - Outdoor Recreation And Leadership
Colorado Mountain College
No Degree - Pilot Ratings
ATP Flight School
Bachelor of Science - Aviation And Aerospace Science
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Certification
- Commercial Pilot (ASEL, AMEL)
- Certified Flight Instructor
- Certified Flight Instructor Instrument
- Multi Engine Instructor
- Wilderness First Responder
- Anti-Terrorist
- Improvised Explosive Device
- CPR
Certifications
- Instrument Rating (ASEL) (Cessna 172S)
- Commercial (ASEL) (Cessna 172S)
- Certified Flight Instructor (ASEL) (Cessna 172S)
- Commercial Multi Engine (AMEL) (Piper Seminole PA-44)
- Multi Engine Instructor (AMEL) (Piper Seminole PA-44)
- Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (AMEL) (Piper Seminole PA-44)
Work Availability
monday
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Flight Hours
- Total Hours: 257.9
- Pilot in Command: 179.8
- Cross Country: 124.5
- Day/Night: 239.5 / 18.7
- Simulated Instrument: 73.6
- Actual Instrument: 1
- Landings Day/Night: 501 / 46
- Single Engine Land: 231.3
- Multi Engine Land: 26.6
Flight Experience
- Trained out of Centennial Airport, Colorado (KAPA).
- Certified Flight Instructor out of Ogden, Utah (KOGD).
- Trained on G1000 avionics.
- Rent standard 6 pack airplanes.
- Airplanes used in training: Cessna 172 Skyhawk (G1000) and Piper Seminole (G1000).