JON REED
Dothan,AL
Summary
Highly experienced aviation professional with over 30 years of training and supervisor expertise. Specialized in U.S. Army Aviation, U.S. Air Force (USAF) Survival Evasion Resistance Escape (SERE) and USAF Personnel Recovery. Skilled rotary-wing flight training instructor and instrument flight examiner with over 3900 accident-free flight hours in both FAA and ICAO airspace. Senior Standardization pilot with zero mishaps and multiple deployments and over 2500 pilot in command hours in complex mission environments. Committed team player dedicated to fostering a positive and professional work culture, eager to both lead and learn.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (UH-72)
Amentum Services, Inc.
05.2026 - Current
- Instructs and evaluates U.S. Army Initial Entry Rotary Wing (IERW) flight students per USAACE IERW program of instruction under VFR/IFR flight rules in both visual and instrument meteorological conditions. Provided 950+ accident-free hours of flight instruction and evaluations.
HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (AH-64E V6) U.S. ARMY SATMO TAFT
Resume International, LLC
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Provides direct training and contract support for the Qatar Emiri Air Force via U.S. Army SATMO agreements. Instructs and evaluates QAE AH-64E v6 in Day/Night conditions in accordance with U.S. Army Foreign Military Service regulations. Developed Instrument Examiner Program of Instruction IAW ICAO and Qatar Air Authority regulations.
U.S. ARMY AVIATION WARRANT OFFICER (OH-58D/AH-64D/E)
U.S. Army
11.2008 - 11.2021
- Advised leadership on development and execution of the Aircrew Training Program (ATP) while providing oversight, standardization, and training of assigned aviators. Served as a USAACE-qualified Standardization Pilot and Instrument Flight Examiner, instructing in the AH-64D/E Instructor Pilot Course. Accumulated 2,600+ accident-free flight hours in AH-64D/E and OH-58D attack/reconnaissance helicopters with over 1000 combat hours supporting CENTCOM operations on three deployments.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
08-2027
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
01-2024
Certification
- U.S. Army Senior Instructor Pilot/Instrument Flight Examiner (IP/IFE) (New) Course, 2019
- U.S. Army AH-64D Instructor Pilot Qualification Course, 2016
- U.S. Army OH-58D Instructor Pilot Qualification Course, 2013
- FAA Flight Instructor Rotorcraft Helicopter, Instrument (CFII) – Expires 31 Dec 2026
- FAA Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft Helicopter, Instrument Helicopter, 2011
- FAA Second Class Medical Certificate – Expires 30 May 2027
Timeline
HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (UH-72)
Amentum Services, Inc.
05.2026 - Current
HELICOPTER FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (AH-64E V6) U.S. ARMY SATMO TAFT
Resume International, LLC
01.2025 - 01.2026
U.S. ARMY AVIATION WARRANT OFFICER (OH-58D/AH-64D/E)
U.S. Army
11.2008 - 11.2021
Master of Business Administration -
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
FLIGHT EXPERIENCE
- Total Hours: 3900+ (Actual Aircraft)
- UH-72A: 950+
- AH-64D/E: 1400+
- OH-58D (B406): 1200
- TH-67 (B206): 120
- UH-72A WX SIM: 400+
- AH-64D/E SIM: 260
- EC-135P2+ (Single Pilot): 52
- PIC: 2500 – (Instructor Pilot: 1450) (SP/Instrument Examiner: 300)
- Night Vision: 1000 + (NVG: 550) (NVS: 460)
- Night Unaided: 110+
- Hood/WX: 160
- Instruments: 437
- Combat: 1100