Kaleb Ballard
Missouri Army National Guard
Springfield,MO
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience
U.S. Army Blackhawk pilot and skilled trades professional with experience in aviation, heavy equipment operation, excavation, and industrial construction. Safety-focused, dependable, and experienced working in demanding environments requiring technical skill, teamwork, and sound decision-making.
Work History
Blackhawk Pilot
1 Year 10 Months- Operate UH-60M Blackhawk helicopters in demanding training and operational environments, conduct mission planning, crew coordination, and safe execution of VFR/IFR flight operations. Maintain proficiency in aircraft systems, emergency procedures, risk management, and Army aviation standards.
Commercial Carpenter
9 Months- Performed Commercial carpentry, construction, and facility maintenance in large industrial plants and manufacturing facilities. Completed installation, repair, and renovation projects while operating tools and equipment safely in demanding industrial environments.
Education
Completed U.S. Army flight school with specialized training in UH-72 Lakota(EC-135) and UH-60M Blackhawk operations, earning my Commercial Helicopter and Instrument ratings with an S-70 type rating.
- Completed leadership training focused on military operations, decision-making, effective communication, and the responsibilities on an Army warrant officer.
Diploma
Skills
Uh-60M Aircraft Qualification
Instrument Flight
Night Vision Goggles operations
Advanced Aircrew Coordination training
Aviation Risk Management
Mission Planning
SFAR 73 PIC Endorsement
Certification
Certificates and Ratings:
- - Commercial Rotorcraft (5277747) - Helicopter - Instrument
- S-70 Type Rating
- FAA First-Class Medical
Total Time - 170.5
- - Turbine Time : 144.9
- - XC : 77.4
- - Night : 23.5 (NVG : 20.8)
- - Instrument : 4.0 (Simulated : 27.4)
- Full Motion Flight Simulator : 51.0
Timeline
Blackhawk Pilot
Missouri Army National Guard
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Commercial Carpenter
Artisan Contracting
04.2024 - 01.2025Read More
Chaffee Jr./Sr. High School
Diploma
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U.S. Army Flight School
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Warrant Officer Candidate School
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