Mark Bragg
Ankeny
Summary
Proven expertise in aviation and communications with a focus on HEMS operations, communications, and maintenance management. Demonstrated ability to enhance team readiness through effective training and mentoring initiatives. Strong track record of improving operational efficiency and team dynamics.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Communications Specialist/Dispatcher
Mercy One
Des Moines
11.2025 - Current
- Monitored industry trends to guide strategic communication initiatives.
- Collaborated with team to develop and execute communication materials that align with organizational goals.
- Collaborated with colleagues across departments to ensure consistency in messaging across all channels of communication.
- Worked closely with leadership to maintain professionalism and streamline communication processes.
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
AirMethods
Omaha
08.2024 - Current
- Trained new communications specialists on key practices and tools.
- Trained staff on effective communication practices and tools.
- Collaborated with team to develop and distribute communication materials.
- Leveraged pilot experience to enhance communication effectiveness for flight crews.
SR, LEAD PILOT
Air Methods
Denver
06.2011 - Current
- Assisted with the training of new pilots and monitored their progress.
- Performed pre-flight inspections and identified any maintenance issues.
- Organized aircraft for flights, ensuring all safety protocols were followed.
- Proposed innovative ideas and solutions that improved team performance and outcomes.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and resolve issues related to products and services.
UH60 PIC, MTP
United States Army National Guard
Boone
05.1999 - 06.2012
- Maintained high OR rates during multiple deployments as a UH-60 Maintenance Test Pilot and Maintenance Officer.
- Received military awards including Bronze Star Medal, Army Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and Army Commendation Medal for exemplary service.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to accomplish goals and resolve product and service-related issues.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
- Supported and guided colleagues to foster a collaborative work environment.
UH-1 Crewchief/Maintenance Technician
Iowa National Guard
Boone
10.1988 - 04.2000
- Performed regular maintenance on aircrafts, engines, and other equipment.
- Oversaw maintenance of vehicles and equipment, ensuring functionality for missions.
- Provided technical guidance to crew members during pre-flight inspections and post-flight debriefings.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and standards to maintain operational integrity.
- Monitored and enforced work practices to uphold safety and risk management guidelines, enhancing workplace safety.
- Evaluated personnel performance, delivering feedback that improved team effectiveness and operational readiness.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Aviation Maintenance
67N UH-1 Mechanic
Ft Rucker ALSome College (No Degree) - Military Leadership
Primary Leadership Development Course
Camp Ashland NESome College (No Degree) - Military Officer Training
Warrant Officer Candidatte School
Ft Rucker, ALSome College (No Degree) - Rotary Wing Flight Training
IERW, Army Flight School
Ft. Rucker ALSome College (No Degree) - Aviation Management
U.S. Army Aviation Maintenance Manager School
Ft. Rucker ALSome College (No Degree) - Maintenance Test Pilot
US Army MTP School
Ft. Rucker ALSkills
- Crisis management
- Decision-making
- Passenger relations
- Risk management
- Checklists understanding
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Recordkeeping standards
- Crew resource management
- Self-motivation
- Problem-solving skills
- Navigation
- Simulator training
- Pre-flight checks
- Passenger safety
- Aircraft piloting
- Commercial rotorcraft operation with instrument rating
- Reliability
- Instrumentation reading
- Professional demeanor
- Relationship building
Certification
Commercial Rotorcraft With Instrument Rating
Accomplishments
- Performed pre-flight inspections and identified any maintenance issues.
- Organized aircrafts for flights, ensuring all safety protocols were followed.
- Assisted with the training of new pilots and monitored their progress.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Maintained high OR rates during multiple deployments as a UH-60 Maintenance Test Pilot and Maintenance Officer.
- Military Awards, BSM, AM, AAM, ARCOM
Timeline
Communications Specialist/Dispatcher
Mercy One
11.2025 - Current
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
AirMethods
08.2024 - Current
SR, LEAD PILOT
Air Methods
06.2011 - Current
UH60 PIC, MTP
United States Army National Guard
05.1999 - 06.2012
UH-1 Crewchief/Maintenance Technician
Iowa National Guard
10.1988 - 04.2000
Some College (No Degree) - Aviation Maintenance
67N UH-1 Mechanic
Some College (No Degree) - Military Leadership
Primary Leadership Development Course
Some College (No Degree) - Military Officer Training
Warrant Officer Candidatte School
Some College (No Degree) - Rotary Wing Flight Training
IERW, Army Flight School
Some College (No Degree) - Aviation Management
U.S. Army Aviation Maintenance Manager School
Some College (No Degree) - Maintenance Test Pilot
US Army MTP School