Matthew Whitacre
Fort Knox
Summary
Company Commander for an aerial MEDEVAC unit in the United States Army Reserves, managing 150 soldiers and 15 HH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. Experienced aviation professional with a strong background as Blackhawk Instructor Pilot and Pilot-in-Command. Specialized in flight training and evaluations, enhancing aviator proficiency through innovative programs. Demonstrated leadership in mission planning and adaptive teaching, ensuring operational readiness and safety in high-pressure environments. Civilian occupation is as a Department of the Army civilian managing scheduling, reporting, and aircrew training in a Blackhawk Aircrew Trainer simulation device.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Simulator Instructor
Department of the Army
Fort Knox
12.2023 - Current
- Trained Army aviators in flight, classroom, and simulator environments for UH60 Blackhawk.
- Enhanced aviators' proficiency through structured training programs for crews and personnel.
- Delivered individual and classroom simulator training in basic and advanced helicopter techniques.
- Conducted evaluations of Army-rated aviators using flight simulators per Aircrew Training Manual standards.
- Executed advanced instrument training focused on flight planning and precision maneuvers.
- Instructed on radio communication procedures and airspace management protocols effectively.
- Educated personnel on meteorological principles, emphasizing weather briefing techniques.
- Supervised training sessions to uphold safety and performance standards.
Company Commander
United States Army Reserve
Fort Knox
05.2013 - Current
- Commanded air ambulance medical company and Delta Company detachment of 120 soldiers and 15 HH-60M helicopters, managing assets valued over $250 million.
- Provided fully trained flight crews for immediate aeromedical evacuation support, executing all assigned MEDEVAC missions.
- Tracked mission progress, training, maintenance, readiness, and deployment of combat mission-ready units.
- Evaluated risk mitigation strategies while ensuring compliance with Army standards and directives from Battalion Commander.
- Possessed commercial rotary wing aviator certification and served as H-60 Blackhawk instructor pilot.
- Led personnel in strategic planning and execution of operational missions.
- Coordinated training programs to enhance team skills and readiness.
- Managed logistics and resource allocation for various missions and exercises.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Political Science, Military Science
Evansville, IN, United States
Evansville, IN, United States01.2015
Skills
- Simulator training
- Flight evaluation
- Instrument training
- Radio communication
- Airspace management
- Weather briefing
- Mission planning
- Training development
- Adaptive teaching
- Technical skill evaluation
- Performance evaluation
References
- John, McElwee, Battalion Standardization Pilot, john.g.mcelwee2.mil@army.mil, 513-888-6160, 8-229 AHB, Employer: 8-229 AHB
- Thomas, Bauer, Company SP, thomas.m.bauer.mil@army.mil, 859 383 3611, C CO 5-159th GSAB, Employer: C CO 5-159th GSAB
- Mark, Edelen, ASF Maintenance Supervisor/ 1SG, mark.c.edelen.mil@army.mil, 502-507-5716, ASF Knox/US Army, Employer: ASF Knox/US Army
- Forrest, Holdsworth, Former Commander, forrest.e.holdsworth.mil@mail.mil, +1 (502) 667-2291, United States Army, Employer: United States Army
- Peter, Barringer, Teacher, phbarringer@gmail.com, (812) 228-6452, Evansville Vanderburgh School System, Employer: Evansville Vanderburgh School System
- Gregory, Taylor, Mopar Marketing CRM Specialist, taylor.greg35@gmail.com, 812 449-3770, Stellantis, Employer: Stellantis
- Scott, Howard, Former First Sergeant, scott.m.howard.mil@army.mil, 616-916-5996, US Army, Employer: US Army
Affiliations
- United States Army Reserve - Commissioned Officer
- Evansville Hoses Charity Hockey Team - Player
- USI Alumni - Graduate
Certification
- Commercial Rotor Instrument Rating
- H-60M Blackhawk Instructor Pilot
Timeline
Flight Simulator Instructor
Department of the Army
12.2023 - Current
Company Commander
United States Army Reserve
05.2013 - Current
Bachelor's degree - Political Science, Military Science
Evansville, IN, United States
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