Orry Boettger
Billings MT,United States
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Air Tanker Base Manager
Bureau of Land Management
01.2017 - Current
- Manage day to day operations of Billings BLM Air Tanker Base.
- Directly work with pilots and crews from multiple contracted companies to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Work extensively with rotor-wing and fixed-wing aircraft of various sizes and types.
- Act as a Contract Officers Representative (COR) administering federal retardant and aircraft contracts
- Directly manage 5-15 ramp personal up to 16 hours daily.
- Maintain strict adherence to regulatory guidelines and safety protocols, minimizing incidents or violations within the facility.
- Coordinate with external agencies for logistical support, enhancing overall base capabilities.
- Conduct regular risk assessments to proactively identify potential issues, employing mitigation strategies as needed.
- Develop and update SMS, Emergency Response, Risk Assessment and Employee evaluation plans
- Have overseen over 1500 retardant drop missions without a mishap or safety incident.
Pilot
SNS Air
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Worked as a part time FO flying a Cessna 421
Staff Sargant
US Army
04.2004 - 12.2016
- Served for 13 years with the Army and Army National Guard in multiple Infantry based roles.
- Stationed for 3 years at Montana State University as an ROTC instructor preparing over 100 cadets for a career as an Army officer.
- Served in Iraq as an Infantry team leader and vehicle commander and successfully completed over 30 multi-day combat missions.
- Graduated from multiple Army courses including: Army Advanced Instructor Course, Mountain Warfare phase 1 and 2, Squad Designated Marksman, Close Quarters Battle School, Rappel Master and more.
Education
Pilot Certificate - Fixed Wing
Summit Aviation
Bozeman, MT05-2022
Pilot Certificate - Rotor Wing
Silverhawk Aviation Academy
Caldwell, ID12-2017
Bachelor of Science - Economics/History
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT05-2016
Timeline
Pilot
SNS Air
01.2022 - 01.2024
Air Tanker Base Manager
Bureau of Land Management
01.2017 - Current
Staff Sargant
US Army
04.2004 - 12.2016
Pilot Certificate - Fixed Wing
Summit Aviation
Pilot Certificate - Rotor Wing
Silverhawk Aviation Academy
Bachelor of Science - Economics/History
Montana State University
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