Former attack helicopter pilot who is committed to upholding aviation standards. Critical-thinker and problem solver that understands the importance of remaining flexible; continually strives to improve both professionally and personally.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Training Officer
United States Army
09.2020 - 09.2021
Identified training needs and ensured units had necessary support to accomplish their mission.
Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
Acted as training subject matter expert of the Army's Digital Training Management System for the entire 7th Infantry Division.
Company Commander
United States Army
09.2018 - 09.2020
Operated the AH-64E Apache in complex, stressful, and combat operations without any incidents.
Ensured safe operation of all aircraft and maintenance practices.
Planned and conducted IFR/VFR flights in all types of airspace within the US and combat environments.
Developed and implemented a maintenance program of 8 AH-64E Helicopters, valued at over $320 million which directly resulted in a operational readiness rate of over 85%.
Airspace Management Officer
United States Army
08.2017 - 04.2018
Deconflicted South Korean Airspace between U.S. Army rotary aircraft, U.S. Air Force fixed-wing aircraft, U.S. Artillery and South Korean Artillery / missile systems.
Airspace Officer
United States Army
03.2016 - 07.2017
Managed a flight hour program and budget for over 150 Army Helicopters
Ensured all flight hours requirements were met and the unit remained within their budget of over $20 million.
Apache Platoon Leader
United States Army
06.2014 - 02.2016
Developed, implemented and managed training and maintenance programs for over 20 Soldiers, Pilots and 4 AH-64D Apache Helicopters.
Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
Managed over $150 million worth of equipment during garrison and combat deployment operations.
Led platoon in tactical combat operations in Afghanistan for 10 months.
Maintenance Officer
United States Army
05.2013 - 05.2014
Developed and implemented a maintenance program for 24 AH-64D Longbow Helicopters which enabled over 3000 flight hours to be flown with no maintenance related incidents.
Reviewed production, quality and maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities.
Created preventive maintenance and inspection lists and schedules to minimize breakdowns or disruptions in production processes.
Baggage Handler
Northwest Airlines
08.2006 - 08.2008
Loaded passengers' property onto appropriate aircraft by collecting, sorting and checking baggage tags against flight lists.
Coordinated with ramp agents to verify baggage was placed on correct outgoing flight.
Observed safety and privacy procedures in handling passengers' property.
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