Steven Anderson
Brandon
Summary
Accomplished Army Aviation Leader experienced in operational and instructional flight roles, including over 500 hours as an Instructor Pilot and Instrument Flight Examiner. Enhanced operational readiness through expertise in risk management, mission planning, and pilot development, while cultivating high-performance teams and ensuring safety compliance in complex environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Standardization Pilot
US Army Reserve (AGR)
MacDill AFB
06.2022 - Current
- Designed and implemented aircrew training programs tailored to regulatory standards and mission requirements, improving proficiency and safety compliance.
- Managed records for 60 rated and 12 non-rated crew members, supporting efficient personnel tracking and compliance.
- Flew over 600 hours, including over 80 as a Standardization Pilot evaluating other instructor pilots, over 60 as an Instrument Flight Examiner, and more than 400 hours as an Instructor Pilot.
- Administered hundreds of evaluations for 60 rated crew members, including Instructor Pilots and Unit Trainers, ensuring adherence to U.S. Army standards and enhancing operational readiness.
- Led individual and unit-level flight scheduling, managing annual flying hour program to align with training requirements and enhance mission readiness.
- Mentored and trained junior pilots in both technical flight operations and leadership development, fostering growth as competent rated crew members and effective aviation leaders.
Instructor Pilot
US Army Reserve (AGR)
Fort Knox
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Designed and implemented aircrew training programs tailored to regulatory standards and mission requirements, improving proficiency and safety compliance.
- Maintained personnel records for 25 rated and 14 non-rated crew members, ensuring compliance with documentation standards.
- Logged 200 flight hours, including 160 hours as an Instructor Pilot, enhancing training capabilities.
- Conducted evaluations for over 40 rated crew members across 3 companies, contributing to crew readiness and operational effectiveness.
Aviation Safety Officer
US Army Reserve (AGR)
Fort Knox
10.2018 - 05.2021
- Acted as Aviation Safety Officer for UH-60L Assault Helicopter Battalion, overseeing safety protocols for 30 helicopters.
- Managed commander's safety program, ensuring adherence to Battalion and higher safety standing operating procedures and training programs.
- Developed and implemented Army Composite Risk management program at the Battalion level.
- Provided expert guidance to the Commander and Staff on all matters related to occupational health and safety, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and promoting a culture of risk mitigation and workplace safety.
- Flew over 320 hours, including time as Pilot in Command, Instructor Pilot, and Air Mission Commander.
- Mentored and trained junior pilots in technical flight operations and leadership development, enhancing their competencies as rated crew members and effective aviation leaders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL05-2026
Skills
- Flight Instruction & Evaluation
- Instrument Flight Examiner (IFE) Operations
- Aviation Safety & Risk Management
- Crew Resource Management (CRM)
- Aviation training development
- FAA commercial pilot certifications
Certification
- OSHA Certification - University of Alabama - July 2016
- Commercial Airplane Multi-Engine Land - April 2018
- Commercial Rotorcraft-Helicopter - April 2015
- Instrument Airplane - December 2017
- Instrument Helicopter - April 2015
- Private Airplane Single Engine Land - November 2017
Timeline
Standardization Pilot
US Army Reserve (AGR)
06.2022 - Current
Instructor Pilot
US Army Reserve (AGR)
06.2021 - 05.2022
Aviation Safety Officer
US Army Reserve (AGR)
10.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University