Thomas "BULLDOG" Shoaf
Alamogordo,New Mexico
Summary
Dynamic lifetime professional career aviator serving as Chief Pilot and Evaluator within USAF Materiel Command's 586Flight Test Squadron. Recognized for overseeing complex flight operations and achieving a zero accident rate over 21 years, 30000 + hours. Expert managing aircrew performance and training. Exceptional leadership/operational excellence in high-stakes military aviation environments. Proven ability to deliver outstanding results in high stakes test/eval missions.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Pilot, Evaluator, Instructor, Test Pilot
USAF Materiel Command / 586TH Flight Test Squadron
12.2005 - Current
Chief Pilot for USAF Flight Test Squadron tasked with completing weapons system & ancillary test/eval in support of DoW National Security Objectives.
Responsible for all aspects of operations and support to include Standards and Evaluation, Training, Scheduling, Life Support and maintenance coordination in support of tasked test programs.
Chief Evaluator / Instructor / Functional Check Pilot in T-38 A/C and King Air 200 / 1900 aircraft.
Civilian PPL / CPC / ATP / CFII Ratings
Private
06.1983 - Current
Squadron Commander/Evaluator/Instructor Pilot
United States Air Force
09.1985 - 12.2005
Career military tactical aviator culminating as Commander of the F117 Nighthawk"s 417TH Weapons Squadron.
Fully qualified in multiple airframes, throughout the world to include A-10 Warthog, F-4G Wild Weasel, F-117 Nighthawk, PA200 Tornado, T-38A/B/C Talon
Positioned in all aspects of military aviation to include Training, Scheduling, Operations, Safety, Standards and Evaluation.
Graduate USAF Weapons Instructor Course WIC, USAF Safety Officer Course, USAF Mishap Investigation Course.
Education
Master of Arts - Military History / Airpower Stiudies
American Military University
Manassas, VA04-1996
Master of Science - Industrial Construction Management
Colorado State University
Fort Collins CO05-1985
Skills
- Highly efficient supervision and control of multi facetted flight operations in support of numerous ongoing tests and test support requirements in support of DoW objectives
- Successfully managed 100 aircrew on biennial rotation from initial checkout to mission ready status in support of unit requirements
- Oversee zero accident rate operation over a 21 year period comprised of approx 30000hrs, 18000 flights, and a rotating supplement of over 100 aircrew members
- 11 Higher Headquarters Unit Aircrew Performance Evaluations resulting in OUTSTANDING or EXCEPTIONAL ratings over the last 20 Years
- 11 Higher Headquarters Process Performance Assesments all passed with accolades from Headquarters Stan Eval AFMC
Accomplishments
41 Year veteran of military tactical and test aviation.
Approx 10500 flight hours in various military aircraft.
Approx 4500 Hours in King Air Series Aircraft as PIC/IP/DPE
Approx 600 Hours as private pilot in single & multi engine
Certification
Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
Certified Flight Instructor Certificate
Commercial Pilot Certificate
Private Pilot Certificate
Timeline
Chief Pilot, Evaluator, Instructor, Test Pilot
USAF Materiel Command / 586TH Flight Test Squadron
12.2005 - Current
Squadron Commander/Evaluator/Instructor Pilot
United States Air Force
09.1985 - 12.2005
Civilian PPL / CPC / ATP / CFII Ratings
Private
06.1983 - Current
Master of Arts - Military History / Airpower Stiudies
American Military University
Master of Science - Industrial Construction Management
Colorado State University