TYLER CARLSON
118th Airlift Squadron, 103rd AW, CTANG
Enfield,CT
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience
Experienced Military Officer and C-130H Copilot with over 9 years in aviation. Holds a Commercial Pilot Certificate with 1,074.5 flight hours across various aircraft. Expertise in crew resource management, flight planning, and severe weather interpretation, ensuring compliance with military and civil aviation safety standards. Integrates aircraft maintenance leadership with flight operations to maintain mission readiness.
Work History
C-130 COPILOT
3 Years 4 Months- Pilot USAF C-130 tactical airlift aircraft, executing complex tactical flights, airdrops, and simulated combat missions to maintain peak operational readiness.
- Executed advanced mission planning, conducted risk assessments, filed flight plans, and performed precise performance/fuel calculations across diverse operational environments to ensure mission success.
- Analyze complex meteorological data and global weather forecasts to determine route safety and ensure precise navigation under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR).
- Practiced rigorous Crew Resource Management (CRM) and standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring effective communication and seamless exchange of aircraft controls during dynamic multi-engine operations.
- Conducted precise local drop zone resurvey work and closely coordinated with intelligence teams to integrate operational data into comprehensive flight briefings.
C-130 CREW CHIEF
5 Years 2 Months- Diagnosed and resolved complex mechanical and avionics issues utilizing advanced troubleshooting methods, minimizing aircraft downtime and maximizing operational availability.
- Directed comprehensive aircraft maintenance, inspections, and pre-flight checks, directly enhancing fleet reliability, safety compliance, and structural longevity.
- Mentored and supervised junior maintenance technicians, enhancing technical proficiency and ensuring compliance with Air Force safety protocols.
- Maintained meticulous documentation for major maintenance actions and technical inspections, ensuring legal compliance and operational readiness.
Education
Bachelor of Natural Resources
Skills
Decisive judgment
Leadership development
Instrument proficiency
Operational coordination
Crisis management
Certification
- Certificates: Commercial Pilot (Airplane Single & Multi-Engine Land, Instrument Airplane)
- Type Ratings: BE-400, MU-300
- Medical Certificate: Class 3 (Valid through Jan 2029)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS & AWARDS
Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year: Awarded by the Connecticut Maintenance Group (2018)., Chief Master Sergeant Paul H. Lankford Leadership Award: Presented during Airmen Leadership School (June 2018).
EDUCATION & MILITARY TRAINING
- Parachute, Water, and Advanced Survival Training, Fairchild AFB, WA (2024)
- C-130H Pilot Initial Qualification, Little Rock AFB, AR (2024)
- Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT), Columbus AFB, MS (2023)
- Officer Training School, Maxwell AFB, AL (2022)
- Airman Leadership School, McGee Tyson AFB, TN (2018)
- Tactical Airlift Maintenance Specialist Course, Sheppard AFB, TX (2015)
FLIGHT EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
- Total Time: 1,074.5 hrs
- Pilot-in-Command (PIC): 704.3 hrs
- Multi-Engine Land (AMEL): 725.6 hrs
- Turbine: 854.8 hrs
- Cross-Country: 445.7 hrs
- Instrument (Actual / Simulated): 184.3 hrs total
- Aircraft Breakdown:
- C-130: 594.4 hrs
- T-6 Texan II (TEX2): 129.2 hrs
- Cessna 172 / 182: 137.5 hrs
- BE-400 (BE40): 75.2 hrs
Timeline
C-130 COPILOT
118th Airlift Squadron, 103rd AW, CTANG
07.2023 - CurrentRead More
C-130 CREW CHIEF
103rd Maintenance Group, 103rd AW, CTANG
05.2015 - 07.2020Read More
Asnuntuck Community College
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University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Natural Resources
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