Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Director of Aviation
CSX Transportation
05.2022 - Current
Chief Pilot/Captain: March/2017 to May/2022
Developed standard operating procedures for the G-450, G280, and HS125 both domestic and international operations.
Training and Standards Captain on the G-450
Presented several presentations on the corporate jet for our executive board.
Managed global flight operations, ensuring compliance with all aviation regulations and operational standards.
Developed and implemented safety management systems to enhance operational safety across all aviation activities.
Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement, leading to increased operational efficiency.
Captain/First Officer
Vista Jets
08.2016 - 12.2017
Maintained service-oriented attitude toward customer needs, comfort and safety.
Maintained a strong safety culture amongst fellow crew members through open communication channels and regular safety meetings and briefings.
Conducted comprehensive briefings for cabin crew members before each flight, outlining safety procedures, service expectations, and any relevant information about passengers or the destination airport.
Chief Pilot/Captain
Haworth Inc.
05.2003 - 08.2016
Part 91/135 Global operations
Responsible for all flight operations worldwide.
Developed standard operating procedures for the G-450 and G-200 both domestic and international operations.
Completed part 135 proving runs for the G-200 with the FAA.
Presented several presentations on the corporate jet for our executive board.
GV, G200
Assistant Chief Pilot/Captain/First Officer
Avbase Aviation
04.2000 - 05.2003
Part 135 International operations
Responsible for flight crew standards and training
Developed international operating procedures for the G-200.
Training Captain for the G-200
G200, HS-125-700/800
Captain/Instructor
Superior Aviation
09.1998 - 04.2000
Part 135 cargo operations North America/Canada
Single pilot freight operations.
Instructor captain for all new hires
Assisted in developing training manuals for new hire pilots.
Associate of Science - Part 141 Aviation Flight Program
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Management
Liberty University
Skills
Collaborative leadership
Culture transformation
Team management
Policy development
Team building and motivation
Organizational development
Data analytics
Policy implementation
Practice operations management
Administrative oversight
Certification
Airline Transport Pilot: AMEL
Commercial Privileges: ASEL
Type Ratings: GVII, GV, G200, CL30, HS125, G280 FAA
First Class Medical Certificate US Passport: Current, Unrestricted
Point of Interest
Multiple Oceanic Crossings, Experienced in G-450 and G280 Systems, Multiple recurrent training courses at Flight Safety/CAE, Non-Smoker, Date of Birth 03/31/73, Excellent Health
Flight Hours
Total Time 10066 Pilot in Command 7505 Multi-engine 8313 G-450 4450
Turboprop 505 Second in Command 1273 Instrument 982 G-200 2550
Instructor 1140 Turbine PIC 5855 Night 1237 CL-30 200