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I spent my 25+ years in aviation both as a maintainer and as a pilot. I plan to continue to follow my passion for aviation and for teaching, hopefully by transitioning to a civilian career as an Instructor pilot. I finished my military career at Ft Rucker teaching initial entry pilots how to fly and employ the Longbow Apache. I found this to be very rewarding and hope to continue.
Military Experiences
Aug 2010 - Oct 2013
AH-64D Instructor Pilot
AH-64D Longbow Attack Helicopter Instructor Pilot assigned at the U.S. Army Aviation Center of
Excellence. Primary duty is to conduct initial training and qualification of U.S. Army aviators in order to
prepare them for possible future combat operations. Additionally,operates the Longbow Crew Trainer;
provides instruction in aircraft systems, basic flight, maneuvering flight, emergency procedures, andaerial gunnery. Also, conduct end of phase evaluations and daily briefings to ensure the studentsability to employ the aircraft as a lethal weapons platform during day, night and adverse weather
Apr 2007 - Aug 2010
Ah-64D Pilot
Pilots attack helicopters under tactical and non-tactical conditions, maintains lethal proficiency as a
co-pilot / gunner. Operates aircraft during all types of meteorological conditions during day and night
operations, responsible for coordinating, conducting, and directing combat attack helicopter
operations, joint air attack team operations, reconnaissance missions, security missions and combat
maneuver operations. Functions as a direct-action combat participant with organic aircraft armament
systems. Maintains Aircrew Training Manual Requirements.
Aug 1998 - Mar 2007
Production Control NCOIC
Worked as an OH-58A crewchief, technical inspector and production control NCOIC. Coordinated with both internal and external (commercial) support agencies to procure replacement parts for the aging fleet. Maintained an operational readiness rate well above the DA standard to support the State's counter-drug task force.
Dec 1996 - Jul 1998
OH-58D Technical Inspector
Served as a Technical inspector at the intermediate maintenance level. Cross trained to inspect UH-60A/L components and aircraft as well.
Deployments
(2 years, 2 months)
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Security Clearance
Secret
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
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Interests
Camping
Craft Beer
Fishing
Golf
Hunting
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