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I also have extensive experience as an instructor and operator to and with foreign soldiers, on the ground and in the air, in several countries overseas.
Military Experiences
Dec 2006 - May 2010
Flight Instructor Section Leader
• Operates complex multi-engine rotary wing aircraft and flight simulators, instructing and evaluating rated and unrated pilots in multiple UH60 periods of instruction.
• Instructs and evaluates flight maneuvers and tasks that include contact, night vision goggles, tactics, and instrument flight procedures.
• Evaluates performance and competence of students and recommends elimination or continuation of training as warranted.
• Performs administrative tasks including maintaining files and records, scheduling aircraft, recording and reporting flights.
Jan 2003 - Nov 2006
Battalion Flight Operations Officer in Charge/NVG Unit Trainer
• Maintains, develops and compiles statistical reports related to flight records through the use of a wide variety of automation programs.
• Manages the day-to-day administrative support functions and requirements of the Flight Operations Section.
• Develops, prepares and finalizes diverse, recurring and one-of-a-kind reports concerning utilization of aviation assets, including individual flight analysis reports.
• Provides classroom instruction on aircraft systems, training maneuvers, procedures and other flight related subjects.
• Instructs and evaluates flight maneuvers and tasks.
Jan 2002 - Dec 2002
Division Liaison Officer
• Serves as Liaison Officer for the 101st Airborne Division Forward representing the command leadership (including the Division Operations Officer, Deputy Chief Of Staff, Deputy Commanding General and the Commanding General), through personal contacts and development of personal relationships with a wide variety of staffs and offices important to Operation Iraqi Freedom.
• Responsible for maintaining strong and effective liaison and relationships between Division Operations Officer and Special Forces to include Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marines and other government agencies.
Jan 2001 - Nov 2002
Overwater Search and Rescue Pilot in Command
• Operated combat search and rescue helicopters in support of the Republic of Korea.
• Ensured the readiness and serviceability of the company’s Aviation Life Support Equipment, as well as the special mission equipment required for Dillon M-134 minigun and overwater operations.
• Planned and coordinated training events, such as Escape and Evasion techniques and Enemy Prisoner of War processing, during battalion field exercises to enhance the professional development of the soldiers in the company.
Deployments
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Ended in 2011
UH60M IPC
Ended in 2009
Flight Safety, S-92
Ended in 2006
Methods of Instruction
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Security Clearance
Secret
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
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