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FIRST OFFICER
OBJECTIVE

Highly motivated and safety-oriented regional airline and military trained aviator with a strong desire to continue growing my career as a professional pilot by seeking employment with the world's greatest airline. Dedicated professional with utmost concern for the care and trust of passenger safety and company values.

FLIGHT QUALIFICATIONS

Flight Time

Total Hours: 1929.1

Total Turbine: 1798.0

Turbine PIC: 891.9

Multi Turbine: 1702.5

Instrument (Act/Sim): 295.1 /94.

*Times do not reflect military conversion

Certificates and Ratings

Airline Transport Pilot

CL-65 Type Rating

1st Class Medical

Valid US Passport

FCC Radio License

Aircraft Flown

A-10C

CRJ200/700/900

T-38C

T-6A

PA-28-151/161/181, C-172 PA-32-260

Experience
SkyWest AirlinesDetroit, MIFirst Officer10/2018 to Current
  • Operates multiple daily flights for Delta Connection in busy airspace and challenging weather patterns.
  • Responsible for the safety and comfort of 50+ passengers.
  • Utilizes Crew Resource Management to assist captain in safe flight operation of CRJ series aircraft.
  • Acts as a professional and assertive crew member while maintaining a shared mental model.
  • Upholds all company values including appearance and professionalism with customers in and out of the cockpit.
107th Fighter Squadron MI ANGSelfridge ANGB, MIFighter Pilot / A-10C05/2013 to Current
  • Over 1100 hours of military flight experience in high performance aircraft including over 150 hours in combat operations over Afghanistan.
  • Squadron Safety Officer responsible for investigating aircraft mishaps while also presenting oral safety briefs to over 30 pilots, ensuring fellow aviators are educated on latest safety trends, procedures and mishap findings.
  • Navigates dynamically challenging and often time critical situations requiring decisive decision making, leadership, and task management skills.
  • Combat Search and Rescue qualified pilot responsible for locating and protecting downed aircrew over hostile territory in contested environments while providing armed escort to friendly helicopters.
  • Supervisor of Flying responsible for monitoring weather patterns and assisting airborne aircraft during emergency situations.
  • Hand-picked by leadership to perform duties of Awards and Decorations Officer due to strong verbal and writing skills; transcribed over 60 award citations to date.
  • Developed realistic combat training simulations to prepare fighter squadron for future deployments.
Nissan Technical Center North AmericaFarmington Hills, MIBody Design Engineer II01/2012 to 10/2014
  • Structural design of body components on current and future Nissan vehicles.
  • Improved vehicle safety on 2016 Nissan Titan by designing components and processes which greatly increased roof strength and stiffness over previous generation Titan for purposes of snow load, heat distortion, and roof crush testing.
  • Cross functional communication with suppliers to meet design and development targets.
  • Responsible for over 5 major assemblies including 50+ parts on 2016 Nissan Titan and NV series cargo van.
  • Lead designer on roof structure and design release engineer for windshield and back glass assemblies on 2016 Nissan Titan.
  • Utilized robust cross-sectional design of structural components to improve 2016 Nissan Titan roof strength and stiffness.
  • With only 3 months experience, entrusted to develop, test, implement, and present design solution to senior leadership at Nissan headquarters to solve a cargo mat bunching problem during pallet loading on NV series cargo van.
Education and Training
United States Air Force Pilot12/2015Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training, Vance AFB, OK
United States Air Force Officer Commission05/2014Academy Of Military Science, Maxwell AFB, AL
Bachelor of Science:Mechanical Engineering12/2011Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
  • Minor in Mathematics
  • Senior design project: Worked in team of 3 to design, develop and successfully test fly hybrid aerial vehicle.
  • Elective emphasis in thermodynamics including graduate level coursework.
Automotive Engineering Technology04/2007Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI
  • Credits Toward Bachelor of Science and Engineering (Mechanical)
  • Dean's List Honoree [Fall/Spring 2006-2007]
Leadership Experience
  • 2-Ship Flight Lead responsible for leading a flight of 2 single-seat fighter aircraft in both training and combat operations, providing close air support to American and NATO ground forces.
  • United States Air Force Officer Training School: Emphasis on leading team of prospective military Officer's through problem solving exercises and events to include timed obstacle courses, land navigation exercises, and classroom coursework.
  • Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class Leader responsible for ensuring all 20 students including self successfully navigated over 400 hours of academics encompassing 18 written tests, over 100 hours of simulator time, and over 200 hours of actual flight time in grueling 54 week United States Air Force Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training program.
Significant Awards & Accomplishments
  • Ranked #4 of 37 Captain's and #4 of 55 Company Grade Officers by the 451st Air Expeditionary Group during combat deployment, 2019.
  • Nominated for Company Grade Officer of the year by the 127th Wing Operations Group, 2019.
  • Air Force Achievement Medal and Air Medal earned during combat deployment, 2019
  • Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Leadership Award, 2015.
  • 96% academic average USAF Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training, 2015.
  • 2016 Nissan Titan back glass assembly patent, 2015.
  • Managers Award Nissan Automotive Body Design, 2013.
  • Central Michigan University Dean's List, 2006-2007.
Volunteer
  • Handpicked to execute flybys over MI hospitals to honor healthcare workers fighting COVID-19.
  • Pilots For Kids: Provided Christmas cheer to disabled children at Beaumont Rehabilitation Center.
  • Western Michigan University's College of Aviation: Represented Michigan Air National Guard by interacting with and providing aviation career pathway insight to over 100 aviation students.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • SkyWest Airlines
  • 107th Fighter Squadron MI ANG
  • Nissan Technical Center North America

School Attended

  • Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training
  • Academy Of Military Science
  • Western Michigan University
  • Central Michigan University

Job Titles Held:

  • First Officer
  • Fighter Pilot / A-10C
  • Body Design Engineer II

Degrees

  • United States Air Force Pilot 12/2015
    United States Air Force Officer Commission 05/2014
    Bachelor of Science : Mechanical Engineering 12/2011
    Automotive Engineering Technology 04/2007

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