Passionate aviator and U.S. Air Force Reserve Boom Operator with over 1175 total flight hours (1000 hour R-ATP Eligible) and a strong foundation in military aviation, aircraft maintenance, and flight instruction. Currently serving as a Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI-I) at KC Aero Academy, where I provide flight and ground training to private, instrument, and commercial pilot candidates.
In my role as a KC-135 Boom Operator, I have logged over 500 hours conducting in-flight refueling, cargo, and passenger operations while applying exceptional crew resource management in dynamic environments. Previously, I served as an Electrical and Environmental Systems Technician on the B-2 Spirit, troubleshooting and maintaining critical aircraft systems.
I hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate (Single and Multi-Engine Land) with Instrument Rating, a Flight Instructor Certificate with Instrument Rating, a 1st Class Medical, Top Secret security clearance, and endorsements for Tailwheel, Complex, and High-Performance aircraft. I recently completed a B.S. in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and am currently pursuing a second B.S. in Aviation from Liberty University (expected June 2026).
Combining real-world operational experience, maintenance expertise, and instructional skills, I’m driven to excel in the aviation industry—whether in flight operations, instruction, or leadership roles. Open to new opportunities and networking with fellow aviation professionals

Education

Liberty University
Bachelor of Science – Aviation 01-08-2019 - 01-08-2023
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelor of Science – Aeronautics 01-09-2023 -
Community College of the Air Force
A.A.S – Aviation Maintenance Technology 01-07-2025 - 01-07-2026

Work Experience

Certificated Flight Instructor with Instrument Rating/Check Airmen
KC Aero Academy 09-2025 - Present Provided flight, ground instruction, and stage checks to private, instrument, and commercial pilot students in single engine aircraft resulting in safe and successful checkride outcomes.
Inflight-Refueling Aviator
United States Air Force Reserve 09-2020 - Present Logged 500+ hours on the KC-135 conducting in-flight refueling, cargo and passenger operations, and applying strong crew resource management
Electrical and Environmental Technician
United States Air Force 01-01-2017 - 09-2020 Electrical and Environmental Technician on the B-2, troubleshot and repaired systems including AC/DC power, oxygen, bleed air, and pressurization.

Aircraft Experience

KC-135, KC-135
  • Time in Type: 500+ hours hrs
  • Training Type: in-flight refueling, cargo and passenger operations
C-172
  • Time in Type: 900 hrs
Piper
  • Time in Type: 300 hrs
Tecnam
  • Time in Type: 30 hrs