Commercial pilot and flight-test professional transitioning from extensive UAS operations into manned aviation. I bring 790 hours of manned flight time and more than 1,600 MQ-9 hours, alongside experience in operational test, safety assessment, aircrew instruction, and technical evaluation. With high-performance, complex, and tailwheel endorsements, I offer a disciplined, safety-focused approach and strong technical judgment. I am eager to apply my military and flight-test background while continuing to grow in commercial manned-aircraft operations
Education
Aeronautics
Bachelor degree May 1, 2014 - May 19, 2018 Liberty university bachelor of science aeronautics
Work Experience
Test Pilot Engineer
TSC Mar 2024 - Present ▪Designed and executed structured flight-test campaigns with engineering and program management teams, producing performance data for capability assessments and technical risk reduction.
▪Authored flight-test cards and data packages; translated complex results into clear performance and safety assessments for engineering leaders and executives.
MQ-9 Instructor / Evaluator Sensor Operator
INTEGRATION INNOVATION INC. Dec 2022 - Dec 2024 ▪Diagnosed EO/MWIR sensor malfunctions, conducted pre- and post-flight inspections, and verified aircraft and sensor systems for airworthiness and proper function.
▪Served as Operational Test subject-matter expert supporting test plans, data cards, and acquisition documentation.
MQ-9 Test Project Officer
556TH TEST & EVALUATION SQUADRON, USAF Jan 2016 - Dec 2022 ▪Authored test plans and led multidisciplinary teams through hardware, software, and flight-test evaluations.
▪Developed instruction for three Operational Flight Programs and trained and evaluated aircrew on normal and emergency procedures.
Formal Training Unit Instructor / Evaluator
U.S. AIR FORCE Jan 2011 - Present ▪Conducted qualification training for RPA pilots supporting AFRICOM, EUCOM, and CENTCOM; evaluated emergency procedures, weather, airfield operations, and mission-critical tasks.
▪Enforced safety standards, reviewed training syllabi, and reported flight trends to squadron leadership.
Highlights
Top Performance Award
2015 Virtual Flag 15-2, Kirtland AFB
ACC ISR Enlisted Contributor of the Year
2013 Top contributor ISR aircrew member to 12 Air Force operations
Top Graduate and 432 WG Airman of the Year
2012
Aircraft Experience
Cessna, Mooney, Piper
- Time in Type: 792 hrs