Air National Guard C-17A pilot

Education

University of Mississippi – Ole Miss
B.A. Political Science 2016 - 2019 Awards & Memberships: Dean’s Honor Roll, Ole Miss Aviation Club, Ole Miss Sailing Club
Itawamba Community College Fulton, MS
A.A. Political Science 2014 - 2016 Awards & Memberships: President’s List, Dean’s List, ICC All-American Band, ICC Drumline Co-Captain

Work Experience

Pilot
United States Air Force – 183d Expeditionary Airlift Squadron 10-2021 - Present Operates the C-17A Globemaster III for troop, cargo, and humanitarian aid transport in support of global airlift missions, while ensuring compliance with FAA/ICAO regulations, and Command directives. Plans and executes complex tactical flight operations, including low-level navigation, aerial refueling, and assault landings to support combat and contingency operations. Manages the squadron heritage room by overseeing procurement, inventory, and financial accountability to ensure sustainability and readiness for squadron events.
Pilot
United States Air Force – 97th Training Squadron 09-2024 - 02-2025 Completed the C-17 Pilot Intial Qualification course with an overall academic average of 98%. Demonstrated proficiency in aircraft systems, multi-Command operating instructions, instrument navigation, emergency procedures, tactics, and maneuvers with a comprehensive flight evaluation.
Pilot
United States Air Force – 33rd Flying Training Squadron 05-2023 - 07-2024 Completed the rigorous 44-week Undergraduate Pilot Training program at Vance AFB. Obtained 93 programmed T-6 hours and 103 T-1 simulator hours. Achieved a 97% academic average over 7 tests that covered 394 hours of classroom instruction consisting of weather, aerodynamics, formation flying, mishap prevention, CRM, and navigation procedures.
Volunteer Pilot
Pilots N Paws 04-2019 - Present Flies rescue missions for a national nonprofit organization to transport animals in need to foster homes, shelters, and adoptive families. Donates flight time, personal aircraft use, and mission planning expertise to support animal welfare efforts and facilitate life-saving relocations.

Highlights

Active TS/SCI (T5) Security Clearance
May 23, 2023
FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
July 16, 2025

Aircraft Experience

C-17 Globemaster
  • Time in Type: 668.5 hrs
  • Last Training: September 10, 2026
  • Training Type: Initial, Recurrent
  • Facility: Altus AFB, OK
T-6
  • Time in Type: 93 hrs
  • Last Training: September 10, 2026
  • Training Type: Initial
  • Facility: Vance AFB, OK
PA-28
  • Time in Type: 320.4 hrs