I’m currently serving in the U.S. Air Force Air National Guard as a F-16 Weapons Technician. Outside of serving my country, I love combining both my passions of being a pilot and life coach to help not only pilots, but anyone who is wanting help to improve their quality of life. 

I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from UW-La Crosse, an Associates Degree in Commercial Aviation from Academy College and graduated Summa Cum Laude. I have my ATP (AMEL) with a CE525S PIC Type Rating and have logged 220 hours of multi-engine turbine time in Part 135 operations, where I also served as the Director of Safety for my previous company.

Having stick-and-rudder skills is one thing when it comes to being a pilot; however, it’s another to have the life experience when it comes to safe decision making skills. Over the course of my life and aviation career, I’ve developed both a knowledge and skills base that I carry with me wherever I go when it comes to applying safe and effective decision making skills to ensure a successful and safe outcome. 

Education

Academy College
Associates of Commercial Aviation July 18, 2018 - February 2, 2022 Associate's Degree in Commercial Aviation -Summa Cum Laude
UW-La Crosse
Bachelor of Exercise Physiology September 17, 2007 - May 15, 2013 Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology -Dean's List x 2

Work Experience

Aircraft Armament (F-16 Viper)-U.S. Airforce Air National Guard
Duluth, MN May 5, 2026 - Present Following our TOs (technical orders), conduct loading/unloading, functional and operational checks, scheduled/non-scheduled weapons maintenance, and operational inspections to ensure aircraft airworthiness and combat readiness.
SIC and Director of Safety
Northern Airways June 1, 2026 - February 1, 2026 Adhere to all Part 135 and 91 FARs, along with company SOPs, regarding safe and efficient operation of our aircraft to ensure a travel experience that goes unmatched for our customers. As the Director of Safety, uphold our ARGUS Platinum rating, implement our safety management program (PRISM SMS) and promote a positive/proactive safety culture in our company.
Maintenance Planning
Endeavor Air January 27, 2025 - June 1, 2026 Per our TechOps SOPs, evaluate and plan all required maintenance for each of our aircraft to ensure that all maintenance items are complied with and our aircraft continue to remain airworthy to ensure safe and effective operations.
Assistant Chief Flight Instructor
Thunderbird Aviation October 2, 2023 - July 4, 2025 Conduct Stage checks, EOC checks, Part 141 instructor standardization, and ensure that both our instructors and students are following our FAA approved TCOs (training course outlines) for training under our Part 141 pilot school certificate.
Aviation Coordinator/Flight Instructor
Academy College/Thunderbird Aviation March 1, 2022 - October 2, 2023 As a flight instructor, delivered flight and ground instruction under our Part 141 syllabus and prepared students for their FAA check rides and knowledge exams. As the Aviation Coordinator, tracked progress for 100+ students across KFCM/KMIC, maintained TCO compliance and ACCSC accreditation standards, built pathways for 121/135 bridging programs, and supported community outreach.
Instrument and Private Ground Instructor
Academy College October 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024 Teach both Instrument and Private Pilot ground courses, per our Part 141 syllabus, to 15 plus students per class. Work on continuously developing and enhancing course content to prepare students for their FAA knowledge exams.

Highlights

Basic Military Training
May 5, 2026 Graduated basic military training at 37 years old with one of the highest physical training scores in my squadron and achieved marksman.
ATP
July 18, 2025 Achieved my ATP (AMEL) with a CE525S PIC Type Rating.

Aircraft Experience

CE525S
  • Time in Type: 220 hrs
  • Last Training: July 18, 2025
  • Training Type: Type Rating
  • Facility: LOFT
PA-44
  • Time in Type: 226 hrs
  • Training Type: Instruction
  • Facility: Thunderbird Aviation