Military aviator and aviation operations leader with 2,391 hours of total flight time, including 2,271 turbine hours, 2,137 PIC hours, and 1,100 hours of flight instruction. Extensive experience operating high-performance tactical aircraft and multi-engine turbine aircraft in demanding operational environments. Proven background in flight operations, aircraft maintenance, aviation safety, standardization, crew training, mission planning, scheduling, and multinational operations. Experienced in managing aviation organizations, personnel, aircraft readiness, and complex flight operations. Seeking a Part 135 or airline pilot opportunity with an adversary air, airline, cargo, or civilian business aviation operator.

Education

University of Central Florida
Bachelors Sep 2004 - Aug 2008

Work Experience

NATOPS/Schedules Officer/Powerline OIC
VMFA-251 (USMC) May 2018 - July 2014 • Managed pilot training, qualification, standardization, and NATOPS programs. • Served as NATOPS and Instrument Instructor. • Directed aviation safety, operational risk management, and mishap-prevention programs. • Managed maintenance training and aircraft qualification programs. • Coordinated daily flight scheduling while balancing operational requirements, training objectives, aircraft availability, airspace, and maintenance constraints. • Coordinated aircraft configurations and mission requirements with maintenance and ordnance organizations.
Exercise Planning Officer / F/A-18 Foreign Exchange Pilot
401-TFS RCAF Jun 2019 - Jun 2018 • Planned and managed squadron training deployments through deployment, execution, and redeployment phases. • Served as principal point of contact for exercise execution and coordination. • Served as Alert Force Commander and Quick Reaction Alert Pilot supporting Northern Sovereignty Operations. • Provided tactical recommendations to Canadian fighter forces and identified opportunities for cross-service tactical integration.
Deputy Commanding Officer / F/A-18 Foreign Exchange Pilot
401-TFS RCAF May 2021 - Jun 2019 • Served as Deputy Commanding Officer of a Canadian fighter squadron while assigned as a U.S. Marine Corps foreign exchange officer. • Supported NORAD and expeditionary aviation commitments. • Served as Alert Force Commander and Quick Reaction Alert Pilot. • Provided operational and tactical aviation expertise in a multinational environment. • Developed recommendations concerning fighter tactics, techniques, and procedures. • Assumed Commanding Officer responsibilities when required.
Executive Officer / F/A-18 Mission Commander
VMFA-323 (USMC) May 2022 - Jun 2021 • Served as second-in-command of an operational F/A-18 squadron and assumed Commanding Officer responsibilities when required. • Supervised headquarters functions including administration, intelligence, logistics, safety, and communications. • Advised commanding officer on personnel, administrative, disciplinary, and operational matters. • Managed policy compliance, officer development, career management, and squadron personnel assignments. • Maintained proficiency as F/A-18 Mission Commander, Functional Check Flight Pilot, Night Systems Instructor, and Low Altitude Tactics Instructor.
Operations Officer / F/A-18 Mission Commander
VMFA-323 (USMC) May 2023 - May 2022 • Directed training and operational readiness for a 13-aircraft F/A-18 squadron of more than 200 Marines. • Managed daily flight scheduling, operational briefs, training plans, and execution of sortie-based training requirements. • Balanced aircraft availability, training requirements, airspace, fiscal constraints, and operational priorities. • Planned and executed aviation deployments and training evolutions. • Allocated sorties supporting MEF exercises, Weapons School courses, tenant units, and higher-headquarters requirements. • Maintained proficiency as F/A-18 Mission Commander, Functional Check Flight Pilot, Night Systems Instructor, and Low Altitude Tactics Instructor.
Aviation Maintenance Officer / F/A-18 Mission Commander
VMFA-323 (USMC) Aug 2024 - June 2023 • Managed squadron Aviation Maintenance Department supporting combat and training readiness for 13 F/A-18 aircraft and more than 200 Marines. • Directed maintenance production, personnel, training, safety, and compliance programs. • Coordinated aircraft readiness requirements with squadron leadership, higher headquarters, and supporting maintenance organizations. • Monitored maintenance programs and ensured compliance with applicable technical publications and directives. • Provided aircraft readiness and maintenance-management assessments to senior leadership. • Maintained proficiency as F/A-18 Mission Commander, Functional Check Flight Pilot, Night Systems Instructor, and Low Altitude Tactics Instructor.
Staff Officer / UC-35D Aircraft Commander
III MEF (USMC) - Sep 2024 • Served as Deputy Air Officer for III MEF, supporting aviation operations, readiness, exercises, and strategic-level joint and multinational events. • Provided aviation subject-matter expertise to senior leadership and coordinated aviation requirements across multiple organizations. • Served as the Fires and Effects Plans Officer in Charge for III MEF. • Plan operational fires for MEF, component, joint, and combined operations. • Manage Plans personnel and ensure support to exercises, operations, activities, and investments. • Served as an Operational Support Aircraft (OSA) pilot as a UC-35D aircraft commander and assistant NATOPS instructor.

Aircraft Experience

F/A 18 Hornet
  • Time in Type: 1865 hrs
  • Last Training: July 1, 2024
CE560 Encore
  • Time in Type: 180 hrs
  • Last Training: July 1, 2026
  • Training Type: Recurrent / ATP
  • Facility: Flight Safety
T-6 Texan II
  • Time in Type: 75 hrs
T-45 Goshawk
  • Time in Type: 151 hrs
PA-28
  • Time in Type: 23 hrs