Aviation professional and former USCG 100-Ton Master Captain with 1100+ hours total time, including 140 hours Alaska bush time. Proven in high-pressure operations across maritime and aviation environments. CFI/CFII/MEI with 100% flight school pass rate, now flying DHC-2 Beaver in Bristol Bay. Adept at risk management, crew leadership, and customer-focused operations in remote conditions.
Education
Key West High School
High School Diploma 01-05-2020 -
Work Experience
DHC-2 Pilot
Rapids Camp Lodge 01-06-2026 - 01-08-2026 Flew fishermen and guests to remote off-airport locations around Bristol Bay
Conducted safe bush operations in ASES DHC-2 Beaver with Alaska weather decision-making
Managed passenger safety, cargo loading, and remote river and lake assessment
CFI / CFII / MEI
Florida Keys Flight Academy 01-10-2025 - 01-05-2026 Developed and implemented personalized lesson plans tailored to individual student needs
Conducted comprehensive flight safety training ensuring FAA standards compliance
Implemented scenario-based training to improve decision-making under emergency conditions
Captain
Sunset Watersports 01-04-2023 - 01-04-2024 Operated as captain of Parasail boat and 53ft Gold Coast Yacht with focus on navigation and safety
Demonstrated exceptional decision-making during high-pressure situations
Deckhand
Sebago Watersports & Yankee Freedom III 01-06-2018 - 01-05-2023 Built sea time and leadership from deckhand to Captain, leading to 100-Ton license. Vessel maintenance, line handling, passenger safety for 112ft ferry to Dry Tortugas.
Aircraft Experience
DHC-2
- Time in Type: 150 hrs
- Training Type: Type Experience (Bristol Bay Bush Operations)
- Facility: Bristol Bay
C-421
- Time in Type: 100 hrs
- Last Training: February 17, 2026
- Training Type: Initial
- Facility: Cae