Education

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelor of Science; Professional Aeronautics May 2012 - Minor in Logistics, Minor in Management
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Applied Science; Avionic Systems Technology June 2016 -
Tarrant County College
Associate of Applied Science; Professional Pilot (Part 141) (High Honors) August 2025 -

Work Experience

Certificated Flight Instructor/Instrument
US Aviation Academy Aug 2025 - Present - Conducts instrument & cross-country training in varied airspace, focusing on CRM, checklists discipline, & FAA standards
Avionics and Wiring Specialist
GDC Technics Oct 2020 - Apr 2021 - Utilized engineering diagrams to fabricate customer specific system installation and integration wiring looms - Created custom cabin paneling for Boeing 777 and 787 aircraft equipped with lighting, audio/video, and sensor systems - Constructed aviation standardized wiring work packages utilizing LASELIC and Tri-Star laser marking devices
Flightline Maintenance Coordinator
Tinker Air Force Base Dec 2018 - Oct 2020 - Directed overall flightline maintenance effort & ensured airworthiness of 14 E-3 Sentry aircraft worth more than $7.0B - Determined, tracked & reported aircraft status, managed cannibalization actions & sequenced aircraft sortie generation - Led 270 maintainers from 6 different specialties; established priorities & worked non-mission capable aircraft
Squadron Training Manager
Tinker Air Force Base June 2017 - Nov 2018 - Managed and executed a compliant and efficient squadron ancillary training program for 586 maintenance personnel - Forecast and scheduled for 59 Air Force, Air Combat Command and Air Force Specialty Code specified training courses - Validated completion/processed all Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS) training subsystem training updates - Conducted weekly/monthly briefings for Flight, Squadron, and Group Commanders during senior leadership meetings
Avionics Sec(on Chief
Tinker Air Force Base Mar 2015 - May 2017 - Managed manning requirements, performance reports, decorations, and awards & recognition programs - Oversaw ancillary & operational training standards and mobilizations/deployments posture - Enforced unit technical order data, policies, and procedures essential to discipline, safety, security, and ORM - Reviewed, evaluated, and executed Quality Assurance programs, personnel qualifications, training, and deficiency reports

Aircraft Experience

Cessna, C-172
  • Time in Type: 467.5 hrs
  • Training Type: Instructor
  • Facility: US Aviation Academy
Piper, PA-28
  • Time in Type: 28.3 hrs