I am seeking to become a pilot or first officer on the King Air platform and grow into a subject matter expert on that aircraft. I have a diverse aviation experience that includes consulting and operational support in both, domestic as well as international aircraft movements. I am also trying to stress my prior experience in executive protection that translates to a client centric level of service of aircraft owners and corporate clientele.

Education

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Master of Science in Aeronautics May 7, 2001 - December 13, 2003 Master of Science in Aeronautics with a specialization in Aviation/Aerospace Operations and Management
Wayland Baptist University
Bachelor of Science August 31, 1993 - August 23, 1997 Bachelor of Science in Occupational Education, Human Services with a specialization in Criminal Justice

Work Experience

Chief Pilot
Texas Southern University December 2, 2024 - November 14, 2025 - Overall responsible for the safe and compliant operation of training 104 flight students and having had the privilege of leading a group of amazing flight instructors. - Completed Cirrus Factory training and led the subsequent transition from a venerable fleet of Cessna and Grumman aircraft to a factory new fleet of 12 Cirrus SR20 G7 aircraft equipped with Garmin Perspective Touch+ avionics. - Introduced automation, tracking, and record keeping processes of student and instructor documents to align with regulatory requirements and overhauled the entire program to comply with Part 141 standards. - Significantly improved the quality of training resulting in an increase student success to a 90 percent pass rate for students passing their respective FAA check ride on their first attempt.
Global Protection Team Agent
Hendley Associates LLC November 27, 2024 - November 16, 2021 ▪ Responsible for the life safety of a high-profile, faith-based CEO providing embedded corporate executive protection services. ▪ Designed an executive protection plan after an emotionally disturbed individual attempted to injure staff during a daytime attack. ▪ Attained Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Board Certification over 5-year period.
Sr. Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Collins Aerospace, formerly Rockwell Collins July 31, 2020 - June 13, 2016 ▪ Ensured FAR Part 91/135 international flight planning met local regulatory standards for 50+ Fortune 500 flight departments. ▪ Obtained 2,000+ overflight permits, TSA waivers, and multiple entry authorizations on annual basis for FAR Part 91 clientele.
Production Supervisor
Lockheed Martin June 3, 2016 - October 17, 2011 ▪ Ensured parts availability for numerous U.S. Army missile systems including Patriot PAC-3, THAAD, and ATACMS. ▪ Used flight training and standardization experience to create mentorship programs between 23+ senior and junior specialists.
Account Manager
SkyBOOKS, Inc., a Bell-Textron Company February 12, 2010 - April 30, 2007 ▪ Ensured 60+ corporate jet/helicopter maintenance records complied with Mexican and U.S. Part 43 airworthiness standards.
Instructor Pilot
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University April 27, 2007 - January 15, 2001 Assistant Training Manager & Training Center Evaluator, 2004 – 2007 ▪ Issued 60+ Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multiengine, and Flight Instructor pilot certificates under FAR Part 142. ▪ Supervised 16 Instructor Pilots, training 120 flight students. Trained new hire/upgrading flight instructors prior to checkout. ▪ Trained 6+ FAA Aviation Safety Inspectors on Practical Test Standards (PTS) and performed FAR Part 141 check rides. ▪ Designed 40+ tailored training programs to help struggling students avoid being removed from the flight training curriculum. Check Airman & Flight Instructor – Piper Seminole, Piper Arrow, Cessna Skyhawk 2001 – 2004 ▪ Hand selected and promoted to leadership positions due to unique ability to adapt teaching style to a variety of learning styles. ▪ Tasked to teach 8+ foreign students per semester in aviation English to prepare them to pass TOEFL English proficiency test.

Aircraft Experience

Piper, PA-31
  • Time in Type: 11 hrs
  • Last Training: April 27, 2026