I’m a career 2.0 guy that started as a State Trooper in Alaska then moved to private security contracting. I earned my PPL, instrument, COM, and CMEL in Palmer Alaska, and time built in a C170B flying gravel bars and small cub strips on family adventures. In 2024 I got hired as a c207 pilot flying at a part 135 operator. In March of 2026 I completed my ATP rating and upgraded into a Cessna 208 where I’ve been operating as the PIC and mentor pilot of a two pilot crew under a company PDP.
Education
Grand Valley State University
No degree August 31, 2005 - May 31, 2010 I studied criminal justice and psychology for five years and left a semester before graduating when my wife got a job in Alaska.
West Ottawa High School
Diploma August 31, 2001 - May 31, 2005
Work Experience
Alaska State Troopers
Alaska Department of Public Safety July 31, 2012 - July 31, 2011
Protective Security Officer
Federal Protective Services April 30, 2025 - February 1, 2013
C207 PIC
Fox Air February 28, 2026 - September 30, 2024
C207 and C208 PIC
Yute Commuter Service February 1, 2026 - Present
Highlights
Lead Pilot
July 1, 2026 Lead pilot for first shift with Yute Commuter Services.
Aircraft Experience
C-208
- Time in Type: 90 hrs
- Last Training: May 27, 2026
- Training Type: Initial
- Facility: Yute Commuter Services
C-206
- Time in Type: 1210 hrs
- Last Training: February 1, 2026
- Training Type: Initial checkride
- Facility: Yute Commuter Services
C-172
- Time in Type: 159 hrs
- Last Training: September 5, 2023
- Training Type: COM checkride
- Facility: Blue River Aviation