I am a helicopter pilot looking to break into the airplane world finally. 

Education

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
B.S. Aeronautical Science April 9, 2012 - May 20, 2014
Central Texas College
A.S. Aviation Maintenance May 4, 2009 - May 20, 2010

Work Experience

CEO/Founder
Universal Aviation Solutions, LLC April 7, 2026 - September 5, 2024 Operates full-service GA company delivering PPL through MEI instruction and maintenance/inspection services. Performs 100-hr, annual, pre-buy, ensuring airworthiness and minimized aircraft downtime. Oversees regulatory compliance, scheduling, and customer operations in a safety-driven environment.
AH-64E Instructor Pilot
CAE Defense and Security December 30, 2022 - Present Instruct and evaluate U.S. Army aviators in NVG, and weapons employment operations in AH-64E. Maintain standardization in high-risk, multi-crew tactical training environments. Provide SME leadership on aviation program bids, advising on aircraft selection, syllabus development.
DO, 135 Check Airman, 141 Chief Pilot
Kachemak Bay Flying Service September 25, 2020 - February 6, 2023 Served as FAA Part 135 Check Airman ensuring GOM/OPSPEC compliance and operational control. Conducted line operations in demanding environment while advising leadership on regulatory standards. Led Part 141 rotary-wing training program as Chief Pilot and served as A&P mechanic.
Line Pilot
Med-Trans Corporation September 27, 2019 - August 10, 2020 Conducted on-demand air medical transport under FAR 135 in day and NVG operations. Ensured aircraft readiness through discrepancy reporting, fuel supervision, and risk assessment. Operated in high-tempo EMS environment emphasizing CRM, safety, and mission efficiency.
AH-64E Instructor Pilot
Resicum International LLC May 31, 2019 - March 2, 2020 Provided flight instruction in the AH-64E with the Qatari Emeri Air Force for entry level aviators.
AH-64D Chief Pilot
KORD Technologies Incorporated September 28, 2018 - July 1, 2019 Directed flight scheduling and instruction for Dutch FMS AH-64 training program. Delivered advanced weapons and tactics training to Royal Netherlands Air Force aviators
Standardization Instructor Pilot/Instrument Examiner
1-227th ARB, US Army - September 3, 2018 Managed aerial gunnery program supporting 70+ aviators in AH-64D/E operations. Advised command on aviation tactics, combat employment, and risk management procedures.

Highlights

A&P/IA
March 21, 2025 I provide mobile inspection services as an authorized inspector for the FAA in addition to my A&P Certificate.
Fluent in Spanish
July 14, 1976 I am native level fluent in Spanish, raised in a bilingual home and have lived in a Spanish speaking country for the majority of my 20s.

Aircraft Experience

AH64D/E Apache Attack Helicopter
  • Time in Type: 3824.9 hrs
  • Last Training: March 17, 2026
  • Training Type: Annual Proficiency Checks (USA)
  • Facility: Fort Rucker Alabama
206
  • Time in Type: 80.0 hrs
407
  • Time in Type: 38.2 hrs
UH-1
  • Time in Type: 16.4 hrs
MD500-series
  • Time in Type: 370.5 hrs
Baron 55
  • Time in Type: 160 hrs
PA-28
  • Time in Type: 115 hrs
Mooney
  • Time in Type: 30 hrs
Cessna
  • Time in Type: 227.9 hrs