Education

United States Naval Academy
B.S. July 13, 2006 - March 28, 2010 Oceanography with emphsis on Meteorology

Work Experience

On-Demand First Officer
AIRBORNE IMAGING 2023-01-01 - Present Fly DOD missions for research and development of emergent technologies. Safely completed 10 mission flights to date. Operate in a crew environment, exercising CRM skills and coordinating/operating in close proximity with partner aircraft.
Ground Instructor & Seat Support Pilot
FLIGHT SAFETY INTERNATIONAL 2022-01-01 - Present Deliver primary and recurrent instruction on aircraft systems, operating limitations, and international ops for a diverse clientele. Provided 275+ hours of simulator seat support for clients, demonstrating proficiency in non-normal/emergency procedures.
Ferry Pilot
VAN BORTEL AIRCRAFT 2024-01-01 - 2026-01-01 Utilized single pilot resource skills to safely operate long cross country & maintenance repositioning flights throughout the U.S.
Aerial Tour Pilot
OPTISKY 2022-01-01 - 2024-01-01 Flew aerial night tours of the Dallas skyline, coordinating with ATC to ensure separation from DAL airline and corporate traffic.
Lead Multiengine Flight Instructor
DIAMOND FLIGHT CENTER OF TEXAS 2022-01-01 - 2023-01-01 Delivered familiarization and multiengine add on training, emphasizing handling characteristics and emergency procedures.

Highlights

Air Medal
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
x3
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
x2
Rifle & Pistol Marksmanship Ribbons

Aircraft Experience

SF-340
  • Time in Type: 59 hrs
  • Price/Day: $800
Astra, IA-1125, Gulfstream, G100
  • Time in Type: 27 hrs
  • Facility: FlightSafety
  • Price/Day: $1500