I’m a commercial pilot with multi‑engine, turbine, and MQ‑9 experience, along with a strong foundation in flight instruction and training leadership. I’ve worked in structured, high‑tempo environments and bring a disciplined, safety‑focused approach to every operation. Originally from North Carolina, I value professionalism, clear communication, and being part of a team that takes pride in doing things the right way.

Education

Ashe County High School
Diploma August 10, 2015 - June 3, 2019 Received high school diploma and had course concentration in aerospace engineering.

Work Experience

Air Interdiction Agent
Department of Homeland Security April 21, 2025 - July 27, 2025 Operate MQ‑9 turboprop UAS in Class A airspace, executing surveillance and interdiction missions requiring CRM, systems management, and procedural discipline. Conduct mission planning, execution, and post‑mission analysis in accordance with federal regulations and agency SOPs in both MQ-9 Predator B and C206 aircraft. Coordinate with air and ground assets in dynamic, high‑tempo environments to support national security objectives.
Check Airman
LIFT Academy July 3, 2023 - Present Conducted stage checks and end‑of‑course evaluations for Private, Instrument, and Commercial students under Part 141. My job responsibilities were to evaluated pilot performance against FAA ACS and standardized training curricula while supporting Republic Airways’ airline‑flow training pipeline airline‑readiness standards. Operated DA‑40NG in a structured, SOP‑driven, airline‑style training environment.
Certified Flight Instructor
Academy of Aviation - October 2, 2023 Delivered ground, flight, and simulator instruction for Part 61 and 141 students. Trained pilots through Private, Instrument, and Commercial phases in Cessna 152/172 aircraft. Emphasized risk management, ADM, and proficiency‑based training.

Highlights

ATP-CTP Written Complete
May 15, 2026 Completed airline transport pilot training program as required by 61.156 and met the prerequisite required by 61.35(a)2.
MQ-9 UAS Operator
June 19, 2026 Logged over 100 hours operating MQ‑9 turboprop aircraft in high‑tempo, mission‑critical environments with a strong emphasis on safety, precision, and crew coordination.
Check Airman Upgrade
April 8, 2024 141.37 upgrade training requirements completed to perform check airman duties.

Aircraft Experience

C-206
  • Time in Type: 13 hrs
  • Last Training: June 5, 2026
  • Training Type: Public
DA-40
  • Time in Type: 1055 hrs
  • Last Training: April 16, 2025
  • Training Type: dual given
C-172
  • Time in Type: 152 hrs
  • Last Training: July 8, 2025
  • Training Type: dual given
C-150
  • Time in Type: 63 hrs
  • Last Training: September 25, 2023
  • Training Type: dual given
PA-28
  • Time in Type: 226 hrs
  • Last Training: June 2, 2023
  • Training Type: dual received
PA-44
  • Time in Type: 30 hrs
  • Last Training: June 9, 2023
  • Training Type: dual received