Langhorne, Pennsylvania, United States
✔️ Airline Transport Pilot experienced at succeeding in challenging and variable flight environments ✔️ Seasoned Flight Instructor with a 100% student Pass Rate ✔️ Former U.S. Army Team Leader with strong record of leading & mentoring soldiers under his command My Career in aviation is just the most recent chapter in a life dedicated to team success. My service in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard and the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division provided opportunities to grow as a leader and mentor, two qualities that I still takes great pride into this day. After leaving the Army, I spent time as a corporate pilot and eventually as a flight instructor at Infinity Flight Group where I was able to use my dedication to helping other veterans get into commercial fixed wing aviation to new heights by training military rotor transition students full time. When the time came to move on from instructing to follow my dreams of being an airline pilot I spent a year at Piedmont Airlines working for American Eagle as a First Officer in the ERJ-145. During my time there I began working on my Masters of Aviation Safety through Liberty University, as well as becoming one of the first counselors for SkyBridge- The Aviation SkillBridge Experts where I have been able to continue my dedication to help transitioning service members break into the commercial aviation field through matching them with SkillBridge partners to provide training and career transition opportunities. Most recently I have become a First Officer for Frontier Airlines in the Airbus A-320 and have continued my passion to help in the growth and success of other veterans in aviation through SkyBridge while quickly coming to the completion of my Masters Degree.
My experience as a First Officer for Frontier Airlines has provided me the opportunity to gain experience in some of the nation’s busiest airspace, as well as to fly internationally.
I serve as a counselor for Service Members of all branches finding opportunities that fit their needs to transition them out of the service into the civilian market from flight and A&P training through charter company pilot positions.
My experience as a First Officer for Piedmont airlines allowed me the opportunity to expand my aviation skills into the Part 121 aviation world.
➢ Instructed students seeking certification under FAR Part 141 for their Private, Instrument, Multiengine, and Commercial ratings. ➢ Trained and qualified military rotary wing aviators transitioning to fixed wing aircraft. Maintained a 100% student pass rate. ➢ Taught regulations, weather, airspace, aerodynamics, flight maneuvers, and safe Aeronautical Decision-Making practices. ➢ Engaged students in comprehensive pre and post flight briefings. Emphasis on meeting FAA Airman Certification Standards and safety.
➢ Operated to small rural airports with limited services and to mountainous fields with specialized terrain considerations. ➢ Authored department standard operating procedures and created tracking system for internal/external billing for charter flights. ➢ Built and maintained system to record and track maintenance, currency, and flight hours for aircraft and crewmembers. ➢ Ensured passengers enjoyed stress-free travel while maintaining good rapport and ensuring a positive experience.