With extensive experience in both demanding civilian and military support aviation roles, I
offer a strong track record of operational excellence and safety. My career trajectory
includes specialized civilian and military aerial mapping, U.S. military Special Operations
support, air ambulance services, and diverse international operations.
As a Single Pilot Captain for Surdex, I conducted single pilot LiDAR aerial mapping missions
across the U.S. in a Cessna 335. I was responsible for all aspects of flight operations,
including daily flight planning, coordination with air traffic control, crew logistics, and
aircraft maintenance scheduling.
My military support experience includes serving as a First Officer on a DASH-8, where I
supported U.S. Military Special Operations for AFRICOM in East Africa. Additionally, as a
Part 135 First Officer on a CASA-212, I executed full preflight and postflight procedures,
cargo loading, and passenger briefings for missions to military bases across Africa. In my
previous role, I was Pilot in Command of a King Air B100 for 90-day Middle East
deployments, conducting LiDAR and high-resolution geospatial imagery operations. I
successfully coordinated missions with military and civilian agencies collaborating directly
with customer leadership to achieve daily goals.
My civilian career also includes significant experience in fast-paced Part 135 environments.
As a PIC-rated First Officer on a Citation 560 Ultra, I operated with a two-hour callout for
patient and organ transport for the Cleveland Clinic. I also served as a First Officer on a
Citation 560 Excel for a high-profile client, expertly handling preflight inspections, ATC
clearances, and weight and balance calculations.
Earlier in my career, I was a Pilot in Command for GOOGLE EARTH aerial mapping and a
Department of Agriculture contractor. In these roles, I logged 1000 hours in a C206,
performing low-level and wide-area digital image acquisition while ensuring strict
compliance with all FAA regulations and customer requirements.
My foundation in leadership and disciplined procedures was forged during my seven-year
career as a New York City Police Officer and Field Training Officer. This experience instilled
an unwavering focus on safety and teamwork, principles that have been paramount to my
incident-, incursion-, and violation-free aviation record.
