Highly driven, retired military officer.  Demonstrated aptitude for analyzing problems, developing and simplifying processes, and finding innovative solutions. Committed to the highest levels of professional and personal excellence.

Education

University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Graduate May 1, 2012 - March 15, 2014 Master of Arts: Education: Curriculum & Instruction The philosophical foundation of the Masters Degree in Curriculum & Instruction in the College of Education at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs is designed to provide professional educators increased knowledge of current research on teaching and learning and its contexts and to apply that research in practice. The degree provides an opportunity for teachers to focus on an area of interest and to develop increased skills and knowledge in that area.
California State University, San Bernardino
Graduate September 5, 1988 - June 17, 1989 Master of Arts: National Security Studies A fully accredited Master’s program that provides a comprehensive curriculum for students interested in pursuing careers in national service. NSS alumni serve in many different careers in federal service, including the intelligence community, the General Accountability Office, military services, the legislature, and in the Departments of Defense and State.
California State University, San Bernardino
Undergraduate August 5, 1985 - June 18, 1988 Bachelor of Arts: Political Science & History (Minor: German)

Work Experience

Flight Lead/Assistant Flight Commander
CAE USA, Inc November 10, 2019 - November 11, 2019 Instructing Air Force, Marine Corps, & International Students in the basics of aviation & aircraft piloting. Ensured required flight maneuvers are performed in accordance with Airmen Certification Standards Prepared student pilots for successful completion of FAA practical examinations
Flight Instructor
ATP Flight School December 31, 2010 - Present Provided flight & ground instruction per FAA regulations, handbooks, and operating procedures Ensured required flight maneuvers are performed in accordance with Airmen Certification Standards Prepared student pilots for successful completion of FAA practical examinations Private Pilot, Instrument and Commercial Flight Instructor
Master Navigator
USAF - March 11, 2019 Mission Commander / Chief of Training Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Open Skies Treaty May 2003 - May 2006 · Fort Belvoir, VA Instructor / Training Mission Commander Jul 1996 - May 2000 · San Antonio, TX Instructor/Standards & Evaluation /Wing Scheduler Nov 1990 - Jul 1996 · Wichita, KS

Aircraft Experience

Diamond, DA-20
  • Time in Type: 1886 hrs
Diamond, DA-40
  • Time in Type: 28 hrs
Cessna, C-172
  • Time in Type: 476 hrs
Cessna, C-150
  • Time in Type: 10 hrs
Piper, PA-44
  • Time in Type: 169 hrs