I’m a professional pilot with over 21 years of experience in the aviation industry. I bring a wealth of knowledge, a strong work ethic, and a deep passion for flying to the flightdeck. I’ve logged almost 8,000 flight hours in fixed wing aircraft, with half of that time spent as a Captain at a Part 121 airline.

Education

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
BS in Professional Aviation - May 1, 2006
Spartan College of Aviation
AS in Aviation -

Work Experience

Field Service Rep
Adacel Technologies September 1, 2011 - December 1, 2021 I work for a company supporting an FAA contract to provide training to Air Traffic Controllers at the Orlando International Airport Tower facility. I operate and maintain a state-of-the-art simulator with 360° views and 3D graphics simulating Local and Ground Control positions in the control tower, complete with voice recognition capabilities. I hold a leadership role as a Coordinator overseeing monthly training events for Adacel as well. Moreover, I hold a Public Trust security clearance required by the FAA to perform this job.
First Officer
Allegiant Airlines December 1, 2009 - Present Assisted Captain in the safe operation and navigation of MD-83/87 aircraft during all phases of flight.
Captain
Comair Airlines June 1, 2000 - December 1, 2009 - Responsible for all aspects of flight ops, ensuring safety, security, and comfort of passengers and CL-65 crew. - Lead pre-flight planning and briefs, including weather evaluation, fuel mgmt, and compliance with all FAR’s. - Utilized CRM principles to manage workload distribution, resolve conflicts, and optimize crew performance.
Flight Instructor
Airline Training Academy / Air Orlando February 1, 1994 - June 1, 2000 - Provided flight/ground instruction to student pilots in accordance with FAA regs and flight school curriculum. - Prepared students for successful completion of written, oral, and practical FAA exams in Part 141/61 schools
Airman
US Navy - September 1, 1998 Performed daily inspections, servicing, and launch/recovery operations of F/A-18 Hornet aircraft, ensuring mission readiness and adherence to strict Navy maintenance protocols at NAS Lemoore, CA and aboard the USS Carl Vinson while deployed overseas.

Aircraft Experience

CRJ200
  • Time in Type: 5611 hrs
  • Last Training: October 1, 2009
MD-80
  • Time in Type: 620 hrs
  • Last Training: September 1, 2011
C-172
  • Time in Type: 1144 hrs
EMB 120
  • Time in Type: 46 hrs
PA-23
  • Time in Type: 245 hrs
Baron 55
  • Time in Type: 15 hrs