Military

Service Record

United State Army

11th Aviation Cmd - 200x200

Enlistment Date: Oct-2010

Fort Eustis

Primary MOS: Aviation Operations Specialist (15P)

MOS Description: The aviation operations specialist is primarily responsible for scheduling and dispatching tactical aircraft missions. They help operate one of the largest fleets of aircraft in the world and keep them running safely and efficiently.

Job Duties

  • Process local and cross-country flight clearances
  • Coordinate and check the accuracy of flight plans
  • Maintain flight logs on incoming/outgoing flights and individual flight records
  • Alert crash crews of emergencies
  • Interpret and post weather reports

Commissioning Date: May 2014

Fort Eustis

Primary MOS: General Aviation Officer / Pilot (15A)

  • CH-47 Chinook Pilot – Operation of a $30 million military aircraft under combat conditions and FAA regulations to provide aviation coordination and multilateral capabilities to ground force commanders and Homeland agencies; accumulating 400 combat flight hours and nearly 900 cumulative flight hours. The safe and effective deployment of tactical aircraft requires an understanding of complex flight physics, emergency procedures, and flight planning.
  • Platoon Leader (1st Lieutenant) – Responsible for the training, employment, and performance of 4 combat crews consisting of 24 personnel and 4 CH-47F Chinook Helicopters valued at $30 Million each forward deployed to Middle Eastern combat environments.
  • Company Commander (Captain) – Company Commander responsible for maintenance operations of one of the largest aviation battalions in the United States Army, consisting of 14 CH-47F Chinooks, 38 UH-60L/M Blackhawk Aircraft, and associated ground support equipment totaling over $1.2 Billion Dollars. Maintenance operations included production control, quality control, component repair, and safety sections consisting of 195 personnel.