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Lead Citation Instructor
“Scruff”
Total Hours:
- 10,000+
Certifications:
- ATP
- CFI
- MEI
- FE
- SUAS
- AGI
- IGI
Education:
- Northcentral University Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Business Administration
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Master of Aeronautical Science (MAS), Management
- Boston University Master of Science (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University Master of Education (M.Ed.), International Relations
- USAF Academy Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Astronautical Engineering
- USAF Flight Safety Officer/Investigating Officer/Chief of Safety/Mishap Board President School
Experience:
- United Airlines Pilot: B-737, B757/767, B-777
- Montana Air National Guard JFHQ-MT/A3 F-15 MR Pilot
- 186th Fighter Squadron Commander (F-16) 186 EFS Commander (Deployed F-16 Commander in Iraq)
- FedEx Airline Pilot B727
- T-37 Instructor Pilot/Flight Examiner
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Assistant Professor, Aeronautical Science
- Global Aerospace Logistics UAE Air Force Senior Safety Advisor-Operations
- 3 Rivers Aircraft Management Services (Owner)
- Montana State Director of Air Operations, and Assistant Director, J3
- United States Air Force ACC/IG Fighter Operations Inspector
- Combat Flying: Operations Desert Storm, Provide Comfort, Southern Watch, Northern Watch, Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom
Instructor Specialties:
- Academic Instruction and Practical Application
- USAF (AETC) T-37 Chief Spin Instructor, Pilot Instructor Training, Randolph AFB, Texas
- F-16 Instructor Pilot and Flight Examiner (All models/blocks: F-16 A/B/C/D)
- F-16 and F-15 Alert pilot (CONUS, Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, Europe)
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