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- Master CFI-Aerobatic (2021), See Certificate
- Two-time NAFI Master CFI (2017 & 2019); CFII, MEI
- CEO and Chief Instructor Pilot at Specialized Aero Works
- Epic Aircraft Factory contract Test Pilot & Check Instructor
- FAA Safety Team (FAAST) Representative
- Elite Pilot Services contract pilot/instructor (Evolution Aircraft)
- Authorized Experimental Aircraft: Fouga Magister (CM-170)
- Commercial & Instrument Helicopter rated, NVG qualified
- B.S. degree from Oregon State U, 2 Aviation Degrees from COCC
- Former Advanced Flight Dynamics Chief Instructor Pilot & Director of Safety
- Former part time spin instructor and Check Instructor at Leading Edge Aviation (LEA)
- Former Air Ambulance pilot, King Air C90
- Former Marine Corps F/A-18 pilot
- School trained Aviation Safety Officer (Naval Postgraduate School)
- American Bonanza Society (ABS) Flight Instructor Academy graduate
- FITS SBT Facilitator
- Former USMC Reserve F/A-18 Standardization Officer
- Former Central Oregon Community College part-time aviation instructor
- Former Fixed-Wing Chief Pilot at LEA
- Flew combat missions during Operation Southern Watch (OSW), awarded Air Medal and Air Force Aerial Achievement Medal
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- Creator of Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) Upset Prevention and Recovery training (UPRT) and spin training courses taught at Advanced Flight Dynamics (AFD)
- Created Specialized Aero Works and AFDs UPRT and spin training courses
- Taught Technically Advanced Aircraft and Airport Management courses at COCC
- Created several FAA Safety Team presentations
- Created Epic Aircraft formation training program and stall/spin awareness lecture
- Co-creator of the Central Oregon Aviation Safety Group
- Created Enhanced Spin Endorsement Course to teach CFI candidates spins with a much higher standard than average.
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