Managing Partner (PUREFLITE, LLC – Las Vegas, NV) 2014-Present
- Consult and advise corporate and individual aircraft buyers to identify appropriate airframes based on client requirements
- Formulate/Recommend options to clients based on budget and needs; facilitate purchases and sales of aviation assets
- Act as either the Aircraft Buyer’s or Seller’s Agent; exclusive representation of the client’s fiduciary interest
- Act as an Aviation Consultant for a client’s interests.
- Provide general valuation of aviation assets providing clients with insights into buy/hold/sell decisions and asset planning
- Develop and manage flight departments and oversee ongoing maintenance needs for new aircraft owners
Gulfstream 450/V/550 Contract Pilot April 2013-Present
- Utilize professionalism, flexibility and self-motivation skills to build and maintain a Part 91/135 client base including high net worth individuals and Fortune 500 corporations
- Assist flight departments in a temporary capacity with pilot in-command or co-pilot duties utilizing strong communication and people skills, as well as provide excellent customer service to flight crews and passengers
- Act as an ATP instructor ensuring safe ground and flight operations
G450 Manager/Lead Pilot (Part 91 Private Operator – Las Vegas, NV) July 2016-Oct 2022
- Direct all aspects of the flight department to deliver safe, comfortable, reliable and efficient flight operations
- Schedule, plan and execute all phases of domestic and international flight movements and activities
- Manage aircraft maintenance including prioritization and approval of expenses to meet annual budgets
- Supervise and schedule aircrew team members for flight operations and training events
- Establish policy & procedures for Flight Ops, Standard Operating Procedures, International Ops and Safety Mgt System
- Provide exceptional passenger service coordinating catering, luggage assistance, ground transportation and cabin duties
U.S. Air Force Assistant Operations Officer (Air & Space Operations Center – Nellis AFB, NV) 2008-2013
- Developed, led and integrated multiple exercises, tests, experiments and demos of advanced and special programs
- Maximized testing and training objectives through coordination and prioritization of finite manpower and equipment
U.S. Air Force Commander – Det.1/Chief – Continental Plans (Winnipeg, Canada) 2005-2008
- Led the U.S. Contingent supporting Canadian NORAD Regional Headquarters and 1 Canadian Air Division operations
- Initiated international and operational level deliberate and crisis action planning efforts for Canadian Air Forces’ domestic, Canadian NORAD Region, United Nations and NATO
Gulfstream V/C37-A Captain (Chievres Air Base, Belgium – Supreme Allied Commander, Europe) 2002-2005
- Planned, coordinated and piloted missions throughout Europe, North America, Africa and Eastern Bloc countries
- Supervised a team of 28 military and civilian personnel responsible for maintenance, transportation, fuels and supply
DC-10-30 (KC-10A) Instructor/Captain (Travis AFB, California) 1996-2002
DC-9-30 (C-9A) Evaluator/Instructor/Captain (Yokota AB, Japan) 1993-1996
T-37/T-38 ENJJPT/Euro-NATO Joint Pilot Training (Sheppard AFB, Texas) 1991-1993
Cadet Glider Instructor (USAF Academy, Colorado) 1988-1991
Education/Awards/Professional Associations
American Society of Appraisers (ASA) Machinery and Equipment Valuation - Advanced Topics in Aircraft Appraisals
• ME201-ACS ‘Introduction to Machinery & Equipment Valuation’; ME202-ACS ‘Machinery and Equipment Valuation Methodology’
• ME203-ACS ‘Advanced Topics and Case Studies’; ME204-ACS ‘Advanced Topics and Report Writing’
• Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP); Principles of Appraisal Practice and Code of Ethics
American Society of Appraisers (ASA) Candidate Applicant
Touro University International – MBA, summa cum laude, Military Management
U.S. Air Force Academy – Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering; Unaccredited Minor in Business
Distinguished Graduate – U.S. Air Force Advanced Instrument School; and U.S. Air Force Air & Space Operations Center (Offensive Course)
Memberships – U.S. Air Force Association of Graduates (local chapter Treasurer)
TOTAL PILOT TIME: 7338.9 (MEL: 7218.6) PIC: 5267.1 Turbine/Jet: 7216.8
FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP), Multi-Engine Land with Current FAA Class One Physical
MEI/CFII – Multi-engine Instructor License/Certificate, Instrument Instructor (non-current)