Aaron

Leadplane/Aerial Supervision Module Pilot: King Air 200/250 Aircraft Instructor and Mission Instructor

Agency Chief Pilot, Chief of Standards and Chief Inspector Pilot. Led the National Aviation Fixed-Wing Pilot Program, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with agency policy and safety regulations across all flight operations. Developed and Implemented the Interagency Mission Certification Standards (IMCS) for pilot training, standardizing qualifications and improving interagency collaboration in fire operations. Reviewed and approved all agency pilot training and qualifications. Very Large Airtanker, Large Airtanker, Multi-Engine Scooper, Smokejumper and Light Fixed Wing Inspector Pilot. Conducted comprehensive record reviews, ground and flight evaluations, all while upholding rigorous quality assurance standards, continuously enhancing safety in aerial fire operations. Platforms ranged from a C-206 to a DC-10. Issued over 200 credentials annually. Maintained precise documentation for pilot evaluations, ensuring compliance with USFS contract requirements and Agency policy reinforcing organizational integrity. Taught critical standardization and Inspector Pilot workshops, promoting knowledge sharing and collaboration, resulting in strengthened team capabilities. Conducted thorough investigations of flight incidents, reinforcing pilot qualifications and safety standards, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. Created and authored Agency contracted pilot and aircraft specifications across several different missions. 1 of 2 Agency Leadplane Check Airman.

National Fixed Wing Inspector Pilot. Detailed Assistant Director, Aviation (Regional Aviation Officer). King Air 90/200/250 PIC and Instructor. Leadplane Instructor and Check Airman. Airtanker and Light Fixed Wing Inspector Pilot. Smokejumper Supervisory Pilot. DHC-6 and DC-3TP PIC and Instructor. Smokejumper Pilot and Backcountry Instructor.

P-3C Orion Co-Pilot. T-34C Turbo-Mentor Instructor Pilot. EA-6B Prowler Aircraft Commander. ES-3A Shadow Aircraft Commander. Graduate of the Naval Postgraduate School Aviation Safety Officer Course. Chief of Naval Air Training Primary Formation Stage Manager. NATOPS Officer. Avionics/Armament Division Officer. Instrument Ground School Instructor. Crew Resource Management Instructor. Operational Risk Management Instructor.