Andrew Katz
Pilot • Retired USAF Colonel | ATP | Instructor & Evaluator Pilot | 3,500+ Flight Hours • T-6 Simulator Instructor Pilot | USAF Pilot Training
Flight Experience & Aircraft
4 type ratings • 3,586 total hours
Total Hours
3,586
Multi-Engine Hours
3,578
Jet Hours
3,586
Turboprop Hours
0
Type Ratings
B-737
Training date: Jun 2025
Training facility: United Airlines Training, Denver, CO
MU-300
Training date: Nov 2016
Training facility: USAF T-1
1,759 hours in type
BE400
Training date: Nov 2016
Training facility: USAF T-1. Laughlin AFB, TX
1,759 hours in type
DC-10
Training date: Oct 2009
Training facility: USAF KC-10, Travis AFB, CA
1,707 hours in type
Certificates & Qualifications
Airline Transport Pilot AMEL
Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator's Permit
FAA Class I Medical
Work Experience
T-6 Simulator Instructor
USAF (GS) Pilot Training
Deliver structured simulator instruction in normal, abnormal, and emergency operations, emphasizing airmanship, decision-making, situational awareness, and crew resource management. Execute complex scenario-based training to reinforce risk management, procedural compliance, and mission execution in dynamic flight environments. Selected for T-6A simulator instructor upgrade; apply prior multi-aircraft instructor experience to mentor and prepare pilots for primary flight training.
737 First Officer Training
United Airlines
Completed 737B Initial Training with United Airlines and earned a 737B type rating.
Vice Wing Commander, T-1A Mission Pilot
47th Flying Training Wing
Second in Command (SIC) of Wing (Base). Senior operations leader of the Air Force's largest pilot-training base, supporting 198 aircraft, 44,000 annual sorties, and 400+ pilot graduates per year. Oversaw large-scale flight operations, safety, scheduling, and risk management across a high-tempo training enterprise.
Vice-Commandant
Air Command & Staff College (GCPME)
SIC, directed oversight of 28K+ Active Duty, Reserve, Guard, Civilian, and Joint students worldwide. Assisted Commandant in policy, planning, and execution of PME distance learning strategy.
Deputy Group Commander / Squadron Commander / T-1A Instructor Pilot
47th Operations Group (OG)
SIC of Operations Group; responsible for daily operations of $1.1B fleet. Led daily flight operations and instructor standardization across 215 T-1, T-6, and T-38 aircraft. Directed scheduling, airfield coordination, airspace management, and safety programs supporting continuous pilot production. Led 200+ Airmen & support personnel. Orchestrated flying ops for AF's Largest Pilot producing base.
Executive Officer to the NATO Chief of Staff (COS)
NATO Joint Force Command
Directed an 18-member joint command team supporting a 3-star general's oversight of NATO's Joint Force Command Naples and the European Union Command Element.
Chief, KC-10 Formal Training Unit (FTU)/KC-10 Instructor Pilot / Chief, Commander's Action Group
60th Air Mobility Wing (AMW)
Commander of Air Mobility Command's (AMC) largest KC-10 Formal Training Unit. Led 23 instructor pilots and support staff overseeing 16 training programs for 200+ students. Instructed global mobility and combat aerial-refueling operations. Represented Wing/CC & led CAG in oversight for 19 staff agencies and four operational groups with Air Mobility Command's largest wing.
KC-10 Aircraft Commander, Chief Squadron Executive Officer / FAIP (First Assignment Instructor Pilot), T-1A Check Pilot. Function-Check-Flt Pilot, Asst Flight Commander/USAF SUPT
2nd Air Refueling Squadron (ARS) | 86th Flying Training Squadron (FTS)
PIC, FAIP, and Check Pilot responsible for training & evaluating 700+ student pilots.
Education
Master of Strategic Studies
Air War College, Maxwell AFB, AL
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Trident University, AZ
Bachelor of Science
California State University, Carson, CA
Profile Overview
3,586
Total Flight Hours
4
Aircraft Types
25
Years Experience
Personal Interests
Retired USAF Colonel, command pilot, and instructor pilot with 25+ years of operational and leadership experience in military aviation. I have logged more than 3,500 flight hours across multiple aircraft, including the KC-10, T-1, U-2, F-16, and B-737. My background includes pilot training, flight operations leadership, safety oversight, and mentoring developing aviators. I value professionalism, teamwork, discipline, and continuous learning, and I enjoy helping others succeed in high-performance environments.
Aviation & Mentorship
Coaching & Sports
Travel & Culture
Fitness & Discipline
Drill & Ceremonial Competition
Family & Community