Dan Hamilton

Experienced in providing top-notch customer care for high-net worth passengers. Served as a mentor and positive role model to SICs and pilots looking to upgrade. Performed duties of SIC (year 1) and PIC (year 2), ensuring safe and efficient flight operations.

Experienced in Air-to-Air and Air-to-Ground including RED AIR, Close Air Support, worked with JTACs, ALOs, SOF units on the ground to put ordinance on target and protect troops on the ground. Engaged in air combat training and large-scale, international training exercises such as Red Flag. Provided integration of aviation resources in support of wargames/exercises including USMC, USAF, USN, Adversary/Aggressor Red Air support, and air forces of foreign nations. Flew in, coordinated and planned multiple Large Force Exercises with US & NATO partners. Experienced coordinating with air/ground assets for exercise and mission planning during pre-exercise, mid-exercise and post-exercise/debriefing phases, both in-person and while geographically separated.

Stood up a fixed-wing flight program from scratch directly competing with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's flight program. Worked closely with flight students, instructors and flight schools in intense, quickly changing and challenging environments. Prepared, reviewed, maintained and inspected compliance with FAA and collegiate directives and reports. Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.