Matthew A Thomas

Managed air medical flights, ensuring patient safety and smooth crew coordination. Logged 75 missions flying in difficult conditions, always prioritizing safety and efficiency.

Obtained a Commercial Pilot Certificate (CMEL, CSEL) with Instrument rating and over 260 airplane PIC hours.

Army Safety and Health coordinator for a Squadron consisting of over 500 personnel. Developed a culture of safety, focused on efficient techniques to reduce risk in complete operations. Air Mission Commander for multi-ship operations at night, in training and operations abroad in support of Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq and Syria.

Professionally operated an AH-64D for over three hundred hours of aerial combat in direct support of ground forces during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Planned, coordinated, and synchronized the Occupational Safety and Health programs for over 500 personnel with a focus on mission accomplishment.

Trained and developed as a Warrant Officer and OH-58D Kiowa pilot, consistently progressing to become a Pilot in Command. Coordinated hazardous materials transportation of aircraft, ground vehicles, and other materiel across all modes of transportation to locations domestic and abroad.

Honor Graduate for Warrant Officer Candidate Course and successfully completed Basic Officer Leadership Course. Distinguished Honor Graduate of OH-58D Kiowa course with focus on Crew Resource Management and aircraft system employment.