Kevin Nichols

Serve as a line duty pilot responsible for the safe operation of the DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft. Conduct aerial research missions by flying precise parameters to meet customer objectives. Coordinate with scientists, sensor operators, and project managers to ensure accurate airborne data collection. Ensure safe transient of the aircraft and equipment from home base to collection sites across the country.

Provided instruction to flight students at all levels ranging from student pilots to multi-engine instructors. Cultivated a safety oriented training program for the Multiengine course.

Served as the primary mechanic for the flying club's aircraft. Directly responsible for reporting to the board on the status of all aircraft in the flying club's ownership.

Perform routine inspections and maintenance on aircraft operating under Part 91, 91K, 121, and 135. Served as the on call mechanic for six of the airlines serving the Santa Barbara airport.

Served as enlisted aircrew to operate the MV-22 Osprey across 500 mishap free flight hours. Served as the Flightline Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge of 50 Marines to perform over 30,000 maintenance man hours