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Managed flight operations, scheduling, and training support for rotary-wing aircraft. Coordinated maintenance, logistics, and operational readiness. Provided technical expertise and operational support to aviation leadership.

Oversee statewide aviation training and operational programs. Coordinate mission scheduling and aviation resource management. Manage operational readiness and training compliance. Provide aviation planning support to state leadership.

Lead statewide aviation training and operational readiness for the Texas Army National Guard. Develop, implement, and evaluate standardized training programs and syllabi for military aviators. Coordinate aircraft scheduling, mission planning, and operational execution across the state. Manage aviation resources, budgets, and personnel to ensure mission success and compliance. Instruct, evaluate, and mentor aviators in aircraft systems, tactics, instruments, and mission execution. Support executive leadership and interagency operations including disaster response missions.

Supported military aviation operations as both pilot and operations specialist. Planned and coordinated flight operations and mission support.

Managed flight scheduling, records, and documentation. Coordinated daily flight operations and mission planning.

Planned and coordinated aviation operations in support of unit missions. Maintained operational records and supported aviation logistics.

Flew more than 1,500 hours in the UH-60 supporting domestic operations, combat deployments, training, and contingency missions. Executed day, night, instrument, and NVG operations in complex and dynamic environments. Mission experience includes executive transport, air assault, search and rescue, disaster response, external load, sling load, and personnel movement. Logged over 150 hours of deployed flight time during operations to Kuwait, Iraq, and Syria. Maintained an exceptional safety record in all operational environments.

Managed unit aviation safety program and ensured regulatory compliance. Conducted risk assessments, safety investigations, and hazard mitigation. Developed safety education initiatives and advised leadership on aviation risk management.