Brian Hakanson

Operate company aircraft under FAR part 121 and part 91 safely and efficiently. Conduct Initial OE, Upgrade OE, and Line Checks to company pilots. Transport passengers to domestic and international locations.

Supervised over 60 assigned Pilots and 40 non-rated crew members and ensured compliance with all US Army, Intelligence and Securities Command (INSCOM), Brigade, Battalion level regulations, policies and procedures. Interfaced with local and regional agencies, to ensure pilot certification, re-current training and upset recovery training met mandated military guidance.

Conduct aviation operations with the Department of States authorization in support of ground operations.

Supervised over 60 assigned Pilots and 40 non-rated crew members and ensured compliance with all US Army, Intelligence and Securities Command (INSCOM), Brigade, Battalion level regulations, policies and procedures. Awarded the Bronze Order of St. Michael for excellence in aviation. Interfaced with local and regional agencies, to ensure pilot certification, re-current training and upset recovery training met mandated military guidance.

Responsible for reintegration of all US Army Pacific Command (USARPAC) soldiers, DA civilians, and contractors held hostage or repatriated prisoners of war. Coordinated with US Pacific Command (USARPAC) on all PR matters within the command. Administered USARPAC Aviation Resource Management Surveys to all USARPAC aviation units.

Successfully and safely conducted intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions along the border of the People's Republic of Korea (North Korea). Primary aviation planner for all operational and training missions within the Republic of Korea (ROK).

Primary tactical aviation planner for all attack helicopter missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Senior warrant officer mentor to over 50 aviation warrant officers within the unit.