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There might be a lot to say regarding my first day as an airline Captain, but that’s not what I’d like to write about. Something else tangential…
There might be a lot to say regarding my first day as an airline Captain, but that’s not what I’d like to write about. Something else tangential…
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10 days to go to the Paris Olympics and the #bigquestion is: will the Volocopter VoloCity fly over Paris on the 26th?
10 days to go to the Paris Olympics and the #bigquestion is: will the Volocopter VoloCity fly over Paris on the 26th?
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In our role as United States Air Force auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol conducts the Rated Preparatory Program to help train aspiring pilots who are…
In our role as United States Air Force auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol conducts the Rated Preparatory Program to help train aspiring pilots who are…
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Pilot
Civil Air Patrol
- 21 years 11 months
Disaster and Humanitarian Relief
Auxiliary officer serving in a variety of roles in both operational and leadership functions.
Search & Rescue / Disaster Relief / Instructor pilot and air crew. Search & Rescue / Disaster Relief Ground Team Leader, also Combat Lifesaver and First Responder qualified. Veteran of 2 national incident deployments, (Katrina '05, Sandy '12) as well as multiple state and local disaster, missing aircraft, missing person, and special missions. Active cadet orientation pilot and aerospace…Auxiliary officer serving in a variety of roles in both operational and leadership functions.
Search & Rescue / Disaster Relief / Instructor pilot and air crew. Search & Rescue / Disaster Relief Ground Team Leader, also Combat Lifesaver and First Responder qualified. Veteran of 2 national incident deployments, (Katrina '05, Sandy '12) as well as multiple state and local disaster, missing aircraft, missing person, and special missions. Active cadet orientation pilot and aerospace educator. Has served in multiple squadron level positions, including Squadron Commander.
Multiple decorations and awards including 2 National Commander's Commendation Award with silver stars, and 2 Disaster Relief ribbons with valor. -
Check Pilot
Civil Air Patrol
- 5 years 2 months
Disaster and Humanitarian Relief
Serving as an Instructor Pilot and Check Airman. Providing ground and flight instruction, standardization/evaluation, and mentorship. Emphasis on aircrew professionalism.
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Director of Operations, Illinois Wing
Civil Air Patrol
- 6 months
Disaster and Humanitarian Relief
Manages and directs all operations activities.
Projects
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Starr Gate Aviation Insurance
- Present
Starr Gate is aviation insurance reimagined. Offering renters insurance from Starr, a global leader in aviation insurance.
Starr Gate’s iPad app helps pilots fly safer, save money, and take control over the coverage they buy.Other creators -
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Spitball! Facebook Application
Spitball was a fun Facebook game designed for the Sears Back-to-School campaign in the Summer of 2007.
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Honors & Awards
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Winner
The FUND Conference
Selected by a panel of investors / judges from 100 start-ups.
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Airplanista of the Year
Airplanista Magazine
Nominated for "Aviation Entrepreneur of The Year," OpenAirplane received the most votes by fans to be awarded the top prize overall at Oshbash 2013.
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Serbian
Elementary proficiency
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