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RATINGS AND LIMITATIONS Type Ratings B-737; BE-300; BH-205; CE-500; CE-560XL; G-1159; HS-125 ; G-IV Airline Transport Pilot Airplane Multi-engine Land Rotorcraft � Helicopter Commercial Privileges Airplane Single Engine Land Certificate number: 2048234 FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR: Airplanes � Single and Multi-engine Rotorcraft � Helicopter Instrument Airplane and Helicopter Certificate Number: 2048234CFI

Type Ratings: B-737; BE-300; BH-205; CE-500; CE-560XL; G-1159; HS-125 ; G-IV

Additional Skills

In July 2008 I began flying as a contract International Gulfstream Captain. I have been flying the GII , GIII and G-IV for the past eight years. I I have over 3,700 hours in the G-III and over 500 hours in the G-IV. I currently work as an Independent Contractor flying an Air Force G-III in Afghanistan. I have also work as a contract Captain and Instructor Pilot on the King Air 350 for a company that flies missions in Afghanistan. I have a current Secret Clearance. � Perform duties as an ISR Captain and Instructor Pilot on BE-350 - Current Secret Clearance July 08 to Present Davidson Aviation � Contract Pilot � I am flying as a Contract International Captain and Instructor Pilot on the GIII and GII airplanes for domestic and international clients. Recent type in the GIV with over 100 hours in type. July 05 � July 08 BUSINESS JET SERVICES � Director of Operations Dallas, TX � Director of Operations/Check Airman G-1159. � Director of Operations for an aircraft charter company that manages 5 large jets and 5 mid-size jets. Responsible for 39 crewmembers and support personnel. � Established and led an operations team that has restructured and implemented an entire new operation that had experienced a fatal accident prior to my arrival. � Rewrote the General Operations Manual, Standard Operations Procedures, established a Safety/Audit program, introduced advanced training for all crewmembers and received FAA approval for all of the above. � Manage and maintain the flight operations annual budget. � Negotiate training contracts with national training organizations. � Work closely with the Federal Aviation Administration at the local and national level. � Our operation has successfully completed six major industry safety audits in the last twenty-four months and has achieved the highest industry rating for charter operators (ARG/US Platinum). � Perform duties as Check Airman in the Gulfstream II and III aircraft. April 04 � July 05 WASHINGTON FLIGHT PROGRAM, HANGAR 6 � Washington, D.C. Federal Aviation Administration - International Captain/Instructor Pilot on Gulfstream III and Citation XL � Flew as an International Captain and Instructor Pilot on the Citation XL and Gulfstream III for the FAA. Our client list included the White House (with the exception of the President and Vice President) and many other government agencies, to include the Secretary of Homeland Security, Michael Chertoff and former Secretary, Tom Ridge; Administrator of NASA, Frederick Gregory and former Administrator, Sean O'Keefe; Secretary of Transportation, Norman Y. Mineta; Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, Marion C. Blakey; and many others at the executive level. May 2001�Apr 2004 DAVIDSON CONTRACT AVIATION�Consultant / Heber City, UT Chief Pilot for FAR Part 135 Charter Department, Captain/Check Airman on Gulfstream GII/GIII � Responsible for working closely with the FAA in obtaining FAR Part 135 charter certificates for large jet aircraft to include conducting Proving Runs and pilot standardization and training for numerous jet aircraft. Nov 1994 � May 2001 HUNT BUILDING CORPORATION , El Paso, TX Flight Department Manager/Chief Pilot � Managed a corporate flight department for a multi-million dollar construction/development company operating Citation V aircraft with a staff of eight. � Created and managed an annual operating budget in excess of $1.2 million. � Established a maintenance program to ensure compliance with the F.A.A. regulations and manufacturers� maintenance schedules. � Developed aircraft Minimum Equipment List (MEL) to simplify operations. � Initiated, developed and implemented department policy and operations manual establishing standard practices and safe operating procedures. � Evaluated and selected a computerized aircraft operations program for flight planning, tracking of crew duty times, trip manifest, aircraft utilization, fuel consumption and cost of operation. � Established a full-service training contract for pilot initial qualification and annual recurrent training. � Created and conducted semi-annual crew training program to meet F.A.A. requirements. � Directed the purchase of the Citation V aircraft. � Enhanced the market value of the Citation V by approximately $500,000 by overhauling the engines, refurbishing the paint and interior and upgrading the avionics package. Jan 1994 � Nov 1994 INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT AND CONTRACT PILOT � Provided consulting services for plaintiffs and defendants in aviation legal cases. Acted as expert witness in aviation standardization and training, federal aviation regulations and aviation safety. Was instrumental in the successful outcome of all cases in which retained. Flew as a Contract Captain for various companies. Feb 1984 � Nov 1996 DESIGNATED PILOT EXAMINER (DPE) (concurrent with employment with U.S. Customs, Independent Aviation Consultant and Hunt Building Corporation) � Authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct flight evaluations and to issue appropriate pilot certificate for the rating sought. � Ensure adherence to the FAA recommendations and guidance through the Practical Test Standards (PTS) and the Federal Air Regulations (FAR�s) for certification procedures for pilots. � Currently serve as a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and Certified Instrument Flight Instructor (CFII) involved in training student pilots through Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) ratings in airplanes and helicopters. � Authorized to endorse applicants for the appropriate FAA ratings. Conducted flight tests for initial or add-on ratings as a FAA licensed pilot for the following ratings: Private Pilot Examiner in airplanes and helicopters; Commercial/Instrument Examiner in airplanes and helicopters; Commercial/Multi-Engine Examiner in airplanes; Airline Transport Examiner in airplanes and helicopters; Flight Instructor Examiner in airplanes and helicopters; Citation 500 Series Examiner. Feb 1982 � Dec 1993 U. S. CUSTOMS SERVICE AGENT GS-2181-13 Various Duty Stations SENIOR PILOT � Served as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) of small and large airplanes and helicopters. � Implemented the National Drug Policy/Presidential directives as pertaining to the interdiction of narcotics into the United States and other countries. � Tasked with tracking drug smuggling aircraft from other countries into the United States using Customs assets to assure mission success. � Testified in U. S. District courts concerning smuggling activities. � Conducted investigations involving smuggling and wrote reports concerning those activities. � Assisted in the development of numerous aviation programs within the U. S. Customs Service. � Assisted Customs Air Operations Branches as a Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE), in qualification of pilots in the following FAA certificates: C500 type ratings, CFI and CFII. � Retired from Customs Service. Apr 1981 � Feb 1982 FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION Houston, TX / Flight Inspector � Performed duties as flight inspector, conducted flight inspections, accident investigations and prevention. � Performed flight checks in airplanes and helicopters. � Performed FAR 91 and 135 check rides. Feb 1980 � Apr 1981 U. S. CUSTOMS SERVICE AGENT GS-2181-12 Pilot/Agent New Orleans, LA � Enforced U.S. Customs laws and worked as undercover agent investigating drug trafficking/smuggling with the use of aircraft. Jan 1980 Preparing for move to start employment with U.S. Customs. Apr 1979 � Dec 1979 MARVEL STEEL COMPANY, Denver, CO FLIGHT DEPARTMENT MANAGER AND CHIEF PILOT � Managed and maintained eighteen airplanes operating in the Rocky Mountain region Jan 1968 � Apr 1979 U.S. ARMY Various Duty Stations CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER � Trained and qualified to perform as instructor pilot (IP), Standardization Instructor Pilot (SIP), and Instrument Flight Examiner (IFE) in UH 1-H, AH 1-G, T41, T42, U8, C12, and OV1-Mohawk aircraft. � Developed and implemented programs for unit training, basic tactical training and intense night combat operations. � Conducted aircraft training and evaluation rides in all aircraft listed above. � Completed combat tours in Republic of Vietnam in 1969 �1970 and 1972-1973. � Completed 1,750 combat missions. � Performed duties as Standardization/training Officer, Safety Officer and Operations Officer. � Served as Standardization Officer for U. S. Army Standardization Board � Alaska. � Responsible for cold weather/winter operations for all fixed wing pilots assigned to U.S. Army units in Alaska. � Formulated and implemented standardization and training procedures for operations of OV1 Mohawk flight operations. EDUCATION � 1967 � 1968: United States Army Helicopter Flight School, FT Walters, TX and FT. Rucker, AL. � 1970: United States Army initial fixed wing qualification, T41, T42, U8G and F, Biggs Army Air Field, FT. Bliss, TX. � 1971 � 1972: University of Central Texas, Killeen TX, Associates Degree in Aeronautical Science. � 1972: United States Army Instrument Flight Examiners Course, F � FT. Rucker, AL. Initial AH1G Cobra qualification course, FT Stewart, GA. � 1976: Warrant Officer Advanced Course, FT. Rucker, AL with emphasis on aviation management, aviation safety, aviation accident prevention, and aviation accident investigation. Initial OV1 Mohawk qualification course, FT. Rucker, AL � 1977: OV1 Mohawk instructor pilot course and standardization instructor pilot course, FT. Rucker, AL. � 1979: Department of Treasury, Secret Service School, Glynco, GA. � Department of Treasury, Advanced United States Customs Training, Glynco, GA. � 1981: Federal Aviation Training Academy, Flight Inspector School, Oklahoma City, OK. � 1982: Initial King Air 200 course at Flight Safety International (FSI), Houston, TX. � 1983 � 1990: Annual King Air Refresher course, FSI, Houston, TX. � 1984: FAA Designated Pilot Examiner�s course, FAA Academy, Oklahoma City, OK. � Initial C500 course at FSI, Wichita, KS. � 1984 � 1999: Annual C500, C550, C560 Refresher Course, SimuFlite, Dallas, TX. � 1991: Initial Boeing 737 qualification course, United Airlines, Denver, CO. � 1993: BH412 initial FAR Part 135 qualification AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Bronze Star Medal, 35 Air Medals, 3 �V� Device Air Medals, 2 Army Commendation Medals, Army Achievement Medal for Meritorious Service, National Defense Ribbon, Vietnamese Service Medal, Vietnamese Air Medal and Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star.