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PROFESSIONAL BIO

Professional Bio: Experience

DELTA AIR LINES PILOT

  • December 1999-present

  • Qualified and rated in Boeing 767, 757, 737, 727 and MD-88 aircraft.

USAF F-16 FIGHTER PILOT

  • June 1985 - October 2008

  • Retired Lt Colonel

  • Combat: Operations Iraqi Freedom, Noble Eagle, Northern Watch, & Vigilant Warrior.

  • Flight lead, Instructor pilot, and Mission Commander.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross for Valor in combat.

  • Safety officer and aviation accident investigator.

  • Published author: human factors & performance, fatigue, midair collision avoidance, and spatial disorientation.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

  • Auburn University – Adjunct Instructor, Fall 1999, Aviation Management, Raymond J. Harbert College of Business.

  • F-16 Instructor Pilot, Kunsan Air Base (Republic of Korea) and Luke AFB – fully qualified flight and ground instructor.

  • FAA Certified Flight and Ground Instructor (CFIA, CFII, CFIG, AGI/IGI) – instructor in light aircraft and gliders.

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