Academic Qualifications

• BS in Systems Engineering from the US Naval Academy.
• Aeronautical Engineering MS from the Air Force Institute of Technology (completed upon graduating from the US Naval TPS).

Flight Qualifications

• US Naval TPS (Test Pilot School) Graduate (2006).
• H-46 and H-1 Search and Rescue pilot (early Navy career).
• H-60, H-72 and C-12 test pilot instructor.
• C-130 pilot.
• Holds an ATP (Airline Transport Pilot) license.
• Holds a CFII (Certificated Flight Instructor Instrument) rating in both helicopters and multi-engine airplanes.
• Over 5,600 hours of flight time in over 75 models of aircraft.

Flight Test Experience

• US Navy:
  • Tested H-60s, specializing in Airborne Mine Counter Measures and Ground Proximity Warning System development.
  • Frequent 99th percentile anthropometric subject for wearable equipment, cockpit interface, and egress evaluations.
  • MQ-8 Fire Scout Government Flight Test Director at VX-30 (final military assignment).
• Civilian:
  • Test pilot and manager for Lockheed Martin Skunk Works on classified uncrewed programs with several manned flying duties.
  • Flight Test Lead at Joby Aviation developing the JAS4-1 eVTOL flying taxi.

Professional Affiliations

• Member of SFTE (Society of Flight Test Engineers).
• Fellow of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP).
• Served in various positions for SETP, including as President in 2022-2023.