Chief Pilot and Director of Operations, Inflight Medical Services International (Panther Aviation)

Manage air ambulance operations, flight crew coordination, and scheduling

Lead pilot training, ensure FAA compliance, and optimize operational efficiency

Flight Experience:

35,000+ total flight hours, 28,500+ in turbine-powered aircraft, 9,100+ in Learjets

Education:

B.S. in Aerospace Administration, Middle Tennessee State University

Certifications:

ATP, Learjet Type Rating, FCC Radio Operator's Permit

Director of Maintenance, Panther Aviation

Oversee MU2 aircraft maintenance, ensuring FAA compliance and high aircraft availability

Supervise technicians, manage schedules, and coordinate with vendors

TPE331 Engine Shop Manager, Sentel Corp.

Managed engine shop operations, improving engine performance and reducing downtime

Self-Employed Mobile Technician

Provided mobile TPE331 engine maintenance services

TPE331 Engine Shop Manager, Smyrna Air Center

Directed engine shop, ensuring performance and safety standards

TPE331 Engine Shop Manager, Intercontinental Jet Inc.

Managed engine overhauls and repairs, mentoring junior mechanics

Engine Shop Mechanic, Garrett Aviation

Performed diagnostics and repairs on TPE331 aircraft engines

Education & Certifications:

FAA Certified A&P Mechanic, TPE331 expertise

Key Achievements:

Achieved 98% aircraft availability, reduced unscheduled maintenance by 20%

Certifications:

Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate: Multi-Engine Land (MEL) and Single-Engine Land (SEL)

MU-300/BE-400 Type Ratings

Commercial Privileges: Rotorcraft, Seaplane, Lighter-than-Air (Helicopter)

FAA Pilot Examiner (since 1973): PE, CIRE, FIE, ATPE, and all administrative certifications

Medical Certification:

Second Class Medical Certificate

Flight Experience:

22,100+ total flight hours

11,000+ hours in the Mitsubishi MU-2B

30+ years flying the MU-2B in corporate and FAR Part 135 operations

Awards & Recognitions:

FAA Wright Brothers “Master Pilot Award” for over 50 years of aviation with no incidents

FAA FAAST Team member since 1974

Professional Roles:

Panther Aviation Certificate Check Airman for the MU-2B

Check Airman for all U.S. FAR Part 135 operators using the MU-2B

Ice Test Pilot for Mitsubishi Heavy Industries during SCR and FFFSCR in the early 1990s

Consulting & Contributions:

Associate Author and Consultant to the FAA for SFAR 108, FAR 91 Subpart N, and Advisory Circular 91.89

Physician Medical Director, Inflight Medical Services International (IMSI)

Oversee medical operations, protocols, and 30,000+ air ambulance flights

Provide clinical oversight, training, and consultation to flight crews

Internal Medicine Physician, Private Practice

Managed chronic and acute conditions, providing comprehensive patient care

Medical Consultant

Advised on medical protocols, patient safety, and quality assurance

Skills:

Air Ambulance Transport, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Inflight Consultation

FAA Senior Aviation Medical Examiner (AME)

Flight Paramedic / Owner / Chief of Medical Operations, Inflight Medical Services

Oversee flight transport, medical operations, staff training, and quality improvement

Flight Paramedic, Inflight Medical Services

Delivered critical care during air transport

Paramedic, Nashville Fire Department

Provided emergency care using advanced protocols

Paramedic, Cheatham County EMS & Robertson County EMS

Delivered emergency transport and care

Education:

Associate of Applied Sciences in Paramedic, Hocking College

Certifications & Licensure:

Tennessee Paramedic Licensure, BLS, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, TCCC, SAR Tech II, HazMat Tech

Assistant Chief of Medical Operations / Flight Paramedic

Assistant Chief of Medical Operations / Flight Paramedic, Inflight Medical Services

Oversee and manage daily flight medical operations, ensuring optimal patient care during transports

Flight Paramedic, Inflight Medical Services

Delivered critical care during air medical transport

Critical Care Paramedic, Fire Department

Provided advanced emergency care during high-stress situations

Paramedic, EMS

Responded to emergency calls, providing paramedic-level care

Advanced EMT / Paramedic, EMS

Delivered advanced care for emergency patients

Education:

Paramedic Certification, Columbia State Community College

Certifications:

National Registered Paramedic (NRP), Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C), ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, BLS, TCCC