TYPE RATINGS: G1159 (GII/GIII), Learjet (24/25/35/55), Falcon10, Falcon20, IAJet (Jet Commander/Westwind)
ADDITIONAL RATINGS: ATP (Airline Transport Pilot) Airplane Multi-Engine Land Certificate, Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate, FAA Air Traffic Control Tower Operator (ATCO) Certificate
AIRCRAFT FLOWN: Lear 24, Lear 25, Lear 35, Gulfstream II, Falcon 10, Falcon 100, Falcon 20 (BR), King Air 90, King Air 100, 690 Turbo Commander, 840 Turbo Commander, 900 Turbo Commander, 1000 Turbo Commander, Piper Cherokee, Piper Arrow, Piper Lance, Piper Seneca, Piper Navajo, Piper Cheyenne, Cessna 150, Cessna 152, Cessna 172, Cessna 182, Cessna 206 Cessna 210, Cessna 303, Cessna 421, Cessna Citation I, Cessna Citation II, Cessna Citation V, Beechcraft BE35, Beechcraft BE58
TOTAL HOURS: 22565
FLYING HISTORY: I began my aviation career in the U.S. Army (1 tour Vietnam). Transferred from Army Helicopter Aviation to Air Traffic Control (USACC). After Radar training and FAA Control Tower Operator Certification, I was assigned as Shift Supervisor/ Assistant Tower Chief at Campbell Army Air Field (Ft. Campbell, KY). I obtained Airplane Private, Commercial, Instrument, Multi-Engine training while stationed at Ft. Campbell. I separated from the U.S. Army in 1980 to pursue a civilian aviation career. My initial experience and hours were obtained delivering and picking up aircraft for a Cessna dealer in Clarksville, TN. I began flying Charter (Part 135) flying bank checks at night for a Nashville based company owned by Mr. Frank Frazier in 1982. I left Charter in 1996 to fly Falcon Jet Aircraft for a health care company in Nashville, and returned to charter operations in 2004 to fly Gulfstream and recently Learjet aircraft for Nashville Jet Charters. I have been appointed as Training Officer, Chief Pilot, Director of Operations and Director of Maintenance during my aviation career.
OTHER INTERESTS: Classic car restoration (currently restoring 1966 Dodge Charger), radio control airplanes and helicopters, snow skiing, motorcycle riding (currently have a Harley Davidson Heritage Softtail), RVing (Recreation Vehicle - currently have 32ft Class A motor home), distance running (4 marathons completed) and triathlons. I enjoy most any activity which allows me to spend time with my wife Joan when not flying.
