andre karpowich
Aviation Safety Officer at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
rotary wing pilot
NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Aviation Safety Officer
Kennedy Space Center
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AECOM
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UH-1 Pilot
Responsible for planning and executing rotary wing support in compliance with Federal, NASA, and USAF regulations and requirements in NASA assigned aircraft. Accountable to maintain currency and proficiency in mission support for tactical security operations, environmental survey, heli-bourne fire suppression, VIP and administrative transport, and general rotary wing support and training. Designated as Pilot in Command and Night Vision Goggle Qualified by NASA. Designated as NASA small unmanned aerial system (sUAS) pilot and observer.
Kennedy Space Center
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DynCorp International
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Country Standardization Pilot, Afghanistan
Responsible for managing the Standardization Program of United States Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Airwing contract support for Afghanistan comprised of a fleet of over 20 fixed and rotary wing aircraft and over 100 aircrew members. Coordinated the efforts of Standardization Pilots for fixed and rotary wing communities to ensure safe and efficient operation while meeting requirements established by the United States Department of State.
Afghanistan
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DynCorp International
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Pilot, Rotary Wing CH-46E Instructor Pilot
Responsible for conduct of safe and efficient operations in support of United States Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement contract support. As an Instructor Pilot, responsible for instructing and evaluating cadre of contract CH-46E pilots. Assisted Standardization Pilot in managing a training program and ensuring compliance with established Department of State Airwing program directives. As an Air Mission Commander, responsible for briefing and leading multi-ship formation flights in execution of rotary-wing support for tactical, VIP, administrative, and training missions in a Combat Zone.
Afghanistan
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Helicopter Training Squadron Eighteen, Training Air Wing 5
Standardization/Instructor Pilot
As a Flight Instructor, responsible for instructing, motivating, and evaluating student naval aviators in the helicopter flight training syllabus. Proficient in instructing: IFR and VFR flight rules and regulations, IFR and VFR flight planning and navigation, night vision goggle employment, formation flight, and search and rescue. Designated by the Squadron Commander as Standardization Pilot in the Instrument/Navigation; Night Vision Goggle; Formation; and Search and Rescue Phases of the Student Naval Aviator training syllabus. Directly responsible for the management, standardization, and efficient operation of the Formation and Search and Rescue Phase of training. Planned, coordinated, and executed 14 Naval Aviator Designation Ceremonies with an average attendance of 250+ people. Managed Student Naval Aviator account with an average balance of greater than $10,000 for Designation Ceremony related expenses.
Naval Air Station Whiting Field, Milton, Florida
I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward)
Deputy Director of Science and Technology
As Deputy Director of Science and Technology, responsible for overseeing implementation of new technology introduced to subordinate units in support of conduct of combat operations. Report to the Combatant Commander on validity and effectiveness of newly introduced technology. Identify technological gaps and seek solutions. Initiate requests for solutions available commercially off-the-shelf or by military funded development.
I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), Helmand Province, Afghanistan
Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16
CH-46E Pilot
As a Marine Assault Support Pilot, responsible for tactical employment of the CH-46E. Trained and proficient in executing the following missions during day and night (utilizing night vision goggles): aerial transport of people and equipment, external load operations, confined area landings, shipboard/offshore operations, casualty/medical evacuation, formation flight, and heli-bourne fire suppression with the Bambi Bucket System. Produced daily flight operations schedule as Schedule Writer. Managed and tracked squadron ground training program with over 200 Marine/Navy Officer and Enlisted personnel while serving as Ground Training Officer. Managed Squadron Aviation Safety Program and acted as direct counsel to the squadron Commanding Officer for aviation safety related issues as squadron Aviation Safety Officer. Responsible for the smooth and efficient  operation of both the safety and standardization programs ensuring 100% compliance with Commanding General’s guidance as Safety and Standardization Department Head. Deployed in 2007 to Western Pacific and subsequently to Iraq in support of combat operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Deployed in 2009 to Western Pacific and took part in planning and executing multiple exercises with foreign nations’ military including: Maldives, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, and Pakistan.
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, California
Operations
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (BSET)
University of Central Florida
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Expeditionary Warfare School Distance Education Program
Certificate of Completion
Marine Corps University
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Professional Military Education
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Crew Resource Management (CRM) Instructor Course
Certificate of Completion
School of Aviation Safety, United States Navy
Professional Qualification and Designation as Crew Resource Management Instructor
Aviation Safety Officer Course
Certificate of Completion
School of Aviation Safety, United States Navy
Profession Qualification and Designation as Aviation Safety Officer
Unmanned Systems
Master of Science (MS)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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Valor Award
William J. Posey - U.S. Representative for Florida's 8th Congressional District
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition
Instructor Pilot of the Year - 2012
Helicopter Training Squadron Eighteen
Association of Naval Aviation Instructor Pilot of the Year for Helicopter Training Squadron Eighteen
Instructor Pilot of the Month
Helicopter Training Squadron Eighteen
Instructor Pilot of the Quarter - Thrid Quarter
Helicopter Training Squadron Eighteen
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John Graves
Senior Project Manager at National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Titusville, FL
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Jeff Lattman
Airbus Helicopter Pilot for NASA Flight Operations at Kennedy Space Center
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Jorge Velez
Director of Sales & Marketing, Homewood Suites by Hilton Fort Worth West at Cityview at Lodgestar Investments
Keene, TX
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Jenny Allen
Regional Director Of Sales And Marketing at ICON Lodging
Melissa, TX
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Matt Fisher
Emergency Response Team/ SWAT Officer at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Satellite Beach, FL
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Ed Van Cise
Flight Director at NASA
Houston, TX
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Tessa Lee
Legal Assistant at ELTC Law Group
Afghanistan
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Billy Robinson
Lead Sheet Metal Mechanic at AAR CORPORATE SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED
Atlanta, GA
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Matt Perkins
Pilot, MDY
Black River, NY
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Alex Ramirez
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jason t
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United States
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Daniel Hales
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United States
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Trisha D. Thompson
Grants Coordinator and Writer at TK & Associates
Sierra Vista, AZ
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Mark Hermes
A-220 FO at JetBlue Airways
Washington, DC
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Rey Ortiz
CH-46E Mechanic DynCorp International
Afghanistan
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Tommy Bowling
NRCM Standardization Instructor at AAR
Melbourne, FL
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Jay T. Laguna
PHS/MWA
Camp Pendleton North, CA
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Alexander Kushnir
First Officer at JetBlue Airways
Oviedo, FL
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Trevor Seehafer
Navigation Analyst
Denver Metropolitan Area
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James Khork
Lead Crew Chief / Gunner / Standardization Instructor at DynCorp International
Afghanistan
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Marine Corps Aviation Association
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