VSAT

Twenty-two years military and civilian expertise developing, and managing training systems. Intimate familiarity with all aspects of training system requirements definition processes.

Demonstrated Excellence in Systems Management, Training System Development and Analysis.

Comprehensive Flight and Flight Training Qualifications

Part of six man expert team that conducted a comprehensive analysis of B-1 training and training media. Investigated and evaluated current B-1 simulators and academic training using structured interviews with simulator instructors, comprehensive review of syllabi and media documentation, and limited inspection and testing of simulator devices. Developed requirements for database queries to analyze the results; evaluated the queries.

Managed and developed training requirements for the F-16, FB-111, B-1B, B-2, B-52, T-38, and Joint Primary Aircraft Training System (JPATS) aircraft. Extensive experience performing analyses to determine avionics requirements for use in training aircraft.

Detailed knowledge of system operational requirements gained during development of B-1B and B-2. Over 6000 hours of military and civilian flight operations experience.

Task Manager and Lead Analyst of an Air Force program to redefine F-16 training requirements in support of acquisition for new and upgraded training devices. Devised the concepts and operational interfaces of a data base system to analyze current training systems and requirements. The data base extrapolates information into a complete task list for the F-16. The data base links tasks to training device requirements and produces ;preliminary training device specifications which identify fidelity requirements.

Program Manager of the Universal Threat System for Simulators program- Developed the management plan, cost summaries, schedules and work assignments. Defined requirements for a library of data bases and real-time software simulation systems for aircrew training devices. A joint service (Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corp) program that consisted of a Training Requirements Analysis whose purpose was to define the requirements for a universal library of computer data bases and real-time software simulations for use by the four services. Work required the successful coordination of seven associate contractors, five government agencies, and user representatives at 26 sites. The product consisted of a User’s Needs Assessment Report and summary inputs to a Requirements Analysis Report.

Program Manager for study of a proposed Air force avionics upgrade to the T-38 aircraft. Documented the characteristics and capabilities of the avionics in the current T-38. Analyzed the existing T-38 avionics suite and developed an associated task list for student pilot training. Investigated avionics of current and future Air Force bomber and fighter to determine the capabilities of those avionics suites, their intended use, and the tasks associated with their operation. Associated the avionics and related tasks of bomber and fighter aircraft to potential training tasks in the T-38. Defined two potential suites to replace existing T-38 avionics. Evaluated the cost and training effectiveness of each suite. Highly successful program briefed to Air Education and Training Command (AETC) General Officer’s staff.  AETC is integrating the avionics suite proposed by study.

Principal investigator and author of a comprehensive Representative Aircraft Definition report. The design conceived in the report established the foundation for the entire Ground Based Training System (GBTS) for the JPATS and reflected, to a high degree, the actual design of the aircraft ultimately chosen to become JPATS.

Systems Analyst for the Training Integrated Management System program. The purpose of the program was to develop a common training management system for U.S. Air Force and Navy aviator training.

Exclusive Strategic Air Command (SAC) representative to the B-2 Program Office. Advised the B-2 System Program Director and SAC Headquarters on all aspects of B-2 aircraft.

Training Branch Chief, directed planning and development of B-1B and B-2 aircrew training systems. Validated crew complement and training system requirements to the senior SAC staff. Defined training device configuration requirements, directed contractor academic courseware development, and established crew selection criteria. Formulated operational requirements and aircraft specifications for the B-1B and B-2 aircraft.

Director of B-52 and FB-111 Squadron Training. Performed initial, refresher and instructor pilot upgrade training. Developed initial and recurring training courseware for flight controls and terrain following system operations using the Instructional Systems Development process.