I’m a flight test engineer at a local aircraft OEM who enjoys instructing on the side. I began flying in college after an internship with EAA between my freshman and sophomore year; I used the summer funds to pay for my private certificate and have not looked back. I have been fortunate to go on to earn commercial and flight instructor certificates since then. My day job is as a Flight Test Engineer, my dream job if I ever had one. My goal is to bring the same level of professionalism to general aviation that I see day-in and day-out. I bring 8+ years of experience leading high-stakes flight test operations across rotorcraft and eVTOL platforms, with a focus on certification, system validation, and cross-functional coordination. I thrive at the intersection of engineering and flight operations — combining deep technical knowledge with active PIC-level flying experience. Currently I lead technology demonstrator flight test activities supporting the development of an advanced air mobility vehicle. Previously, I contributed to Bell’s 525 and 412EPX programs, executing both domestic and international test campaigns, demo flights, and envelope expansion work. Certifications & Engagements: • Commercial Pilot: ASEL, AMEL, Instrument, ASES (Private) • CFI: ASE, AME, Instrument • FAA Remote Pilot (sUAS) • Engineer Intern (EIT) • Aircraft owner & builder (Beechcraft A23-24 Musketeer ​/​ Zenith CH750 Cruzer) • OU Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering Board of Advisors Passionate about safety, precision, and advancing aviation through smart engineering and real-world flight experience.

Specific Aircraft Access

1966 Beechcraft A23-24 Musketeer Super III

Flying At/Near These Airport(s)

KTYS – McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), Knoxville, Tennessee KDKX – Knoxville Downtown Island Airport (DKX), Knoxville, Tennessee