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.