Operations Officer Flight

PAUL D. SMITH

*** ** ****** ****, ***** San Francisco, CA 94080 ● (239) 285 – 7685 ● *******@*****.***

AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT

Focused aviation professional with extensive experience in flight standards and training management

FLIGHT EXPERIENCE

Airline Transport Pilot Rotorcraft-Helicopter

Commercial Privileges Airplane Single Engine Land

Flight Instructor (Expired) Rotorcraft-Helicopter, Instrument Helicopter

Fixed and Rotary Wing Times Combined

Total Time 2,820

Pilot In Command 1,381

Deployed Days 382

Night/NVG 758/401

Instrument 258

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

Executive Officer Search and Rescue Pilot (O5) – MH-65 Dolphin, Air Station San Francisco

·Direct safe execution of all unit activities supporting operations for the Coast Guard Pacific Area’s largest MH-65 helicopter unit. Managed 4,450 annual flight hours for critical SAR, law enforcement, logistics, & training missions.

·Established and managed evaluation processes and administration of all personnel issues to include promotions, terminations, and unit recognition programs.

Aviation Resources Division Chief, USCG Headquarters (O5)

2002 – Present

2022 – Present

2021-2022

Lead a team of 8 personnel responsible for the management of staffing requirements for U.S. Coast Guard locations worldwide.

Manage a $455 million budget allocated on behalf of aircraft, avionics, related equipment, and facilities upgrades.

Oversee compliance of Coast Guard Aviation purchasing actions & establish future operational plans/funding requirements.

Present to members of Congress regarding the annual aviation budget & provide cost justification during periods of inquisition.

Aviation Budget Officer, Office of Aviation Forces, USCG Headquarters (O5)

2018 – 2021

Manage budgetary requirements on behalf of 25 air stations, 6 air facilities, 4,900 Coast Guard personnel, and over 200 aircraft.

Led a 3-person team focused on the development of a $30+ million budget supporting Coast Guard Aviation.

Coordinated with Air Force, Navy, & Government contractors to determine technology & requirements such as a data link.

Assistant Operations Officer Search and Rescue Pilot (O4) – MH-65 Dolphin

2014 – 2018

Performed Search and Rescue (SAR), Law Enforcement and shipboard operations in both domestic and international airspace.

Managed the training, qualification, deployments and operational requirements for 60 pilots, 220 aircrew, and 10 aircraft.

NATOPS flight examiner and head of the Flight Evaluation Board, ensured unit training and qualification standardization.

Standardization and Fleet Instructor/Flight Examiner (O4) – MH-65 Dolphin

2010 – 2014

Provided ground/flight instruction and currency/requalification evaluation flights to Coast Guard rotary wing pilots in both aircraft and flight simulator settings.

Developed and implemented a series of scenario-based training events to be utilized across simulator instructional platforms.

Provided annual Crew Resource Management (CRM) training & ensured the standardization of fleet training through site visits.

Search and Rescue Pilot Law Enforcement Pilot (O3) – MH-65 Dolphin

2005 – 2010

Trained personnel on ground safety matters in compliance with Occupational Safety & Health Administration procedures.

Policed the local fishing industry while also providing Search and Rescue support for Lakes Huron, Michigan, and Superior.

Provided aircraft expertise on an Administrative Inquiry board for a MISHAP regarding an MH-65 Dolphin Aircraft.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Volunteer, South Florida Aquatic Club – Southwest Ranches, FL

Volunteer, Blue Star Families – Encinitas, CA

2015 – 2018

2013 – 2018

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Army High Altitude Aviation Training (HAATS) Course, United States Coast Guard – Gypsum, CO

2012

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Quality Systems Management, National Graduate School of Quality Management

2016 – 2017

Masters Certification in Leadership & Ethics, Spring Hill College – Mobile, AL

2013 – 2014

Certification in Education, Florida Gulf Coast University – Fort Myers, FL

2000 – 2001

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Otterbein University – Westerville, OH

1994 – 1998

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