Paul Hart
Senior Instructor Pilot
Executive Summary & Candidate Overview
Paul has held key roles such as Senior Instructor Pilot, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot/Aircraft Commander, and Senior Plans and Policy Analyst. He has trained military student pilots, provided ISR support, and conducted integrated navigation warfare planning for combatant commanders. Paul's leadership as a Jet Flight Instructor and Plans Officer demonstrates his ability to excel in training, operational planning, and interagency coordination.
Accomplishments and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Paul has received awards such as the Safety Award and Employee of the Quarter for his outstanding performance. He has provided crucial ISR support for USCENTCOM and USNAVCENT joint combatant forces, coordinated interagency operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom, and trained student Naval Aviators in various flight phases. Paul's commendations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, and Joint Service Commendation Medal for his exemplary service.
Location and Travel
Open to: On-Site, Hybrid, and Remote Roles.
Remote Roles: Willing to consider remote opportunities based on specific position requirements.
Compensation Seeking: Open to discussing compensation details upon scheduling a meeting.
Position Seeking: Seeking Senior roles in flight operations.
Work Experience
Senior Instructor Pilot at USAF Initial Flight Training
CAE INC. - Pueblo, CO, July 2015 to Present
Provided U.S. Air Force military student pilot training, evaluated student progress, and received the DA-20 flight time Safety Award.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot/Aircraft Commander
Northrop Grumman - Patuxent River, MD, January 2012 to July 2015
Flew the RQ-4A Global Hawk, provided ISR support, and led flight scheduling/crew flow scheduling.
Senior Plans and Policy Analyst USSTRATCOM
Joint Navigation Warfare Center - Kirtland AFB, NM, 2009 to 2012
Provided integrated navigation warfare planning for combatant commanders and integrated NAVWAR policy and doctrine.
Operations/Plans Officer
U.S. Northern Command - Colorado Springs, CO, 2009 to 2010
Served as a USMC Reserve officer for USNORTHCOM J35 Future Operations and received the Defense Meritorious Service Medal.
Jet Flight Instructor, Training Squadron Eighty-Six
USMC - Pensacola, FL, 1999 to 2008
Trained student Naval Aviators in various flight phases and served as a Senior Marine Officer.
Plans Officer, Joint Interagency Coordination Group, U.S. Central Command
USMC - Tampa, FL, 2006 to 2007
Deployed forward to Iraq as part of an interagency counter threat finance intelligence cell and coordinated contingency planning and operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Oklahoma State University