Jacob Stuart

• Plan and safely execute flight operations by evaluating aircraft weight, balance, fuel requirements, weather, routes, and timelines • Operate and command advanced aircraft in both routine and high-risk environments • Supervise ground crews during aircraft loading and unloading to ensure safety and compliance with regulations • Conduct pre-flight and post-flight briefings, inspections, and system checks • Perform emergency response missions, including medical evacuation and external cargo transport • Identify mechanical or system issues and execute emergency procedures when required • Maintain strict training, safety, and performance standards

• Managed daily aviation operations for a high-tempo organization supporting special operations aviation • Scheduled, coordinated, and dispatched aircraft missions while ensuring accuracy of flight plans and documentation • Served in progressively responsible leadership roles including Operations Manager and Training Coordinator • Coordinated local and cross-country flight approvals with multiple agencies • Maintained operational records, logs, and compliance documentation • Administered travel planning, lodging, and funding for personnel attending training and deployments • Oversaw sensitive inventory, access control, and records management • Coordinated emergency response planning, including crash rescue and aircraft recovery operations • Worked directly with hospitals, police, and fire departments to support aviation training and emergency events

42 Semester hours