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Gerhardt P. Shafer

Charleston

Summary

Army Aviation Warrant Officer in the Illinois Army National Guard applying for the JetBlue Airlines Rotor Transition Program. Graduated flight school May 2021 at Fort Rucker, Alabama with Instrument/Commerical Rotary Wing Certificate, flown over 770 hours without a safety accident in multiple modes of flight under extreme pressure. Deployed in October 2021 to October 2022 to the Southwest border. Currently deployed to Kuwait from February 2023 until January 2024 in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Helicopter Pilot

Illinois Army National Guard
03.2019 - Current
  • Implemented crew coordination in all aspects of flight from start to finish helping ensure open communication between all flight crew members to build a strong team.
  • Continuously monitored weather both before and during flight to obtain the most accurate information and flight safety.
  • Proficient at reading and interpreting aeronautical charts as well as flight planning software to create a detailed route.
  • Familiar with VFR and IFR operations in high intensity airspace's as well as operating in foreign countries.
  • Ensured the safe and timely arrival of passengers and cargo.

Motor Transport Operator

Illinois Army National Guard
03.2012 - 03.2019
  • Planned and executed convoy operations as a convoy commander.
  • Inspected vehicles and completed daily maintenance actions.
  • Managed loading, unloading and safety of all personnel, cargo and equipment.
  • Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.

Education

No Degree - History

The Citadel
Charleston, SC

No Degree - Applied Engineering And Technology

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL

Skills

  • Flight Operations
  • Critical Thinking
  • Mission Planning
  • Flight Navigation
  • Weather Reports
  • IFR flight
  • Aircrew Coordination
  • Flight Safety
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Airbus Avionics

Certification


  • Commerical Pilot, Rotorcraft-Helicopter; Instrument Helicopter

-S-70

  • Private Pilots License
  • FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit

Timeline

Helicopter Pilot

Illinois Army National Guard
03.2019 - Current

Motor Transport Operator

Illinois Army National Guard
03.2012 - 03.2019

No Degree - History

The Citadel

No Degree - Applied Engineering And Technology

Eastern Illinois University

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