Chris served over 20 years in the United States Air Force as an HH-60G Flight Examiner and Master Instructor HH-60G Flight Engineer. Chris has had a distinguished career in aviation operations as an operator, manager, and USAF Aircraft Mechanic. He has been involved in USAF aviation operations on a global scale since 1994. He is an expert in scheduling, training, operations, management and leadership. Over 2800 flight hours supporting worldwide combat search and rescue, airlift operations and flight training. Chris managed personnel, schedule, training and aviation operations, and equipment of numerous Air Force units. He oversaw the execution and program management of a 7,900hr Flying Hour Program, supporting training requirements for 275 students yearly. Chris has multiple Associates degrees in Instructor of Military Technology, Aviation Maintenance, and Aviation Operations Flight Engineer.