Jason Ward

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  May 2008 - Oct 2011

  C-17 Instructor Aircraft Commander

  Instructor Aircraft Commander / Demo Pilot, C-17A - Instructed worldwide strategic and tactical airlift missions to include in-flight refueling, low altitude flight, and austere airfield combat operations in the technologically advanced C-17A. Planned and performed in several airshows serving as a representative of the Air Force for thousands.Special Assignment Airlift Mission (SAAM) Pilot – Planned and executed numerous high priority missions to include POTUS support and flying as “Air Force Two”. Squadron Operations Controller, Chief Scheduler - Ensured squadron operational resources were current and available and led detailed mission planning to meet higher headquarters requirements during surge operations. Show less

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  United States Air Force

  Mar 2012 - Jul 2014

  T-6 Instructor / Evaluator Pilot

  Chief of Standardization and Evaluation - Directly responsible for the standardization of all aspects of Undergraduate Pilot Training. Managed the evaluations for 83 instructors and over 700 student check rides annually as the chief check pilot.Assistant Director of Operations - Directed the execution of the daily, weekly, monthly and annual flying hour program with 65 aircraft and 18K+ sortiesEvaluator / Instructor Pilot, T-6A – Instructed and evaluated the skills, procedures, and techniques necessary to operate in a complex, high-density flying environment. Flight Commander - Frontline supervisor responsible for the mentorship, development, training, and welfare of 9 instructor pilots and 30 student pilots a year.Supervisor of Flying – Provided direct oversight for the operation of 234 aircraft and 300+ sorties per day to include coordination for emergency aircraft and diverts. Show less

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  Air National Guard Recruiting

  Jul 2014 - Dec 2018

  C-17 Instructor Aircraft Commander

  Instructs worldwide strategic and tactical airlift missions to include in-flight refueling, low altitude flight, and austere airfield combat operations in the technologically advanced C-17A in support of the Air National Guard

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  Delta Air Lines

  Feb 2015 - now

  Professional airline pilot and experienced aviator with a flawless training record and zero violations with over 5,000 total flight hours.

  • Airline Captain

    Sept 2021 - now

  • A320 First Officer

    Oct 2020 - Sept 2021

  • 737 First Officer

    Apr 2017 - Oct 2020

  • 757/767 ER First Officer

    Feb 2015 - Mar 2017
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  United States Air Force Academy

  Jan 2019 - now

  Academy Liaison Officer

  Primary duty liaison officer serving as a link between students interested in applying to the Air Force Academy or for an Air Force ROTC scholarship. I spend time visiting schools, attending college fairs, talking with students and counselors, interviewing and providing written reports on Academy and AFROTC applicants, and attending various military-related functions.