Greg Craven

Greg Craven

Aircraft Fueler / Line Service Technician

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Airline Pilot | Fighter Pilot | Veteran

  • Education

    • Air Command and Staff College - Correspondance

      2010 - 2011

      An integrated curriculum geared to problem solving across the continuum from peace to war, The Air Command and Staff College program now functions as a portion of a comprehensive and integrated career-long professional military education program.VisionA world-class PME institution inspiring lifelong learning & leadership excellence in the profession of arms.MissionEducate and develop air-minded joint leaders

    • USAF Flight Safety School

      2004 - 2004
      Aircraft Mishap Investigation

      Provides instruction on aircraft mishap investigations and analyses of human and material factors to personnel who will be primary members on Class A & B flight mishap investigation boards.

    • USAF Squadron Officer School

      2004 - 2004

      The Squadron Officer School (SOS) in-residence program is a 6.5 week educational experience for USAF captains. The purpose of the program is to help develop solution-minded, bold and courageous Airmen ready to overcome today's and tomorrow's challenges. In order to accomplish this task, the course is structured around three primary areas leadership, strategic design, and multi-domain joint warfare. Students will engage in classroom and hands-on application events that will challenge their… Show more The Squadron Officer School (SOS) in-residence program is a 6.5 week educational experience for USAF captains. The purpose of the program is to help develop solution-minded, bold and courageous Airmen ready to overcome today's and tomorrow's challenges. In order to accomplish this task, the course is structured around three primary areas leadership, strategic design, and multi-domain joint warfare. Students will engage in classroom and hands-on application events that will challenge their individual leadership awareness, foster innovative thinking, provide effective methods for conflict resolution, and collaboratively solve problems. Show less

    • Malden High School

      1989 - 1993
      High School Graduated 42nd out of 321 (school didn't use GPA)

      Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Swim Team, Rifle Team, Band, Chorus Honors Classes in English 1 and 2, Spanish 1 through 3, Algerba 2, and Psychology 1

    • Valley Forge Military Academy & College

      1993 - 1994
      Associate’s Degree Arts 2.77

      Activities and Societies: Rifle Drill Team, Cadet Provost

    • Daniel Webster College

      1994 - 1997
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Flight Operations / Aviation Management 3.42

      Activities and Societies: Air Foce ROTC, National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Competition Fligh Team

    • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

      1999 - 2002
      Master’s Degree Aeronautical Science - Aviation Safety Systems 4.0

      Summa Cum Laude - 4.0 GPA

  • Experience

    • Signature Flight Support

      May 1997 - Oct 1997
      Aircraft Fueler / Line Service Technician

      - Fueled passenger airline, cargo, and general aviation aircraft- Perform a variety of duties related to providing requested services to general aviation aircraft, crews and passengers

    • United States Air Force

      Dec 1997 - Apr 2012

      - Managed and implemented $3.5 million in flight training annually while flying 250+ missions per year- Evaluates and critiques student pilots to achieve the highest standards of performance and professional competence.- Programs all daily, weekly, and monthly T-38A squadron level operations and coordinates with contract maintenance and numerous other wing agencies to ensure accurate scheduling of aircraft, simulators, academics, airspace, and off-station commitments.- Coordinates between 6 squadrons, maintenance, and simulator contractors to schedule over 300 aircraft and 80 simulators sorties each day as part of the wing yearly flying training program Show less

      • F-15E Evaluator Pilot / Chief of Wing Safety

        Jan 2009 - Apr 2012
      • Chief, Interdiction Plans / Assistant Chief, Master Air Attack Plan

        Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
      • F-15E Instructor Pilot / Assistant Director of Operations

        Jul 2005 - Dec 2008
      • F-15E 4-ship Flight Lead / Flight Commander

        Aug 2002 - Jul 2005
      • T-38A Instructor Pilot & Check Pilot / Squadron Level & Wing Level Scheduling Officer

        Apr 1999 - Aug 2002
      • Instructor Pilot Trainee

        Jan 1999 - Apr 1999
      • Student Pilot

        Dec 1997 - Dec 1998
    • US Air Force Reserve

      Apr 2012 - Dec 2017
      T-38C Evaluator Pilot / Functional Test Pilot / Flight Commander

      - Instructs and supervises all aspects of flying operations for the Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals (IFF) program- Commands IFF reserve flight personnel, approval authority for administrative items live leave and pay statements- Flew 40+ functional test flights of T-38C aircraft exiting major maintenance rebuild

    • Slick Wing Aviation, LLC

      Apr 2014 - Feb 2017
      Co Owner

      Co-Owner and Instructor, FAA part 61 Flight School and Aircraft Rental

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Boeing 737 Type Rating

      Federal Aviation Administration
      Oct 2017
    • Airline Transport Pilot

      Federal Aviation Administration
      Apr 2012
    • Remote Pilot

      Federal Aviation Administration
      Jun 2020
    • Certified Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII/MEI)

      Federal Aviation Administration
      Aug 2010
    • Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit

      Federal Communications Commission
      Jul 2011
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunter Pilot

      Issued by Young Eagles Inc on May 1997
      Young Eagles IncAssociated with Greg Craven
    • Soccer Coach

      Issued by Columbus Lowndes Recreation Authority on Sept 2013
      Columbus Lowndes Recreation AuthorityAssociated with Greg Craven
    • Builder

      Issued by Habitat for Humanity of North Carolina on Jan 2009
      Habitat for Humanity of North CarolinaAssociated with Greg Craven