Brian Wells

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Jan 1984 - Jan 1986

  Flight Commander
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  Tactical Air Warfare Center, USAF

  Oct 1986 - Jan 1990

  Test Program Manager

  Oversaw the operational testing of Electronic Warfare systems for the F-15C & F-15E. Drafted test plans, conducted flight tests, derived test data, prepared and presented reports to senior USAF and DoD leadership. Information was used to refine requirements and benchmark initial operational capability of the systems.

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  United States Air Force

  Aug 1998 - Feb 2003

  • Director, Advanced Programs

    Apr 2001 - Feb 2003

  • Dep. Director, Space & Advanced Programs

    Aug 1998 - Mar 2001
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  Skysafety

  Aug 2008 - Jan 2014

  Assistant Chief Instructor

  Oversee day to day operations of flight school. Administer stage checks to clients as they complete various phases of training. Mentor flight students and instructors.

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  Palo Alto College

  Aug 2010 - May 2018

  Adjunct Professor of Aviation

  Teach aviation courses which include Aerodynamics, Aviation History as well as Private, Instrument, Commercial and multi-engine pilot academics and flight training.

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  SkySafety, Inc.

  Jan 2014 - now

  Chief Flight Instructor

  Direct day to day operations for a Part 141 Flight School. Administer stage checks to clients as they complete various phases of training. Mentor flight students and instructors. Ensure quality ground and flight instruction services are provided to college aviation program.

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  Constellation Brands Leasing, LLC

  May 2018 - Sept 2021

  Occasional Corporate Pilot

  Performed duties as 1st officer on Cessna Citation 4 (CE-525C) on an as needed basis to and from Mexico.