Charles Wade

Infantry Soldier

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Aledo, Texas, United States

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Timeline
About me
Aviation Safety Manager/Commercial Helicopter Pilot/Army Veteran
Education
- AH-64D Longbow Apache Instructor Pilot Course
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  Flight Instructor
  Ground, simulator, and flight training to develop instructors capable of teaching all tactical and technical aspects of employing the most advanced attack helicopter in the US arsenal. Curriculum included methods of instruction, emergency procedure training, Aircrew Coordination Training, Longbow Combat Trainer operation, and evaluation techniques and procedures.
- Aviation Safety Officer Course
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  Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
  Aviation Safety Officer Course with focused curriculum on Fire Prevention, Foreign Object Damage, Hazardous Communication, Personal Protective Equipment, Safety Program Management, OSHA 511 General Industry, and Accident Investigation.
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  2012 - 2022
  Bachelor of Science (BS) Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Experience
- US Army
  Nov 2002 - Jan 2010
  Infantry Soldier
  Infantry Soldier at the Squad Leader level trained in mechanized, airborne, and Stryker applications.
- US Army
  Nov 2012 - Dec 2022
  AH-64D/E Instructor Pilot responsible for the progression, training, and evaluation of company pilots to include oral and flight evaluations, emergency procedure training, gunnery preparation and evaluation, Aircrew Coordination Training, and Readiness Level Progression training. Company Safety Program Manager in the fields of Ground/Air Accident Investigation, Foreign Object Damage, Hazardous Material Communication, Fire Prevention, Personal Protective Equipment, Environmental Compliance, Hearing Conservation, Maintenance and hangar safety, and Composite Risk Management. Air Mission Commander, Mission Briefing Officer, and Pilot in Command for the most advanced Attack/Scout Helicopter in the US inventory. Company Supply and Property Book Officer responsible for the accountability of company property totaling $267 million.
  - AH-64D/E Instructor Pilot
    Jun 2018 - Dec 2022
  - Aviation Safety Officer
    Jun 2014 - Dec 2022
  - AH-64D/E Apache Pilot
    Sept 2012 - Dec 2022
  - Supply and Property Book Officer
    Nov 2012 - May 2015
- Lockheed Martin
  Jun 2023 - Mar 2024
  Safety Management Systems Engineer
- None
  Mar 2024 - Sept 2024
  House Dad
- Airbus Helicopters
  Sept 2024 - now
  Aviation Safety Manager
Licenses & Certifications
- Environmental Training Course
  Directorate of Public Works
  Nov 2017
- High-Altitude Power Management Qualification
  US Army
  Jul 2020
- OSHA 511-Standards Course for General Industry
  The University of Alabama
  Jul 2015
- Commercial Helicopter Pilot License
  Federal Aviation Administration
  Sept 2012
- Operations Management Foundations
  LinkedIn
  Aug 2022
  View certificate
Volunteer Experience
- Coach
  Issued by Fort Rucker Youth Sports on Mar 2010
  Associated with Charles Wade
- Assistant Coach
  Issued by Cumberland Country Youth Sports on Apr 2019
  Associated with Charles Wade