Roger Blankenship

Experience

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  US Army

  Jan 1992 - Jan 2005

  -Motivated aviators to perform to the best of their abilities while ensuring the less junior aviators were paired with strong trainers. - Developed training curriculum for safe execution of flights in the National Airspace. -Lead multiple aircraft safely while communicating the intent of the commander in order to accomplish missions. -Managed aircrew training program through aviator progressions, advising the commander, and tracking aviator development. -Responsibilities included managing and enforcing safety procedures to minimize risk while quickly and effectively transporting cargo.- As a supervisor I evaluated and planned work schedules to ensure each operation was streamlined for a more efficient flow of cargo. -Prepared personal feedback and technical and administrative reports to ensure cargo personal safely conducted operations while improving production.

  • OH-58D Instructor Pilot and Instrument examiner

    Jan 1997 - Jan 2005

  • Stevadore

    Jan 1992 - Jan 1997
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  US Army

  Aug 2005 - Jun 2016

  Standardization Pilot, Executive Officer, Senior Warrant Officer

  -Army Special Operations combat pilot totaling over 4,600 flying hours. -Managed inventory of $80-million aircraft while balancing training needs and productivity of the team. -Proven history of success in hazard risk analysis and analytical techniques during complex missions involving multiple aircraft types in combat, training, and maintenance environments. -Experienced leader whose key competency is in establishing a reliable Safety Management System (SMS) that does not hinder production in the process.-Trained in multiple safety functions including regulatory compliance, safety auditing, human factors and ergonomics, and ethical decisions relating to safety, health, and environmental legislation.-Experienced Instructor Pilot and trainer in aviation; able to observe flight operations to assess safety compliance and identify issues that necessitate appropriate corrective actions. -Experience as liaison between multiple branches of the U.S. Military and foreign services which allowed for continual mission success over the past 10 years. Show less

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  Flight Safety International

  Sept 2016 - Jan 2019

  • Training Center Evaluator and Quality Assurance Auditor

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

  • AW-139 Ground and Simulator Instructor

    Sept 2016 - Jan 2019
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  Duke Energy Corporation

  Feb 2019 - now

  Senior Pilot/Safety Officer for Duke Energy Aviation Services

  Serve as senior advisor on all safety related matters. Oversee Aviation Services Safety Advisory Committee. Supervise the operation of AW-139 aircraft and flight crew, determine appropriate courses of action to ensure safety of flight, passengers, and company property. Maintains Aviation Services Emergency Response Plan and Business Continuity Plan. Serve as Internal Auditor to ensure compliance with all Flight Operations Manual requirements and Standard Operating Procedures.