Ethan Cross

Software Engineer

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Timeline
About me
737 First Officer, C-40 Instructor Pilot
Education
- University of Arkansas
  2017 - 2020
  Master of Science - MS Engineering Management 4.0
- The University of Alabama
  2008 - 2013
  Bachelor of Science Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics
- University of Arkansas
  2018 - 2020
  Graduate Certificate Project Management
Experience
- Collegiate Admission and Retention Solutions
  Jun 2005 - Jul 2007
  Software Engineer
  - Programming Developer for custom designed predictive dialing software and script delivery system- Database engineer and programmer for 100+ person call center & support staff- Asst. to lead network engineer for fiber-optic network installation and firewall design.
- Alabama Productivity Center
  May 2008 - May 2013
  System Administrator & IT Consultant
  - Sole IT administrator for 30 + Member Staff - Outreach consultant for Center Clientele.- - Directly supported & engineered infrastructure projects for companies such as Graphic Packaging International, Mercedes-Benz Automotive Supply Chain, and Druid City Healthcare
- United States Air Force
  Jul 2013 - Jul 2024
  - Executive officer to the 97 Operations Group Commander in the USAF's Largest Flying Training Group- Responsible for command activities & correspondence between 5 subordinate squadrons, executes $7.5B flying training program for 3 Aircraft- Evaluator & Instructor Pilot at the KC-135 Formal Training Unit. Produces pilots for 5 Major Commands & International Allied Partners
  - Chief of Safety, Director of Current Operations, C-40 Instructor Pilot
    Jan 2023 - Jul 2024
  - Mission Support Flight Commander/C-40C Pilot
    Sept 2021 - Mar 2023
  - Wing Action & Executive Officer
    Jan 2021 - Aug 2021
  - Chief Executive Officer & KC-135 CFIC Evaluator Pilot
    Jan 2020 - Jan 2021
  - Chief of Safety & KC-135 Formal Training Unit Instructor Pilot
    Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
  - Assistant Chief of Student Training & KC-135 FTU Instructor Pilot
    Sept 2018 - Jan 2019
  - Aircrew Flight Equipment Flight Commander & KC-135 Instructor Pilot
    Mar 2018 - Sept 2018
  - Executive Officer & KC-135 Aircraft Commander
    May 2017 - Mar 2018
  - Standards & Evaluations Liaison Officer & KC-135 First Pilot
    Sept 2015 - May 2017
  - Student Pilot
    Jul 2013 - Sept 2015
- United Airlines
  Jul 2024 - now
  737 First Officer
Licenses & Certifications
- Advanced Instruments Instructor
  Air Force Flight Standards Agency
  Dec 2022
- Airline Transport Pilot
  Flight Training International, Inc.
  Feb 2023
- FAA Flying Class 1 Medical Certification
  Federal Aviation Administration
  Feb 2023
- Aircraft Mishap Investigator
  United States Air Force
  Aug 2019
- MU-300/BE-400 Type Rating
  Federal Aviation Administration
  Feb 2023
- Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
  Federal Communications Commission
  Feb 2023
- Boeing 707/720 Type Rating
  Federal Aviation Administration
  Feb 2023
- Fundamentals of Engineering
  Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
  May 2013
- Boeing 737 Type Rating
  Federal Aviation Administration
  Feb 2023
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Ethan Cross
  Field Grade Officer of the Year 54 Airlift Squadron Dec 2023
- Awarded to Ethan Cross
  Company Grade Officer of the Year 54 Airlift Squadron Dec 2022
- Awarded to Ethan Cross
  Master Instructor Air Education & Training Command May 2020
- Awarded to Ethan Cross
  Company Grade Officer of the Year 54 Air Refueling Squadron Dec 2019
- Awarded to Ethan Cross
  Pilot of the Year 6th Operations Group Dec 2016