Michael Czap

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  May 2005 - Sept 2008

  MH-53 J/M Pave Low Helicopter Flight Engineer

  Performed duties commensurate with a MH-53(M) Pave Low flight engineer, touted as being the most challenging and difficult enlisted job in the Air Force. Deployed four times to Iraq in support of combat operations. Performed hurricane Katrina rescue operations. Total flight hours of 1004 and 408 combat hours. Gained knowledge of the application of Air Force aviator flight engineer, load master, electronic weapons officer, navigator, radio operator, and gunner experience as it applies to duties aboard the Pave Low helicopter. Show less

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  United States Air Force

  Jun 2009 - Nov 2017

  Flight lead instructor flight engineer with over 900 CV-22 flight hours and 400 SIM hours. Performed squadron duties in scheduling, current operations, safety, special projects. Deployed 2x to Afghanistan with approx 130 combat hours of tilt-rotor operations and support. Performed planning duties executing a long-range strategy and bed down of a new deployed base. Performed tactical/strategic airlift operations moving troops and equipment through austere environments in all weather conditions. Expert understanding and technical knowledge of CV-22 electrical & mechanical systems as well as training/instruction. Performed duties as 1st Sgt and Senior Enlisted Manager while deployed. Functional Check Flight Qualified. Maintains a TS/SCI security clearance. Experienced using Patriot Excalibur(PEX) scheduling software. Show less

  • CV-22 Operations Command Training Superintendent

    Jul 2015 - Nov 2017

  • CV-22 Osprey Instructor Flight Engineer

    Jun 2009 - Nov 2017
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  UASF

  May 2012 - Jul 2015

  Test Director/1st Sergeant/Operations Superintendent

  Conducts operational tests on AFSOC rotary wing assets and provides fielding recommendations based on suitability and effectiveness. Utilizes acquisition and test & evaluation experience to analyze, develop, and evaluate aircraft systems to meet mission requirements and identify and recommend corrections to fix critical deficiencies prior to fielding. Primary focus being the CV-22 tilt-rotor aircraft. Current and qualified as an instructor flight engineer on CV-22's. Subject Matter Expert and liaison responsible for providing vital AFSOC support to the CV-22 Crew Systems Working Group, Software Change Requirements Board, and provides critical user integration with NAVAIR and industry processes to develop, integrate, test and field CV-22 block upgrades and new capabilities. Performs operational tests evaluating system integration with tactical environments and mission scenarios. Analyzes data and evaluates the operational implications of statistics generated from the data, develops high quality evaluation documents and applies the results focused on a requirement recommendation. Assists AFSOC/A3 staff in developing CV-22 training tasks and unit level training requirements. Submits suggestions backed up with test data to suggest future Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for the tactical employment of the CV-22. Converses with NAVAIR in the development and testing of cargo loading and handling procedures, safety equipment as well as the rear mounted weapons system. Submits test deficiency reports in order to improve capabilities, tactics, and training in order to furnish data for higher headquarters decisions. Works with 413 FLTS in formal qualification testing of new developmental software and its ability to meet the AFSOC warfighter's requirements. Show less

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  Pinnacle Solutions, Inc.

  Nov 2017 - Jul 2021

  Managed location and members (2 pilots and myself) for Pinnacle Solutions Inc. Provide customer service to both the 7th SOS and 58th AMXS squadrons. Conducting functional check flights, operational check flights, on-demand customer flight support and technical expertise to both operations and maintenance squadrons. Provide instruction to both operations and maintenance squadron members for FCF and various flight and ground aircraft related tasks.

  • Site Lead, CV-22 FCF Operations

    Aug 2020 - Jul 2021

  • CV-22 Instructor FCF Flight Engineer

    Nov 2017 - Jul 2021
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  Atlas Technology Solutions UK Limited

  Jul 2021 - Oct 2024

  CV-22 Simulator Flight Engineer Contract Instructor

  Provides instruction and simulator operation for aircrew members to meet annual recurring proficiency and qualification standards. Ensure completion of training tasks in accordance with applicable Air Force Instructions and training syllabi. Use air traffic control services and radio calls during instruction. Support doctrine of the Crew Resource Management Course. Support instruction with NVG and Color Helmet Mounted Display devices with qualified aircrew. Instruct on aircraft radios, datalinks and other cryptographic radio devices as assigned. Conduct continuation training events for local operation units, both ground training and simulator. Train aircrew on the Visual Threat Recognition and Avoidance Trainer (VTRAT). Aid SIM Tech’s in troubleshooting and repair of various in-depth systems to maximize asset utilization. This job was fun. I genuinely enjoyed it. Sadly due to downsizing I'm off on another career path. Show less