Brian Alexander

Experience

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  NY Air National Guard

  Sept 2008 - Mar 2014

  Computer Systems Operator

  I ensure seamless wired and wireless communications solutions for all 109th AW users. I answer the Communications Help Desk phone and assist customers in troubleshooting computer problems. I help to manage all base assets and ensure they are compliant with Air National Guard certification and accreditation requirements. I am also responsible for new equipment set up and issue, as well as lifecycle replacement and warranty repairs.

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  SUNY Geneseo

  Aug 2011 - Jan 2012

  Research Assistant

  Worked with Armor Dynamics (in Kingston, NY) to construct a 3 dimensional, computer based model of ceramic based Magmacore passive armor. Appropriately sized bullets were created as well in a static environment, and were given an initial velocity. The models were run in a program created to simulate real world environmental variables, and armor destruction was documented and analyzed.

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  Alpha Chi Rho National Fraternity - SUNY Geneseo Chapter

  Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

  Deep Freeze Chair

  Organized a week long fundraising event called Deep Freeze. Coordinated with SUNY Geneseo to reserve locations and speakers for events, scheduled nightly bands, performances, and charity events for student participation. Promoted event across campus, and was successfully able to raise over $5,100 dollars which was donated to the American Cancer Society during SUNY Geneseo's annual Relay for Life.

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  NY Air National Guard

  May 2014 - Jul 2016

  Undergraduate Pilot Training

  Recently hired at the 109th AW in Scotia, NY for the position of C-130 Pilot Candidate. Completed the Academy of Military Science and received my commissioning in May of 2014. Completed Introductory Flight Screening in July 2014, and expect to graduate from Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT) at Laughlin AFB in Del Rio TX in December of this year. SUPT is broken into two phases. Phase 1 includes 100 hours of training in the T-6 Texan, including advanced aerobatics, instrument, and formation flying. Phase 2 is a 100 hour program flying the T-1 Jayhawk (Beechjet 400). This program builds crew resource management skills, develops emergency procedures analysis, and hones instrument flying skills. Follow on training is at Little Rock AFB in AR, and includes almost 100 hours of C-130H simulator time, and 20-30 hours in the aircraft. C-130H flying developed low level tactical skills, NVG flying, and also different types of airdrops. Show less

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  NY Air National Guard

  Sept 2016 - now

  Pilot

  I am currently a LC-130H Pilot with the New York Air National Guard. We operate in remote polar environments such as Greenland and Antarctica in support of the National Science Foundation

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  REVA, Inc. (Air Ambulance)

  Apr 2019 - Dec 2020

  Hawker 800XP Pilot
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  PSA Airlines, Inc.

  Sept 2021 - Jul 2022

  First Officer
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  Southwest Airlines

  Nov 2022 - now

  First Officer