Matt Ghigna

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Mar 2009 - Feb 2011

  Graduated the Air Force's Pilot Instructor Training program at Randolph AFB. Demonstrated proficiency in instruction techniques and risk mitigation to train the Air Force's future pilots. Graduated from the Air Force's rigorous Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training program. Selected to train with Navy in T-34C aircraft at Whiting Field, FL prior to advancing to T-38C at Vance AFB. Demonstrated above average proficiency in basic and advanced handling characteristics, instrument procedures, and formation fundamentals in the T-34C and T-38C aircraft. Graduated in top third of the class and selected as a First Assignment Instructor Pilot in the T-38C at Vance AFB.

  • T-38 Instructor Trainee

    Aug 2010 - Feb 2011

  • Student - Pilot Training

    Mar 2009 - Aug 2010
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  United States Air Force

  Apr 2012 - Jun 2018

  Responsible for briefing, leading, and debriefing multi-ship F-15E sorties in both combat and peace time training. 1012 Hrs Total 486 Combat Hours Supervised daily operations of squadron training and scheduling, tracked 75 aircrew-training requirements and developed daily schedule to meet aircrew upgrade training and higher headquarters mission requirements. Combat ready 2-ship flight lead qualified to execute Presidential directed interdiction, nuclear and air superiority missions. Led 5 person shop to develop and coordinate $96M/4,300 hr flying hour program. Required coordination with international agencies to ensure mission requires were met. Received instruction, and demonstrated capability, in execution of F-15E Strike Eagle tactics, techniques and procedures. Graduated #1 of 8 US pilots in the class. Introduction to basic fighter mission sets for multi-role aircraft to include basic fighter maneuvers and surface attack. Instruct and manage student pilot training in accordance with Air Force pilot training syllabus to include basic and advanced aircraft performance, instrument procedures, and formation flying fundamentals in jet aircraft. Responsible for safe operation of a $7.1 million dollar asset, efficient execution of 92 hr/student syllabus and management of a $152 million annual flying program. 1100+ hrs in T-38C, 900+ hrs Instructing In charge of safe and efficient operation of VFR T-38C traffic pattern at Vance AFB. Over 30k movements per year at Air Force's 3rd busiest airfield. Responsible for Vance AFB's 1.1 million Class A mishap free flying hours and traffic pattern containing over $71 million in airborne assets and personnel.

  • 4-Ship Flight Lead F-15E

    Feb 2018 - Jun 2018

  • Assistant Director Of Operations

    Nov 2017 - Jun 2018

  • Flight Commander/F-15E 2-Ship Flight Lead

    Oct 2016 - Nov 2017

  • Chief of Scheduling/F-15E 2-Ship Flight Lead

    May 2015 - Nov 2016

  • Student, F-15E Basic Course

    Aug 2014 - May 2015

  • Student, Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals

    Apr 2014 - Aug 2014

  • T-38C Instructor Pilot

    Feb 2011 - May 2014

  • Runway Supervisory Unit Controller

    Apr 2012 - Mar 2014
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  United States Air Force

  Dec 2018 - Aug 2020

  Provides basic fighter fundamentals training to NATO and USAF pilots tracking to fighter aircraft. Highest proficiency in instructing dogfighting and surface attack skills, as well as aerobatics, instrument procedures, emergency procedures, formation and flight fundamentals. T-38C Expert Pilot Member for Class A investigation, Determined causal factors and developed recommendations to prevent futures incidents. Analysed operations factors to include: qualifications, proficiency, training, communication, aircrew actions, mission-specific concerns, performance data, flight-related publications, and aircrew stressors. Air Operations officer, Guardians of Freedom Airshow, hosted over 34K spectators and 46 different aircraft. Ensured operations met military and FAA regulations and coordinated with over 20 agencies and 300 personnel to guarantee performers requirements met.

  • T-38 IFF Instructor

    Jun 2018 - Aug 2020

  • Pilot Member - Safety Investigation Board

    Nov 2019 - Dec 2019

  • Air Operations Officer - Guardians of Freedom Air Show

    Dec 2018 - Nov 2019
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  US Air Force Reserve

  Aug 2020 - now

  IFF Instructor Pilot (97th FTS)

  Provides basic fighter fundamentals training to NATO and USAF pilots tracking to fighter aircraft. Highest proficiency in instructing dogfighting and surface attack skills, as well as aerobatics, instrument procedures, emergency procedures, formation and flight fundamentals.

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  US Federal Government

  Sept 2020 - Dec 2020

  GS IFF Instructor Pilot (T-38C)

  Provide ground and airborne flight instruction/evaluation to pilots per the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training (ENJEPT) flying training syllabus in advanced formation, navigation, low- level navigation, and instrument flight at installations performing the Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals (IFF) training. Serve as a pilot in command during flying and simulator training missions and to provide instruction to pilots in methods of instruction and to evaluate their proficiency to engage in flight instruction. Show less

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  FedEx

  Jan 2021 - now

  767 First Officer

  First Officer on the 767 at FedEx Express. FAA Type Rated in the 767/757.