Jake F. Leeber

Experience

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  United States Air Force // 45th Space Wing

  Jun 2003 - Aug 2004

  General Engineer // Student Trainee

  While shadowing superiors, observe and acquire knowledge of different responsibilities of the 45th Space Wing to include range management, civil engineering, and range safety. Analyze toxic risk effects of hazardous commodities via computer modeling to determine rocket launch criteria on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Analyze potential launch vehicle explosion effects via computer modeling to ensure safety requirements are met. Accomplishments:- Analyzed the structural and aerodynamic properties of a composite dart body to ensure the body can be used safely with Super Loki rocket boosters. - Researched lithium ion batteries and composite overwrapped pressure vessels in order to support modification of Range Safety requirements. Show less

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  United States Air Force // 40th Flight Test Squadron

  Aug 2004 - Jan 2008

  F-16 Flight Test Engineer

  Support developmental test and evaluation plans for United States Air Force and Coalition Foreign Military Sales variants of the F-16 aircraft. Author developmental method of test documents encompassing safety and engineering planning considerations to meet government approval as well as ensuring aircraft and pilot safety. Communicate safety concerns and solutions to supervisors and senior personnel. Act as primary control room test conductor and ensure conduct of test is executed safely and efficiently. Fabricate technical data reports at the conclusion of testing in order to document results. Provide mentorship and instruction to oncoming flight test engineers in order to maximize organizational operational effectiveness.Accomplishments:- Planned, managed and coordinated over 10 developmental flight test and evaluation programs specific to the F-16 fighter aircraft.- Acted as the primary control room test conductor for over 50 developmental flight test missions.- Planned, supervised and reported on a ground vibration test in support of an advanced development idea for a fully composite horizontal stabilizer on the F-16.- Managed and reported on a human factors evaluation of panoramic night vision goggles used in fighter aircraft to allow higher headquarters to determine whether to field the equipment. Show less

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  United States Marine Corps // Marine Aircraft Group 39

  Sept 2010 - Apr 2012

  First Lieutenant, Active Duty Officer/Naval Aviator

  Primary MOS 7565, AH-1W Pilot: As a novice aviator, operate advanced navigation, communication, and weaponry equipment on an AH-1W attack helicopter in order to satisfy mission and training objectives. Engage with supervisors and senior pilots to learn tactics, techniques and procedures for helicopter operations. Cooperate and communicate as a co-pilot and, at times, with other aircraft in dynamic environments to provide air support. Conduct detailed mission planning with emphasis on weapons employment, terrain navigation, risk mitigation, contingency operations, and logistical requirements. Conduct detailed flight briefs to multiple individuals articulating flight mission conduct. Fabricate detailed post mission reports to document aircraft maintenance status, lessons learned, and/or intelligence updates. Officer, Collateral Duties: In addition to primary MOS requirements, ensure unit success by efficiently completing assigned collateral duties, which have included flight schedule fabrication and equipment accountability. Utilize Microsoft Office to produce a daily flight schedule and facilitate all administrative requirements to include: utilizing email for correspondence with supervisors; and preparing official correspondence. Ensure all documentation is in accordance with cyber security protocol and personal identifiable information protection laws.Accomplishments:- Successfully provided close air support, reconnaissance and intelligence-gathering missions on 250 combat flights in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and the International Security Assistance Force in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. - Fabricated over 230 daily flight schedules requiring coordination with other departments, external agencies, and joint military forces. Show less

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  United States Marine Corps / Marine Aircraft Group 39

  Apr 2012 - Aug 2016

  Captain, Active Duty Officer/Naval Aviator

  Primary Occupation, AH-1W Pilot: As an experienced aviator, operate advanced navigation, communication, and weaponry equipment on an AH-1W attack helicopter in order to satisfy mission and training objectives. Cooperate and communicate with a co-pilot and, at times, other aircraft in dynamic environments to provide air support. Conduct detailed mission planning with emphasis on weapons employment, terrain navigation, risk mitigation, contingency operations, and logistical requirements. Coordinate with other departments, external agencies, and joint military forces to ensure flight planning accuracy and appropriate satisfaction of mission requirements. Conduct detailed flight briefs to multiple individuals articulating flight mission conduct. Fabricate detailed post mission reports to document aircraft maintenance status, lessons learned, and/or intelligence updates. Provide instructorship and mentorship to junior pilots to advance their pilotage skills and career progression as well as to teach tactics, techniques and procedures for helicopter operations. Officer, Collateral Duties: In addition to primary MOS requirements, ensure unit success by efficiently completing assigned collateral duties, which have included ground safety, maintenance department supervision, logistics, publications and records, and communications. Provide leadership and supervision for employees in respective work centers. Supervise and ensure adequate employee training, career progression, and overall welfare. Accomplishments:Successfully flew over 1000 flight hours to include 600 hours as pilot-in-command with zero mishaps or flight violations in a variety of locations and environments to include the southwestern United States, Southeast Asia, Australia and Afghanistan. Planned, briefed, and executed over 100 training missions involving single and multi-aircraft components. Show less

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  Searching for a new challenge

  Aug 2016 - Feb 2017

  World Traveler

  Traveled to Norway, Sweden, Denmark, France, Switzerland, Italy, Argentina, and Chile.

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  Torch Technologies, Inc.

  Feb 2017 - Feb 2018

  Weapons Test Engineer
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  Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI)

  Mar 2018 - now

  Flight Test Engineer