Aaron Huffman

V-22 Pilot in Training, Powered Lift

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Timeline
About me
Delta Air Lines Pilot
Education
- Naval Flight School
  2007 - 2009
  Commercial and Military Pilot, Single-Engine Airplane, Multi-Engine Airplane, Rotorcraft, Instrument
  Designated Naval Aviator, noteworthy performance while training in single engine, multiengine, and helicopter aircraft
- The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business
  2015 - 2017
  Master of Business Administration (MBA) Masters of Business Administration, Concentrating in Strategy and Innovation
  Activities and Societies: McCombs Ambassador Committee, Armed Forces Alumni Association, CleanTech Group
- United States Naval Academy
  2002 - 2006
  Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Mechanical Engineering
  Activities and Societies: Semper Fi Society, Mountaineering Club, Offshore Sailing Concentration in propulsion
Experience
- Marine Medium Tiltrotor Training Squadron 204
  Jun 2006 - Nov 2009
  V-22 Pilot in Training, Powered Lift
  Recognized for leadership and academics.
- Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365
  Nov 2009 - Mar 2014
  Led largest MV-22 Trans-Atlantic flight and first deployment of MV-22 squadron in support of Crisis Response Operations in North Africa.Collaborated with Combatant Commanders’ and American Embassies’ planning teams to develop timely and detailed joint contingency plans for 50 different overseas interests.Designated to lead maintenance detachment of 85 Marines and five aircraft, increased readiness by 25%.Created cohesive annual training plan for bilateral exercises between the USMC and the Spanish Military.Coordinated and devised training plans for over 60 aircrew to include month long training exercise comprising 131 events and 350 flight hours, actions led to 100% aircrew readiness rate in preparation for deployment. Show less
  - Weapons and Tactics Instructor / Pilot Training Officer
    Jun 2012 - Mar 2014
  - Flight Equipment and Ordnance Officer
    Jan 2011 - Jun 2012
  - NATOPS and Ground Safety Officer
    Nov 2009 - Jan 2011
- Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 22
  Apr 2014 - Jul 2015
  Director of Safety and Standardization
  Directed three Marine safety departments responsible for the safety of over 150 personnel and 10 aircraft spread across three bases; leadership resulted in zero operational mishaps while spanning three operational test periods and a shipboard deployment in South America.Coordinated shipboard logistical requirements of 87 Marines, 4 aircraft, and 37 tons of equipment while at sea.Supervised operational development and test plan design for Integrated Aircraft Survivability Equipment Program and Defensive Weapon System for the MV-22, identified multiple deficiencies during development reducing risk. Show less
- McCombs School of Business, The University of Texas at Austin
  Jul 2015 - May 2017
  MBA Candidate
- Boeing
  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
  Aviation Business Consultant
- Whirlpool Corporation
  Jun 2017 - Jul 2020
  Global Strategic Sourcing
- United States Marine Forces Reserve
  May 2019 - now
  Reserve MV-22 Weapons and Tactics Instructor Pilot
  - Director Of Operations
    Aug 2020 - now
  - MV-22 Osprey Pilot
    Sept 2015 - now
  - Director of Aviation Maintenance
    May 2019 - Jul 2020
- Raytheon Technologies
  Jul 2020 - Jul 2023
  Airborne Solutions Program Manager
- Delta Air Lines
  Nov 2022 - now
  Pilot
Licenses & Certifications
- Airline Transport Pilot
  Federal Aviation Administration
- Bloomberg Market Concepts
  Bloomberg LP
  View certificate
Volunteer Experience
- Blue and Gold Officer
  Issued by USNA Office of Admissions
  Associated with Aaron Huffman
- Volunteer
  Issued by Hope For The Warriors® on Aug 2012
  Associated with Aaron Huffman
- Head Coach
  Issued by Noblesville United Soccer Club on Aug 2021
  Associated with Aaron Huffman