Charles VadenJr

Email: aboz0e@r.postjobfree.com

Address: *** ***** ***** **

City: Emerald Isle

State: NC

Zip: 28542

Country: USA

Phone: 803-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: 80

Willing to Relocate

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Charles C. Vaden Jr.

114 Santa Maria Drive - Emerald Isle, NC 28594

803-312-5075mobile aboz0e@r.postjobfree.com

Executive Profile

Military & Civilian Aviation - Pilot, Fixed Wing, Rotary and VSTOL Aircraft

Operations & Logistics - Program Management - Team Leadership

Recognized as an experienced senior pilot showcasing more than thirty years of proven success in domestic and international aviation in military and commercial settings. A life and death problem-solver who will provide direction and technical support for flight, test, developmental and maintenance operations. Decorated combat veteran, recipient of numerous awards and medals.

Qualifications Summary

Uniquely qualified, with leadership skills, ensuring the effective execution of simultaneous projects without compromising quality, timeliness or functionality. An expert in building and transforming teams within high pressure military environments. Led successful campaigns in both commercial and military environments where accountability was paramount. Extensive qualifications in the following military and civilian competencies:

- Jet Aviation - Safety & Quality Control

- Innovative Solutions - Military & Civilian Aircraft

- Commercial & Military Settings - Program Management & Implementation

Career Synopsis

FEDEX, Memphis, TN / Anchorage, AK / Philippines 1990-Present

Pilot

- Fly primarily heavy night flying aircraft, including the MD-11 and the A-300/310. Type ratings in MD-11 and A-300/310.

- Aircraft flown include multiple aircraft from Boeing and Airbus.

- Identified an emergency flap problem that caused a partial stall of aircraft and implemented a new procedure in the manual to fly the pattern in this configuration, thereby preventing the loss of several aircraft in future similar events.

- Received a commendation for setting up a new program at the wing level to monitor safe flight operations.

- Flight summary: A-300 Capt., 1361:38 hrs.; F/O, 56:25 hrs.; B-727 S/O, 2168:41 hrs.; MD-11 F/O, 2299:50 hrs.

New York Air National Guard, Syracuse, NY 1988-2002

Tactical F-16 Pilot

- As a flight commander, flew F-16A/C models and attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

- Participated in numerous combat situations in Iraq, Turkey and Afghanistan.

- Flew over 40 sorties in Desert Storm in 1991 in support of advancing Marines.

- Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross along with several Air Medals for combat.

- Awarded the Kuwaiti Freedom medal and the Southwest Asia Combat medal.

- F-16A: 475.7, PIC, Desert Storm and Turkey combat included.

- F-16C: 276.9, PIC, Turkey-Northern Iraq OPS in 1994-95

Link Flight Simulation Company, Binghamton, NY 1988-1990

Quality Control Officer

- Primary responsibility was to sign off on in-process inspections of military and civilian aircraft.

- Flew final acceptance checks on Blackhawk and Apache aircraft as well as the F-4G Wild Weasel, F-16 and F-111F aircraft, resulting in a lower cost per flight hour due to fewer personnel required.

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Link Flight Simulation Company, (continued)

- Installed a new avionics system in the F-111F aircraft used in a successful raid on Libya, ultimately resulting in better relations and an end to the hostilities with that country.

- Sim hours: Blackhawk, 20.0; FB-111A, 31.1; F-111F, 41.4; RF-4C, 33.4; F-4G, 59.5; F-16A/C, 70.5.

United States Marine Corps, Yuma, AZ / Cherry Point, NC 1977-1988

Harrier Pilot

Quality Assurance Officer

- Flew the AV-8A in Yuma as sole functional check pilot for four years; quality assurance and NATOPS officer.

- Transferred to the MCAS Cherry Point VMAT-203 squadron to fly the new AV-8B aircraft.

- Flew over 1,400 hours in AV-8A and AV-8B aircraft.

- Oversaw all maintenance activities during a major Wing inspection that resulted in the top rating within the Wing, saving hundreds of thousands of dollars in overhaul costs.

- Prepared all aircraft for a major inspection from the Pacific Fleet Air Inspection team; the squadron was awarded an exceptional rating that led to a very successful deployment and readiness level.

- AV8A/C: 1145.4, PIC 353 landings

- AV8B: 569.5, PIC 647 landings

- A-4F: 229.0, PIC including OA-4 RECCE time

Education & Training

Clemson University, Clemson, SC

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Training: Biological, Chemical and Nuclear Warfare Courses, Marine Corps

Associations

Mechanical Engineering Society: Member

American Legion Chapter, Columbia, SC: Member

VSTOL Association of Marine Corps Pilots: Member

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