Entrepreneur, Innovator, Creative Instructional Systems Designer, and Courseware Developer

Chief Architect and Instructional Designer of the CAE/ICAO MPL training syllabus, curriculums, and implementation protocols. (First major change in ICAO training criteria in 50 years).

Conceptualized, designed, and procured funding approval from Boeing for the Jeppesen Academy Flight Operations Management courses, now being implemented worldwide.

Designed and created AV-DATA, CD-ROM, and internet-delivered database for worldwide aviation regulations, completed the market analysis, and content acquisition through beta testing and product launch (see http://www.ihs.com/products/design/regulations/av-data.aspx ).

Conceptualized, designed, and built “IceMan 3.0” Interactive, Multi-Media CBT Training Program for the Flight Safety Foundation, with the support of the FAA, IATA, and SAE. AICC and SCORM compliant.

Conceptualized, designed, and produced a comprehensive UAS Certification Training Program for First Responders, Law Enforcement, and Regulator Agencies.

Most recently conceptualized, designed, and produced a Cognitive Leadership curriculum for C-Suite and upper-level executives and emerging leaders. \

Education

Michigan State University – Pre-Engineering,

Corp. of Engineers School, Fort Belvoir – USAF

University of Denver Business School (Pre-Law), USAFA,

Graduate LaSalle Extension University Law School, LLB

Professional Training

Instructor - United States Air Force Academy

Graduate - Fowler Aeronautical School, Burbank California

Graduate - Flight Engineers School, Flying Tiger Airline,

Graduate - Flight Navigator School, Pan American World Airways,

Graduate - Flight Engineers School, Pan American World Airways,

Graduate - Turbo-Jet Captain Type Ratings, B-720, B-707, B-747, B747SP Pan American,

Graduate - Toastmaster International Training, CTM

Graduate - Turbo-Jet Captain Type Ratings, B-757, B-767 United Airlines Training Center,

Graduate - Boeing 767-300ER Instructor Pilot Training, United Airlines Training Center,

FAA Certificates: ATP, Flight Engineer, Flight Navigator, Flight Instructor, Instrument Ground Instructor, FAA Medical Waiver, and Certificate of Demonstrated Ability (80% blind in right eye).

Note: Over 20,000 flight hours, over 1,500 simulator hours as Instructor, and 11,000 hours as a classroom instructor with major international air carriers.

Computer/software skills: Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs, Articulate, Macromedia Authorware, /Director, Allen Communications Quest/ Articulate, Rise, Adobe Photoshop/Adobe Premier/Lotus Notes/MS Project/Camtasia, and several rendering systems. Camtasia video story-boarding, script writing, directing, and mp4 video production, SCORM and AICC compliance, LMS and assessment protocols.

Recognitions and Awards

Certified Cognitive Learning Facilitator – The Pacific Institute, Seattle, Washington

Toastmasters International, CTM, First Place Winner Tri-State Speech Contest, Leadership through effective communications.

Certificate of Appreciation, Asia Pacific Airline Association – Bangkok, Thailand

Keynote Speaker, Human Factors in Asian Airlines

Recipient of the Aviation Week & Space Technology Laurels Award for Training Research & Development (Developed Cross-Culture CRM Program for Asian Pilots)

Certificate of Appreciation, Asia Pacific Airline Association – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Keynote Speaker, Competency-based training initiatives

Member of the ICAO Flight Crew Training and Licensing Panel, re-writing Annex One for the establishment of a new Multi-Crew Pilots License (MPL) based on competency and performance

National recognition for developing the Bureau of Prisons Rehab Aviation Training Program for Howard College and the “U. S. Justice Department”, Webb AFB, Big Springs, Texas.

“Federal Aviation Administration” Wright Brothers Master Pilot award, for Fifty Years of contribution to aviation safety.

“Royal Aeronautical Society” Awarded “Fellow” status, United Kingdom

Employment History

1/2/2023 – Available Expertise, Instructional Design, Courseware Development, Interactive Video Production, Research and Development of innovative learning systems, and cognitive leadership training.

1/8/2022 – 9/12/22 – Sabbatical, Family Care Commitment.

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9/1/2019 – 1 /8/2022 – MedAir Xchange Inc. (MEDX) – Founder and Chief Executive Officer, UAS Medical Logistics Operations, Rocky Mountain Rural, and Remote Services.

3/2015 to 9/1/2019 National ISR Service Company Inc. (NISCO) - Founder and Chief Executive Officer for Start-Up company deploying Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) serving First Responders and Government Agencies. Special recognition from the Boarder Sheriffs Association, DEA, and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.

01/07 to 3/2015 Senior Partner and Founder, International Training Consultant, Hinton & Oaster Inc. - Strategic Planning for Start-U-'s in Commercial Aviation and Aerospace, and instructional design and production of multi-media e-learning content for online Tablet Technical delivery. Training systems design and implementation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, flight and ground operations for regulatory agencies, and law enforcement.

01/04 – 01/07 CAE Civil Training & Services Director of Global Training Delivery, responsible for the research and development and implementation of training programs, instructor qualifications, and standards. Responsible for establishing partner ATOs throughout China, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Russia, Europe, and North America. Responsible for the research, development, and implementation of a comprehensive training program for VLJs (Very Light Jets), often referred to as “Micro-Jets”, working in cooperation with the FAA, JAA, NBAA, and industry stakeholders and aircraft manufacturers.

04/00 – 01/04 Jeppesen – Boeing General Manager of Jeppesen Academy, responsible for the creation and implementation of the FliteCrew Distance Learning System working with corporate flight departments and the FAA for an FAA-approved CD-ROM / internet-based recurrent training program. Conceptualized and designed six new flight operations training curriculums. Lead the marketing and implementation of government certification and licensing programs in Asia and the Middle East.

Publications

Oaster, B. D., ATC (1989) Airline Flight Officers Basic Qualification Program. Fast-track Ab Initio pilot training program from zero time to turbo-jet or turbo-prop First Officer.

Oaster, B. D., ICAO (2006) ACAT (Air Carrier Ab Initio Training Curriculum), baseline architecture for a first major change in pilot training in over fifty years. Entered into Annex 1, 2006, and adopted worldwide.

Oaster, B. D., / Williams, K. R. (1989) Flight Officers Screening Program. A ten-gate screening testing and selection process for pre-qualified candidates for entry-level pilot positions.

Oaster, B. D., ATC (1989) International Flight Crew Communications Course. Interactive video disk and audio training program for the development of Flight Deck and ATC communications skills.

Oaster, B. D., ATC (1989) Flight Team Development. Cross Culture Cockpit Resource Management workshop for multi-national flight crews.

Oaster, B. D., Technical Paper. (1989) Bangkok, Thailand, Third Annual Pacific Rim Aerospace Conference, Aviation Week and Space Technology.

Oaster, B. D., Technical Paper. (1990) Hong Kong, Fourth Annual Pacific Rim Aerospace Conference, Aviation Week and Space Technology.

Oaster, B. D., AV-DATA 2000. (1995) CD-ROM design, for Information Handling Services, Englewood, Colorado.

Oaster, B. D., ICEMAN 3.0. (1996) CD-ROM design and build, for the Flight Safety Foundation, Washington D

Oaster, B. D., Flite-Crew DLS 1.0 (2002) CD-ROM / Internet design and build, for Corporate Flight Departments FAA Centerfield Recurrent Training, Jeppesen-Boeing

Oaster. B. D., ACAT-MPL Training Syllabus & Curriculum (2007) A comprehensive Performance Based Integrated Training system leading to a Canadian Multi-crew Pilots License, for CAE ICT&S and Global Academies.

Oaster, B.D. et al - Metacognitive Training Research Paper, Royal Aeronautical Society, (2022) Human Factors Intervention, Startle and Surprise training research and leadership development for commercial Pilot in Command candidates. and management personnel.

Oaster, B.D. / Peck, G.D. – E-Factor Metacognitive Intervention Startle and Surprise Training curriculum, Air Carrier entry-level flight crew and Pilot in Command candidates.

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Bruce D. (Bud) Oaster FRAeS

1859 Denver West Drive, Ste. 2112

Golden, Colorado 80401

Mobile: 303-***-****

Email: adyf42@r.postjobfree.com

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