Paul E. Gottwig
gottwigpaul@cox.net
(757) 565-5275
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Summary

16 years military aviation service flying multiple aircraft types and categories worldwide in civilian and military type operations including combat. Flown numerous VIP flights in and out of high density class B airspace areas throughout the world. Served in various positions of responsibility including Flight Operations Officer, Standardization Instructor Pilot, R&D Project Pilot, and Mission Commander during past and current worldwide combat deployments.

Certificates/Ratings:
Airline Transport Pilot Rotorcraft-Helicopter
Commercial Privileges Airplane Single & Multiengine Land w/Instrument
FAA First Class Medical (no waivers)

Flight Experience:
Total Time 5050
Helicopter 4900
Simulated Instrument 680
Actual Instrument 150

As Instructor Pilot:
SK76B 215
UH60A/L 430
B407 160
MD530 80
AW139 100

Aircraft Experience:
SK76B UH60A/L
B407 B412EP
AS350B2/B3
AS355 BK117
MD500/530
Mi17 AB139
Professional Experience

2003 - Present
Flight Concepts Division, Ft. Eustis, VA
Standardization Instructor Pilot responsible for supervising the training and evaluation program of 15 Instructor Pilots/Instrument Examiners and 10 non-rated crewmember trainers, developing SOP’s, establishing crew resource training and safety programs while in CONUS and during current worldwide combat deployments. Current and actively flying the SK76B, B407, H530, UH60L and AB139

1997 - 2003
Flight Concept Division, Ft. Eustis, VA
Instructor Pilot/Project Pilot responsible for training and evaluation of 50 rated and non-rated crewmembers. Served as project pilot on various research and development programs evaluating flight performance, handling characteristics and viability of various aircraft configurations. Evaluated multiple aircraft for possible procurement by the U.S. Army.

1994-1997
A Company 4-101st Aviation, Ft. Campbell, KY
Battalion Flight Operations Officer and Mission Pilot responsible for managing the flying hour program for 30 UH-60 helicopters and supervising three operations personnel in managing 150 crewmember flight records. Served as PIC and Flight Lead for combat mission training during single and multi-aircraft operations.

1990-1994
A Company 4-101st Aviation, Ft. Campbell, KY / B Company 1-501st Aviation, Camp Humphreys, Korea
Mission Pilot for training and combat operations during operation Desert Shield/Storm and one year tour in the Republic of Korea.

Education:
Bachelor of Science, Professional Aeronautics, Embry Riddle
Aeronautical University
Flight Safety S76B Initial/Recurrent trained
Bell 412EP/407 Factory Course trained
Eurocopter BK117/AS 355 Factory Course trained
AB139 Factory Course Trained

Personal:
DOB: 10/8/67
Height: 5’8”
Weight: 165 lbs.
Married: 3 children

Interests: cycling, skiing, computers

References available upon request