Jeffrey S. Curd
Dubai,
Summary
An accomplished, award-winning professional and dedicated leader with 30+ years of experience in every aspect of aviation. Consistently demonstrating the ability to direct, inspire, and motivate at all levels of management. Experienced and results-oriented with a background as a program manager, developmental test pilot, test director, and systems Integrator for numerous highly visible, successful, and technically complex foreign and domestic military aviation programs. A proven program developer with the ability to blend big-picture viewpoints with customer requirements, building trust while achieving goals and objectives.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Aviation Program Manager
National Search and Rescue Center
Abu Dhabi
01.2021 - Current
- Established the office of Technical Affairs for NSRC
- Manages equipment upgrades and new aircraft acquisitions for the UAE Search and Rescue and VIP fleet of AW139s and H-145s.
- Investigates, reports, and monitors, Emerging Technologies from every major technology field.
- Creates comprehensive and informative executive-level presentations for UAE senior leadership about Aviation and Emerging Technologies.
Program Manager Emerging Technology Office
Joint Aviation Command
Abu Dhabi
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Established the Joint Aviation Command, Emerging Technology Office
- Conducted research and monitored state-of-the-art aviation products and defense-related Emerging Technologies for Joint Aviation Command.
- Created and produced weekly executive-level Emerging Technology presentations for the country's senior leadership.
Systems Integration and Maintenance Office (SIMO) Program Manager
Global Aviation Logistics LLC./Joint Aviation Command
Abu Dhabi
07.2015 - 12.2019
- Systems integrator and project manager for the Joint Aviation Commands fleet of Bell 407MRHs, CH-47Fs, and S-70A/M aircraft.
- Senior integration advisor for UAE Armed Blackhawk Program.
- Senior simulator subject matter expert and advisor.
- Co-chairman for the Joint Aviation Command ASE committee.
- Weapons integration test director for the Talon LGR.
MH-60 Developmental Test Pilot
International Development & Resources Inc.
Lexington
06.2007 - 06.2015
- Lead acceptance Test pilot assisting in developing and fielding MH-60M helicopters for the United States Special Operations Command.
- Provided direct interface between manufacturer and customer.
- Ensured quality and reliability at all levels of manufacturing and production.
Pilot and Project Officer
United States Army, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment
Fort Campbell
12.1994 - 05.2007
- Project Officer for numerous highly technical aviation programs in support of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment.
- Maintenance test and lead developmental pilot for the Army's only Attack Black Hawk helicopters fleet.
- Test director for several sensitive and complex aircraft survivability and weapons programs.
- Developmental Test Pilot for the Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS), Cockpit.
- Company Executive Officer, Platoon Leader, Operations Officer, and Unit Trainer.
Pilot in Command
United States Army
Fort Campbell, KY and South Korea
11.1990 - 10.1994
- Unit trainer for approximately 30 Aviators.
- Flight Lead ensuring accurate and timely support for the nations war fighters.
- VIP support for numerous foreign and American dignitaries.
- Pilot in command supporting numerous South Korean Special Forces Squadrons.
- Company Training Officer responsible for the training and efficiency of approximately 120 personnel.
Security Policeman
United States Air Force
Minot AFB, ND & Nellis AFB, NV
10.1983 - 10.1990
- Hand picked Security Supervisor in charge of over 30 personnel assigned to a classified location and multiple classified projects.
- Quality Control Evaluator.
- Classified documents controller for 150 of the Nations nuclear missiles and their associated launch facilities.
- Maneuvered communications vehicles, intrusion detection equipment and other special-purpose equipment to facilitate operations
Education
Master of Arts - Military History
American Public University
Charlestown, West Virginia2020
Master of Arts - American History
American Public University
Charlestown, West Virginia2015
Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Fort Campbell, Kentucky2002
Skills
- Program Management
- Project Leadership
- Flight Test Director
- Excellent public speaking and presentation skills
- Cockpit development, testing, and fielding
- Experience with FAA, EASA and Military airworthiness processes
- Military and FAA-certified aviator with 5000 accident-free hours
- Flight simulator testing and fielding
- Aircraft weapons testing and Integration
- Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) testing and Integration
- Electro-Optical Systems (EOS) testing and fielding
- Cross-functional team management
- Qualified pilot on UH-1H, UH-60A,L,M MH-60A,K,L,M,DAP, S-70A,M
Core Accomplishments
Leadership:
- Senior aviation advisor for the UAE's Joint Aviation Command (JAC) and the National Search and Rescue Center (NSRC).
- Lead developmental test and evaluation pilot for the US Army's only fleet of Special Operations armed MH-60L Defensive Armed Penetrator's (DAPs).
- US Army Executive Officer, Platoon Leader, Operations Officer and aviation flight trainer.
- 24 years as a Non-commissioned and Commissioned Warrant Officer in the US Air Force and Army.
Program Management:
- Aviation program manager for the UAE's JAC and NSRC, responsible for upgrades and sustainment of 200+ rotary and fixed wing aircraft.
- Lead acceptance test pilot for the MH-60M program responsible for managing helicopter inductions, acceptances, testing and deliveries.
- Lead Project Officer for numerous highly complex Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) and weapons programs within the US Army Special Operations aviation community.
Awards
- Order of Saint Michael Award for contributions to Army Aviation, 2007
- Army Aviation Association of America Aircraft Survivability Equipment Award, 2006
Timeline
Senior Aviation Program Manager
National Search and Rescue Center
01.2021 - Current
Program Manager Emerging Technology Office
Joint Aviation Command
01.2019 - 12.2021
Systems Integration and Maintenance Office (SIMO) Program Manager
Global Aviation Logistics LLC./Joint Aviation Command
07.2015 - 12.2019
MH-60 Developmental Test Pilot
International Development & Resources Inc.
06.2007 - 06.2015
Pilot and Project Officer
United States Army, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment
12.1994 - 05.2007
Pilot in Command
United States Army
11.1990 - 10.1994
Security Policeman
United States Air Force
10.1983 - 10.1990
Master of Arts - Military History
American Public University
Master of Arts - American History
American Public University
Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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