Senior Leadership

Responsible for the overall Operation of and Senior Representative of the vUSAF. Shall retain the call sign of USAF1000.

I have been a part of the VATSIM Special Operations community for over two decades. I have over 2,000 flight hours on VATSIM, and also hold a C3 Senior Controller rating. Prior to vUSAF I was involved with both the vUSN and vUSCG. I have held a FAA Private Pilot's certificate since 1991.

July 2021 Chief of Staff.

 

Provides organization-wide operational direction under the Chief of Staff. Develops operational policy, recommends priorities, coordinates ATO requirements and joint events, oversees readiness, evaluates exercises, and coordinates aircraft and personnel requirements. A3 does not replace the Operations Wing Commander's authority over daily operations, ATO execution, or subordinate group command.

Director of Web Site operations (VUSAF/A2) is responsible for the generation and maintenance of all organizational web assets. This office shall also oversee subordinate unit web assets in accordance to VUSAF policy. This office with permission of the VUSAF/CS may delegate the daily operation of unit level web assets through pre-arranged and acceptable secure means. This office shall retain the call sign of USAF1005 and the air staff identifier A2. 

The Director of Training is responsible for the vUSAF-wide training system, including:

• Establishing organization-wide training policies and requirements.
• Standardizing training procedures across all groups and squadrons.
• Managing accession and initial-entry training for new members.
• Overseeing evaluation standards and instructor accountability.
• Ensuring training remains consistent across different aircraft and operational units.
• Coordinating with the Chief Instructor Pilot and operational commanders.
• Defining common requirements while allowing each operational group to conduct aircraft-specific MQT, continuation training, mission planning, and event preparation

 

Commands the vUSAF Operations Wing and its Combat Air, Special Operations, and Mobility groups. Directs daily operations, prepares and executes the wing ATO, allocates aircraft and personnel, leads mission and joint-event execution, maintains readiness, and reports operational status and unresolved requirements to A3.