Andrew Sorenson
Pickens,SC
Summary
With over 20 years of aviation experience, I offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Having accumulated nearly 6000 flight hours in helicopters and airplanes, my skills as a pilot are finely tuned and my understanding of the industry is extensive. Throughout my career, my focus has centered on training, management, and resource allocation. I have consistently achieved efficient operations, even with geographically dispersed teams and equipment. My genuine passion lies in efficiently coordinating and optimizing resources to accomplish organizational objectives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SPIFR Strike Team Pilot EC-135
Air Evac Lifeteam
11.2023 - Current
- Increased flight safety by consistently performing thorough pre-flight inspections and addressing potential issues.
- Demonstrated exceptional teamwork abilities through collaboration with fellow pilots, maintenance personnel, and other base professionals in providing seamless service and efficient flight operations.
- Reviewed aeronautical charts and used navigational instruments during each flight and maintained strong knowledge of government and company regulations.
- Maintained accurate flight logs for recordkeeping purposes and regulatory compliance.
- Planned routes, altitudes and speeds to provide fastest, safest and smoothest flights.
- Provided mentorship on practical and efficient IFR HAA operations.
SPIFR Captain EC-135
Air Methods
06.2021 - 11.2023
- Responsible to ensure aircraft and weather conditions are airworthy to transport medical crew and patient, in VFR or IFR conditions as appropriate.
- Ensured that aircraft operational matter were within manufactures, FAA, and company limits including fuel loading, weight and balance, performance and current and forecasted weather.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Base Line Pilot B-206
Air Evac Lifeteam
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Responsible for maintaining a high state of readiness and safely transporting patients and medical crew.
- Ensured that all aircraft operational matters were withing manufactures, FAA, and company limits including fuel, loading, weight and balance, performance and current forecasted weather.
Chief Pilot MH-47G
160th Special Operation Aviation Regiment
06.2016 - 04.2019
- Lead Instructor pilot for MH-47G Chinook Special Operations flight-training programs. Responsible for curriculum development, standardization, and training for over 50 aviators and aircrew members located while supporting worldwide deployments.
- Planned and resourced complex training events involving multiple defense and government agencies.
- Responsible for the tactical employment, aviation operations and logistics for multiple $82 million aircraft during short notice, worldwide deployments in support of the geographical Special Operations combatant commanders.
- Directly advised the Commander on administration of the Company's Aircrew Training and Safety Management System.
- Served as a Regimental Flight lead, consistently identified and made recommendations to mitigate risk.
- Selected as the 2017 AAAA Army Aviator of the Year.
Instructor Pilot MH-47G
160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment
06.2012 - 06.2016
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, enabling prompt intervention when necessary to address any learning gaps or challenges.
- Achieved high success rates among junior pilots on complex tasks such as; Helicopter Air to Air refueling, Tactical IMC, Terrain Following Radar Operations while IMC, and Hoist Operations through personalized instruction tailored to individual learning styles.
- Flight Simulation Training Device Instructor Operator.
Instructor Pilot CH-47D/F
1st Calvary Divisoin
05.2007 - 07.2012
- Army Directorate of Evaluation and Standardization High Altitude Mountain Training designee.
- Assisted the New Equipment Training Team in transitioning 30 aviators from a Ch-47D (analog cockpit) to CH-47F (glass cockpit)
- Updated and created Standard Operating Procedures guide to implement new Glass Cockpit and CH-47F capabilities.
Skills
- Time and task management
- Crew resource management
- Weather analysis and interpretation
- Documentation skills
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Complex Problem-solving
- Staff training and development
Training / Education
- Special Operations Training Course, Fort Campbell, KY, 2013
- High Altitude Mountain Training, Fort Carson, CO, 2010
- Instrument Flight Instructor Course, Fort Rucker, AL, 2009
- Rotary Wing Flight Instruction, Fort Rucker, AL, 2008
- U.S. Army Initial Entry Rotary Wing Training, Fort Rucker, AL, 2005
Certification
Commercial Pilot: Rotorcraft - Helicopter, Instrument Helicopter
Private Pilot: Airplane - Instrument Airplane
Timeline
SPIFR Strike Team Pilot EC-135
Air Evac Lifeteam
11.2023 - Current
SPIFR Captain EC-135
Air Methods
06.2021 - 11.2023
Base Line Pilot B-206
Air Evac Lifeteam
04.2019 - 01.2021
Chief Pilot MH-47G
160th Special Operation Aviation Regiment
06.2016 - 04.2019
Instructor Pilot MH-47G
160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment
06.2012 - 06.2016
Instructor Pilot CH-47D/F
1st Calvary Divisoin
05.2007 - 07.2012
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