Chad Kohout

Background

About Chad Kohout

Transitioning US Air Force Senior Officer with active Top Secret (TS/SCI) security clearance and fixed-wing/rotary-wing pilot with over 3K total flight hours. Maintains ratings in single and multi-engine aircraft for HH60, HC130J, and UH1N airframes along with qualifications as Pilot-in-Command and instructor, evaluator, and flight examiner. Specialization flying search and rescue, cargo transportation, and passenger movement missions across domestic and international flight routes. Executive leader with proven experience directing enterprise programs, strategic projects, and large-scale workforce executing multi-functional operations. EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS Master of Science (MS) in Aeronautics - ERAU Bachelor of Science (BS)- US Air Force Academy Airline Transport Pilot Multi-Engine Land Commercial Pilot Helicopter Private Pilot Single-Engine Land Certified Flight Instructor Sikorsky S70 Rated AIRCRAFT PILOTED Sikorsky HH60G/W Lockheed HC130J Bell UH1N FLIGHT HOURS Total Flight Hrs: 3309 Pilot-in-Command (PIC) Hrs: 2807 Rotary Wing Hrs: 2800 Fixed Wing Hrs: 253 Multi-Engine Turbine Hrs: 186 HIGHLIGHTS •Directed $49M aerospace operations program and managed $7M budget in leading 4 aviation units; instituted policies and best practices advancing safety of flight initiatives with 6.4K flying hours completed per year. •Propelled $9.8B enterprise program by positioning resources and personnel enabling test, evaluation, and fielding of next- generation aviation system. •Guided $6M system upgrade delivering on-time and under-budget implementation of modernized platform across entire fleet consisting of 100+ aircraft. •Oversaw execution of $1.4M maintenance contract; heightened performance of 48-person team ensuring availability and operability of $19M in aviation resources.