Nicholas Weichers
Fresno
Summary
Dynamic Blackhawk Helicopter Pilot and Flight Operations Supervisor with the Department of Defense, skilled in operational decision-making and flight planning. Proven track record in enhancing mission readiness and safety through effective team leadership and the development of standard operating procedures. Expert in helicopter operations, ensuring compliance with Army and FAA regulations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Operations Supervisor
Department of Defense
07.2023 - Current
- Supervised and coordinated daily flight operations for a facility supporting rotary-wing aircraft, ensuring mission readiness and airspace safety.
- Directed the planning and execution of state directed flight missions and training flights within an area of responsibility.
- Managed a team of 3 flight operations specialists, providing leadership, scheduling, and performance evaluation to maintain high operational standards.
- Developed and enforced standard operating procedures (SOPs) for flight planning, mission briefings, and weather analysis to enhance operational efficiency and safety.
- Maintained and analyzed flight records, mission data, and flight logs, ensuring compliance with Army and FAA regulations.
- Briefed senior leadership on aviation mission status, resource allocation, and operational risks to support timely and informed decision-making.
UH-60M Pilot
California Army National Guard
03.2021 - Current
- Conducted mission‑ready flight operations aboard UH‑60M Black Hawks with the 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 140th Aviation Regiment, California Army National Guard, supporting domestic and federal missions.
- Performed comprehensive pre‑ and post‑flight inspections, mission planning, and crew briefings ensuring full compliance with Army aviation safety standards and regulatory procedures.
- Maintained currency under 1‑140th SOPs, conducting regular night vision goggles, external load, and crew emergency procedure training to meet and exceed Army proficiency requirements.
- Served as a pilot on numerous interagency and external organizational missions - such as flyovers, static displays, and passenger air movements, always representing his organization in the highest light.
Education
Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL08-2025
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA10-2013
Skills
- Operational decision making
- Flight data analysis
- Navigation systems
- Crew resource management
- Emergency response procedures
- Flight planning
- Weather monitoring
- Flight scheduling
- Team leadership
- Crew scheduling
- Helicopter operations
- Mountain flying techniques
Certification
• Commercial Pilot Certificate (4483268), Rotocraft - Helicopter; Instrument - Helicopter(February 2021)
Timeline
Flight Operations Supervisor
Department of Defense
07.2023 - Current
UH-60M Pilot
California Army National Guard
03.2021 - Current
Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Kaplan University
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