1. Eric A. Scherrer AVAILABLE:
2 Tolson Ln
Stafford, VA. 22556
Cell: (615) 477-2049
ericandrewscherrer@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Marshall University, Charleston, WV.
M.A., Leadership Studies, 2015
United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD.
B.S., Oceanography, 2004
EXPERIENCE Major, Naval Aviation, United States Marine Corps
FLIGHT EXPERIENCE
1871 Flight Hours
268 Combat Hours
236 Carrier Landings (V/STOL LHD)
FLIGHT DESIGNATIONS
Mission Commander
Forward Air Controller (Airborne)
Division Leader
Section Leader
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS
Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI)
Weapons Training Officer (WTO)
Night Systems Instructor (NSI)
Low Altitude Tactics Instructor (LAT(I))
AV-8B Fleet Replacement Pilot Instructor (FRS(I))
NATOPS Instructor
Instrument Instructor/Evaluator
Flight Leadership Standardization Evaluator (FLSE)
Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument (CFII)
June 2016 to Present: Fixed Wing Major Monitor, Manpower Management and Officer Assignments, Headquarters
United States Marine Corps. Directly responsible to the Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs for Aviation
Officer assignments and career management.
• Responsible for the career development of all Fixed Wing Field Grade Aviation Officers.
• Responsible for meeting the staffing goal of all operational units with the right person at the right time.
• Responsible for the coordination and execution of the LtCol Command Screening Board.
October 2015 to June 2016: Marine Aviation Training Systems Site Operations Officer and AV-8B Flight Leadership
Standardization Officer. Directly responsible to the Commanding General, 2D MAW and the Commanding Officer, MAG-14 for
all aviation training and standardization matters. Personally responsible for flight simulation development, AV-8B pre-deployment
training, AV-8B tactics standardization, and AV-8B instructor qualifications.
 As the MATSS Cherry Point Operations Officer, responsible for the following:
- Coordination of Exercise Eager Hawk to include the scheduling of all academic, simulator, and flight events as
well as external support.
- Scheduling and de-confliction of MATSS personnel.
- Scheduling and use of the AV-8B simulator assets.
 As the 2D MAW AV-8B Flight Leadership and Standardization Evaluator (FLSE) Coordinator:
- Conduct Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluations (MCCRE) as required.
- Maintain the training and standardization of all Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) pilots.

2. - Develop individualized training plans for flight leadership advancement.
- Develop training plans for instructor qualifications.
- Provide mentorship and oversight to junior pilots.
- Plan and schedule MAWTS-1 certification periods.
- Ensure that all certifications and qualifications are conducted in accordance with the NAVMC 3500.14C.
June 2012 to October 2015: Operations Officer, Director of Safety and Standardization, Pilot Training Officer Directly
responsible to the Commanding Officer for planning and executing an annual, quarterly, and monthly training plan. Hold overall
responsibility for the training and readiness of over 250 personnel as well as preparing and executing an annual budget in excess of
$685,000.
 Developed and executed an annual budget for squadron training in excess of $685,000.
 As the Department Head for Safety and Standardization was responsible for the overall safety and standardization of all
squadron maintenance and flight operations.
 As the Department Head for Safety and Standardization developed a standard operating procedure for maintenance and
flight operations that resulted in over 3,000 mis-hap free flight hours and the awarding of the 2014 Chief of Naval
Operations Safety Award.
 Developed and executed an annual and quarterly training plan that provided the required readiness for a deployment to the
Western Pacific area of operations.
 Solely responsible for the training, development, and mentoring of 18 pilots, preparing them for combat operations.
July 2010 to June 2012: Future Operations Officer, Pilot Training Officer/ AV-8B Pilot Principle advisor to the Commanding
Officer on all operational planning and pilot training related matters. Directly responsible for managing and implementing
comprehensive aviation training programs while adhering to Marine Corps regulations and standard operating procedures for 250
personnel and 15 aircraft in the squadron.
 Led the planning for two training detachments in preparation for a shipboard combat deployment.
 Coordinated with international agencies and NATO allies in order to support contingency combat operations within the
Central Command area of responsibility.
 Prepared and executed 24 monthly and weekly flight schedules allowing for safe and efficient training of squadron pilots.
 Delivered over 350 hours as AV-8B Harrier Weapons Training Officer instructing junior and refresh pilots.
June 2004 to June 2010: Logistics and Embarkation, Data Systems Officer / AV-8B Pilot Reporting directly to the
Commanding and Executive Officers, formulated and managed the implementation of senior management’s policies for an eight
month combat deployment and two, two month long training exercises in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
 Led the logistics and data systems planning, preparation, and execution of all administrative, budgeting, and costs
associated with a move of a squadron of 291 personnel, 10 aircraft to and from Afghanistan, and two training deployments
to California.
 Budgeted, authorized, and held responsibility for over $225,000 worth of assets.
 Planned and executed the movement of over 53 short tons of equipment to and from the continental United States and
Afghanistan.
 Completed Basic Officer Leadership Course and Naval Flight School, June 2004 to 2007. Qualified to pilot the AV-8B
Harrier “Jump Jet” aircraft.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
High School: International Level Three-Day Event Equestrian. Owner/Operator of Scherrer Eventing LLC
College: Lightweight Crew Junior Varsity National Champion, Brigade Executive Officer, Company Commander, Flying Team
Captain
Other: Completed MPF Staff Planning MTT Course (USMC), Completed Expeditionary Warfare School (USMC), CPI Yellow Belt,
Naval Aviation Maintenance Program Management (USMC), Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI), Air Medal (x3), and
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.