Ryan White has 15 years of experience in aviation safety leadership roles in the Marine Corps and Navy. He currently serves as a helicopter instructor pilot at Navy Air Training Wing Five in Pensacola, FL, where he oversees the night vision goggle training program and has standardized training across multiple squadrons. White holds a Master's degree in Aviation Safety and Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and has held various safety management roles throughout his career, developing safety programs and analyzing data to reduce risks. He has experience as an aircraft commander and director of safety in the Marine Corps, developing safety standards and response procedures.

1. RYAN WHITE
1600 Governors Dr. Apt 1134 Mobile: (619) 995-0403
Pensacola, FL 32514 rwhite477@yahoo.com
AVIATION/TRANSPORTATION SAFETY SPECIALIST
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven, analytical, and adaptable Marine Corps Officer and Aviator with 15 years of leadership experience in safety,
training, and operational program development, integrating operational factors and safety through cross-functional team
building and coordination.
• Cross-Functional Leadership • Safety Program Management • Data Collection/Analysis
• Communication • Risk Management • Safety Campaign Development
• Accident Investigation • Safety Awareness Programs • Strategic/Tactical Planning
EDUCATION
• Masters of Science in Aviation Safety and Management, 3.9 GPA, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – 2016
• Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice, University of Central Florida – 2000
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HELICOPTER INSTRUCTOR PILOT – Navy Air Training Wing Five, Pensacola, FL – January 2012 to Present
Advanced Instructor Pilot accountable for teaching helicopter flight techniques and procedures to Marine Corps, Navy, Coast
Guard, and Foreign Military Flight Students. Performed additional organizational responsibilities ensuring key administrative
functions were accomplished in a successful, professional manner.
-Night Vision Goggle (NVG) Training Program Standardization Manager (February 2015 to Present): Oversaw NVG training
program that conducted 20K training events with 90+ instructors and 560+ students. Responsible for the effective
implementation of the only approved NVG training program across several Naval training squadrons.
• Oversaw the safe and effective utilization of advanced night vision sensors, ensuring the preservation of a limited
inventory of NVGs for student training with a total combined value of $793K.
• Utilized cross-organizational coordination to ensure training standards were maintained.
• Developed and published quarterly training pamphlets focusing on NVG-related topics.
• Conducted classroom and flight instruction on all aspects of NVG operations for 500+ flight students.
• Restructured all NVG training publications for all naval flight training.
• Aided in a proof-of-concept project to introduce tactical NVG flight operations to graduated-level flight students.
• Served as the primary safety consultant for NVG operations, developing hazard awareness programs.
-Squadron Logs and Records Administrator (August 2013 to February 2105): Directed organizational training record
management program for 300+ students. Led a diverse department comprised of both military and civilian personnel.
• Organized and maintained confidential flight logbooks and training files for 300+ flight students.
• Led the development of student grading reference/training guides resulting in the reduction of grading errors by
48%.
• Developed and implemented guidance and policies that standardized evaluation practices.
• Conducted systematic audit for student-training records, earning the department a grade of excellent during the Chief
of Naval Air Training Squadron Flight Standardization Inspection.
• Developed innovative quality assurance procedures for the training record management program.
• Advised senior leadership on student performance, developing detailed reports and graphical data.
-Safety Management Systems (SMS) Program Manager (January 2012 to August 2013): Developed and implemented SMS
program based on risk assessment and safety assurance for $62M flight training program conducting graduate-level pilot
training, resulting in the mishap free completion of 21K flight hours and 12K flight operations.

2. • Developed innovative safety indoctrination, training, and hazard management programs earning the organization the
2012 Chief of Naval Operations Excellence in Safety Award for all Navy helicopter-training squadrons.
• Conducted safety-related presentations and briefings to organizations with 300+ personnel.
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-Safety Management Systems (SMS) Program Manager (Continued)
• Developed innovative safety awareness program incorporating television-based media, publications, and safety
indoctrination handouts earning the organization the 2012 Navy Safety Media Award for all training squadrons.
• Developed a safety indoctrination program consisting of lectures and publications for incoming student aviators that
was recognized by the Naval Safety Center as a “Fleet Best Practice”.
• Utilized cross-functional teamwork and leadership to conduct in-depth hazard and mishap data analysis in order to
develop effective mitigation procedures.
• Developed and fostered a positive organizational safety culture through leadership and proactive safety campaigns.
• Provided and submitted safety-related articles to Navy-wide safety publications.
• Provided guidance on safety issues to senior leadership through data analysis and interpretation.
• Gathered hazard/mishap data and developed operational fact-sheets that aided in risk mitigation.
Marine Helicopter Aircraft Commander – Marine Helicopter Squadron 163, San Diego, CA – March 2008 to January 2012
Helicopter Aircraft Commander providing personnel transport, logistics support, and medical evacuation. Served as a
subject-matter expert regarding organizational aviation capabilities to military and foreign national agencies.
-Director of Safety and Standardization (August 2009 to January 2012): Led a diverse department of aviators and personnel
accountable for ensuring the safe and efficient execution of flight operations in austere environments. Served as the primary
advisor to senior leadership on all matters regarding safety and standardization.
• Developed SMS program for a diverse organization with 500+ personnel operating in high-risk environments.
• Employed risk management and human factors analysis, utilizing inter-organizational coordination and planning.
• Developed safety, operational, and standardization flight manuals.
• Primary safety subject-matter expert and safety advocate, successfully implementing safety awareness programs.
• Briefed organization on Marine Corps/Navy wide hazard and mishap reports.
• Conducted safety and operational aviation site assessments.
• Served as the primary point of contact for emergency preparedness, training, and response.
• Served in an increased leadership position during an aircraft mishap investigation ensuring the salvage, storage,
analysis, and disposal of mishap aircraft during on-site investigation in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
• Interpreted safety reports and provided recommendations to senior leadership.
• Drafted briefing materials requiring safety policy and data analysis in response to fleet-wide hazard/mishap reporting.
• Reviewed pending operational safety policy and changes to regulations to assess programmatic impact.
-Squadron Operations Manager (March 2008 to August 2009): Developed organizational long-term strategic objectives into
daily/weekly operational schedules. Managed the daily activities of 60 pilots and aircrew providing air support for military,
law enforcement, and combat operations.
• Coordinated squadron operations in a dynamic operating environment, utilizing cross-organizational planning.
• Assisted in the development of complex aviation operations requiring in-depth inter and external coordination.
• Provided overview of organizational aviation capabilities to several international and external agencies.
• Provided critical operational planning for four Theater Security Cooperation exercises, working extensively with
foreign national governments.
Military Law Enforcement Officer – Naval Security Forces, Various Locations – October 2000 to August 2004
Lead Criminal Investigator/Field Training Officer providing force protection, investigative, and physical security activities on
naval installations. Directed the Criminal Investigation division comprised of seven military personnel and five civilians tasked
with conducting investigations and counter-surveillance operations. Performed technical investigations, analyzing evidence,
conducting interviews, and gathering data. Produced detailed reports summarizing the event and follow-on investigation.
TRAINING
Night Systems (NVG) Advanced Instructor, Marine Air Weapons Tactics Squadron – 2014
Aviation Safety Officer, School of Naval Aviation Safety – 2010

3. Crew Resource Management Instructor, School of Naval Aviation Safety – 2010
Naval Flight Training, Naval Air Training Command – 2004 to 2008