1. Mark D. Anderson, B.A. Business
1209 Huntsville Hills Drive Huntsville, AL 35802
Mark.anderson@landscapesouth.com, 256-520-0480
A v i a t i o n P r o g r a m M a n a g e r
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A proven leader of commercial and military aviation organizations, offering expertise in foreign
aircraft sales, aircraft airworthiness for export, FAA certification, experimental flight test and
program management on multi-million dollar programs
AVIATION EXPERIENCE
Over 25 years of aviation experience
including commercial airline pilot, cargo
pilot, flight instructor and U.S. Army
helicopter pilot
Author of 2 aviation magazine articles
U.S. Army Aviator for 12 years
qualified in UH-60 Black Hawk and
UH-1 Huey helicopters.
Logged 800 hours of flight time last 4
years, 190 Hours last 12 months
Owner/operator PA-24 Piper Comanche
U.S. Army aviation maintenance officer
Three years as an aviation intermediate
maintenance (AVIM) company
commander
Over 5,400 hours of flight time
including jet and rotary wing aircraft
PIC 3600, Night 800, IMC 475
3500 fixed wing /1850 rotary wing
AVIATION TRAINING AND RATINGS
U.S. Army Aviation Maintenance Test Pilot Phase 1
U.S. Army Flight School
Delta Airlines Flight Training CRJ-200 Jet
F.A.A. Airline Transport Pilot Fixed Wing
F.A.A. Commercial Instrument Rotary Wing / Commercial Seaplane
F.A.A. Certified Flight Instructor (Instrument, Multi-engine and Rotary Wing)
King Air 250/ Pro Line 21 Flight Safety International
Security Clearance: Secret valid until Oct 2016
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AUG 2012- AUG 2015 Flight Test Pilot/Program Manager DynCorp International, Huntsville,
AL
Established and managed the Australian Aerial Firefighting program in New South Wales
Australia. Responsible for flight test, operations and maintenance of thirteen modified UH-1H
helicopters used for firefighting and LOGCAP support in Afghanistan. Conducted flight tests of
experimental category UH-1H aircraft for the FAA certification process. Developed the business
by establishing a relationship with the customer, Touchdown Helicopters. Facilitated the sale of
a UH-1H aircraft
1. Facilitated the program startup by traveling to Australia and meeting with the customer,
Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Australian Immigrations, Australian Customs Authority,
local attorneys, local accountants, Rural Fire Service and the National Aerial Firefighting
Center
2. Responsible for Cost, Schedule and Performance of the Australian Aerial Firefighting
Program
3. Managed the installation of firefighting modifications of 3 UH-1 A/C with commercially
available parts
4. Wrote procurement work statements for subcontractors to perform required work and
equipment
5. Applied New South Wales firefighting requirements to acquisition process to ensure
compliance
6. Managed the certificate of airworthiness process through FAA designated airworthiness
representative
7. Applied for U.S. State Department ITAR approvals to export
8. Orchestrated FAA Designated Airworthiness Representative to receive a Certificate of
Airworthiness for Export
9. Assisted TEMSCO Helicopters Program Manager to developed the Flight Test
requirements for the PT6C-67D engine cowling for the Bell 205
10. Performed developmental test flights for the TEMSCO helicopter program specifically
for the PT6C-67D engine cowling for the Bell 205. Test flights determined suitability of
the cowling aerodynamics
11. Conducted experimental test flights on UH-1H to quantify stability and performance of
the hybrid UH-1 aircraft modified with the Bell 205 Main Rotor System and Bell 212
Tail Rotor System. Tests data was used to develop high hot performance charts. Test
data determined increased tail rotor effectiveness for use in high hot operations with
minimal adverse vibration and control issues
12. Conducted experimental test flights to determine level of increased performance of
electric oil coolers on Bell UH-1 aircraft before Dyncorp fleet modification in
Afghanistan. Engine Interstage Turbine Temperature (ITT), engine oil pressure and
temperature and electrical load data was collected and analyzed to determine increase in
high hot performance
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13. Analyzed performance test data to support engineering modifications for certification,
created Power Point Presentations and briefed government COR on flight test results for
the Supply Operations Air Group Program
14. Performed test flights on experimental category aircraft in FAA certification process for
Dyncorp
15. Performed test flights for Civil Aviation Safety Authority Air Operators Certificate to
operate in Australia
16. Conducted CONUS test flights to verify performance charts for environmental conditions
expected in Afghanistan
17. Developed external load test techniques for the Onboard Systems Inc. cargo hook system
18. Managed the FAA de registration process for aircraft sold and exported
19. Flew aircraft From Huntsville, Al to Port Of Savannah, GA for export
20. Lead disassembly and loading of aircraft at port
21. Wrote statements of work for freight movements of three aircraft by ocean
22. Orchestrated Australian custom approvals
23. Lead effort to receive and reassemble aircraft in Australia
24. Facilitated Civil-Aviation Safety Authority and Rural Fire Service approvals for
operation
AUG 2012-DEC 2013 Sr. Project Manager DynCorp International, Huntsville, AL
Assisted the Program Director in managing three aviation programs that supported the US
Government’s Counter-Narco Terrorism mission in Afghanistan. Performed flight instructor
duties for the UH-1H program in Afghanistan. Conducted test flights for the FAA restricted
Type Certification of four UH-1H aircraft. Lead the demobilization of the Supply Operations
Air Group from Afghanistan that consisted of 6 UH-1H aircraft. Lead the liquidation effort of 13
UH-1H helicopters and support equipment. Coordinated all aspects of the sale of UH-1H aircraft
to an Australian aerial firefighting company and securing a sub contract for two aircraft.
Conducted maintenance test flights and ferry flights.
1. Responsible for airworthiness and maintenance of 13 UH-1H aircraft
2. Prepared weekly briefings for LOGCAP US government representatives with the
demobilization plan progress
3. Facilitated the FAA approval of restricted category certificates for 4 – UH-1 aircraft
4. Wrote statements of work for subcontracts to perform work on aircraft
5. Lead the foreign sales effort of 13 UH-1H aircraft
6. Sold 3 UH-1H aircraft to an Australian helicopter operator, Touchdown helicopters
7. Coordinated U.S. State Department export approval of ex-military aircraft
8. Conducted experimental test flights on UH-1H and Bell 205 aircraft
9. Analyzed performance test data to support engineering modifications for certification
10. Performed test flights on experimental category aircraft in FAA certification process
11. Briefed United States Naval Test Pilot School on our modified UH-1H capabilities
12. Served as flight instructor/ check pilot for program
13. Performed maintenance test flights as necessary
14. Performed test flights on experimental category aircraft in FAA certification process.
15. Performed test flights for Civil Aviation Safety Authority Air Operators Certificate
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16. Facilitated with the FAA restricted category Certification of 4 UH-1H aircraft
17. Sold 3 UH-1H aircraft to an Australian helicopter operator, Touchdown helicopters
18. Coordinated U.S. State Department export approval of ex-military aircraft
19. Coordinated with foreign government representatives to evaluate aircraft sales and
requirements
20. Collected and analyzed performance data to address customer requirements while
screening documents for possible ITAR/security issues
21. Coordinated the AN-124 air transport of 6 UH-1H aircraft from Afghanistan
22. Directly managed the human resources, logistics, deployment, recruiting and security
staff members within the program management office
23. Acted as the Program director in directors absence and perform special assignments
24. Deployed to Afghanistan TDY twice a year to perform program manager duties while
the program manager was on leave
25. Developed acquisition plans for modifications, parts and services to support the
program’s aircraft
26. Prepared briefings for government representatives to explain performance and
maintenance issues
27. Lead safety of flight issues as they related to FAA airworthiness directives and
engineering technical issues
OCT 2005- OCT 2012 President Landscape South Inc., Huntsville, AL
Supervised and managed 35 employees. Developed and managed over fifty commercial accounts
with gross receipts of 1.3 million annually. Many accounts are with government prime
contractors
1. Planned and organized the management of all projects to ensure successful
completion
2. Developed business through established customer relationships and by pursuing new
business
3. Evaluated contract performance to ensure profitability by managing manpower and
equipment
2002 - 2005 Airline Pilot, First Officer, Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) Delta Connection,
Atlanta, GA
1. Conducted maintenance check flights on CRJ 200 aircraft
2. Conducted flight test on the Remote Axillary Turbine, (RAT)
3. Conducted domestic and international flights to Mexico, Canada and Bahamas
4. Maintained flight proficiency in 50 passenger CL-200 Canadair Regional Jet
2001 - 2002 Cargo Pilot, Captain Air Carriers, Birmingham, AL
Conducted single pilot flight operations through southeastern United States transporting bank
checks to the Federal Reserve Bank in Birmingham, AL.
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MILITARY EXPERIENCE
1982-2002 Retired U.S. Army National Guard Major, 20 yrs. honorable service including 12 yrs.
as a UH-60 pilot. Company Commander, Aviation Intermediate Maintenance (AVIM) Company
and Air Assault Company.
1. Commanded a 300 plus man unit
2. Planned deployments of aviation maintenance assets.
3. Planned and executed training for fifteen UH-60 aircrews
4. US Army Special Forces Qualification
5. US Army Combat Diver Qualification
6. US Army High Risk Level C SERE School
7. Pilot in Command, UH-1H, UH-60 and OH-6 Aircraft
Professional References:
James Myles BG RET (Previous DynCorp VP of Aviation)
Contact Info: 256.665.3620
Scott Rauer DynCorp VP of Aviation
Contact Info: 256.527.4989
Bill Schoenberger DynCorp General Manager Heliworks Inc.
Contact Info: 817.366.2023
Philip Shepherd Chief Air and Missile Defense Branch Quality Engineering Division
AMRDEC
Contact Info: 256.842.8502
Brett Kiteley
Owner Touchdown Helicopters, New South Wales Australia
Contact Info: 61.418.127.771
Education
B.A. Business, Faulkner University, Montgomery, AL