Richard Russell - KR4SH
EDUCATION: Post Graduate studies at Darden School, University of Virginia, MAS/MBAA, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, MPA, University of Southern California, and Air Force Senior NCO Academy.
Assistant Professor in Aviation Sciences, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Adjunct professor for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Golden Gate University, and Truckee Meadows Community College.
Flight Safety International, Instructor and designated FAA Examiner/JAA Evaluator status for CE650, CE560XL and TC690 Commander Aircraft.
FAA: Aviation Safety Inspector, Manager/GM15 for all FAA flight programs, accident investigator, HQS Staff Specialist, Air Carrier supervisor, and pilot examiner instructor. FAA Project manager f
Sacramento Sheriff’s Department, Academy Director, Sheriff’s Reserve Forces coordinator, initial cadre and helicopter pilot/flight instructor for Sheriff’s Air Unit. Consultant to the Oklahoma Chiefs of Police, Reserve Officer Reno PD and Carson City Sheriff, Reserve Officer Yolo County, CA Sheriff.
Aviation Flight Experience: FAA Master Pilot with 21,900+ accident-free flight hours, civilian & military. FAA Airline Transport Pilot, CE650, CE560XL; Certified Gold Seal Flight Instructor, Advanced Ground Instructor, FIRC Chief Pilot.
Activities, post retirement: serving on the Board of Governors for Tampa Shrine Hospital, Okaloosa County Aviation Board, Commissioner Holt Fire District, caretaker and fly antiques aircraft, member Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame.
Military Service: USAF and Army National Guard 41 years active and reserve: 4th Air Force and HQS AFRES Command Chief Master Sergeant, reporting to MAJCOM Commander and co-advisor with ANG counterpart to Assistant Secretary of the Air Force.
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