1. Jeffrey W Buchanan
2833 Monte Deste Drive, Hoover AL 35216
Home: 205 306 0216 - jeffb.jb58d@gmail.com
Executive Summary
Utilize military and civilian experience in safety, riskmanagement,and accident prevention to ensure a safe and healthy
work environment.. Continue self improvement including education around general and specific areas to optimize my
effectiveness.
Core Qualifications
Results-oriented Team oriented
Operations management Marketing and Public Relations experience
Quick learner Transportation and Logistics
Reportsgeneration and analysis
Contractnegotiation/review/drafting
Training and development
Professional Experience
Pilot, Lifesaver
December 2010 to Current
Airmethods Corporation - Sylacauga,AL
Helicopter Pilot.
Ensure the helicopter is readyto fly at all times.
Complete required quarterly and annual training per company regulations.
Complete and maintain alldocumentation as required bythe FAA for a commercialoperation
Pilot, Aviation Specialist
August 2006 toDecember 2010
Polk County Florida Mosquito Control - Bartow,FL
Provided onsite training.
Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory.
Successfully led keyprojectswhich resulted in reduced operational cost.
Rebuilt Mosquito Control Aviation Program.
Managed program and allsupporting elementsassociated with the aviation section.
Reported work completed to Florida Department ofAgriculture.
Ensured all economic poisons were applied per the manufacturer's, states,and federallaws.
Corporate Safety
June 2005 to July 2006
Altec Industries - Birmingham,AL
Conducted safety training for employees and customersper manufacturer , ANSIand OSHA regulations.
Developed newtraining programs for companymanufactured equipment.
Transportation, Logistics, Railroad Coordinator
April 2004 to May 2005
SMI Steel , CMC Metals Group - Birmingham,AL
Provided onsite training.
Prepared correspondence, accounting and financialdocuments for analysis.
Coordinated allinbound and outbound rail shipments.
Reduced turn around time on rail cars.
Improved tracking proceduresfor both the plant and customers.
INSIDE SALES/CUSTOMER SERVICE
September 1998 to May 2002
Gray bar Electric Co - Birmingham,Alabama
Responsible for the input of ordersand pricing to the company's electric contracting customers.

2. Bid jobs, managed multiple manufacturer orders,and ensured thatproductwas shipped in a timely fashion.
Used technical expertise to assist customers in purchase of proper materials.
PILOT/ SAFETY OFFICER
May 1996 to December 2002
D Co, 159 Aviation - Tupelo, Mississippi
Active Duty) JANUARY-DECEMBER 2003 U.S.
Army Fort Stewart, Georgia 7th U.S.
Cavalry,3rd Infantry Division Served as a pilotand unitsafety officer to Eagle Troop, 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S.
Cavalry.
Upgraded safety program both air and ground to standard in weeks prior to Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Responsible as Aviation Mission Planning CellCommander.
Issued unitlevel approval prior to conducting operations.
Developed/implemented a program which logged over 500 kilometers driven and over 300 accident free flight
hours with zero defects during combat operations.
Served in the elite 7th U.S.
Cavalry which led the 3rd InfantryDivision to Baghdad,Iraq.
Awarded the U.S.
Army's Air Medal with "V" Device (Valor) for combataccomplishments.
PILOT
May 1996 to September 1997
U.S. ARMY FLIGHT SCHOOL - FORT RUCKER, ALABAMA
Initial Entry into Rotary Wing Flight Training and Aircraft Qualification.
Pilot, Safety Officer
May 1996 to September 2004
MississippiArmy National Guard - Tupelo, MS
Conducted analysis to address [issue] which led to[positive outcome]. Provided onsite training. Successfully led
key projects which resulted in [positive outcome]. Planned and executed [project].Acted as unit pilot in command,
safety officer, and assistant equal opportunityofficer.
Planned,briefed, and conducted missions in preparation for future conflict.
Assisted the fulltime safety officer in maintaining the Army and unit safetyprograms Position in the National
Guard required 120-150 man days per year performing duties.
LINE MANAGER
January 1990 to April 1996
Phoenix Aviation of Alabama - Alabaster,AL
Managed company aircraft, training and scheduling line services personal and customer service.
Worked with Shelby County management in current and proposed improvements and construction at the airport.
Education
Bachelor of Science : History,Summer of 2004
University of Alabama at Birmingham - Birmingham,Alabama, United States
Aviation Management, JUNE 1987
Auburn University- Auburn,Alabama, United States
High School Diploma :General Studies,1987
W.A. Berry High School - Hoover, AL, United States
Certifications
Safety Officer/ Risk Management and Assessment Helicopter Pilot Equal Opportunity Officer Management Training and
work experience
Skills
Customer Service,Management Training, Contracts and Bids,RiskManagement and Assessment,Safety, Planning,
Scheduling