Erik Kapchus

Military Service:

• Rank: Lieutenant Colonel

  Branch/Position: Air National Guard

  Period: May 2009 - present

  Occupation: 12B4 - Bomber Combat Systems Officer -

  Security Clearance: Top Secret Clearance

  Duties Description:
  Performs duties of navigator, electronic warfare officer (EWO), or weapon systems officer (WSO) to accomplish combat, training, and other assigned missions. Reviews mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information. Participates in mission planning, preparation and filing of flight plan, and crew briefing. Ensures aircraft is preflighted, inspected, loaded, equipped, and manned for mission. Navigates aircraft to accomplish assigned mission. Operates available navigation systems. Ensures operational readiness of crew by conducting or supervising mission specific training. Develops plans and policies, monitors operations, and advises commanders.

Work history:

• Job Title: Project Manager/President

  Company: Kapchus & Sons General Contracting Inc. d.b.a. Ulitsch General Contracting

  Period: June 2017 - November 2022

  Trainings, Certifications and Licences:

  • Certified Locksmith
  • Forklift Driver Certification
  • OSHA 10
  • Operations on airfields, around aircraft
  Role Description:

  Performed facilities management and maintenance for the commercial aviation industry. Customers included FedEx, Southwest Airlines, AFCO Air Freight, UPS, among others.

Education:

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  Bachelor's Degree – Aeronautics

  Period: May 2005 - May 2009

• American Military University

  Master's Degree – Global Intelligence Studies

  Period: January 2012 - May 2016