Expertise
Commercial Derivative Aircraft (CDA), Pilot Systems, Mission Systems, Weapon Systems Maintenance & Logistics Support Management, Fleet Sustainment, Flight Testing, Aircrew Training, Independent Technical Reviews
Profile
Mr. Scot Kruger has over 35 years of military and airline flight operations experience as well as 10 years in the KC-46 program supporting the KC-46 simulator development program, Aircrew Training Systems (ATS). He has provided continuous support to the KC-46 system program office as a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Flight Operations subject matter expert (SME), ensuring the KC-46 program meets the operational and maintenance FAA requirements as a commercial derivative aircraft (CDA).
Significant Career Accomplishments
KC-46 FAA flight operations SME for the KC-46 system program office (SPO), ensuring the program operates and meets Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 121 requirements for CDA operations and maintenance. Tasked with supporting the SPO FAA liaison.
Responsible for conducting acceptance and recurring tests for flight safety training devices, including the Weapons System Trainer and Part Task Trainer.
Provided support to program managers in flight safety and, as requested by program office project managers on USAF acquisition program, products (5000.2) such as Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP), Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP), logistics planning, simulator lifecycle hardware and software planning and issues, and USAF operator training programs and product.
Key Positions
B-737 First Officer, Southwest Airlines
Flight Operations SME, COLSA Corporation
Tanker Senior Analyst, CAMO LLC
KC-46 Instructor and Simulator Certification Pilot, FlightSafety Services
Flight Manager-GS12, USAF Mobility Command
B-767 First Officer, ABX Air
Education
BS, Aviation Management, Ohio State University
US Air Force Aircraft Mishap Investigation Course, Kirtland AFB, NM
Air Force Undergraduate Pilot Training, Williams AFB, AZ
US Air Force Joint Employment Tanker Tactics Course, Ellsworth AFB, SD
US Air Force Simulator Certification Course, Altus AFB, OK
