Zachary Wiest

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INTRODUCTION

I'm a Father, Husband, and Coast Guard Officer

ABOUT

My place on the web

Welcome to my tiny corner of the web. I hope to grow this website, but for now it hosts only my resume. In the future I plan to showcase some of my work, hobbies, and interests.

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RESUME

Experience

US Coast Guard Headquarters

2023-Present

Operations and Sustainment Funds Manager

Plans and executes aviation sustainment budget.

Washington, DC

US Coast Guard Headquarters

2021-2023

Helicopter System Manager

Managed the sustainment of the Coast Guard's MH-65 "Dauphin" helicopter inventory.

Washington, DC

US Coast Guard

2020-2021

MBA Candidate

Earned an MBA for STEM Professionals at Purdue University.

West Lafayette, IN

US Coast Guard Sector North Bend

2015-2020

Aviation Engineering Officer

Oversaw the maintenance of five MH-65D aircraft. Helicopter instructor & evaluator. Chief test pilot.

North Bend, OR

US Coast Guard Air Station Miami

2010-2015

MH-65C/D Aircraft Commander

Piloted/led search & rescue and law enforcement missions.

Miami, FL

US Coast Guard

2008-2010

Student Naval Aviator

Earned designation as a Naval Aviator at Naval Air Stations Pensacola and Whiting Field.

Milton, FL

Education

STEM MBA - Purdue University, 2021
High Altitude Army Training School, 2016
Naval Aviator - Training Wing Five, 2010
BS Criminal Justice - York Coll. of PA, 2008
Business Studies - Univ. of Pittsburgh, 2004

Certs and Quals

PMP

PMI - 2022

FAC-P/PM

DHS - 2020

HAM Radio Tech

FCC - 2019

ATP (Heli)

FAA - 2019

CFII (Heli)