Andrew Widman
About Andrew Widman
Andrew Widman is an Aviation Simulator Operator with over a decade of experience in aviation simulation and defense contracting. He served as an Amphibious Assault Vehicle Officer in the United States Marine Corps before transitioning to civilian roles, currently working at Valiant Integrated Services in Norfolk, Virginia.
Current Role at Valiant Integrated Services
Andrew Widman has been serving as an Aviation Simulator Operator at Valiant Integrated Services since 2018. In this role, he utilizes his extensive background in aviation simulation to support training programs for military personnel. His work is focused on enhancing the preparedness and operational effectiveness of service members through realistic simulation scenarios.
Experience at Fidelity Technologies Corporation
Since 2018, Andrew has also worked as a Tactical Flight Simulation Specialist at Fidelity Technologies Corporation in Norfolk, Virginia. His responsibilities include developing and implementing flight simulation training programs. His role contributes to the overall mission of improving military training and operational readiness.
Military Background as Amphibious Assault Vehicle Officer
Andrew Widman served in the United States Marine Corps as an Amphibious Assault Vehicle Officer from 2009 to 2013. During his four years of service at Camp Pendleton, California, he gained valuable experience in military operations and leadership. This experience has been instrumental in his transition to a civilian career in defense contracting.
Education in Political Science and Government
Andrew studied at Radford University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Political Science and Government from 2006 to 2010. His educational background provides a foundation for understanding the complexities of military and defense operations, which he applies in his current roles.
Previous Experience in Aviation Simulation
Before joining Valiant Integrated Services, Andrew worked as an Aviation Simulator Operator at Cubic Global Defense from 2015 to 2018. His experience in this role contributed to his over a decade of expertise in aviation simulation and defense contracting, focusing on training military personnel effectively.