Phillip Rogers
About Phillip Rogers
Phillip Rogers is a KC-130J Full Flight Simulator Instructor with extensive experience in training and evaluating student pilots. He previously served as a KC-130J Standardization Instructor Pilot and Control Tower Operator in the Marine Corps, contributing to pilot standardization and operational safety.
Work at Integrated Services
Phillip Rogers has been employed at Valiant Integrated Services as a KC-130J Full Flight Simulator Instructor since 2021. In this role, he provides initial and recurrent training to both new and non-proficient KC-130J pilots. His responsibilities include evaluating and recording student performance during briefings, flight simulator sessions, and debriefings. This position allows him to apply his extensive experience in flight training and pilot evaluation.
Previous Experience in Marine Corps
Prior to his current role, Phillip Rogers worked at Marine Corps Recruiting as a KC-130J Standardization Instructor Pilot from 2011 to 2021. During this ten-year tenure, he was stationed in Okinawa and Iwakuni, Japan, as well as San Diego, California. He was responsible for training and evaluating KC-130J student pilots on Crew Resource Management/Threat Error Management, aircraft systems, operating procedures, and tactical employment.
Background in Air Traffic Control
Phillip Rogers began his career in the Marine Corps as a Control Tower Operator from 1998 to 2009. He served in Camp Pendleton, California, San Diego, California, and Iwakuni, Japan during this eleven-year period. This foundational experience in air traffic control contributed to his comprehensive understanding of aviation operations and safety protocols.
Education and Expertise
Phillip Rogers holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Air Traffic Control from Thomas Edison State University, which he completed from 2004 to 2007. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Arts in Leadership Studies with a focus on Leadership Specialist (Non-Profit & Public Agency) from Marshall University, studying from 2018 to 2022. His educational background supports his expertise in aviation training and leadership within military operations.
Pilot Standardization Development
During his time as a KC-130J Standardization Instructor Pilot, Phillip Rogers developed and ensured pilot standardization for the USMC KC-130J operational squadron. He focused on tactics, safety, Crew Resource Management, and procedures for 50 KC-130J pilots. Additionally, he was responsible for teaching, maintaining, and updating the pilot syllabi, which included pilot instructor lesson guides, scenarios, and lectures.