Donald Hodges
Chief Executive Officer and Principal Aviation Recruiter @Dh Wilde Consulting
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Executive Officer and Principal Aviation Recruiter @Dh Wilde Consulting
US
Founder and CEO of DH Wilde Consulting LLC. Focus on matching aviation, aerospace, and DoD contractors\' business needs for human capital with highly skilled FAA certified fixed-wing and rotary-winged Captains, First Officers, ATP, CFI, MTP; directors, controllers, managers, maintainers, technicians, and other line service, FBO, MRO, and AOG supporting roles. Strong corporate values include an emphasis on finding employment for Veterans, first-responders, and those who are continuing to serve in various capacities to our great nation.
EDUCATION
Austin Peay State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, History
Austin Peay State University
Master of Science (M.S.), Professional Studies w/ concentration of Strategic Leadership in Business
ABOUT DONALD HODGES
Thirty plus years of military aviation, aerospace, DoD contracting, strategic operations, and HR management. 1.) Founder and CEO of DH Wilde Consulting LLC. Focus on matching aviation, aerospace, and DoD contractors\' business needs for human capital with highly skilled FAA certified fixed-wing and rotary-winged Captains, First Officers, ATP, CFI, MTP; directors, controllers, managers, maintainers, technicians, and other line service, FBO, MRO, and AOG supporting roles. Strong corporate values include an emphasis on finding employment for Veterans, first-responders, and those who are continuing to serve our great nation.2.) Aviation Recruiter finding top talent for CFR 14, FAR Parts 91 and 135 Corporate and Charter Jet Carriers for domestic and international flights.3.) Multiple-niche Recruiter specializing in CFR 14, FAR Part 107 (UAS, drones), Part 137 Aerial Pilot (single and multi-engine), Parts 61 and 141 CFI, CFII What I bring to YOUR table:As an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist, my focus is on finding, shortlisting, engaging with, selecting, and preparing top talent to meet organizational needs. As a strong Recruiting Consultant, my focus is on achieving staffing objectives by recruiting and evaluating job candidates; advising managers; building internal and external pipelines based on workforce planning models. Establish recruiting requirements by studying organization plans and objectives, meeting with managers to discuss needs. As a seasoned career coach, provide unbiased, objective feedback tailored to align organizational and employee vision, values, and goals. My focus is on mentoring, retention, personal growth, and leadership.Accomplishments in every role:Military Career: SGT Morales Nomination, Battalion, Brigade, and Division NCO of the Year(s), Battalion \"Crew-chief of the Year,\" Meritorious Service Medal, Distinguished Honor Graduate from multiple professional courses, and promotions based on exhibited technical and leadership skills. Served 8+ years overseas including 4 combat, 2 humanitarian tours, multiple decorations throughout.College: MSPS in Strategic Leadership. Summa Cum Laude, GPA 4.0 What interests me? Helping veterans, all things aviation related, the environment, science, technology, and family. I\'m a history enthusiast and curious about everything! Failure is not an option to me. I don\'t allow obstacles to become barriers. Many years, many hats, ONE standard: Excellence!
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