Summary
Matthew Elmore is an experienced First Officer and former USAF pilot with nine years of commercial and military aviation experience and advanced instructor credentials, including an Airline Transport Pilot certificate and multiple type ratings. He blends operational aviation leadership—having served as U2 pilot, instructor pilot, flight commander, and EFB program manager—with practical iOS development skills gained through Big Nerd Ranch and in-house software projects. At the USAF he led Electronic Flight Bag initiatives and wrote flight-focused iOS software, pairing safety-critical operational thinking with hands-on app development. Transitioning to commercial carriers like Atlas Air and United Airlines, he continues to apply rigorous training, risk management, and systems-thinking to airline operations. Matthew’s background as an Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies and project manager demonstrates a rare mix of instructional, managerial, and technical strengths. Based in Ashburn, VA, he brings a disciplined, detail-oriented approach that bridges cockpit proficiency and aviation software delivery.
9 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Associate's Degree Communications Applications Technology, Associate's Degree Communications Applications Technology at Community College of the Air Force
Master's Degree Aviation Education, Master's Degree Aviation Education at Trident University International
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Biology Mathematics, Bachelor of Arts (BA) Biology Mathematics at Western Connecticut State University