Steve achieved his Private Pilot license in 1976, Instrument pilot in 1987, and Multi Engine & Commercial ratings in 1994. He served as a Naval Flight Officer in the U.S. Navy flying F-4 and F-14 aircraft for a total of 2750 hours. Steve is a 1988 graduate of the Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN). Steve has been flying with the Air Care Alliance since 2021 as "Compassion 161" (CMF161). He is based out of Ft. Meade, MD/Tipton airfield (KFME) and is currently flying a Socata Trinidad (TB20) with 230 hours in type.