Laughlin XLer: 1st Lt. Christopher Waszak, 434th FTS

First Lieutenant Christopher Waszak, center-left, 434th Flying Training Squadron T-6A Texan II instructor pilot, and Danielle Waszak, center-right, pose with Col. Darrell Judy, left, 47th Flying Training Wing vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, right, 47th FTW command chief, after being presented the XLer of the week award here Oct. 29, 2014. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jimmie D. Pike)(Released)

Laughlin XLer: 1st Lt. Christopher Waszak, 434th FTS

Published Oct. 30, 2014
By 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Job title and unit: 434th Flying Training Squadron, T-6A Texan II instructor pilot

Why he XLed: Waszak is the 434th FTS's top scheduler and had 100 percent emergency procedure student simulator requirements met within six hours of the flight crew information file release. His performance in scheduling was crucial in the continuation of student pilot training. He is an outstanding instructor and was named number one out of 14 instructors in his flight for weekly flight hours; he flew eight flights and provided more than 12 hours of expert instruction. He is also called a stellar runway supervisory unit observer for directing the safe recovery of an aircraft, preserving two Airmen and $4.5 million.