Instructor of the Week: Aldridge Published Feb. 18, 2016 By Staff Reports 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Capt. Trevor Aldridge, 88th Fighter Training Squadron flight commander and native of Wichita Falls, Texas, has been in the Air Force for six years and is the Instructor of the Week at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, for the week of Feb. 16-22, 2016. Most significant accomplishments: Aldridge led his squadron’s conversion to electronic grade books which saved resources and time previously used on creating and maintaining individual physical grade books. He led a class of twelve, including all of the student pilots of Norway and Denmark, successfully through the Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals program with no syllabus deviations and ahead of their squadron’s timeline. He was voted by two classes as the most valuable instructor pilot in IFF. Aldridge was selected to plan the squadron’s deployment to Nellis Air Force Base to support U.S. Air Force Weapons School and Red Flag 16-2. He is also responsible for the anniversary celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program. “I am a native of Wichita Falls, Texas and graduated from Texas A&M in 2009 and completed the ENJJPT program in 2011 where I earned my pilot wings,” said Aldridge. “I then flew the F-15C stationed out of Kadena Air Base, Japan. I recently returned to the 88th Fighter Training Squadron to instruct students on basic fighter maneuvers, air combat training and surface attacks.” Commander’s comments: “Captain Aldridge ensures top-notch student training in the Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals program through his dedication both as a flight commander and an Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals instructor pilot,” said Lt. Col. Richard Blagg, 88th FTS commander. “His additional help in squadron activities, TDYs, and process-improvement demonstrate his ability to go above and beyond. He is an invaluable asset to the squadron, group, and wing with a bright future ahead.”