If you read Jeffrey's obituary you will notice that he was a very accomplished pilot flying OV-1D Mohawks and several rotary wing aircrafts. Retired from the Army as a CW4 Officer. As a Civilian he worked for Asiana and Hianan Airlines and then as a flight instructor and won awards for his flight instruction.

https://www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com/obituary/jeffrey-conner