Aircrew Controller II (Squadron Plans)

• Dec 2021 - Present

Assisting with the planning, flying and ground personnel scheduling, flying mission tracking, and related mission support as designated by the squadron. Liaison to joint and civilian personnel. Working in close concert with operations personnel to determine training and support requirements to ensure aircrew and aircraft can operate off-station from their assigned base of operations. Assisting squadron leadership to plan future operations, to include flying schedules and… Show more Assisting with the planning, flying and ground personnel scheduling, flying mission tracking, and related mission support as designated by the squadron. Liaison to joint and civilian personnel. Working in close concert with operations personnel to determine training and support requirements to ensure aircrew and aircraft can operate off-station from their assigned base of operations. Assisting squadron leadership to plan future operations, to include flying schedules and de-confliction of aircrew currencies, agile combat support personnel currencies, qualifications, upgrades, and training priorities. Supporting the planning and coordination efforts for squadron participation in CONUS and OCONUS exercises and other major training events. Assisting in the coordination and execution of the Form 111 and Form 20 scheduling process, maximizing effects of limited NSAV assets. Show less Assisting with the planning, flying and ground personnel scheduling, flying mission tracking, and related mission support as designated by the squadron. Liaison to joint and civilian personnel. Working in close concert with operations personnel to determine training and support requirements to ensure aircrew and aircraft can operate off-station from their assigned base of operations. Assisting squadron leadership to plan future operations, to include flying schedules and… Show more Assisting with the planning, flying and ground personnel scheduling, flying mission tracking, and related mission support as designated by the squadron. Liaison to joint and civilian personnel. Working in close concert with operations personnel to determine training and support requirements to ensure aircrew and aircraft can operate off-station from their assigned base of operations. Assisting squadron leadership to plan future operations, to include flying schedules and de-confliction of aircrew currencies, agile combat support personnel currencies, qualifications, upgrades, and training priorities. Supporting the planning and coordination efforts for squadron participation in CONUS and OCONUS exercises and other major training events. Assisting in the coordination and execution of the Form 111 and Form 20 scheduling process, maximizing effects of limited NSAV assets. Show less

Planned Sabbatical

• Feb 2021 - Dec 2021

Mission Systems Operator

• Oct 2018 - Feb 2021

Providing real-time, layered analysis of data received from a variety of collection assets, delivering intelligence products during the execution of combat and sustainment operations, sensor control, video/image/audio file creation and manipulation. Maintaining an advanced understanding of the fundamentals of air-ground integration and tactical voice communications required. Possessing a working knowledge of ground force and enemy tactics, techniques, and procedures. Working… Show more Providing real-time, layered analysis of data received from a variety of collection assets, delivering intelligence products during the execution of combat and sustainment operations, sensor control, video/image/audio file creation and manipulation. Maintaining an advanced understanding of the fundamentals of air-ground integration and tactical voice communications required. Possessing a working knowledge of ground force and enemy tactics, techniques, and procedures. Working directly with tactical customers to facilitate the most effective employment of a dynamic suite of airborne sensors during real-time combat and sustainment operations. Conducting real-time layered analysis of data from a variety of collection assets, and communicating that information to ground force commanders during the execution of decisive operations. Consulting with program engineers as required to plan and execute operations in a manner commensurate with operational capabilities. Understanding system operation and employment tactics, techniques, and procedures in order to optimize system employment. Providing support to the Management on an as needed basis. Show less Providing real-time, layered analysis of data received from a variety of collection assets, delivering intelligence products during the execution of combat and sustainment operations, sensor control, video/image/audio file creation and manipulation. Maintaining an advanced understanding of the fundamentals of air-ground integration and tactical voice communications required. Possessing a working knowledge of ground force and enemy tactics, techniques, and procedures. Working… Show more Providing real-time, layered analysis of data received from a variety of collection assets, delivering intelligence products during the execution of combat and sustainment operations, sensor control, video/image/audio file creation and manipulation. Maintaining an advanced understanding of the fundamentals of air-ground integration and tactical voice communications required. Possessing a working knowledge of ground force and enemy tactics, techniques, and procedures. Working directly with tactical customers to facilitate the most effective employment of a dynamic suite of airborne sensors during real-time combat and sustainment operations. Conducting real-time layered analysis of data from a variety of collection assets, and communicating that information to ground force commanders during the execution of decisive operations. Consulting with program engineers as required to plan and execute operations in a manner commensurate with operational capabilities. Understanding system operation and employment tactics, techniques, and procedures in order to optimize system employment. Providing support to the Management on an as needed basis. Show less

AFSOC C2 Instructor and Task Lead-AFICA SETA V

• Feb 2017 - Oct 2018

AFSOC AFICA SETA V Task Lead in support of HQ AFSOC/Operations Center Global Support Division. Served as the liaison between the customer and Contracting Officer Representatives, to coordinate work activities relevant to mission execution. Ensured compliance with relevant government policies and standards. Prepared and provided reports and technical reviews to customer per contract requirements. Analyzed customer feedback from surveys and formal contractor performance assessment… Show more AFSOC AFICA SETA V Task Lead in support of HQ AFSOC/Operations Center Global Support Division. Served as the liaison between the customer and Contracting Officer Representatives, to coordinate work activities relevant to mission execution. Ensured compliance with relevant government policies and standards. Prepared and provided reports and technical reviews to customer per contract requirements. Analyzed customer feedback from surveys and formal contractor performance assessment ratings (CPAR), and defining/working actions to continually improve customer satisfaction. Completed all tasks in assigned program area including technical work and staffing. Provided course management, development, design, and instruction. All efforts were established in an effort to expose students to SOF doctrinal concepts and processes necessary to work and operate in a SOF Air C2 organization. Specific areas of instruction included Command relationships, SOF air and ground components, Joint Special Operations Air Component structure, air operations center divisions, and SOF senior perspectives. Application of concepts and procedures were reinforced by class exercises to ensure all students in attendance understood the coordination between SOF ground forces, the Joint Air Operations center (JAOC)/SOLE, and SOF integration into the conventional theater C2 structure. Show less AFSOC AFICA SETA V Task Lead in support of HQ AFSOC/Operations Center Global Support Division. Served as the liaison between the customer and Contracting Officer Representatives, to coordinate work activities relevant to mission execution. Ensured compliance with relevant government policies and standards. Prepared and provided reports and technical reviews to customer per contract requirements. Analyzed customer feedback from surveys and formal contractor performance assessment… Show more AFSOC AFICA SETA V Task Lead in support of HQ AFSOC/Operations Center Global Support Division. Served as the liaison between the customer and Contracting Officer Representatives, to coordinate work activities relevant to mission execution. Ensured compliance with relevant government policies and standards. Prepared and provided reports and technical reviews to customer per contract requirements. Analyzed customer feedback from surveys and formal contractor performance assessment ratings (CPAR), and defining/working actions to continually improve customer satisfaction. Completed all tasks in assigned program area including technical work and staffing. Provided course management, development, design, and instruction. All efforts were established in an effort to expose students to SOF doctrinal concepts and processes necessary to work and operate in a SOF Air C2 organization. Specific areas of instruction included Command relationships, SOF air and ground components, Joint Special Operations Air Component structure, air operations center divisions, and SOF senior perspectives. Application of concepts and procedures were reinforced by class exercises to ensure all students in attendance understood the coordination between SOF ground forces, the Joint Air Operations center (JAOC)/SOLE, and SOF integration into the conventional theater C2 structure. Show less

Project Management Support III

• Aug 2016 - Feb 2017

Assisted the 96th Operations Support Squadron, Current Operations Flight in the development and management of the Eglin Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB) test and training mission schedule. Provided schedule management support for Eglin MRTFB test, training, and exercise programs under 96 TW long and short range scheduling processes by assisting with program planning, mission priority, range resource assignments, operations and control center coordination, mission submittals… Show more Assisted the 96th Operations Support Squadron, Current Operations Flight in the development and management of the Eglin Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB) test and training mission schedule. Provided schedule management support for Eglin MRTFB test, training, and exercise programs under 96 TW long and short range scheduling processes by assisting with program planning, mission priority, range resource assignments, operations and control center coordination, mission submittals, frequency analysis, mission deconfliction and mission execution. Utilized the 96 Test Wing Center Scheduling Enterprise (CSE) system to de-conflict and schedule missions requiring land test and training ranges, warning and restricted airspace, and other resources. Integrated more than 100 daily mission submittals into a completed schedule providing efficient use of range resources, adequate mission time to meet objectives, and minimal resource conflicts to ensure maximum productivity and mission effectiveness. Communicated with personnel from USAF, US Navy, US Army, Air Force Research Lab, Other DOD, non-DOD, and commercial test and training organizations to provide range scheduling assistance and discussing range and mission requirements prior to mission submittal deadlines. Assisted Test Engineers and Mission Submitters with mission scheduling requirements to ensure valid and accurate mission submittals prior to submittal deadlines. Show less Assisted the 96th Operations Support Squadron, Current Operations Flight in the development and management of the Eglin Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB) test and training mission schedule. Provided schedule management support for Eglin MRTFB test, training, and exercise programs under 96 TW long and short range scheduling processes by assisting with program planning, mission priority, range resource assignments, operations and control center coordination, mission submittals… Show more Assisted the 96th Operations Support Squadron, Current Operations Flight in the development and management of the Eglin Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB) test and training mission schedule. Provided schedule management support for Eglin MRTFB test, training, and exercise programs under 96 TW long and short range scheduling processes by assisting with program planning, mission priority, range resource assignments, operations and control center coordination, mission submittals, frequency analysis, mission deconfliction and mission execution. Utilized the 96 Test Wing Center Scheduling Enterprise (CSE) system to de-conflict and schedule missions requiring land test and training ranges, warning and restricted airspace, and other resources. Integrated more than 100 daily mission submittals into a completed schedule providing efficient use of range resources, adequate mission time to meet objectives, and minimal resource conflicts to ensure maximum productivity and mission effectiveness. Communicated with personnel from USAF, US Navy, US Army, Air Force Research Lab, Other DOD, non-DOD, and commercial test and training organizations to provide range scheduling assistance and discussing range and mission requirements prior to mission submittal deadlines. Assisted Test Engineers and Mission Submitters with mission scheduling requirements to ensure valid and accurate mission submittals prior to submittal deadlines. Show less

Evaluator Special Missions Aviator; Standardization and Evaluation (Stan/Eval) NCO

• Jul 2014 - Apr 2016

Appointed as primary flight examiner and subject matter expert to squadron commander. Provided instruction, in accordance with applicable Department of Defense, United States Special Operations Command, and Air Force Instructions to meet United States Air Force proficiency and qualification standards on Air Force-administered written examinations and flight evaluations for: preparatory courses, initial qualification, transition (conversion/requalification), upgrade… Show more Appointed as primary flight examiner and subject matter expert to squadron commander. Provided instruction, in accordance with applicable Department of Defense, United States Special Operations Command, and Air Force Instructions to meet United States Air Force proficiency and qualification standards on Air Force-administered written examinations and flight evaluations for: preparatory courses, initial qualification, transition (conversion/requalification), upgrade certification/qualification (lead gun, instructor, evaluator), continuation, and refresher courses. Provided data for Safety Evaluation Board quarterly report. Updated Central Hub with up to date Flight Crew Information File/Flight Crew Information Summary details. Provided scenario development (simulator and flight) as required. Interface with Host Aviation Resource Management (HARM) personnel to update the Aviation Resource Management System (ARMS). Managed 260 Active duty/Reserve Flight Evaluation folders across 6 Mission Design Series aircraft. Corrected 580 discrepancies (510 minor, 70 major). Ensured accuracy of 311 flight evaluations and 425 certifications. Maintained accountability and quality control over flight testing materials. Assigned and proctored 682 written/Patriot Excalibur (PEX) based evaluations. Oversight of $258K Electronic Flight Book program: issued, accounted for, and generated Report of Survey (ROS) when required. 330 unit members equipped to perform flying duties.

Instructor Aerial Gunner and Assistant Gunner Functional Manager; AC-130U Program Manager

• Nov 2011 - Apr 2016

Executed $10.3M student training program incorporating 1,725 flying hours, 7,729 academic hours and 6,914 simulator training hours for AC-130U Initial Qualification of Air Force Special Operations aviators. Graduates are able to employ the AC-130U and its combat systems in support of global Special Operations missions. Effectively managed Special Missions Aviator (SMA) student and instructor training. Gradutated 91 Initial Qualification Training, SMA's. Facilitated merger between Air… Show more Executed $10.3M student training program incorporating 1,725 flying hours, 7,729 academic hours and 6,914 simulator training hours for AC-130U Initial Qualification of Air Force Special Operations aviators. Graduates are able to employ the AC-130U and its combat systems in support of global Special Operations missions. Effectively managed Special Missions Aviator (SMA) student and instructor training. Gradutated 91 Initial Qualification Training, SMA's. Facilitated merger between Air Force Specialty Codes (1A2-Loadmasters and 1A7-Aerial Gunners into 1A9-Special Missions Aviator’s). 100% Instructor Cross Utilization Training satisfied (16 formal training unit instructors). Doubled as primary crew position scheduler: Organized student/instructor flight schedule that supported 330 flights and 1.3K instructor commitments. Aided in Syllabus of Instruction (SOI) rewrite which reduced training by 80 hours per student. Modified syllabi to enhance focus on critical tasks while eliminating those less critical/obsolete. Recommended for utilization of alternative training methods (i.e. Fuselage Trainer [landing gear/wing flap emergencies]). Cross referenced SOI and Master Training Task List for accuracy and identified errors in AF Form 4111’s. Deployed Lead Gunner with the 4th Expeditionary Special Operations Squadron, CJSOAD in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Executed 40 combat missions supporting ground forces by providing close air support, intelligence, surveillance, and armed reconnaissance. AC-130U Program Manager, Non Commissioned Officer in Charge– Provided oversight and administrative control of 200+ Air Commando students. Coordinated student updates through Functional Managers and Director of Operations. Dispatched available students in support of training exercises and minimum manned agencies requiring support.

Weapons Systems Lead; Squadron Tactician and Gunner Scheduler

• Sep 2008 - Nov 2011

Deployed six times in support of contingency operations. Flew 215 combat missions while supporting ground forces with close air support, intelligence, surveillance and armed reconnaissance. Mission planned and orchestrated 57 successful combat operations. Coordinated with Chief of Tactics in daily operations including: resource management, tactics review boards, development and integration of joint training exercises with support units and Special Forces units, also authored training… Show more Deployed six times in support of contingency operations. Flew 215 combat missions while supporting ground forces with close air support, intelligence, surveillance and armed reconnaissance. Mission planned and orchestrated 57 successful combat operations. Coordinated with Chief of Tactics in daily operations including: resource management, tactics review boards, development and integration of joint training exercises with support units and Special Forces units, also authored training scenarios for AC-130U qualification course material. Instructed unit personnel on proper planning, employment, and assessment of published tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP). Led staff of eight in the Aerial Gunner Scheduling program. Provided proficiency training and real-world operational support for 121 Aerial Gunners ensuring combat readiness at all times. Overcame 40% cut in unit training sorties and ensured 3,630 semi-annual training events were satisfied. Participated as crewmember and Safety Non-Commissioned Officer during training, combat and test missions. Operated airborne weapons systems and associated equipment. Performed pre and post flight inspections of guns, aircraft, defensive systems, and emergency equipment. Show less Deployed six times in support of contingency operations. Flew 215 combat missions while supporting ground forces with close air support, intelligence, surveillance and armed reconnaissance. Mission planned and orchestrated 57 successful combat operations. Coordinated with Chief of Tactics in daily operations including: resource management, tactics review boards, development and integration of joint training exercises with support units and Special Forces units, also authored training… Show more Deployed six times in support of contingency operations. Flew 215 combat missions while supporting ground forces with close air support, intelligence, surveillance and armed reconnaissance. Mission planned and orchestrated 57 successful combat operations. Coordinated with Chief of Tactics in daily operations including: resource management, tactics review boards, development and integration of joint training exercises with support units and Special Forces units, also authored training scenarios for AC-130U qualification course material. Instructed unit personnel on proper planning, employment, and assessment of published tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP). Led staff of eight in the Aerial Gunner Scheduling program. Provided proficiency training and real-world operational support for 121 Aerial Gunners ensuring combat readiness at all times. Overcame 40% cut in unit training sorties and ensured 3,630 semi-annual training events were satisfied. Participated as crewmember and Safety Non-Commissioned Officer during training, combat and test missions. Operated airborne weapons systems and associated equipment. Performed pre and post flight inspections of guns, aircraft, defensive systems, and emergency equipment. Show less

Student Aerial Gunner

• May 2007 - Sep 2008

Aerial Gunners operate airborne weapon systems and associated equipment | Perform preflight and post-flight inspections of guns, defensive systems and related aircraft equipment | Participate as a crewmember during training, combat and test missions | Uses night vision goggles (NVGs) to perform scanner duties in relation to particular aircraft type and mission | Operates aircraft systems, auxiliary and rescue equipment as dictated by mission requirements | Assists and coordinates with… Show more Aerial Gunners operate airborne weapon systems and associated equipment | Perform preflight and post-flight inspections of guns, defensive systems and related aircraft equipment | Participate as a crewmember during training, combat and test missions | Uses night vision goggles (NVGs) to perform scanner duties in relation to particular aircraft type and mission | Operates aircraft systems, auxiliary and rescue equipment as dictated by mission requirements | Assists and coordinates with other positions to ensure safe employment of weapons, defensive systems, and other related equipment | Performs aerial gunner functions as dictated by aircraft and mission type during integrated air or ground operations | Maintains munitions account or sub-account and forecasts for ammunition requirements | Positions and manages ammunition and weapons systems to ensure maximum economy of force | Assists the flight engineer during aircraft emergencies and remote operations | Show less Aerial Gunners operate airborne weapon systems and associated equipment | Perform preflight and post-flight inspections of guns, defensive systems and related aircraft equipment | Participate as a crewmember during training, combat and test missions | Uses night vision goggles (NVGs) to perform scanner duties in relation to particular aircraft type and mission | Operates aircraft systems, auxiliary and rescue equipment as dictated by mission requirements | Assists and coordinates with… Show more Aerial Gunners operate airborne weapon systems and associated equipment | Perform preflight and post-flight inspections of guns, defensive systems and related aircraft equipment | Participate as a crewmember during training, combat and test missions | Uses night vision goggles (NVGs) to perform scanner duties in relation to particular aircraft type and mission | Operates aircraft systems, auxiliary and rescue equipment as dictated by mission requirements | Assists and coordinates with other positions to ensure safe employment of weapons, defensive systems, and other related equipment | Performs aerial gunner functions as dictated by aircraft and mission type during integrated air or ground operations | Maintains munitions account or sub-account and forecasts for ammunition requirements | Positions and manages ammunition and weapons systems to ensure maximum economy of force | Assists the flight engineer during aircraft emergencies and remote operations | Show less

Senior Account Representative

• Aug 2004 - Feb 2007

Managed tertiary collections portfolio (Citi). Located and notified customers of delinquent accounts by mail and telephone to solicit payment. Duties included receiving payment and posting amount to customer's account; preparing statements to credit department if customer fails to respond/comply and keeping records of collection and status of accounts. Managed tertiary collections portfolio (Citi). Located and notified customers of delinquent accounts by mail and telephone to solicit payment. Duties included receiving payment and posting amount to customer's account; preparing statements to credit department if customer fails to respond/comply and keeping records of collection and status of accounts.