Experience

Strativia

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Airfield Manager

  • Sep 2019 - Present



KBR, Inc.

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Airfield Manager

  • Nov 2015 - Aug 2017

  • Responsible for overall management of airfield operations to include Air Traffic Control, Flight Planning, Air Terminal Services, Transient Line Services, Ground Support Equipment Maintenance and Ground Electronics Maintenance through subordinate supervisors. • Interface directly with client, manage contractor operations, schedule workforce, manage hours and budget, oversee Health, Safety, & Environmental and Quality programs, insure compliance with standards, and prepare and submit reports. Show less



Michael Baker International

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Airfield Manager

  • Apr 2015 - Sep 2015

  • Managed Airfield Operations and augmented US National personnel with Iraqi Air Force. Instituted training and mentored Iraqi Air Force personnel in Airfield Operations. Authored Airfield Operations SOP for Sallyport Air Operations Group resulting in the adoption for use by Iraqi Air Force. • Implemented FOD prevention program for both Sallyport and Iraqi Air Force at Balad Airbase Iraq. Oversaw multimillion dollar monthly Air Operations budget supporting US government F-16 Foreign Military Sales program. Show less



DynCorp International

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deputy Airfield Manager

  • Feb 2015 - Apr 2015

• Airfield Operations Supervisor

  • Sep 2014 - Feb 2015

  • Supervised personnel in daily operations of Dwyer Airfield in accordance with ICAO, IATA, FAA, Army, Air Force, and Navy aviation regulations. Coordinated daily flight schedule; ensured applicable NOTAMS were published and updated. Briefed aircrews of current and future status of services provided.• Assisted Airfield Manager in providing oversight of standardized procedures of airfield project. Made decisions in the absence of Airfield Manager. Coordinated with Aviation Director and Airfield Manager on changes to performance work statement and aviation regulations. Billeted from Airfield Operations Supervisor to Deputy Airfield Manager. Show less



PAE

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Air Operations Supervisor

  • Jun 2014 - Sep 2014

  • Coordinated movement of aircraft prior to departure and arrival, utilizing a motorized vehicle, electronic communications, and standard hand signals. Directed pilots on where to park aircraft. Ensured aircraft taxiway and runway areas were clear of other vehicles and pedestrian traffic. • Coordinated movement of aircraft prior to departure and arrival, utilizing a motorized vehicle, electronic communications, and standard hand signals. Directed pilots on where to park aircraft. Ensured aircraft taxiway and runway areas were clear of other vehicles and pedestrian traffic.



DynCorp International

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Airfield Operations Supervisor

  • Dec 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Supervised 12 personnel in daily operations of airfield and flight operations. Coordinated with military and civilian aircrews. Referred to applicable flight directives from UK Royal Air Force, US Marine aviation units, Naval Aviation directives, Army, Air Force, and FAA regulations.• Coordinated sweeper crews to maintain flight line object debris (FOD) free runways, taxiways and parking ramps. Inspected airfield daily for BASH, operational readiness and surface conditions. Revised standard operating procedures for statement of work for contract awarded at Bastion Airfield. Performed internal QA audit to ensure compliance with company and DCMA regulations. Show less

• Airfield Operations Specialist

  • Jul 2012 - Dec 2013

  • Coordinated daily airfield operations of forward operating combat airfield. Ensured coordination of daily flight schedules was disseminated to concerned US military, foreign militaries, and civilian agencies. Provided directives and services for pilot’s aircraft and aircrews. • Provided guidance to civilian and military personnel in airfield management and airfield surface repair. Chosen by Airfield Manager to update technical publications library and promulgations.



US Navy

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Hangar Deck Manager

  • Jun 2008 - Jul 2011

  • Coordinated safe and efficient movement of all aircraft and elevators within aviation hangars on aircraft carrier USS Stennis. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities, determining best method to move $50M aircraft from one location to another with only inches of clearance.• Positioned aircraft for maintenance work and into elevators for movement to flight deck. Trained 300 personnel in hangar deck firefighting techniques. • Chosen to take over as Hangar Deck Manager to improve low-performing group; built cohesive, highly trained team that achieved a perfect record of zero mishaps through 1.8K aircraft and 1.7K elevator movements.• Trained and mentored personnel, ensuring ability to meet operational requirements and professional development; achieved 100% promotion rate of eligible staff members.• Led walkthroughs, drills, and practice sessions to prepare group for qualification; Hangar Deck team led the Air Department in qualification score; achieved aviation capable rating and met objectives.• Ensured 34 key aircraft spotting and handling positions were filled at all times, enabling organization to achieve operational goals and personnel to meet training levels. Show less

• Personnel Supervisor

  • Apr 2010 - Aug 2010

  • Oversaw daily work schedule for approximately 50 transient personnel. • Designed, implemented, and executed new cost savings program to ensure all transient personnel were utilized while awaiting medical appointments and travel arrangements.



US Navy

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Flight Deck Manager

  • Jul 2004 - May 2007

  • Managed 110 personnel on flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. • Coordinated launching and landing mission plan of aircraft with Operations Department and Embarked aircraft squadrons. • Ensured compliance with Navy safety on all aspects of aircraft movement, such as aircraft handling, flight deck procedures, visual signaling procedures, radio communications, and importance of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) inspections. • Oversaw 2.4K aircraft and 1.5K elevator movements on the flight deck. • Taught aircraft and hazardous firefighting. Directed 10K error and accident-free landings. Show less