Simon Kristiansen

Senior Manager of Army and Special Forces Pursuits High Point Aerotechnologies at High Point Aerotechnologies
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Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, US

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Credentials

  • PART 107
    Federal Aviation Administration
    Sep, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Project Management Professional
    US Army
    Dec, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Apache Helicopter Pilot in Command
    US Army
  • Confined Space Rescue Certified
    US Army
  • Critial Care Air Transport (CCAT)
    US Army
  • Military Freefall Jumpmaster
    US Army
  • Military Freefall Parachutist
    US Army
  • Special Forces Engineer
    US Army
  • Static Line Jumpmaster
    US Army

Experience

    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Manager of Army and Special Forces Pursuits High Point Aerotechnologies
      • Jun 2023 - Present
    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Manager
      • Jul 2022 - Present

    • Project Manager
      • Jul 2022 - Jun 2023

    • United States
    • Law Enforcement
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Aviator
      • 2016 - 2022

      As the Apache Pilot in Command, I served a key role managing cross-functional teams in delivering the various mechanical, technical, and planning inputs required for maintaining helicopter readiness for mission executions with short lead times throughout hybrid environments. My role included aligning the various inputs and coordinating the flight requirements to execute orders, coordinating the team's expertise in planning loads, fuel needs, routing, safety altitudes, and scheduling across hostile, fast-paced situations.I maintained the focus and decisiveness to quickly and appropriately respond to changing circumstances by coordinating and leading team members for quick responses to geopolitical challenges from the Middle East and North Africa. To drive the Army’s commitment to continuous process improvements, I led after-action-report meetings and encouraged my team to contribute their experiences for optimized individual and team performance.Through my open-door leadership style, I fostered trust, communication, and optimized mission readiness that resulted in team cohesion and optimized organization management while maintaining personal accountability for budgets exceeding $1M and specialized equipment valued over $120M. Show less

    • Special Operations Team Leader, Special Operations Command
      • 2015 - 2016

      I served as the Ground Force Commander with oversight of a cross-functional team, aligning individual and unit strengths to facilitate a mission-ready team serving counterterrorism operations.Initially established as a counterterrorism force, we combined US Special Operations Forces with multiple coalition forces, inter-agencies, and partner-nation counterparts to deliver a cohesive, unique, and lethal unit able to impactfully respond to US and coalition adversaries with deadly force on short-leads. Show less

    • Research Staff
      • 2014 - 2015

      Supporting critical time-sensitive missions, I effectively collaborated with multiple agencies and civilian industry leaders to develop and implement rapid solutions that resolved material gaps in mission response. Optimizing team response, I served as the Soldier Survival Subject Matter Expert for the combat development directorate, assessing existing procedures and operations to identify opportunities for improvements and skill gaps. Within one year, I successfully managed and delivered 10+ projects that analyzed and delivered solutions positively impacting everything from cots to military labs. Show less

    • Advanced Special Operations Team Member, Special Operations Command
      • 2006 - 2014

      I served multiple joint US and foreign special operations missions tasked with securing specialized US assets by driving tactical approaches throughout active, dynamic, high-threat environments that include the Middle East, North Africa, Nepal, and the Philippines. Contributing to mission readiness of a specialized team unit assigned to combat operations for 13 continuous years, I consistently delivered world-class performance through physical capabilities, superior operations knowledge, and through committed, purposeful, and proven warfare expertise.My expertise and results were recognized and resulted in my targeted selection as Special Operations Forces Team Leader and Member for high-risk specialized operations and training missions. Through my commitment to my team and my missions, I maintained 100% tactical competency in advanced marksmanship, close-quarter battle, unique explosive entry techniques throughout jungle, mountain, desert, water, austere, and urban environments during no-notice, worldwide crisis operations. Through an established reputation as a critical team contributor, I coordinated and executed coalition efforts that required advising, assisting, and accompanying over 100 host-nation soldiers through counterterrorism battles impacting global external terrorism operations. Show less

Education

  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
    Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
  • Centralia Community College
    Electronics

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