Thomas "Bucky" Morris
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Credentials
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Airline Transport Pilot
Federal Aviation AdministrationAug, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Joint Professional Military Education - Phase 1
USAF Air Command and Staff CollegeFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Airplane Multiengine Land
Federal Aviation AdministrationSep, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Electronic Attack Squadron ONE TWO NINE (VAQ-129)
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United States
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Defense & Space
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1 - 100 Employee
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Officer in Charge
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Nov 2020 - Present
Leads and manages 28 reserve aircrew and 37 reserve maintenance personnel, providing the Fleet Replacement Squadron with qualified instructors and technicians to supplement 15-20% of annual production of replacement aircrew to the EA-18G community. Leads and manages 28 reserve aircrew and 37 reserve maintenance personnel, providing the Fleet Replacement Squadron with qualified instructors and technicians to supplement 15-20% of annual production of replacement aircrew to the EA-18G community.
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The Joint Staff
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Action Officer
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Nov 2018 - Nov 2020
Electronic Warfare subject matter expert in the J8 requirements directorate. Lead Action Officers supporting the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for all matters pertaining to Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Warfare and Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations. -As one of the few supporting Action Officers on the Electronic Warfare Executive Committee (EW EXCOM), prepared and briefed Electromagnetic Warfare topics to the Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD(A&S)) and Director, Joint Staff J8. -Worked with stakeholders from across the Department of Defense to usher Maritime and Electromagnetic Spectrum Warfare requirements topics through the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development Systems (JCIDS). -Worked directly with Combatant Commands to identify critical capability gaps and identify future joint force requirements. -Utilized subject matter expertise to author numerous assessments to inform decisions throughout the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process. Show less
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Electronic Attack Squadron 209
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NAS Whidbey
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Maintenance Officer
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Aug 2016 - Oct 2018
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Electronic Attack Squadron 132
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NAS Whidbey Island, WA
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Training Officer
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Feb 2014 - Jul 2016
Squadron Growler Weapons and Tactics Program Coordinator - Responsible for administering the community tactical training syllabus for incoming aircrew, as well as overseeing their overall development into fully qualified tactical aviators. Also responsible for short and long range scheduling for training events to ensure the squadron maintains the required number of qualified aviators. Additionally, responsible for writing and maintaining advanced tactical scenarios for each type of training event. Show less
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Electronic Attack Weapons School
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Naval Air Station Whidbey Island
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Tactics Instructor - Advanced Readiness Program Coordinator
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Jul 2012 - Feb 2014
Tactics Subject Matter Expert - Responsible for developing and disseminating advanced tactical recommendations to the Electronic Attack community. As a Weapons School Subject Matter expert, also responsible for maintaining and delivering highly professional briefs to large groups of aviators and industry representatives at the beginning of their deployment workup cycles. Advanced Readiness Program Coordinator - Responsible for long range scheduling and execution of a tactical training syllabus consisting of lectures, simulators, and flights for 6 EA-18G fleet squadrons and over 180 aircrew. Position required high levels of coordination capability with supporting agencies to include adversary squadrons, range scheduling agencies, and individual squadron operations departments. Show less
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Electronic Attack Squadron 129
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NAS Whidbey Island, WA
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FRS Instructor - Assistant Training Officer
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Jul 2011 - Jul 2012
Assistant Training Officer - Fatigue Life Expenditure Program Manager. Managed a crucial data tracking program dedicated to preserving community assets documenting over 1500 sorties, while implementing controls to extend airframe life throughout the fleet. - Responsible for aligning a robust EA-18G training syllabus for over 80 students consisting of academics, lectures, simulators, and flights with rapidly changing community tactical recommendations. Instructor Under Training (IUT) Coordinator - Responsible for scheduling and tracking advanced instructor qualifications for 54 instructors, while standardizing training for the largest EA-18G squadron on the flight line. Show less
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Electronic Attack Squadron 132
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NAS Whidbey Island, WA
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Assistant Safety Officer (NATOPS), Assistant Administrative Officer, Maintenance Division Officer
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Feb 2008 - Jul 2011
Assistant Safety Officer (NATOPS) - Responsible for tracking and maintaining squadron aircrew safety, survival training, and mission qualifications, as well as scheduling required training to ensure squadron readiness. Also assisted the squadron safety officer with maintaining and updating squadron safety publications including aircraft manuals and flight checklists. Assistant Administrative Officer - Responsible for aiding the Administrative Officer with the management of high priority squadron correspondence, including sailor evaluations, Officer and Chief Petty Officer fitness reports, and a myriad of other reports and correspondence for the Commanding and Executive Officers. Managed a team of 12 Sailors to ensure all squadron requirements were fulfilled. Also responsible for the squadron awards program, including the tracking of awards and maintaining timelines for submissions. Maintenance Division Officer - Lead the squadron's largest division of over 40 sailors, with specialties ranging from personnel recovery experts, engine mechanics, aviation life support systems, airframe mechanics, and corrosion control. Tracked and maintained 10 maintenance programs and all associated equipment worth over $1.2 Million. Show less
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Electronic Attack Squadron 129
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NAS Whidbey Island, WA
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EA-6B Fleet Replacement Squadron Student
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Mar 2007 - Feb 2008
EA-6B Fleet Replacement Squadron Student - Responsible for completing the FRS syllabus of academics, simulators and flights to become a qualified fleet EA-6B aviator. EA-6B Fleet Replacement Squadron Student - Responsible for completing the FRS syllabus of academics, simulators and flights to become a qualified fleet EA-6B aviator.
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Training Squadron 22
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NAS Kingsville, TX
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Student Naval Aviator - T-45 training
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Feb 2006 - Jan 2007
Student Naval Aviator - Responsible for learning and practicing the skills necessary to become a Naval Aviator, with an emphasis on jet training and carrier qualifications. Student Naval Aviator - Responsible for learning and practicing the skills necessary to become a Naval Aviator, with an emphasis on jet training and carrier qualifications.
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Training Squadron 28
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NAS Corpus Christi, TX
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Student Naval Aviator - T-34 Training
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Mar 2005 - Feb 2006
Student Naval Aviator - Responsible for learning the basic skill sets required to become a Naval Aviator. Student Naval Aviator - Responsible for learning the basic skill sets required to become a Naval Aviator.
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Education
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United States Naval Academy
Bachelor's of Science (B.S.), History