Brandon Decker Email & Phone Number

San Diego, California, United States

Principal decision maker for all operations, aircraft maintenance, personnel, training, administrative, and fiscal activities. Led 210+ personnel in the successful operation of three Boeing 737 commercial derivative aircraft globally in support of complex military air logistics solutions. Responsible for $300 million in assets and a $25+ million operating budget. Role required organizational leadership, developing and enabling functional teams, communications/public speaking, relationship management, negotiation, risk management, crisis response, critical thinking, complex problem solving, and astute fiscal management skills.

San Diego, California, United States

Responsible for the implementation of policy, readiness generation and the performance of operations, aircraft maintenance, personnel, fiscal and support programs. Mentored and developed six direct reports, 36 pilots and 140+ personnel operating and maintaining three air logistics aircraft globally in support national security tasking. Supervised an organizational level Operational Risk Management program, and chaired quality control and operational safety investigations. Directed the performance of 100+ aviation programs across squadron departments.

San Diego, California, United States

San Diego, California, United States

Member of a small group of Naval Officers that have been selected to learn from and with leading industry partners to better improve leadership, management, and communications skills. Tour provided valuable military perspectives to industry partners and in turn provide a unique look at civilian best practices.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Planned, coordinated and executed all facets of a CEO level (3-Star Navy Flag Officer) engagement strategy including day to day scheduling and travel requirements. Served as a personal aide and trusted advisor on all aspects of policy, budget, and strategy of a major organization responsible for over 60,000 personnel worldwide. Experienced in processing high level correspondence, tasks, and policy development across the Navy Enterprise. Role required protocol execution, speech and article writing, and preparing principal for high level engagements including with members of Congress, senior foreign military officers and corporate executives.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Ventura County, California, United States

Director of Operations, Director of Maintenance, and International Captain for a squadron consisting of six C-130T aircraft and 350 personnel executing worldwide, time-critical airlift operations of Navy fleet essential passengers and cargo. Responsible for executing a multi-million dollar operations budget, over 4000 flight hours, and three overseas detachment sites in support of global Navy operations.

San Diego, California

- Led the largest division on board the USS RONALD REAGAN, a 100,000 ton Navy Aircraft Carrier. Responsible for the training, mentoring and management of nearly 300 Sailors in the daily operation and maintenance of the ship’s catapult and arresting gear systems.- Served as a leader on the flight deck as a Catapult and Arresting Gear Officer. Responsible for safe launch and recovery of fixed and rotatory wing tactical aircraft during an operational deployment.- Served as a leader on the bridge as Officer of the Deck. As the Commanding Officer’s representative, led a bridge watch team responsible for all aspects of RONALD REAGAN’s schedule including ship movement, flight operations and numerous other challenging restricted maneuvers.

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

- Provided mishap free multi-engine graduate flight instruction to P-3 student naval aviators in all facets of aviation, maritime patrol, and the P-3C Orion aircraft in the largest squadron in the United States Navy. - As Fleet Instructor-Under-Training and Standardization Officer, was responsible for the training and standardization of all prospective Fleet Instructor Pilots operating P-3C aircraft in the United States Navy. - Served as the Squadron Legal Officer. As the Commanding Officer’s legal representative, responsible for administrating all aspects of military law and legal proceedings affecting Patrol Squadron THIRTY.

Oak Harbor, Washington, United States

- Coordinated and executed airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions while deployed worldwide in support of overseas contingency operations.- Designated lead squadron pilot standardization officer, responsible for the management and execution of the squadron's pilot NATOPS, CRM and ORM programs- Qualified - NATOPS Instructor Pilot, IUT Instructor, CRM Facilitator, Mission Commander, Aircraft Commander, FCF Pilot, Instrument Check Pilot

Greater San Diego Area

Livermore, California

Master’S Degree, College Of Naval Warfare, Master Of Arts In National Security And Strategic Studies, Jpme Phase Ii

Activities and Societies: Awarded the James V. Forrestal Award for "Excellence in Strategy Development and Force Planning." Elective Focus.

College Of Distance Education, Joint Professional Military Education Phase I

Comprehensive course of study based on three core courses (Strategy and War, Theater Security Decision Making, and Joint Maritime.

B.S./B.A., Electrical Engineering

Activities and Societies: NROTCEarned minor in Mathematics and Naval Science