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Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Managed E-3 AWACS Group Exercises shop. Focal point for E-3 AWACS support for ACC, PACAF, USAFE, & other DoD exercises. Coordinated E-3 AWACS exercise participation between external entities (e.g., ACC/A3 exercise division, exercise planners) and supporting Tinker E-3 AWACS squadrons. Developed annual E-3 AWACS flying training exercise schedule for the WG. Vital component (consisting of flying, sim, and exercises) for accomplishing annual aircrew Ready Aircrew Program (RAP) training requirements. Enhanced E-3 AWACS interoperability with ground and air capabilities across the US and coalition military enterprise. Introduced or strengthened familiarity with different Combatant Commands and allies worldwide.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Performs and manages air battle manager (ABM) operations functions and activities. Effects control of assigned forces. Plans, organizes, and directs operations, including airspace management, directs aircraft conducting air defense and tactical missions, coalition integration, sensor system management, operations management activities, and data link operations. Performs technical functions and activities. Develops battle management architecture supporting inter-operability of joint forces within a theater of operations. Participates in research, development, test, and evaluation to determine new battle management systems capabilities and modifications to existing systems. Assists in writing technical requirements and equipment specifications, and develops criteria to evaluate operational effectiveness. Conducts analysis to determine optimum sitting of ground units and positioning of airborne assets. Manages assigned forces and air operations using voice and data communication and radar systems. Develops, reviews, and disseminates data on tactics, techniques, and employment of combat and operations support units. Collects, validates, and inputs force management information and situation events data.Read more: http://usmilitary.about.com/od/officerjobs/a/13bx.htm

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Led 12-member (military and civilian) flying unit training division upon return from retirement. Managed administrative and training requirements for 200+ squadron aviators to ensure mission-ready aircrew available for Combat Air Force (CAF) taskings. Ensured 200+ aviators training requirements met/accomplished for squadron’s short-notice Global Response Force (GRF) deployment tasking notification. Developed squadron’s training program for instructors/aircrew. Outlined responsibilities and established procedures to ensure timely, effective unit aircrew continuation training (CT) and squadron instructor development. Led/prepared newly assigned training division members for annual squadron training division inspection. Inspection successfully accomplished in conjunction with simultaneous unit GRF tasking preparation.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Serves as the E-3 AWACS training officer on the 552 ACW staff. Identifies and communicates training requirements in support of the modernization and sustainment of the E-3 AWACS, CRC, and associated ground support systems. Coordinates ground support and airframe training development and integration with 552d ACG, MXG, and OG training divisions to ensure current future combat capability. Interacts and liaises with SPO engineers, ACC and contractors throughout the acquisition process.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Developed, implemented, validated & managed E-3 AWACS mission crew training for over 1,800 officer & enlisted aviators. Primary advisor to the commander on E-3 mission crew training policies/procedures, personnel & equipment matters. Identified training requirements & developed courseware; trained staff & Wing agencies to develop operations training policy.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Led flight with the largest training volume in Air Combat Command managing administrative & training requirements for 590 programmed formal training annually. Supervised the tracking of students across three combatant commands in initial, upgrade, & mission qualification training programs across 15 crew positions on the E-3 AWACS. Managed academics, mission planning, & simulator training activity to create 130 air weapons officers mission ready for worldwide deployment. Certified as an instructor in Air Combat Command's largest formal training pipeline. Coordinated development & management of E-3 AWACS Electronic Combat Officer training for 55 Wing officers on the employment of the AWACS Passive Detection System.

USAF Retirement

Washington, D.C., Us

Team lead in selectively-manned Joint training unit. Observed & trained Combatant Command & Joint Task Force Headquarter staffs for global contingency operations. Frequently deployed in support of Combatant Command and Joint Task Force exercise planning, academics, execution & Chairman Joint Chief of Staff directed mission rehearsals & staff assistance visits. Analyzed & codified "best practices" from all Combatant Commands & coordinated their integration into future Joint tactics, techniques, procedures & doctrine. Instructed Department of Defense, Interagency, multinational flag officers, senior executives, & senior non-commissioned officers during senior leader education.

Brussels, Be

Managed Electronic Warfare Force Integration Program events for six assigned Combined Air Operations Centers. Prepared North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) integrated air defense systems by developing & disseminating Electronic Warfare (EW) doctrine, plans, orders, & training reports. Represented the Headquarters (HQ) for the NATO European Southern region as the lead for EW operations during HQ exercises & live operations. Developed, published, and issued ammendments to NATO directives, manuals, and plans for employment of EW assets.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Performs servicing and post-flight, thru-flight, and pre-flight inspections. Assists in engine runs for operational checks. Launches and recovers assigned C-17 aircraft. Installs aircraft components. Ensures aircraft forms are accurate and complete in accordance with directives. Has knowledge of major C-17 aircraft systems. Utilizes management ability, initiative, and technical knowledge to ensure aircraft is maintained in a mission capable status while off-station. Ensures continuity of maintenance actions for assigned aircraft. Assists maintenance recovery teams when required. Performs required maintenance, inspections, and routine servicing to assigned aircraft while off-station. Serves as point of contact between aircrew and transient alert personnel.

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