Derek S. Rocha Email & Phone Number

San Antonio, Texas, US

San Antonio, Texas, US

Washington, DC, US

Plans, synchronizes, coordinates, and executes global electromagnetic spectrum operations, capturing and countering the electromagnetic operational environment that might interfere with military communication, navigation, radar, and other intelligence-related equipment. Leverages knowledge and experience to provide sound guidance and critical, actionable.

Washington, DC, US

• At VQ-1, I led 30+ Sailors to administrative excellence in a multifaceted, senior role steering the people, personnel cycles, and $7.5M budget for three permanently deployed units. I prioritized effectively, staying.
• Led the planning and execution of advanced exercises to maximize tactical performance in support of national objectives.
• I synchronized requirements, aircraft maintenance, and high-stakes delivery timelines. Directed and led maintenance, multiple aircraft transfer, and personnel swap, while executing 200+ flight hours with a 100% mission.
• Operated with autonomy in Okinawa, Japan, and the Greek island of Crete for a collective 14 months. I managed the training, administration, and aircraft maintenance needs of the deployments, overseeing eight crews and.

Washington, DC, US

• At VP-30, I led the Safety Program and a 21-person Department for the primary Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance command in the Navy. I elevated student officer competencies and confidence while also fostering critical.
• I oversaw the researched and implementation of new command maintenance radios and a re-write to the Navy-Marine Corps Spectrum Policies, saving region commands $1.2M.

Washington, DC, US

• On board CVN-78, as an Aircraft Carrier Catapult & Arresting Gear Officer I executed two major departmental leadership roles and led the ship’s largest division of 200 personnel with professional composure, working and.
• Tested, evaluated, and trained the crew on successfully operating the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) catapults that replaced the steam-generated catapults on legacy aircraft carriers. Launched the first.
• Exercised extreme attention to detail in both the documentation and the hands-on launch and recovery training integral to multi-system qualifications and the final standard operating procedures for fixed-wing and.
• Led 88 sailors in safe fuel system operations, managing acceptance and delivery of 3.2M gallons of jet fuel housed on board.

Washington, DC, US

• VT-10 & VT-4 - Dual command tour, a dynamic time!Reestablished a fixed-wing training squadron from the ground up. Entrusted with significant financial and safety responsibility, I thrived on the responsibility of.
• Essentially created a business in 90 days, starting with only a building and dated computers 10 people. Established policy, procedures, and requirements for the training squadron for acceptance of students and.
• Scheduled 40+ flight instructors and 100 students in five phases of flight instruction, orchestrating 50+ events and 100 flight hours per day in the T-6A and T-39 aircraft. Managed an overall 10K annual simulator hours.

Washington, DC, US

• At VQ-2, in the EP-3, I was responsible for collecting and processing the signals intelligence data that informed high-stakes, national, strategic decisions.
• As mission commander, assumed responsibility for all data and 24 lives on board, as well as the aircraft.
• Deployed worldwide to every theater on high-risk and politically sensitive flights, leading crews in 40 missions and 400+ flight hours providing real-time intelligence.
• As the Assistant Operations Officer, led the planning, execution, and tracking of 1,500+ flight hours while maintaining international flight clearances and uninterrupted operational support to three fleet staffs.
• In addition to in-flight jobs, served as Education Officer, conveying opportunities to junior sailors, and Maintenance Branch Officer for Parachute Rigors, ensuring timely completion of tasks and safety system.

Washington, DC, US

Washington, DC, US

Aviation Structural Mechanic - Safety Equipment on F/A-18A-F's.

Washington, DC, US

Crewchief in the UH-1N and SA-227.

Executive Mba, Business Administration, Management And Operations

Systems Acquisition And Project Management Course

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science And Technology, General

Undergraduate - Aviation / Aerospace Safety