Tom Pilla Email & Phone Number

Alexandria, Va, Us

Senior Chemical, Biological, Radiological, & Nuclear (CBRN) Defense plans and policy analyst supporting Headquarters Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration (AF/A10), particularly within the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Division (AF/A10S) and Operational Analysis Branch (AF/A10SA).Key Responsibilities: In-Depth Technical Analysis: Provide comprehensive technical analysis to address complex challenges in CWMD operations, focusing on areas such as non-proliferation, targeting, interdiction, strike, counter-air/space actions, and CBRN defense.Strategic Research & Operational Evaluations: Conduct detailed technical research and operational evaluations to assess, interpret, and shape strategic advice for AF/A10S. Directly inform decisions made on behalf of AFIMSC and USAFE-AFAFRICA, ensuring that insights are actionable for various operators including pilots, navigators, aircrew, loadmasters, maintainers, engineers, and defenders.Application of Testing Results: Apply findings from laboratory and field testing—conducted by the Department of the Air Force, Joint/DoD, and international partners—to support the development of CBRN equipment performance criteria, technical reports, and operational concepts.Development of Concepts and TTPs: Develop and recommend innovative concepts, tactics, techniques, & procedures (TTPs), and exercises aimed at addressing and mitigating deficiencies related to emerging CBRN threats and evolving Air Force employment strategies.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Led a high performing 9-member team facilitating executive-level support to the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF) on strategic matters impacting the well-being and operational effectiveness of 689,000 Air Force personnel.Advised the Secretary of the Air Force, Undersecretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force on strategic issues affecting enlisted personnel and facilitated communications with the Department of the Air Force, joint staff, combatant commands, and Office of the Secretary of Defense.Managed $2.7M budget and event portfolio, executing 19 large events, including the Department of Defense’s (DoD) largest-ever Senior Enlisted Leader International Summit hosting senior leaders from 61 nations.Collaborated with Department of the Air Force senior leaders and Office of the Secretary of Defense on Taking Care of People initiatives, improving 13 quality-of-life indicators for 1.4M service members.Wrote executive level products educating personnel on strategic competition and future operations, empowering CMSAF’s key messages to improve operational readiness and organizational culture.Oversaw massive teams of personnel across the globe coordinating authorizations, content, budget, and logistics for multiple Air Force-wide conferences and events.Noted by CMSAF, “I would hire Tom a thousand times over! He’s highly knowledgeable and respected across the force. He’s my trusted agent and represents me often. The DoD has benefitted greatly from his service to our nation – any organization would be lucky to have him!”

Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, United States

Led the most diverse training wing for 2,400 personnel across three groups at six bases for the Air Force’s only Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) school. Reformed SERE Specialist pipeline that updated production by 7% with coach-teach-mentor methods, resulting in the second largest graduating class ever.Ensured undergraduate, graduate, and refresher aircrew training for special operations, rescue, missile site support, and distinguished visitor airlift helicopter, fixed-wing, and tilt-rotor operations.Directed training for Special Operation, Rescue, Air Force Survival, and Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training - Helicopter qualifications that delivered 15,600 graduates to eight different organizational units.Managed more than 100 courses in 18 different crew positions including pilot, systems officer, flight engineer, communications system operator, loadmaster, and special missions aviator.

Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, United States

Led 150-person department managing 39 instructors and five military training leaders across two geographically separated units, and liaised with senior Navy, Army, Marine leaders to generate 598 joint service/international Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians to identify counter Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) threats.Delivered 1,900 hours of EOD curriculum and boosted the graduation rate by 37%. Led COVID response and sourced Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for 950 personnel.Solved instruction shortage and linked with Air Education and Training Command to slow hiring times, eliminating gaps that enabled a 4-month turnover.Tackled a 60% recruitment gap and drove the Air Force video production/Job Fit campaign, and accession standards that improved accession rates by 30%.Chaired EOD Training Panel; led representatives from 10 major commands across the globe to deliver more than 1,900 hours of EOD curriculum.

Ramstein Airbase, Germany

Supervised five senior managers leading 24 emergency responders and 15 emergency managers protecting 57,000 U.S. personnel, 11 military installations, and a 510,000 square mile area from CBRNE threats.Managed a $336,000 budget, $6.5 million worth of equipment and vehicles, $67,000 worth of weapons, 7,000 munitions items, and oversaw 14 additional duty programs.Directed and led specialized counter-Improvised Explosive Device (IED) teams to safeguard the President of the United States (POTUS), Vice President, Secretary of State, and international dignitaries. Led three U.S. Secret Service (USSS) counter-IED teams in New York City; secured 27 DV sites for the United Nations General Assembly, providing essential safeguarding of the Pope, POTUS, and 140 world leaders. Directed USSS support and led three counter-IED missions in Ukraine, Serbia, and Italy safeguarding POTUS and eight international leaders.Steered European Command policy; drafted joint support agreement for nine units, and delineated areas of responsibilities and management for response capabilities across 11 bases.

Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, United States

Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, United States

Ramstein Airbase, Germany

Incirlik Airbase, Turkey

Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, United States

Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, United States

Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, United States

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Homeland Security

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Explosive Ordnance Disposal

Associate Of Arts - Aa, General Studies