John Mclaughlin Email & Phone Number

United States

Kuwait International Airport

* Provide safety and security risk analyses and management services/solutions to government and private sector clients. Immediately available and willing to relocate worldwide.* Consult customers on Business, Project and Training Program Development/ Management/ Strategic Planning/ Coaching/ Motivating/ Mentoring/ and Business Process Improvement/ Writing on Strategic Defense Issues/ Developing Strategic Concepts, and assisting Security Assessments.

Advised Intl Government on Major Military Modernization Project * Selected to research, analyze, and propose solutions on a short-term overseas contract for improving air mobility and cross-military functionality between the UAE Army and Air Force. Utilized extensive data collected from Abu Dhabi contractors sourced from international and government channels for identifying aviation and airlift proposals.* Briefed and advised the Capability Assessment Group leadership of the UAE Land Forces Command on aircraft capability, enhanced mobilization, deployment, staff training, and overall team readiness. Proposed best solutions and overall best practices based on doctrine and cost constraints in alignment with the recommendations of the 70 member Assessment Group.* Focused on doctrine modernization in relation to growth, transformation, and utilization of tactical and strategic airlift assets. Devised coordination mechanisms to integrate new airlift capabilities to build a new comprehensive and effective strategy aligned with UAE LFC and overall national objectives.* Identified and reported potential synergistic objectives between UAE Army and AF initiatives. Presented in-depth analysis on cargo prep, cargo and personnel deployment sites, non-standard equipment use, airworthiness certifications, and overall airlift loading capabilities and proposed an array of military objectives designed to raise UAE regional military presence highlighted by humanitarian and disaster relief support emphasis.

Ft Lewis/Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, Wa

Optimized Airlift Mobility Usage Routes / Mentored Worldwide AMLO Staff / Developed New Policies & Procedures* Consulted and educated Army/Marine commanders and staff on airlift capabilities to optimize their operational objectives. Proposed and initiated air mobility change management strategies and other infrastructure improvements to optimize crews performance and overall aircrew/airframe effectiveness. * Integrated strategic mobilization for individual unit deployments with USTRANSCOM and optimized theater airlift usage routes with airlift users in Iraq and regional logistical agencies in the CENTCOM AOR. Instructed 23 Army landing zone operators and scheduled/controlled tactical landing and drop zones. * Addressed theater airlift routings and procedures while deployed to Baghdad as part of Multi-National Corps Iraq as well as devised AMLO Force Iraq while supporting US-Forces Afghanistan (USFOR-A) in Kabul.* Coordinated airlift responses for Army training and deployment objectives with AF and civilian agencies while Senior AMLO at Ft Lewis. Mentored 45 air mobility officers worldwide and produced operating procedures and policies that affected overall AMLO doctrine at the Air Staff and in Air Mobility Command.* Worked with core regional agencies, such as FEMA, Washington State National Guard, FAA, TSA, and US Customs (stateside and international).

Osan Ab, Korea

Directed Complete Terminal & Grounds Crew Operations / Led Aviation Planning & Mission Objectives * Provided forward-deployed command and control, air freight processing and passengers services to DoD aircraft and personnel at the largest en route air terminal in the Republic of Korea. Verified the expeditious and safe processing of billions in government assets (passengers and cargo).* Tracked and directed AMC aircraft in the peninsula as well as coordinated mission requirements internally and to external agencies to optimize effective/efficient aircraft utilization. Charged with maximizing levels of service by evaluating aircraft flight schedules and maximizing aircraft utility and performance.* Directed complete on-site logistics, starting with daily scheduling and crew support and progressing to equipment maintenance, covering flight demand, and allocating crew resources.

4Th Airlift Squadron, Mcchord Afb, Wa

Directed Training Activities / Tracked Overall Team Performance & Certification Compliance / Ensured Flight Readiness* Led the standardization section, comprised of 24 flight examiners, which accurately maintained the flight records and enforced certification compliance for all 280 squadron aviators. Documented individual performance evaluations, upgrades and qualifications and directed any corrective training determined during evaluations. Ensured the examiner team met with the overall designated mission in tandem with ensuring the highest flight proficiency and professionalism throughout the squadron. * Monitored the development and execution of aircrew training programs, which encompassed battle readiness, risk assessment/management, situation simulations, safety compliance, managing resources, and continuous performance assessments and improvements. Ensured adherence to stringent command and local policies and procedures.* Analyzed flight and grounds performance data to identify and remedy adverse trends in crew performance. Initiated corrective actions for ground crews, which oftentimes encompassed retraining, disciplinary actions, counseling, and/or mentoring to improve overall productivity and morale throughout the staff.* Selected to serve as Mission Commander on several high level joint operations such as Joint Forces Exercises (JFEXs) at Fort Bragg, NC, RED FLAG at Nellis AFB, NV, and during Operation Deep Freeze in Antarctica.

Mcchord Afb, Wa

4300 flight hours navigating C-141B airframe to 7 continents* Accrued over 4300 flight hours navigating C-141B airframe to all seven continents during peacetime and contingency operations. * Upgraded to lead instructor and evaluator navigator positions while also working joint Army training scheduling then Airlift Tactics Officer and aircrew tactical training concurrently. * Flew during contingency Operations URGENT FURY (Panama), DESERT SHIELD/STORM (Gulf War), and JOINT ENDEAVOR (Bosnia/Kosovo). * Logged more than 50 landings at McMurdo Station during 7 Operation DEEP FREEZE seasons, to include the airlifting of Dr. Jerri Nielson off Antarctica to New Zealand in Oct. 1999. * Lead planner and navigator on several intercontinental airdrops (TEAM SPIRIT 1987/1988, FOAL EAGLE 1993); developed special instructions for airlift aircrews during the initial surge during DESERT SHIELD; devised McChord Tactical Aircrew Brochure delineating aircrew responsibilities in a combat environment – first of its kind to rigorously train airlifters in tactical maneuvers within its local training area.

Diego Garcia, Biot

Coordinated and Controlled a Global Reach Mission / Managed Overseas Air Division / Provided Intl Mobility Support* Oversaw a team of 6 direct reports (enlisted military) with an additional 25 indirect reports (civilian contractors). * Consulted on air mobility logistics (emergency response, air/ground operations, communications, surveillance/ detection systems) for the US Navy and DoD agencies. Tracked ground operations, modes of transportation (ground and air), and vulnerability of cargo throughout each transport phase.* Directed en route aerial port, maintenance, command/control and mobility for the passenger terminal.* Managed airlift requests provided to AMC and USTRANSCOM for assets moving throughout the theater (passengers, munitions, vehicles, supplies). * Served as support airlift and technical representative for US Navy command on Air Mobility portions of the new DG base support contract for the 21st century. * Monitored an annual $1.5M budget, which included financial forecasting, cost avoidance, and implementation of other cost controls to avoid budget overages.

62D Aerial Port Squadron, Mcchord Afb, Wa

* Oversaw the operation of strategic West coast aerial port support for passenger/cargo movement on channel, exercise and contingency missions worldwide. * Led 400 people operating five flights around the clock in supporting all facets of air transportation movement and manages facilities, material handling equipment, and other support items values in excess of $16M. * Managed the training and personnel readiness efforts of a 101-person Mobility flight ensuring qualified capability and to be able to maintain constant readiness to deploy anywhere worldwide in response to US national security objectives.

62D Aw, Mcchord Afb, Wa

* Directed an office of 11 military personnel in developing and instructing airlift aircrews in airdrop and tactical assault zone profiles. Improved aerial delivery results and enhance aircrew and aircraft combat survivability. * Assured airlift airdrop force maintained the highest degree of proficiency across all worldwide tactical operations, with a special emphasis on wartime environment training. * Personally lauded by HQ AMC/IG for directing a tactical planning cell that directly resulted to a 99% airdrop reliability rate during 1995 Operational Readiness Inspection.

Rhein Main Ab, Germany

* Directed first combined C-141/C-17 tactics shop in support of Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR* Planned and briefed more than 700 sorties into Bosnia.* Integrated a cell of 10 tacticians from various bases and airframes to develop detailed and complete mission packages for all airlift missions supporting operations into the former Yugoslavian country.

7Th Aog, Osan Ab, Korea

* Advised Air Component Command and 7th Air Force commanders and staff concerning the use of Air Force Mobility Command and allied airlift to support theater logistics requirements. * Planned, developed, requested and coordinated all tasks related to effective airdrops and airland operations within the Korean theater. * Deployed to field conditions to survey drop sites, supervise airdrops and provide support and liaison for deployed combat control teams. * Planned and participated in joint/combined exercise and ensures continuity of training for Army personnel through Joint Airborne Air Transportability Training (JA/ATT). * Developed Korean Theater Airlift Planning Guide, the first comprehensive report of all tactical assault zones and procedures on the peninsula; single source document for airlift flight planning. * Provided expert drop zone coverage for conventional and special operations missions in Korea.

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Mba, Business

B.S., Public Administration

Associate, Public Administration

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