Pilot in Command for Helicopter Air Ambulance operations. Qualified in Airbus Helicopter EC130. NVG qualified.

Serves as Senior Operations Research Analyst conducting independent cost and capability analysis to support strategy, acquisition, programming, and resourcing decisions. Assesses program capabilities, identifies deficiencies, and recommends solutions to optimize resource investments to improve existing and future capabilities. Focal point for assessment of all Special Operations Forces (SOF) manned and unmanned fixed wing weapon systems.

Writes, reviews, and revises Special Operations Forces aviation-related product and process requirements by ensuring operational customer and stakeholder needs are captured concisely and accurately. Synchronizes analysis, coordination, and validation of new equipment purchases and organizational changes.  Routinely coordinates with operations, acquisition/contracting/purchasing, test/evaluation, human resources, and financial management professionals to achieve consensus of requirement… Show more Writes, reviews, and revises Special Operations Forces aviation-related product and process requirements by ensuring operational customer and stakeholder needs are captured concisely and accurately. Synchronizes analysis, coordination, and validation of new equipment purchases and organizational changes.  Routinely coordinates with operations, acquisition/contracting/purchasing, test/evaluation, human resources, and financial management professionals to achieve consensus of requirement documentation for essential military equipment.o Processed over 30 product and process requirements valued in excess of $4B through stakeholder staffing and approval for aviation capabilities ranging from radar systems to un-manned aircraft.o Organized and directed a writing team to create a product requirement for a critical intelligence aircraft. Product approval achieved in 10% of standard timeline exceeded personnel hiring deadline decision.o Created new procedures to streamline verification and completeness of essential system attributes. Discovered performance attribute flaws in aircraft components saving months of design and testing activities o Assists cross-functional requirement specification owners in creating and refining requirements. Ensures end product meets all stated needs.o Plans, organizes and leads requirements development activities to align multiple disciplines with project milestone targets.o Produces and delivers CEO-level written and oral communications. Show less

LW McLaughlin, Inc is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that provides planning, assessment, project and program management, and operations expertise to the private sector and United States Government agencies in the areas of aviation, training, and leadership development.Served as aviation subject matter expert to Marstel-Day, LLC supporting the development of airfield encroachment management plans. Encroachment plans include current and future environmental… Show more LW McLaughlin, Inc is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that provides planning, assessment, project and program management, and operations expertise to the private sector and United States Government agencies in the areas of aviation, training, and leadership development.Served as aviation subject matter expert to Marstel-Day, LLC supporting the development of airfield encroachment management plans. Encroachment plans include current and future environmental considerations, land-use analysis, aircraft noise studies, and regional/local specific concerns. Provided technical expertise concerning aircraft ground and flight operations to support the development of actionable plans to prevent or mitigate airfield encroachment challenges. o Conducted in-depth research of current and historic airfield operations to include aircraft type and frequency, flight routes and procedures, and infrastructure analysis.o Prepared required documents, builds briefing charts, and presents findings to key stakeholderso Mentored entry-level and junior staff on aviation operations. Show less

Subject matter expert to training and education department on the organization, methods, and procedures for developing effective and efficient training and educational activities for 66,000 personnel managed by the U.S. Special Operations Command. Advises government program managers addressing plans and policy related to training requirements, assessments, and evaluations. -- Develops and implements a systematic, deliberate, and holistic approach to training assessment activities.--… Show more Subject matter expert to training and education department on the organization, methods, and procedures for developing effective and efficient training and educational activities for 66,000 personnel managed by the U.S. Special Operations Command. Advises government program managers addressing plans and policy related to training requirements, assessments, and evaluations. -- Develops and implements a systematic, deliberate, and holistic approach to training assessment activities.-- Evaluates training programs to ensure compliance with established standards and procedures. -- Advised the Human Resources Department on the organization, methods, and procedures for developing career, promotion, and leadership potential of 66,000 personnel managed by the US Special Operations Command. -- Coordinated special operations’ human capital strategy and the organization’s first talent development program.-- Identified new training and education programs to build desired skills, enhance recruiting, and produce the most educated force in the Department of Defense. Show less

Responsible for the daily operations for three diverse sections of 21 senior military and civilian personnel. Directed personnel resourcing actions for over 60,000 military servicemembers from multidisciplinary organizations supporting combat and non-combat activities. Coordinated closely with Department of Defense agencies to resolve personnel shortfalls and develop innovative resourcing solutions to maximize staffing rates. Responsible for monitoring and reporting personnel levels… Show more Responsible for the daily operations for three diverse sections of 21 senior military and civilian personnel. Directed personnel resourcing actions for over 60,000 military servicemembers from multidisciplinary organizations supporting combat and non-combat activities. Coordinated closely with Department of Defense agencies to resolve personnel shortfalls and develop innovative resourcing solutions to maximize staffing rates. Responsible for monitoring and reporting personnel levels, equipment requirements, and training status for 100 subordinate organizations. Successfully reorganized division to fix critical shortfalls and re-defined core processes to increase efficiency. Oversaw development of ground-breaking personnel management tool to provide a predictable and sustainable personnel resourcing process. Show less

Led Air Force cadet training and educational activities at New England’s most prestigious engineering university. Mentored and coached 98 new and prospective officers. Developed curriculum, lesson plans, and classroom presentations for undergraduate-level management and leadership courses for future Air Force officers. Worked closely with university personnel in recruiting, course development, department budgets, scholarship funding, and public relations activities. Managed $660K… Show more Led Air Force cadet training and educational activities at New England’s most prestigious engineering university. Mentored and coached 98 new and prospective officers. Developed curriculum, lesson plans, and classroom presentations for undergraduate-level management and leadership courses for future Air Force officers. Worked closely with university personnel in recruiting, course development, department budgets, scholarship funding, and public relations activities. Managed $660K scholarship budget. Increased graduation rates by 10% each year. Received coveted honor of best small detachment in the nation in 2010. Orchestrated new training program for over 600 cadets providing realism to combat skills training. Show less

Commander/Chief Executive Officer for an organization comprised of 35 military and 27 contract personnel and a $32M/eight aircraft fleet providing nuclear security and priority passenger/cargo movement across three states. Hand-picked to refocus unit on assigned duties and fix morale. Directed unit’s 2600 hour/year flight program, aircrew safety and training programs, flight operations, human resourcing, and maintenance contract quality assurance evaluations. Administered unit’s $96K annual… Show more Commander/Chief Executive Officer for an organization comprised of 35 military and 27 contract personnel and a $32M/eight aircraft fleet providing nuclear security and priority passenger/cargo movement across three states. Hand-picked to refocus unit on assigned duties and fix morale. Directed unit’s 2600 hour/year flight program, aircrew safety and training programs, flight operations, human resourcing, and maintenance contract quality assurance evaluations. Administered unit’s $96K annual budget and coordinated the organization’s $864K annual helicopter maintenance contract. Earned top unit honors in operations group. Implemented aircraft equipment upgrades enhancing search and rescue capabilities ensuring organization met 24-hr standby duty for security response/life-saving search & rescue (SAR)/MEDEVAC missions. Show less

Planned and executed all operations employing seven MH53M helicopters and 82 personnel in Europe’s only U.S. special operations helicopter unit. Executed $8.29M, 1,800hour/year flight program. Responsible for all flight scheduling, aircrew training, and aircraft maintenance plans. Orchestrated unit participation in multi-service and multi-national contingency deployments and exercises with special operations forces from 14 countries. Commanded 240 personnel and 14 helicopters during… Show more Planned and executed all operations employing seven MH53M helicopters and 82 personnel in Europe’s only U.S. special operations helicopter unit. Executed $8.29M, 1,800hour/year flight program. Responsible for all flight scheduling, aircrew training, and aircraft maintenance plans. Orchestrated unit participation in multi-service and multi-national contingency deployments and exercises with special operations forces from 14 countries. Commanded 240 personnel and 14 helicopters during deployments to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Executed complete organization restructuring of flight crew training and scheduling. Streamlined operations and improved safety. Show less

Subject matter expert for all aspects of Air Force and Army Special Operations aviation. Translated Department of Defense guidance into force structure to execute national and regional strategies. Developed tools, analytical processes, and reports to determine optimum aviation force structure for Army and Air Force commands. Coordinated with other government agencies to conduct national level force analysis. Recognized expert for hard to solve issues. Analysis resulted in $740M in funding… Show more Subject matter expert for all aspects of Air Force and Army Special Operations aviation. Translated Department of Defense guidance into force structure to execute national and regional strategies. Developed tools, analytical processes, and reports to determine optimum aviation force structure for Army and Air Force commands. Coordinated with other government agencies to conduct national level force analysis. Recognized expert for hard to solve issues. Analysis resulted in $740M in funding for aviation assets. Show less