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Dispatched military aircraft and ensured the safe takeoff/landing of both commercial and military aircraft. Maintained flight records, aircraft keys, fuel cards, night vision devices and flight publications & aeronautical charts, both Department of Defense and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Safeguarded classified material and supervised receipt and transfer of classified documents. Maintained flight operations equipment in both Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and in non-tactical environments. Prepared and submitted weekly and monthly flight schedules, annual crewmember/non-crewmember closeouts, operator’s intrusion, jamming and interference reports, and maintained over 200 individual flight record folder’s (IFRF).Provided and ensured that the Division Director had the most current information, awareness and accountability of available aircraft by utilizing Microsoft power point, excel, and word presentations. Managed a 3,900-hour flying program for 6 months in the absence of a first line supervisor; earning an Army Commendation citation and awarded a certificate of achievement.

Provided administrative and technical expertise to plan, coordinate and oversee daily/future training activities through subordinates to obtain use of equipment, facilities and human resources. Oversaw the procurement process that included the research and testing of equipment, vendor contacts, and approval of requisitions. Spearheaded the creation of a new operations Standard Operating Procedure manual for the Flight Operations Department, resulting in a 93% efficiency rating on the Aviation Resource Management Survey (ARMS) Inspection, which improved the previous score by 23%. Managed an aviation operation Tactical Action Center (TAC) while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) enforcing compliance of 13 operations personnel with administrative policies & procedures, safety rules and Department of Defense regulations which helped the division accomplish its objectives for the region.Professional proficiency as a Noncommissioned Officer earned an excellent performance rating in leadership by displaying confidence and enthusiasm, always-taking initiative in the absence of instructions; earning the assurance and respect of fellow comrades and superiors.

Education record

Associate; Degree, Computer Information Technology

central texas college – killeen, tx

High School Diploma, High School