Ron Thomas Email & Phone Number

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Strategic Planner for PEO Missiles and Space

United States

United States

TS / Director of Operations at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville Alabama

Usag Humphreys South Korea

Responsible for organizing, planning, coordinating and directing daily flight operations during peacetime and contingency operations. Supervised full-service flight planning, fueling, and airfield support for DOD service components, host-nation military and local police, dignitaries from the U.S., host nation, or third-countries. Prepared and conducted weekly airfield operations meetings to synchronize daily operations with air traffic, weather service, fuel operations, flight… Show more Responsible for organizing, planning, coordinating and directing daily flight operations during peacetime and contingency operations. Supervised full-service flight planning, fueling, and airfield support for DOD service components, host-nation military and local police, dignitaries from the U.S., host nation, or third-countries. Prepared and conducted weekly airfield operations meetings to synchronize daily operations with air traffic, weather service, fuel operations, flight planning, alert services, airfield construction contractors, and affected airfield users. Maintained surveillance of short-, mid-, and long-range airfield construction and construction planning.Researched applicable DOD, DA, UFC, and FAA directives to ensure airfield projects did not present an obstruction to flight safety and that the impact to flight operations were minimized or removed. Maintained liaison with the Army Corps Of Engineers, Directorate of Public Works, or authorized contractors/agencies. Show less

Us Army Base In South Korea

Served as the principal staff officer for plans, operations, training, mobilization and security while performing airfield management duties for the busiest US Army Airfield outside the continental United States. Managed contingency and mobilization planning operations, programming of training loads, scheduling of resident training, management of range complexes and training areas, range modernization, aviation and airfield operations. Provided overall planning, supervision… Show more Served as the principal staff officer for plans, operations, training, mobilization and security while performing airfield management duties for the busiest US Army Airfield outside the continental United States. Managed contingency and mobilization planning operations, programming of training loads, scheduling of resident training, management of range complexes and training areas, range modernization, aviation and airfield operations. Provided overall planning, supervision, coordination, and support of the installation activities and training during peacetime and wartime mobilization. Coordinated force integration matters pertaining to equipment acquisition, distribution, and redistribution. Conducted installation-level ceremonies and visits of veteran and civic organizations. Supervised, staffed, operated, and conducted training in the Installation Emergency Operations Center. Show less

Huntsville, Alabama

South Korea

Worked closely with United States Secret Service & Central Intelligence Agency, Republic of Korea Secret Service, ROK Air Force, & US Armed Forces Korea, to develop interagency anti-terrorism, immediate evacuation & medical evacuation plans for dignitaries from twenty (20) plus countries plans during the 2005 World Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Conference. Coordinated military transportation & security for the President of the United States & Secretary of State during the 2005 World… Show more Worked closely with United States Secret Service & Central Intelligence Agency, Republic of Korea Secret Service, ROK Air Force, & US Armed Forces Korea, to develop interagency anti-terrorism, immediate evacuation & medical evacuation plans for dignitaries from twenty (20) plus countries plans during the 2005 World Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Conference. Coordinated military transportation & security for the President of the United States & Secretary of State during the 2005 World Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Conference held in Busan, South Korea. Senior advisor to the Commander on all aviation related issues. Developed standardization policies/procedures for all aspects joint or combined General Support Aviation operations in theater.Evaluated the performance, flight, administrative & instructional skills of 18 professional Senior Army Aviators on a daily basis & periodic review of 60-80 aviators semi-annually. Served as Aviation Safety Council Member, responsible for all aviation related safety programs being effective, in place & operated in an efficient manner. Designated as an Army Master Aviator, with over 3500 hours of total flight time & 1000+ Night Vision Goggle hours with no incidents. Primary planner & coordinator for Joint Air / Land Operations with both host nation & United States Military organizations. Led teams ranging in size from 10-150 personnel, in challenging national security related missions during simulated terrorist attacks & civilian riots & protests. Reviewed & interpreted directives, regulations, & policies of higher echelon as well as local command policies, procedures, organization structures, flying hour allocations, & resources of this organization to ensure all directives & requirements were maintained. Completely reorganized the aviation planning process, & route structures for the Non Combatant Evacuation Operations for the Korean Peninsula. Show less

Fairbanks, Alaska

Conducted daily instruction to pilot trainees on all aspects of rotary wing flight & tactical operations in extreme environments sometimes below -40F & at altitudes ranging between sea level & 22,000 feet. Regularly briefed senior leaders on the readiness & capabilities of a large military organization. As the Theater Aviation Liaison Officer - performed duties as a harbor defense & evacuation coordinator/primary planner during major joint air, naval & ground maneuvers including… Show more Conducted daily instruction to pilot trainees on all aspects of rotary wing flight & tactical operations in extreme environments sometimes below -40F & at altitudes ranging between sea level & 22,000 feet. Regularly briefed senior leaders on the readiness & capabilities of a large military organization. As the Theater Aviation Liaison Officer - performed duties as a harbor defense & evacuation coordinator/primary planner during major joint air, naval & ground maneuvers including day & night airborne operations, over water Non-Combatant Evacuation operations and Special Forces operations. Directed a rapid response air transport operation for the Marine Corps one-of-a-kind Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team (FAST). Show less

Bachelors, Aviation Management

Associates, Aviation