Sean Cunneen Email & Phone Number

San Diego, California, United States

Corporate Pilot flying national and international trips in the Gulfstream G280

San Diego, California, United States

Greater San Diego Area

Supporting NAVAIR Program Executive Office, Unmanned and Weapons (PEO(U&W)) Advanced Technology (A/T) functioning as their representative to PEO C4I, NIWC Pacific and the NAVWAR San Diego enterprise to include the MIDS PMO. As the PEO(U&W) Advanced Technology representative, I work across multiple NAVWAR competencies to facilitate collaboration and cooperation with NAVAIR programs and initiatives to achieve mutually beneficial, synergistic results.

Supported NAVAIR PMA 268 on the Unmanned Carrier Launched Aircraft for Surveillance and Strike (UCLASS) program after spending two years supporting the Navy Transition Manager on the Communication Airborne Layer Expansion (CABLE) Joint Technology Capability Demonstration (JCTD) program in SPAWAR PEO C4I, PMW 750.

Led 16 directorates and 144 personnel; executed $720,000 annual budget; advised base CEO/commander on operational, mission support, administrative, community and budget issues. As IG provided complaint resolution for 15,000-person community. As chief QA, evaluated maintenance compliance with safety, technical order and policies. Combat ready pilot.• Experienced voice of command; was conduit for key messages from senior leadership to mid-level management and hands-on task executors; ensured timely, accurate and coordinated responses on all issues; zero missed deadlines• Led crisis team after F-16 crash, high-profile wastewater spill, personnel losses—deftly coordinated military/civilian actions, guaranteed accurate and informed media coverage • Deftly, discreetly managed IG caseload—7 Congressional inquiries, 41 cases; all concerns quickly and fully addressed• Revived deficiency reporting system in QA, exposed $41 million in flawed parts, netted $16 million reward for base

Led international staff, developed NATO operational plans. Consulted on deployment proposals, established NATO force requirements. Developed basing proposals, negotiated Host Nation support agreements.• Negotiated with numerous diverse political parties as the ops advisor to the Commander, NATO Kosovo Forces• Secured agreement to civilianize main Kosovar air hub, developed plan and key messages for international media ceremony coverage, UN & NATO secretary general’s attended, vital success story for war-torn nation • Successfully negotiated dozens of support agreements with 19 nations despite fractious, politically charged atmosphere• Shaped Concept of Ops and Air Ops Plans for the 1st NATO Response Force dictating USAF support to NATO• Rescued $11 million software dev. program for NATO ops planning—averted releasing flawed product/losing millions

Completed demanding multidisciplinary course of study emphasizing international politics, military history, aerospace power, leadership and critical thinking.• 2x voted “Outstanding Contributor” by peers in highly competitive environment—only about 10% of majors attend• Displayed a “complete mastery of the curriculum” and demonstrated “magnificent leadership and team building skills”

Planned, organized and conducted academic training for more than 750 F-16 student pilots. Coordinated and scheduled all phases of academic and simulator training. Subject matter expert and instructor for 33 academic courses. Combat ready F-16 instructor pilot.• Voted “Best Instructor” multiple times by students, rated #1 of 45 instructors by boss, top 10% of all peers• Educated more than 400 non-military flyers on military flight patterns—averted mid-air collisions, enhanced AF image

USAF ambassador to Royal Danish Air Force, a highly-competitive bilingual position. Led 25 Danish pilots, managed 15 F-16s aircraft. Rated as flight examiner, instructor pilot and mission commander. Developed training materials for aircraft upgrades. Combat ready F-16 pilot.• USAF ambassador to Danish AF–improved diplomatic relations, ensured interoperability, instructed NATO partners• Planned & Executed short notice air show-masterminded tri-national Nordic media blitz, gave Danish language interviews to national TV; created, empowered and shepherded all committees, despite only 30 days notice, USAF T-Birds performed to crowd of 45K• Selected for advancement over native, more sr. officers; created new ops/maintenance rhythm, maximized training/time

Managed all aspects of student and instructor pilot training for two F-15E and five F-16 squadrons. Oversaw syllabus implementation, development and scheduling. Maintained, developed and reviewed syllabi and training briefings. Administered and reported graduate evaluations/course critiques. As safety officer, managed all flight/aircraft, ground and weapons safety. Investigated mishaps, developed mishap mitigation/avoidance strategies. Combat ready F-16 pilot.• Proactive safety program reduced reportable mishaps by 85%, rated “Excellent,” garnered unit flight safety award • Top captain in AF’s largest operations group; flight examiner, instructor, leader—all rated “Outstanding”

Responsible for all flight/aircraft, ground and weapons safety. Investigated mishaps, developed mishap mitigation/avoidance strategies. Led squadron weapons and tactics section in AF’s most combat- ready fighter squadron. Combat ready F-16 pilot.• Skillfully guided wingman with crippled jet to safe landing--commended by 4-star general for leadership/teamwork • Led 7-man tactics training operation, rated “Outstanding”; chosen to lead 1st combat mission in case of Korean conflict

Responsible for all aspects of flight/aircraft safety. Investigated mishaps, developed mishap mitigation/avoidance strategies. Managed six-person shop and all life support, ejection, chemical warfare and survival equipment. Combat ready F-16 pilot.• “Best investigator I ever worked with” praised investigation board president after F-16 crash investigation• Outstanding pilot, peer rated “top wingman,” assessed “Exceptionally Qualified” during in-flight check ride/evaluation

Successfully completed USAF pilot training and F-16 initial qualification training. Mastered all aspects of aerial combat, air-to-ground weapons delivery, instrument procedures and general aircraft operations procedures.• Class Air-to-Ground “Top Gun”• Awarded USAF Pilot wings, FAA Instrument, Commercial Pilot and Multi-engine Pilot certificates

Master Of Science - Executive Leadership, Business Leadership, Administration And Management

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society

Certificate, Advanced Strategic Studies, Leadership

Accomplished via distance learning. Air War College now called Senior Service School

Master Of Science- Strategic Studies, Strategic Studies

USAF Air Command and Staff College (now called Intermediate Service School)

Master Of Science - Aviation Management, Aeronautical Science

Accomplished via a combination of distance learning and in-classroom instruction in Phoenix Arizona

Ba, English