Develop and conduct special procedures and training for new Tactical Data Link users through writing checklists and oral briefings, taught new capabilities to Active Duty and Reserve crews on first operational use of Link-16 Donors list, enhancing battle space situational awareness. AMC test director/project manager for KC-135 Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) operational test. validating 6 deficiency reports for production ensuring flight safety. Manage and secure 100 percent of the 931… Show more Develop and conduct special procedures and training for new Tactical Data Link users through writing checklists and oral briefings, taught new capabilities to Active Duty and Reserve crews on first operational use of Link-16 Donors list, enhancing battle space situational awareness. AMC test director/project manager for KC-135 Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) operational test. validating 6 deficiency reports for production ensuring flight safety. Manage and secure 100 percent of the 931 OG Data Transfer Devices following best practices in line with safety regulations. Led a team of more than 10 in an Air Force-wide KC-135 JMPS operational Beta test, ensuring AMCs eight year and $900 million mission planning upgrade. Acted in the role of lead mission planner and TDL Manager on multiple exercises where I worked with coalition, joint and Air Force partners to integrate the KC-46 into the TDL network. Worked with Active Duty Maintenance to identify multiple formerly unknown KC-46 software/equipment faults; relayed issues to TDY Joint Interface Control Officer and up the chain of command to start the process of correcting the issue through software changes. Completed JT-220, Link-16 Unit Manager (LUM) course, this course provides the qualification to act as a wing level manager of tactical data link systems. Staffed first integrated KC-46 austere operations which led to 100% effective flights, synergy with eight different units, 3 services building relationship bridges, developing tactics, techniques, and procedures. Planned and flew first operational low altitude operations in KC-46, also teaching boom operator how to cover the role of a navigator to ensure crew safety and accuracy in operations. Acting motorcycle safety representative for 931st Operations Group and Operations Support Squadron ensuring safety and compliance with safety regulations. Company Grade Officer of the Quarter, first quarter 2021, 931 Operations Group & Air Refueling Wing. Show less

Assisted in supervising plus mentored 18 officers and enlisted personnel. Ensured professional development and operational resiliency. Assisted training flight in preparing 13 aircrews with 7000 training requirements for first tanker deployment in 20 years. Worked as an AMC program manager for new mission planning cell at McConnell coordinated with 16 agencies, 2 MAJCOMs and delivered critical vectors for a $179 million acquisition. Identified 35 failures, 34 degrades, and 3 major… Show more Assisted in supervising plus mentored 18 officers and enlisted personnel. Ensured professional development and operational resiliency. Assisted training flight in preparing 13 aircrews with 7000 training requirements for first tanker deployment in 20 years. Worked as an AMC program manager for new mission planning cell at McConnell coordinated with 16 agencies, 2 MAJCOMs and delivered critical vectors for a $179 million acquisition. Identified 35 failures, 34 degrades, and 3 major deficiencies leading to a six month early beta test schedule. Attended a Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) Beta User Event. Worked directly with software engineers to analyze and interpret technical problems with the software to develop innovative solutions. As senior crew member, led crew coordination for an In Flight Emergency executing 7 emergency procedures checklists ensuring a successful deployed divert and safe recovery of a $52 Million aircraft and 4 crew members. Show less

Led team to revamp Special Operations Air Refueling ground training, first update of training materials in over three years. Planned 69 training flights and provided ground training to 86 personnel certifying Air Mobility Command's only Special Operations Air Refueling aircrews. Led multiple Bi-Lateral exercises from home station, saving $25,000. Led an operations group team for Air Force fundraiser, raised 30% of wing's total with a 12 man team as one of the smallest groups in wing, directing… Show more Led team to revamp Special Operations Air Refueling ground training, first update of training materials in over three years. Planned 69 training flights and provided ground training to 86 personnel certifying Air Mobility Command's only Special Operations Air Refueling aircrews. Led multiple Bi-Lateral exercises from home station, saving $25,000. Led an operations group team for Air Force fundraiser, raised 30% of wing's total with a 12 man team as one of the smallest groups in wing, directing the functions of the flying squadrons along with the operations support units to meet changing deadlines. Led a team of 4 to brief new Maintenance Group Commander on Special Operations Air Refueling (SOAR) communications capabilities enhancing Ops/MXG affinity and perceptions. Acting Chief of SOAR for four weeks leading team of 12 CGOs/NCOs/Airmen and Civilians through all of local operations. Show less

Assisted and advised all programs for the 22 Air Refueling Wing as the USAF's sole executor of the Special Operations Air Refueling missions. Developed, Coordinated, and executed classified time sensitive refueling missions supporting Joint Special Operations Command. Only mission navigator holding an operations group billet. Trained 255 aircrew, planned and executed 99 local sorties, which supported the training of 136 special operations receivers. Completed 30 hour JT-101, Introduction to… Show more Assisted and advised all programs for the 22 Air Refueling Wing as the USAF's sole executor of the Special Operations Air Refueling missions. Developed, Coordinated, and executed classified time sensitive refueling missions supporting Joint Special Operations Command. Only mission navigator holding an operations group billet. Trained 255 aircrew, planned and executed 99 local sorties, which supported the training of 136 special operations receivers. Completed 30 hour JT-101, Introduction to Joint Multi-Tactical Data Link (TDL) Network Operations Course in residence learning the basics of the missions and roles of coalition, joint and Air Force data link capable weapons systems to provide guidance for joint interface control operations. Hand- picked for Enhancing Human Capital Course; challenged leadership paradigms to grow Airmen and refine core values skillset. Staff on 3 Multilateral exercises training 3700 special operations forces personnel for combat. Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) Navigator of the Month (#1/8). Show less

Assisted in supervision of 6 personnel to manage evaluation folders, certifications, and qualifications to guarantee aircrew adherence with standards and regulations. Monitored proficiency and knowledge of 93 squadron aircrew to ensure international flight procedures, Air Force instruction, and technical order compliance. Acted as Stan/Eval chief for 2 months and managed a $79,000 electronic flight bag program. Led MICT refresh including 13 checklists, training 3 members on the process. Lead… Show more Assisted in supervision of 6 personnel to manage evaluation folders, certifications, and qualifications to guarantee aircrew adherence with standards and regulations. Monitored proficiency and knowledge of 93 squadron aircrew to ensure international flight procedures, Air Force instruction, and technical order compliance. Acted as Stan/Eval chief for 2 months and managed a $79,000 electronic flight bag program. Led MICT refresh including 13 checklists, training 3 members on the process. Lead nuclear inspection mobility support team (MST) executive officer through two years and two squadron commanders of nuclear inspections keeping wing effective rating; lauded as a "Key Player" in standing up two other Air Mobility Command (AMC) bases MSTs and forging tactics, techniques and procedures. Group Navigator of the quarter. Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) Navigator of the Month (#1/8). EARS Special Operations Air Refueling Crew of the Month (#1/7). Show less

Maintained squadron emergency management and pre-deployment programs. Tracked 3700 mobility requirements for 92 squadron members ensuring combat mission readiness. Coached high school student summer program devoting over 160 hours as instructor for sports and leadership developing 60 students for adult life. Completed 15 hour Basic Aircrew Tactics Studies Course, improved tanker integration/employment aptitude. Led Wing Nuclear Symposium Operations Team coordinating event for 232 subject… Show more Maintained squadron emergency management and pre-deployment programs. Tracked 3700 mobility requirements for 92 squadron members ensuring combat mission readiness. Coached high school student summer program devoting over 160 hours as instructor for sports and leadership developing 60 students for adult life. Completed 15 hour Basic Aircrew Tactics Studies Course, improved tanker integration/employment aptitude. Led Wing Nuclear Symposium Operations Team coordinating event for 232 subject Matter Experts from 39 national agencies and generated Department of Defense top priority tactics, techniques, and procedures. Acting chief as first lieutenant at various times. Led to a squadron team of the year award. Squadron Navigator of the quarter (#1/13). Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS) Navigator of the Month (#1/8). EARS Special Operations Air Refueling Crew of the Month (#1/7). EARS Junior Company Grade Officer of the Month. Show less

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