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US Army/USAFR veteran: Military background: Avionics Maintenance, Flight Engineer, Aircrew Operations Manager, Airfield Operations & Communications Manager. Civilian background: IT/computer technology/silicone valley; Administrative (legal & medical); Computer Mainframe/Network. Supervisory & Management training. Life Member: DAV; AmVets, PVA; VFW (former post commander); Legion (annual)
Summary of Qualifications: Military & civilian administration & communication skills. Extensive training in Security & Safety; held high level Security Clearance as regards classified material & confidential records. Proficient with computer technology, programs, networking, & working knowledge of system hardware & troubleshooting. Experienced in Administrative & Managerial office duties. Volunteer for Veterans Services & Resources Research.
Military Experiences
1994 - 1999
Reported as ordered
1993 - 1994
Airfield Operations Manager
WORLD WIDE DEPLOYMENT, MANAGEMENT & SUPPORT OF REMOTE TRANSIENTIONAL AIRLIFT OPERATIONS: Responsible for inspection of aircraft parking ramps and runway operations areas ensuring that they are in an operable state free from any hazards to aircraft. Ensures aircrew have current flight information kits composed of maps, necessary publications and local area supplements. Requests weather, aids in flight planning and filing, coordinates with other airfield management agencies and ensures services and support for transient aircraft and aircrews. Coordinate maintenance, cargo, passenger, and aircrew scheduling, support, lodging, security, and emergency services with local resources.
1991 - 1993
Aircrew Airlift Operations NCO
Wing Operations Aircrew/Aircraft Support & Mission Planning, Scheduling, Tracking, Briefing; Coordination of world-wide mission tasking; Operations Personnel Training.
1985 - 1991
Flight Engineer
C-5 Galaxy Flight Engineer: Primary crewmember in both the primary flight engineer and scanner positions. Evaluates aircraft systems for proper operation during preflight, thruflight, and postflight inspections. Maintains continuous monitoring of power plant, fuel, pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic and pressurization systems, and is responsible for proper fuel sequencing during aircraft operations. Operates and troubleshoots aircraft systems using in-flight computer. Computes aircraft performance data for normal and emergency flight conditions. Calculates and applies weight and balance data and maintains in-flight records.
Deployments
(1 year, 2 months)Dec 1993 - Feb 1994
Kenya/Somalia
Operation Continue Hope/UNOSOM II: Airlift Control Operations, Communications, Airfield Management
Aug 1990 - Apr 1991
Persian/Arabian Gulf Desert Shield/Storm
C-5 Galaxy Flight Engineer USAFR activated for Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Cargo & Troop hauling to all areas of the Persian Gulf AOR.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Jan 1984 - Apr 1984
Flight Engineer Advanced - C-5 Galaxy (Altus AFB)
Aug 1983 - Dec 1983
Flight Engineer Basic (Altus AFB)
Jun 1978 - Dec 1978
Avionics Electronics Technician Comm/Nav Radar (Keesler AFB)
Aug 1977
Transportation (Ft Eustis) Terminal Operations Specialist
Additional Specialization(s)
Security Clearance
Top Secret
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees