Aaron Hagar
Summary
Dedicated veteran with a strong record of US Navy service as a Navy Chief. Brings advanced leadership and troop development abilities honed over a 20 year career with increasing responsibility. Extremely reliable with proven experience as a Helicopter Door Gunner and weapons instructor with 6 successful combat deployments in multiple theatres supporting special operations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
SERE Instructor
Prevailance
Coronado, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Completed SERE Instructor Under Training and qualified as an 807A SERE Instructor qualification.
- Created a positive learning environment by establishing open communication with students and fellow instructors.
- Provided individualized instruction to students to improve their academic performance.
- Conducted lectures, demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance learning experience.
- Adapted teaching methods based on the physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities of students.
Department Leading Chief Petty Officer
US Navy HSC-85
Coronado, CA
03.2019 - 02.2023
- Led Department of 54 personnel in the management of multiple programs, schedules and qualification standards.
- As the Operations Chief responsible for the accurate scheduling and tracking of flight hours and ground events on a daily basis for 10 aircraft and a pool of over 100 Pilots and Aircrewmen.
- Managed 4 personnel in the accurate inventory, ordering and issue of flight and support equipment valued at over 400,000 dollars.
- Communicated daily with Department Heads, Command Master Chief and Commanding Officer in the daily progress of required tasks ranging from personnel career management to operational strategies.
- Completed two PACOM deployments supporting Special Operations as the Senior Enlisted Aircrewman executing multiple movements of helicopters throughout the theatre in a C-17 resulting in 3 successful joint exercises with SOF and multinational units.
Department Leading Chief Petty Officer E7
US NAVY HSC Weapons School Pacific
Coronado, CA
11.2016 - 03.2019
- As the lead instructor conducted 500 hours of flight and ground training on weaponry, tactics and procedures increasing knowledge and readiness by 40 percent.
- Oversaw a 450,000 dollar administrative travel and equipment budget.
- Served as the Senior Enlisted Advisor implementing and enforcing policy to command personnel sustaining good order and discipline.
- Coordinated flight schedules, troop movement and inventory of essential equipment in various locations throughout the country for military training operations.
Department Leading Chief Petty Officer
US Navy HSC-8
Coronado, CA
07.2014 - 11.2016
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish safety, operational and administrative requirements.
- Optimized training programs to meet validated flight crew qualification requirements.
- Conducted 320 hours of classroom instruction as the leading Master Training Specialist, Seahawks Weapons and Tactics Instructor and Small Arms Instructor.
Department Leading Chief Petty Officer
US NAVY HSC-25
YIGO, GUAM
01.2013 - 07.2014
- Designed and implemented standard operating procedures in various departments for optimal efficiency.
- Tracked progress by employing program documentation, directives, funding information and other vital program materials.
- Built high-performing teams, personally training, mentoring, developing new members and continuously evaluating performance and resolving shortcomings.
Instructor
US Navy HSC-2
Norfolk, VA
05.2009 - 01.2013
- Observed and evaluated student flight performance and development and provided appropriate feedback on work.
- Observed and qualified other instructors to instill valuable techniques and improve instructor efficiency.
- Managed and organized class records and reports for 168 students.
Helicopter Crew Chief
US Navy HSC-4/84
Norfolk, VA
02.2003 - 05.2009
- Verified communication of maintenance decisions, inspection and actions and coordinated responses to maximize aircraft availability.
- Flew missions to deliver specific munitions on enemy targets with high levels of accuracy.
- Flew insertion and extraction flights for special operations teams involved in hostage rescue, search and destroy and strategic strikes.
- Trained in survival and evasion practices to prepare for wartime survival over enemy territory.
Education
807A SERE Instructor
Coronado, CA01-2024
Seahawk Weapons And Tactics Instructor
Fallon, NV08.2011
Small Arms Instructor (SAMI)
Fallon, NV08-2011
Master Training Specialist
Norfolk, NY06.2011
Night Imaging And Threat Evaluation Instructor
Yuma, AZ06.2010
Journeyman Instructor
Norfolk, VA11.2009
Advanced Rescue Swimmer School
Astoria, OR02.2007
SERE
Portland, ME12.2003
CWEST
Portland, ME12-2003
Aviation Electronics Technician
Pensacola, FL02.2003
Avionics Common Core
Pensacola, FL12.2002
Aviation Rescue Swimmer School
Pensacola, FL09.2002
Naval Aircrew Candidate School
Pensacola, FL07.2002
High School Diploma -
Wellston High School
Wellston, OK05.2000
Skills
- Current Secret Clearance
- Training and Development
- Scheduling
- Analytical Thinking
- Physical Training
- Safety Regulations
- Survival/Navigation
- Weapons and Tactics
- Operations Management
- Mission Planning
- Communication
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Organizational Skills
- Budgets
- Problem Resolution
Timeline
SERE Instructor
Prevailance
09.2023 - Current
Department Leading Chief Petty Officer
US Navy HSC-85
03.2019 - 02.2023
Department Leading Chief Petty Officer E7
US NAVY HSC Weapons School Pacific
11.2016 - 03.2019
Department Leading Chief Petty Officer
US Navy HSC-8
07.2014 - 11.2016
Department Leading Chief Petty Officer
US NAVY HSC-25
01.2013 - 07.2014
Instructor
US Navy HSC-2
05.2009 - 01.2013
Helicopter Crew Chief
US Navy HSC-4/84
02.2003 - 05.2009
807A SERE Instructor
Seahawk Weapons And Tactics Instructor
Small Arms Instructor (SAMI)
Master Training Specialist
Night Imaging And Threat Evaluation Instructor
Journeyman Instructor
Advanced Rescue Swimmer School
SERE
CWEST
Aviation Electronics Technician
Avionics Common Core
Aviation Rescue Swimmer School
Naval Aircrew Candidate School
High School Diploma -
Wellston High School
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