Adam Bethea
Yukon,OK
Summary
Sharp, leader, and eager to leverage knowledge in military tactics and strategy. Qualified to develop and implement training and exercise programs that enhance readiness and combat effectiveness. Strong technical and critical thinking skills. Committed to ensuring safety, security, and defense. Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges. Aim to utilize interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving abilities. Organized and dependable candidate with a proven track record of managing multiple priorities. Willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
CBRN Operations NCOIC
Will Rogers Air National Guard
11.2022 - Current
- Communicated with command centers to develop and execute tactical plans.
- Analyzed intelligence reports and identified potential tactical threats.
- Executed tactical operations with accuracy and control.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Planned and coordinated tactical movements of personnel and equipment.
- Set positive example for team members by providing high-quality, efficient service.
- Maintained current knowledge of all team position requirements.
- Analyzed training requirements of crew members to identify areas for improvement, bridge gap and provide resources.
- Produced training materials and gathered resources to equip crew members with learning opportunities.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
Section Chief
2d Operations Support Squadron
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Led & evaluated training/task certificates on 360 duty tasks, ensured proficiency/qualifications for 16 personnel in two workcenters
- Upholded flight quality assurance standards
- Conducted daily, weekly, and monthly checks of critical equipment & section programs
- Leads wing staff assistance visits/enforced AFI, TO compliance
- Provided improvement/guidance for three thousand life-saving assets
- Managed equipment inspections, schedules, repairs, and repacks
- Equipped 6 squadrons and 320 aircrew with life-saving assets valued at $6.8 million
- Leads wing staff assistance visits and AFI, TO compliance
- Provided improvement/guidance for 3,000 life-saving assets
- Enforced quality assurance initiative.
- Oversaw projects, equipment and manpower needs to properly allocate resources and training.
- Developed production schedules to maintain sufficient shift coverage.
- Conducted performance reviews to identify employee strengths and encourage professional development opportunities.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Inventoried gear and supervised general use.
- Budgeted funds for training on regular basis.
Unit Development Manager/Lead Aircrew Flight Equipment Continuation Training Instructor
374th Operations Support Squadron (PACAF)
12.2017 - 11.2020
- Directed product development efforts using industry-specific tools to increase sales and overall company productivity.
- Performed role as flight’s lead trainer for 28 members with 14 in upgrade training
- Tracked analyzed and documented career development course and skill level progressions in training Business Area program
- Drove data storage and business tools, effectively managing 342 developers and providing guidance throughout development lifecycle.
- Served as lead Continuation training instructor
- Coordinated 5 aircrew training courses with 3 squadrons and supports 140 aircrew
- Monitored Head Air Force curriculum
- Developed local lessons and emergency action plans
- Reengineered upgrade training flow
- Compressed 5-level timeline
- Revitalized aircrew training program
- Overhauled 3 syllabuses
- Led 46 life-saving training courses
- Certified two hundred twenty four aircrew thru 3 mission design series
- Coordinated emergency oxygen tester calibration
- Aided $21,000 in repairs, $15,000 parts restored crucial operational plan capes
- Authored wing’s first aircrew chem quick-ref guide
- Crafted government purchase card tracking system
- Developed and reviewed group squadron mobility plans for personnel and cargo deployments to meet world-wide unit type code taskings
- Directed Group Defense readiness reporting systems
- Organized, developed, validated, and administered aircrew training for 3 squadrons 14c-130J/4 UH-⅓ C-12 aircraft for two hundred twenty one aircrew
- Developed local lessons and emergency action plans
Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge (NCOIC) Aircrew Flight Equipment Training
19th Operations Support Squadron (AMC)
12.2014 - 11.2015
- Oversees section quality control program for trend analysis, reviews management reports & initiated corrective measures as required
- Managed assembly, inspection, repairs and repack of emergency and premeditated jump parachutes for SERE/34th CTS
- Supervised and trains technicians in day-to-day operations
- Scheduled daily equipment inspections of 19 AW/314 AW
- Reviewed and corrected updated inspection and time change required with in Flight Equipment Records Management Systems database
- Drove chemical defense inventory
- Calculated annual time change requirement accounted for six thousand items
- Requisitioned $1.3 million in air flight equipment supplies
Aircraft Life Support Journeyman
Air Force Research Laboratory, Detachment 1 (AFMC)
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Supported aircrew life support equipment integration support to engineers and scientists for RDT & E programs
- Aided and advised test conductors and subjects on proper use of life saving assets during human test protocols
- Completed safety inspections on unique prototype equipment and multiple, lab-specific research testing systems
- Performed preventative maintenance, repairs, safety, and security inspections for building and real property assets
- Maintained 14 impact research composite toll kits (CTk’S) totaling 1,440 individual pieces valued at $15,000
- Managed inventory, and control of branch scientific equipment valued at three million dollars
- Provided supervision, mentorship, and on-the-job upgrade to one aircrew life support Journeyman, facility equipment custodian, alternate safety officer, alternate logistics manager, alternate foreign object damage (FOD) monitor, alternated vehicle control officer duties, medical supply monitor
- Completed maintenance on tools and control documents, ensured compliance, performed quality control checks, and ensured safe operations of facility components
- Provided assistance for one hundred parachute opening shock tests on new designs
Life Support Journeyman
54th Airlift Squadron (AMC)
04.2006 - 12.2006
- Supported aircrew life support equipment integration support to engineers and scientists for RDT & E programs
- Aided and advised test conductors and subjects on proper use of life saving assets during human test protocols
- Completed safety inspections on unique prototype equipment and multiple, lab-specific research testing systems
- Performed preventative maintenance, repairs, safety, and security inspections for building and real property assets
- Maintained 14 impact research composite toll kits (CTk’S) totaling 1,440 individual pieces valued at $15,000
- Managed inventory, and control of branch scientific equipment valued at three million dollars
- Provided supervision, mentorship, and on-the-job upgrade to one aircrew life support Journeyman, facility equipment custodian, alternate safety officer, alternate logistics manager, alternate foreign object damage (FOD) monitor, alternated vehicle control officer duties, medical supply monitor
- Completed maintenance on tools and control documents, ensured compliance, performed quality control checks, and ensured safe operations of facility components
- Provided assistance for one hundred parachute opening shock tests on new designs
- Enhanced safety and defined injury limits
- Participated in integral parts of the pilot neck fatigue study program
Life Support Journeyman
50th Flying Training Squadron (AETC)
07.2004 - 04.2005
- Assisted in implementing day-to-day ops for life support and T-38
- Specialized undergraduate pilot training
- Performed inspection and maintenance on helmets, 02 masks, parachutes, G-suits and parachute spacer kits
- Supported seventy six instructor pilots and eighty five plus student pilots that flew seventy to eighty sorties a day equalling eighteen thousand sorties per year Maintained over the seven hundred seven inspection records and updated the Aircrew life support management system
- Conducted aircrew life support equipment laboratory testers and consolidated tool kits
- Assisted in 5 skill levels upgraded by training 3 levels on inspection use, build-up, and fits of life support gear
- Trained and assisted all assigned and attached instructor pilots, reservists pilots in Munitions live fire training
- Alternated self aid buddy care monitor.spec Performed inspection activities and assists in the supervision and management of all life support functions of a T-38
- Responsible for the shop opening procedures
- Alternated bench and shop stock monitor ensuring over $5, 000 worth of bench stock supplies
- Stayed readily accessible for day to day life support operations
- Monitored and budgeted critical time change compliance items for flight equipment and related survival items
- Monitored alternate Munitions, bench stock, medical supply and squadron sports.
Education
Diploma -
Edgewood Regional High School
Atco, New Jersey05.1999
Skills
- Logistics Management
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Quality Control Procedures
- Group Presentations
- Framework Development
- Program implementation
- Teaching techniques
- Mentoring abilities
- Personnel Management
- OSHA Compliance
- Compliance Enforcement
- Cost Management
- Strategic Planning
- Team Development
- Professional writing
- Partnership Development
Clearancestatus
Secret (CURRENT)
Affiliations
- Kappa Lambda Chi Military Fraternity
Timeline
CBRN Operations NCOIC
Will Rogers Air National Guard
11.2022 - Current
Section Chief
2d Operations Support Squadron
10.2021 - 11.2022
Unit Development Manager/Lead Aircrew Flight Equipment Continuation Training Instructor
374th Operations Support Squadron (PACAF)
12.2017 - 11.2020
Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge (NCOIC) Aircrew Flight Equipment Training
19th Operations Support Squadron (AMC)
12.2014 - 11.2015
Aircraft Life Support Journeyman
Air Force Research Laboratory, Detachment 1 (AFMC)
01.2007 - 12.2007
Life Support Journeyman
54th Airlift Squadron (AMC)
04.2006 - 12.2006
Life Support Journeyman
50th Flying Training Squadron (AETC)
07.2004 - 04.2005
Diploma -
Edgewood Regional High School