Anthony Nicolas
Tampa
Summary
Dynamic US Navy Officer with extensive experience in operational readiness and strategic planning. Successfully developed training programs that enhanced team performance and reduced safety incidents. Proven leader in coordinating flight operations and maintenance for multiple aircraft, leveraging strong report writing and innovative problem-solving skills to achieve any dynamic job.
Currently active duty stationed at Macdill, AFB working in the budget department as a program analyst responsible for coordinating and programming over a 14 billion dollar budget for SOCOM.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
US Navy Officer
US Navy
11.2010 - Current
- Oversaw operational readiness of equipment and personnel in high-stress environments.
- Developed training programs to enhance team performance and mission effectiveness.
- Implemented safety protocols, reducing incidents and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Operations Officer for 195 personnel conducting flight operations, scheduling and training.
- Maintenance Officer for 145 maintenance personnel responsible for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for 6 aircraft.
- Operated an Electronic Attack F-18 strike aircraft 12 Years with over 1,500+ flight hours.
- 4 Deployments aboard two aircraft carriers and 2 land based in the Pacific and Mediterranean theaters.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Studies
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA06-2008
Skills
- Work coordination
- Report writing
- Strategic planning
- Innovation and creativity
Accomplishments
-College Graduate 2008
-Navy Achievement Medal 2015
-Navy Achievement Medal 2016
-Navy Commendation Medal 2020
-Navy Commendation Medal 2022
-Navy Commendation Medal 2024
-Flight Instructor of the year runner up 2020
-Selected Navy Commander 2025
-Selected Navy Command 2025
Other
-State Champion Freestyle and Greco wrestler
-Collegiate Wrestling finalist
Certification
FAA- Multi-engine Commercial Pilot
FAA- Flight Instructor
US Navy Aircraft Safety School (ASO)
Department Head Leadership Course
US Navy Survival School (SERE)
Recreational Boater Safety 2008
Recreation Scuba Certified
Navy Achievement Medal X2
Awarded for top performing Navy Lieutennat and detachment coordination for 3 exercises overseas involving 3 partnered nations.
End of tour awarded for top performing Navy Lieutenant in squadron.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
Fishing
Boating
Outdoor Recreation
Working on cars and boats
Travel
Culinary and food
Exercise
Flying
Timeline
US Navy Officer
US Navy
11.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Studies
Central Washington University
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