BENJAMIN MATHENEY
Wilmington,United States
Summary
Organized, dedicated and ambitious experienced professional with precise attention to detail, and a thirst for higher learning who's relentless desire to be the United States Air Force's next Senior NCO and driven to contribute to the success of the 166 Air Refueling Squadron. Offering 20+ years of work experience in numerous aspects of civilian and military leadership aviation perspectives, seeking promotion at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Network Control Specialist
Airborne Global Solutions
Wilmington, OH
02.2019 - Current
- Manage and oversee daily air cargo flying operations of 107+ daily aircraft routes globally between air cargo carriers and customers ensuring Amazon Air customers receive their packages on time
- Developed and implemented brand new training program curriculum
- Planned and led training programs on staff development to enhance employee knowledge, engagement, satisfaction and performance.
- Responsible for new employee training and orientation, now successfully trained 10+ new employees.
- Develop and recommend new air cargo safety program for day sort and ramp operations for customer new to air cargo operations
Instructor Aerial Refueling Technician
121 ARW Ohio Air National Guard
Columbus, OH
01.2015 - Current
- Mentor and instruct peers and colleagues in all areas of responsibility for boom operators while maintaining all required training for myself
- Evaluated performance of students and made provisions to meet learning needs.
- Adapted teaching methods based on the physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities of students.
- Ensure aircraft is safely and properly loaded within operating limits, hazardous cargo compliance, check equipment status and compute weight and balance data
- Prepare and verify load plans, direct cargo loading and unloading operations, and inspect aircraft load
- Ensure adequate safety equipment is loaded on the aircraft
- Instruct passengers in the use of emergency equipment and emergency procedures as well as overall safety throughout the aircraft
- Assist colleagues and passengers through explanation, training and research issues with respect to customs and immigration related policies, rules and regulations
- Perform in-flight refueling aircrew duties
- Perform visual and operational checks of air refueling and associated systems and equipment
- Perform preflight, through-flight, post-flight inspections, records and reports
- Perform inflight operational checks of air refueling systems
- Direct receiver aircraft into air refueling position
- Operate in-flight air refueling controls to safely affect contact between tanker and receiver aircraft
Current Operations/Wing Scheduling
121 ARW Ohio Air National Guard
Columbus, OH
02.2019 - 10.2022
- Responsible for building and maintaining wing level daily flying schedules as well as coordination with numerous crew members to maintain flying currency training requirements
- Short range scheduling coordination with entities base wide, promoting great relations from the operations group
- Long range scheduling coordination with other units across the globe, building working and professional relationships at the highest level of the DOD
- Daily management oversight of National ATC airspace
- Interpret charts, technical publications, and flight manuals to ensure safety and ease of flight for all crewmembers
- Assisted with Mission Readiness Airlift trips/conferences working directly with the Air National Guard on airlift requests across the US
- Assisted with writing a new operations and maintenance flying agreement to ensure successful execution of wing flying hour training program.
Systems Operations Controller
Air Transport International
08.2016 - 02.2019
- Air cargo operations management and oversight of over 35+ aircraft
- Flight dispatching and tracking
- Aircraft maintenance tracking and coordination
- Coordinating and maintaining great customer relations with 5+ major cargo/passenger airline companies including the DOD.
Network Control Group - Lead
DHL Express
08.2008 - 09.2016
- Supervise and train 8+ employees while managing +18,000 aircraft shipping containers world-wide
- Develop and recommend safety policies to higher members of management
- Apply safety and occupational health laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures to advise on or resolve technical matters dealing with occupational safety requirements
- Conducted safety briefings, safety training classes, and professional development classes for 25+ employees
- Global air cargo operations oversight, management, and contingency coordination
- Manage annual $1.2 million dollar truck budget for Unit Load Device management logistics.
Services Craftsman
121 ARW Ohio Air National Guard
Columbus, OH
06.2006 - 01.2015
- Knowledge gained in food service, lodging, fitness, mortuary, and overall readiness
- Additionally trained as a unit safety representative, vehicle control officer, and food service accountant outside the normal scope of responsibility in this career field
- Supervised 3-6 troops in several different scenarios to effectively accomplish missions in several different environments and settings
- Performed other duties as assigned such as being detailed as the assistant building manager
- Attended weekly meetings to discuss open work orders, unsafe physical conditions, equipment and machine hazards, and fire inspection checks
- Conducted compliance inspections and surveys to identify safety and health deficiencies in gyms and dining facilities in 8+ global locations
Forklift Operator/Warehouse Employee
R&L Carriers
06.2003 - 02.2008
- Warehouse line haul truck loading forklift operator in a high paced labor driven environment
- Daily use of pallet jack and forklift to expedite customer's products safely on time
- Conducted all operations in a manner that was in compliance with safety codes and standards following OSHA and MSDS requirements.
Education
High School or equivalent -
Whiteoak High School
05.2002
Some College Coursework Completed - Computer Information Technology
University of Rio Grande
Associate's Degree - Business Management
Southern State Community College
Associate's Degree - Hotel/Restaurant Management
Community College of the Air Force
Some College Coursework Completed - Aviation Operations
Community College of the Air Force
Skills
- Leadership Entrusted
- Communication
- Handling Pressure
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Safety Driven
- Critical Thinker
- Inquisitive
- Microsoft Office Skilled
- Checklist Oriented
- Inspection Adept
- Adaptability
- Detail Versed
- Process Developer
Additional Information
I have maintained and been trusted in advanced leadership roles in every single position that I have held in the last 10 years. I have experience supervising, training, and mentoring people of all age groups and backgrounds. I am confident in my abilities and have an ongoing desire to further my wide ranged skillset. I am considered a subject matter expert in my civilian career industry and trusted to lead my group to make critical decisions for one of the most well-known companies in the world. I strongly request your consideration for this promotion.
Awards
- Air Medal
- AF Achievement Medals
- AF Recognition Ribbon
- Humanitarian Service Medal
- Combat Readiness Medal
- Afghanistan Campaign Medals
- Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Ohio Award of Merit
- Ohio Commendation Medals
Accomplishments
- 121 ARW Airman of the Year - Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base
- 121 ARW Airman of the Quarter
- 379 AEW Airman of the Month
- 379 EMSG Safety Award
- 379 EFSS Hard-charger Award
Affiliations
- Multi-sport coach for kids age groups 5-10 - Basketball, Soccer, Flag-football, and Baseball
- Church Volunteer for various church affiliated groups/organizations - Wilmington Church of Christ
- Community Clean-up volunteer "Clean-up Wilmington"
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Network Control Specialist
Airborne Global Solutions
02.2019 - Current
Current Operations/Wing Scheduling
121 ARW Ohio Air National Guard
02.2019 - 10.2022
Systems Operations Controller
Air Transport International
08.2016 - 02.2019
Instructor Aerial Refueling Technician
121 ARW Ohio Air National Guard
01.2015 - Current
Network Control Group - Lead
DHL Express
08.2008 - 09.2016
Services Craftsman
121 ARW Ohio Air National Guard
06.2006 - 01.2015
Forklift Operator/Warehouse Employee
R&L Carriers
06.2003 - 02.2008
High School or equivalent -
Whiteoak High School
Some College Coursework Completed - Computer Information Technology
University of Rio Grande
Associate's Degree - Business Management
Southern State Community College
Associate's Degree - Hotel/Restaurant Management
Community College of the Air Force
Some College Coursework Completed - Aviation Operations
Community College of the Air Force
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