Benjamin Sheehan
Fairbanks
Summary
Aviation officer with proven leadership and operational experience as a Pilot-in-Command, specializing in mission planning, execution, and crew management in austere arctic environments. I bring a unique blend of aviation expertise and communications proficiency, shaped by service as both a PC and an S6 OIC, enabling me to operate confidently across technical, tactical, and organizational domains. I am seeking a KD assignment within a line company where I can apply this breadth of experience to train, develop, and lead soldiers preparing for LSCO in decentralized C2 environments. My comparative advantage is a deep commitment to learning and problem-solving—thriving in roles that demand mastery of complex systems, creative solutions, and continuous self-improvement in pursuit of collective success. Long-term goals following completion of a KD position would include serving as an ROTC instructor or OC at the National Training Center which would both allow me to help mentor the next generation of leaders in the Army.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Platoon Leader
A/1-25th ARB
Fort Wainwright
- Led a platoon responsible for flight training management, TMDE oversight, and property accountability in an austere Arctic environment.
- Planned and executed two aerial gunnery iterations and two field training exercises, ensuring crew training and resource allocation for successful operations in extreme cold-weather conditions.
- Led mission planning and execution for various operational scenarios.
- Coordinated training exercises to enhance team readiness and effectiveness.
- Managed equipment maintenance and logistics for optimal mission support.
Executive Officer
B/1-25th ARB
- Served as the flight company XO, managing the company’s ground maintenance program, which maintained the highest FMC rate in the battalion.
- Oversaw training management and coordinated multiple joint training events, including two aerial gunnery iterations and bilateral exercises during Yudh Abhyas, strengthening interoperability with the Indian Army.
Battalion S6 OIC
1-25th ARB
- Led the battalion’s transition to the AH-64E by pioneering and implementing the unit’s Link-16 program.
- Planned and established beyond-line-of-sight communications architecture during two field exercises to replicate decentralized C2 conditions, improving the battalion’s ability to operate in a dispersed, contested environment.
Assistant S3
1-25th ARB
- Currently serving as the AS3, responsible for planning, synchronizing, and executing battalion-level training and operations.
- Supported the planning and execution of JPMRC, serving as the division LNO to ensure aviation effects were integrated into division-level schemes of maneuver.
- As the LNO, facilitated real-time coordination between division and battalion, resolved tasking friction, and ensured aviation capabilities were fully leveraged to support ground maneuver.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Global Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa BarbaraSkills
- Aviation officer with proven leadership and operational experience as a Pilot-in-Command, specializing in mission planning, execution, and crew management in austere arctic environments I bring a unique blend of aviation expertise and communications proficiency, shaped by service as both a PC and an S6 OIC, enabling me to operate confidently across technical, tactical, and organizational domains
Cultural Experience - Travel
Studied abroad in Beijing for four months, fully immersed in a foreign academic and cultural environment.
Certification
- Link 16 Unit Manager Certification, Expertise in managing and integrating tactical data link networks.
- Joint Firepower Course Graduate, Advanced understanding of joint fires integration and multi-domain coordination.
- SHARP Victim Advocate (VA), Provides confidential support and advocacy for Soldiers.
Civilian Experience - Community Involvement
Actively participate in several local fitness and wellness communities, including a running club, yoga groups, and a jiu‑jitsu gym. Support a culture of teamwork, discipline, and personal development.
Assignments
- Platoon Leader, A/1-25th ARB, Not Provided, Fort Wainwright, AK, 99703, Led a platoon responsible for flight training management, TMDE oversight, and property accountability in an austere Arctic environment.
- Executive Officer, B/1-25th ARB, Managed the company’s ground maintenance program, maintaining the highest FMC rate in the battalion.
- Battalion S6 OIC, 1-25th ARB, Led the battalion’s transition to the AH-64E by pioneering and implementing the unit’s Link-16 program.
- Assistant S3, 1-25th ARB, Responsible for planning, synchronizing, and executing battalion-level training and operations.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Elementary
Timeline
Platoon Leader
A/1-25th ARB
Executive Officer
B/1-25th ARB
Battalion S6 OIC
1-25th ARB
Assistant S3
1-25th ARB
Bachelor of Arts - Global Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara