BENJAMINE ANDERSON
Belleville,IL
Summary
Aviation professional with 20 years of experience. Proven track record for managing programs and supervising/training flight crews and command and control professionals. Expert communicator and problem solver who boosts organizational productivity by exercising flexibility and adaptability. Vast experience operating in fast-paced, mission oriented work settings. Successful at interfacing well with general public stakeholders, applicants and public officials.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Air Refueling Planner
United States Air Force, USAF
Scott Air Force Base, IL
04.2023 - Current
- Generates 2k+ refueling missions annually, including overwatch support for POTUS, VPOTUS, JCS, PNAF, and combat operations
- Analyzed, planned, and coordinated rapid strategic & combat Air Refueling of DOD missions & innovative test missions
- Planned International airway routes and structures, oceanic routes, controlled and special use airspace, aeronautical charts, airways, and flight safety issues
- Communicated inputs to leadership, staff, and operating officials on Strategic and combat air refueling issues, planning considerations to Enhance mission effectiveness.
Operation Training Support
Rivertech LLC
Scott Air Force Base, IL
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Managed Squadron Training Program for 58 officers
- Tracked/managed/documented 52 active training folders
- Facilitated monthly Squadron Training Review Panels
- Maintained/updated Qualification levels for all assigned rated Officers.
Executive Mission Planner
United States Air Force, USAF
Scott Air Force Base, IL
07.2018 - 04.2022
- Led performance/conduct & professional development for nine employees
- Facilitated 2.5K+ global airlift missions annually, including agile support for POTUS, VPOTUS, JCS, contingencies, and combat operations
- Analyzed, planned, and coordinated rapid strategic & combat airlift delivery of time-sensitive DOD/non-DOD transportation requirements and scheduled Special Assignment Airlift Missions (SAAM)
- Planned International airway routes and structures, oceanic routes, controlled and special use airspace, aeronautical charts, airways, and flight safety issues
- Communicated inputs to leadership, staff, and operating officials on strategic and combat air refueling issues, planning considerations to enhance mission effectiveness.
Evaluator/Instructor Flight Engineer
United States Air Force, USAF
Travis AFB, CA
02.2009 - 07.2018
- Monitored daily operations and enforced compliance with laws and regulations regarding waste, wastewater, air, DOT and HAZMAT. Reviewed cargo and passenger placement to ensure compliance with aircraft regulations.
- Completed detailed pre-flight checklists to reduce potential for safety incidents and accidents.
- Analyzed engine operation, fuel consumption and aircraft systems to promote optimal performance.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery
Aerospace Ground Equipment Craftsman
United States Air Force, USAF
Little Rock AFB, AR
04.2002 - 02.2009
- Monitored daily operations and enforced compliance with laws and regulations regarding waste, wastewater, air, DOT and HAZMAT
- Reviewed cargo and passenger placement to ensure compliance with aircraft regulations
- Completed detailed pre-flight checklists to reduce potential for safety incidents and accidents
- Analyzed engine operation, fuel consumption and aircraft systems to promote optimal performance
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery
- Completed preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment used in aviation support, armament handling and mobile firefighting
- Employed testing expertise and experience to evaluate and diagnose mechanical and electrical problems
- Inspected and repaired aviation ground support equipment, power plants, generators, mechanical and hydraulic systems, fuel and ignition systems and rotor assemblies
- Performed technical planning, system integration and verification and validation along with involved risks for total systems
- Updated maintenance and repair logs according to services performed and submitted reports to supervisors for review.
Skills
- Implementation Support
- Presentation Skills
- Business Development
- Executive mission Planning Background
- Data Gathering and Documentation
- Meeting Planning and Leadership
- Organizational Skills
- Working Collaboratively
- Reliable and Trustworthy
Certification
- Certificate of completion of Business Communication Program.
- EPA Certificate for processing CFC/HCFC refrigerants.
Timeline
Air Refueling Planner
United States Air Force, USAF
04.2023 - Current
Operation Training Support
Rivertech LLC
05.2022 - 04.2023
Executive Mission Planner
United States Air Force, USAF
07.2018 - 04.2022
Evaluator/Instructor Flight Engineer
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2009 - 07.2018
Aerospace Ground Equipment Craftsman
United States Air Force, USAF
04.2002 - 02.2009