Brad Arthur
Pensacola,FL
Summary
Accomplished Executive Leader well-versed in assessing risk, developing solutions and implementing positive changes to achieve organizational alignment and superior execution in challenging operational conditions. Adept at building and strengthening organizations to achieve optimal performance centered on customer relationships and expectations.
Experienced Naval Aviator, Commanding Officer, and Commodore with over 29 years of operational experience working with Joint and Allied partners world-wide. Extensive experience in commanding amphibious operational support to Marine Expeditionary Units and National Special Operations Units. Subject matter expert in Helicopter Aviation, Carrier Air Wing and Amphibious Operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Commanding Officer
Naval Aviation Schools Command
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced team performance by implementing effective communication strategies and fostering collaborative environments that provide high-risk training for over 3800 future military pilots and air crew annual .
- Streamlined operational processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness within an organization that has multiple locations throughout United States. Resulting in uninterrupted, high-risk one-of-kind training, that enables mission readiness and capabilities for all sea and air naval units.
- Overseeing management of budgets and resources to ensure optimal allocation of $14M in funds for mission success. Collaborated with civilian flight school to provide introductory flight evaluations of 1500 pilots annually.
- Evaluated unit performance regularly, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes to improve safe execution of high-risk water training of helicopter rescue swimmer candidates.
- Championed continuous improvement strategically aligned to long range sustainment plan by gaining stakeholder buy-in for future $50M infrastructure project that will secure adequate training facilities for future Naval Aviation Primary Flight Indoctrination training.
- Participated in strategic planning and public relations as member of Pensacola Military Alliance Council. Members include local political, public service and financial leadership.
Commanding Officer
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University NROTC
07.2019 - 10.2023
- Managed budgets and resources responsibly to ensure optimal allocation of $15M in funds for talent management and development.
- Promoted positive organizational culture that fostered teamwork, resilience, and commitment to excellence.
- Enhanced professional growth and development through meetings and educational programs.
- Ensured compliance with internal policies and procedures as well as relevant regulations governing Navy and Marine Corps officer accession.
Commodore
Commander Amphibious Squadron FIVE
12.2017 - 01.2019
- Established strong relationships with external partners to facilitate cooperation and support during joint operations. Including operations with French Naval Forces, Strategic Pacific and Middle East Partners.
- Oversaw multiple $100M maintenance availabilities for seven LHD, LHA, LPD, and LSD class ships in two Fleet Concentration areas. Advocated for resources and ensured optimal allocation of funds for mission success.
- Led successful missions, demonstrating strong decision-making skills and strategic planning abilities under pressure. Responsible for operational employment of $4.1B three ship amphibious task force consisting of 2000 naval personnel delivering US Marine Corps expeditionary unit consisting of 2500 Marines, 45 aircraft and associated equipment anywhere in the world for crisis response and theater reserve.
- Championed innovative solutions to complex problems, enhancing overall capabilities of the amphibious task force that lead to real world success in threat elimination to High Value ships at sea.
- Evaluated unit performance regularly, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes. Resulting in best ARG/MEU certification achievement on record.
- Promoted positive organizational culture that fostered teamwork, resilience, and commitment to excellence.
- Coordinated multi-disciplinary teams effectively, maximizing individual strengths to achieve collective goals.
Officer-in-Charge
National Reconnaissance Office
06.2015 - 04.2016
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration, leveraging diverse expertise to optimize National Technical Means availability to Naval Units. Leveraged Navy cytological technicians and signals experts with National Reconnaissance Office capabilities to enhance fleet readiness and combat lethality of naval vessels.
- Developed comprehensive training programs tailored to individual naval units equipment and skill sets, resulting in increased proficiency among personnel. Leading to increased mission readiness and accomplishment.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments for various operational scenarios, ensuring safety and mission success for naval units in training phase for deployment.
- Optimized resource utilization by allocating appropriate personnel to priority tasks based on skill set analysis.
- Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives of numbered fleet command were meet by training units for pre-deployment certification.
Commanding Officer
Helicopter Combat Support Squadron NINE
10.2012 - 01.2014
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring smooth execution of tasks and timely completion of projects and missions assigned of 9 aircraft 225 personnel command embarked on nuclear aircraft carrier.
- Evaluated unit performance regularly, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes. Commanded all aspects of planning and execution of operations, maintenance, training, and safety.
- Managed budgets and resources responsibly to ensure optimal allocation of funds for mission success of 9 aircraft valued each over $15M.
- Developed personnel through targeted training programs, resulting in improved skill sets and increased productivity. Lauded as setting new standard in pilot and air crew training that provided 40% increase of combat qualified aircrews.
- Established strong relationships with external partners to facilitate cooperation and support during joint operations that lead to supporting training of highly skilled SEAL and ODA units both domestically and overseas.
- Led successful missions, demonstrating strong decision-making skills and strategic planning abilities under pressure, resulting in designation as carrier air wing mission planning team lead and mission lead.
- Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to respond to emergencies by sending aircraft and resources in support of hurricane, contributing to reopening of major US airport.
- Safeguarded sensitive information by enforcing strict security measures throughout all aspects of operations.
- Fostered atmosphere of trust among subordinates through open communication channels and transparent decision-making processes.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing effective communication strategies and fostering collaborative environment. Streamlined operational processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Mentored junior officers, providing guidance and support in their professional development and leadership growth.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
The Citadel
Charleston, SCMaster of Arts - National Security And Strategic Studies
U.S. Naval War College
Newport, RIGraduate Certificate - Space Systems Development And Space Power
National Security Space Institute
Colorado Springs, COSkills
- Strategic Planning
- Active Top Secret / SCI
- NRO Polygraph
- Conflict Resolution
- Staff Development
- Public Speaking
- Organizational Skills
- Risk Assessment
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Mentoring Abilities
- Resource Management
- Change Management
- Team Leadership
- Community Relations
- Decision Making
Additional Information
Commodore of the USS BOXER Amphibious Readiness Group that deployed with the 11th Marine Expansionary Unit.
Commander of the International Amphibious Force for RIMPAC 2018.
Assistant Deputy Director for Operations - The Joint Staff, National Military Command Center.
H-60 Helicopter Pilot and Weapons and Tactics Instructor - Aircraft Commander and Mission Commander for PR, CSAR, SOF and Strike missions.
Timeline
Commanding Officer
Naval Aviation Schools Command
07.2023 - Current
Commanding Officer
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University NROTC
07.2019 - 10.2023
Commodore
Commander Amphibious Squadron FIVE
12.2017 - 01.2019
Officer-in-Charge
National Reconnaissance Office
06.2015 - 04.2016
Commanding Officer
Helicopter Combat Support Squadron NINE
10.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
The Citadel
Master of Arts - National Security And Strategic Studies
U.S. Naval War College
Graduate Certificate - Space Systems Development And Space Power
National Security Space Institute
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