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Brenton G. Griffin

Menifee,CA

Summary

Over 22 years of experience as an Airfield Manager/ Supervisor. Held the positions as Non-Commissioned Officer in charge (NCOIC) of Airfield Management Operations (NAMO), NCOIC of Airfield Management Training (NAMT), Airfield Management Operations Supervisor (AMOS), Airfield Management Shift Lead (AMSL), Airfield Management Operations Coordinator (AMOC). Excels in supervising using effective/efficient communication, managing, strategic-planning, problem solving, multi-tasking, analyzing.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Airfield Management Shift Lead (AMSL)

March Air Reserve Base
Riverside, CA
04.2019 - Current

Primary Duties as AMSL

  • Enhanced airfield safety by conducting regular inspections and implementing corrective actions.
  • Reviewed policies and procedures regularly, identifying opportunities for improvement that contributed to enhanced operational performance standards at airfield level.
  • Improved overall team performance through comprehensive training programs and continuous mentoring.
  • Safeguarded integrity of airfield infrastructure by diligently monitoring construction projects within operational areas.
  • Maintained strict compliance with FAA regulations, ensuring safe and efficient airfield operations.
  • Played crucial role in maintaining smooth traffic flow during high-volume periods by adeptly managing aircraft parking assignments and ground support resources.

Airfield Management Shift Lead

ONVOI, LLC Global Services
Riverside, CA
11.2018 - 04.2019

Primary Duties as AMSL

  • Served as key liaison between internal and external stakeholders, fostering strong partnerships that supported overall airport objectives
  • Managed daily flight schedules, coordinating closely with airlines to minimize delays and cancellations
  • Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate seamless coordination between all parties involved in airfield operations
  • Streamlined shift operations for increased efficiency through effective resource allocation and personnel management

Airfield Management Shift Lead (AMSL)

Satellite Services Inc
Riverside, CA
07.2015 - 10.2018

Primary Duties as AMSL

  • Assisted in development of emergency response plans, contributing to well-prepared workforce capable of handling unforeseen events swiftly and effectively
  • Reviewed policies and procedures regularly, identifying opportunities for improvement that contributed to enhanced operational performance standards at airfield level
  • Improved overall team performance through comprehensive training programs and continuous mentoring
  • Streamlined shift operations for increased efficiency through effective resource allocation and personnel management
  • Served as key liaison between internal and external stakeholders, fostering strong partnerships that supported overall airport objectives
  • Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate seamless coordination between all parties involved in airfield operations
  • Managed daily flight schedules, coordinating closely with airlines to minimize delays and cancellations

Airfield Management Shift Lead (AMSL)

Midwest Air Traffic Control Services, INC
Riverside, CA
08.2011 - 07.2015

Primary Duties as AMSL

  • Maintain situational awareness of airfield activities and overall responsibility for AMOPS section while on duty.
  • Airfield Manager representative during emergency response situations during non-duty hours.
  • Executes Operation Instructions (OI)s and Quick Reaction Checklist (QRC)s necessary to perform AM duties and responds to situations requiring immediate action.
  • Assess airfield operations/situations, determines operational requirements and imposes airfield restrictions as needed.
  • Brief AM personnel on emergency and operational activities.
  • Managed daily flight schedules, coordinating closely with airlines to minimize delays and cancellations

NCOIC, Airfield Management Training (NAMT) /Airfield Management Operations Supervisor (AMOS)

Joint Base Andrews, 89th Operations Support Squadron, Air Mobility Command (AMC)
Camp Springs, MD
12.2008 - 07.2011

Organization Overview - Provided airport operations services and airport management services to 27 tenant joint and inter-agency flying organizations. As well as providing critical contingency response capabilities, the squadron operated the largest aviation resource management office in the Air Force serving more than 2,200 aircrew assigned to the National Capital Region and around the world. Through combined efforts personnel ensured the safe and efficient movement of United States civilian, military and foreign senior leaders to include but not limited to The President and Vice President through the National Capital Region.

Primary Duties as NAMT

  • Develop, implement, maintain training program to ensure all personnel are trained/proficient in their duties.

Primary Duties as AMOS

Please refer to Luke AFB "Primary Duties as AMOS". Duties listed previously remain the same.

NCOIC, Airfield Management Operations (NAMO) / Airfield Management Operations Supervisor (AMOS)

Spangdahlem AB, 52nd Operation Support Squadron, United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE)
Spangdahlem, Germany, Spangdahlem, Germany
09.2006 - 12.2008

Organization Overview - Supported North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), United States commanders, and combatant command authorities maintaining the combat readiness of two fighter squadrons and one theater air control squadron through airport management and air traffic control. In addition, directed a $137 million annual flying hour program for 51 combat coded aircraft and six high-fidelity simulators. The Airfield Operations Flight (OSA) is responsible for all airfield and air traffic control activities in direct support of the 52d Fighter Wing flying mission. It oversees flight operations from a complex ground controlled approach and control tower facility and is responsible for the maintenance of the airfield that includes one main runway, a parallel taxi, and six operational ramps, totaling over seven million square feet of pavement. The flight provides round the clock airfield operations capability for an Air Mobility Command and Canadian Forces transient aircraft ramp. A seven day per week airfield operations posture enables logistics throughout for European Command and Central Command areas of responsibility.

Primary Duties as NAMO

  • Establish performance standards, procedures, and work priorities for personnel.
  • Develop duty schedule to ensure effective utilization of personnel.
  • Develop/maintain current and accurate (OI)s, (QRC)s and conduct/document annual review to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with current requirements.
  • Develop shift-briefing checklist and local procedures to record significant incidents/events during each tour of duty.
  • Review flight plans, traffic logs, Daily Record of Events, NOTAMs and other supporting flight data information for accuracy, completeness and conformance with established directives.
  • Maintain current publications, charts, forms and FLIPs necessary to flying operations.
  • Review local airfield data in each new FLIP edition for accuracy/consistency w/information published in other FLIPs.
  • Prepare/coordinate non-procedural FLIP changes.
  • Review airfield restriction data published in Airfield Suitability and Restrictions Report for accuracy semiannually.

Primary Duties as AMOS

  • Please refer to Luke AFB "Primary Duties as AMOS". Duties listed previously remain the same.

Airfield Management Operations Supervisor (AMOS)

Anderson AFB Guam, 36 Operations Support Squadron, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF)
Yigo, CA
11.2004 - 09.2006

Organization Overview - The 36th Wing mission was to employ, deploy, integrate and enable air and space forces from the most forward US sovereign Air Force Base in the Pacific. The 36th Operations Group provided power projection through an attached, rotational bomber force.

Primary Duties as AMOS

Please refer to Luke AFB "Primary Duties as AMOS" duties listed previously remain the same.

Airfield Management Operations Supervisor (AMOS)

Osan AB Korea, 51st Operations Support Sqaudron, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF)
Osan, Korea
12.2003 - 11.2004

Organization Overview - The 51st Operations Group leads and manages the 51st FW’s flying operations, tasked with air strike control, interdiction, counter-air, close air support, air rescue and operational airlift missions. The group provides supervision for two fighter squadrons, a rescue flight, an airlift flight, two range squadrons and the operations support squadron. The Operations Support Squadron is responsible for training, weapons and tactics, intelligence, plans, airfield management, weather observation and air traffic control for the entire 51st Operations Group.

Primary Duties as AMOS

Please refer to Luke AFB "Primary Duties as AMOS" duties listed previously remain the same.

Airfield Management Operations Supervisor (AMOS) /Airfield Management Operations Coordinator (AMOC)

Luke AFB AZ, 56th Operations Support Squadron (AETC)
Glendale, AZ
03.2001 - 12.2003

Organization Overview - The 56th OSS is responsible for providing a world class training environment for the 56th Fighter Wing. The 56th OSS provides airfield management services, air traffic control, weather forecasting and warning services, weapons and tactics expertise, aircrew training management, aircrew flight equipment, life support training, intelligence support, operations scheduling, and flight records management for a 9-squadron fighter operations group. Additionally, the OSS operates an intelligence formal training unit for the entire F-16 intelligence community and manages an annual flying hour program of approximately 33,000 hours and 24,000 sorties.


Primary Duties as AMOS

  • Process international/domestic flight plans
  • Perform flight following services tracking flights from departure point to destination.
  • Operate UHF/VHF radios to communicate with aircraft using proper radio phraseology.
  • Process Prior Permission Required requests for domestic and international military/civilian/foreign government aircraft and emergency evacuation missions.
  • Procure/maintain/produce NOTAMs, FLIPs, aeronautical charts, maps, local airport/navigational aid status and weather information for safe operation of aircraft through national/international airspace.
  • Monitor/inspect airports for compliance with USAF/FAA/DOD/ICAO airport safety standards.
  • Plan/implement control measures to mitigate airport hazards.
  • Coordinate host-tenant support agreements.
  • Monitor airfield status, identifies any unsafe conditions.
  • Plans/coordinates with multiple agencies for airport construction/repair.
  • Conduct airport inspections/checks of overall airport, NAVAID criteria/systems to ensure compliance with USAF, DOD, FAA, Department of Transportation (DOT), Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) regulations.
  • Conduct design reviews of airfield construction projects to determine compliance with airfield design criteria and determine and evaluate aircraft operational impacts.
  • Assess airport operations/situations, determines operational requirements and imposes airport restrictions as needed for flying operations.
  • Airfield Manager representative during emergency response situations during non-duty hours.
  • Coordinate with base agencies to meet aircrew requirements for lodging, messing, refueling, transportation, transient aircraft maintenance.

Primary Duties as AMOC

  • Monitors and coordinates airfield and aircraft activities.
  • Processes flight plans and other air traffic related data through the national and international air traffic systems.
  • Provides flight following services and initiate appropriate actions when aircraft are overdue.
  • Maintain and process NOTAMs.
  • Maintain a record of daily events on AF IMT 3616.
  • Executes OIs and QRCs necessary to perform AM duties and responds to situations requiring immediate action.
  • Provide transient aircrew and aircraft support to include processing Prior Permission Required (PPR) requests; coordinating parking areas; receiving, storing and issuing classified material, and coordinating aircrew transportation.
  • Provide briefings to base/transient aircrews on relevant airfield operations/restrictions.
  • Maintains flight planning room equipment, maps, displays and publications.

Education

High School Diploma -

Perry Traditional Academy
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2000

Skills

  • Supervisor/Manager NCOIC Airfield Management (NAMO)
  • Active Secret Security Clearance
  • Honorably discharged United States Air Force (USAF) Veteran
  • Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO)
  • Proficient w/Microsoft operating systems/programs
  • Excellent Communication
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Problem Resolution
  • Verbal Communication

Affiliations

Upgrade - Skill level (1C771/Craftsman) - Dec 2006

Airfield Management Craftsman Course (E3ACR1C071 001) - Dec 2006

Promotion - Rank (Staff Sergeant/E5) - Apr 2005

(NCOIC) Airfield Management Operations Position Certification Guide (PCG) - Jan 2005

Air Force Training Course (E6AJI3S251 000) - Sep 2003

Airfield Management Operations Supervisor (PCG) Feb 2003

Airfield Management Operations Coordinator (PCG) Dec 2002

USAF Basic Military Training - Sep 2000

Airfield Criteria Course (Annual Recurrence)

Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) (Annual Recurrence)

Aircraft Characteristics & Performance (Annual Recurrence)

In-garrison Expeditionary Site Plan (Annual Recurrence)

Operational Risk Management (Annual Recurrence)

Career Highlights

- Coordinated with multiple agencies, including the United States Secret Service, in support of Presidential, Vice Presidential and Foreign Distinguished Visitor arrivals/departures.

- AMOS during a B1 inflight emergency, although it lead to a Class A mishap, was recognized by the Wing Commander for superior situational awareness and ability to effectively/efficiently communicate during a high tempo, emergency situation.

- Deployed to Jacobabad AB Pakistan Sep 2002 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Global War on Terrorism (GWOT). During this time I supervised during two very high profile Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) crashes.

- Nominated for Air Force Commendation Medal for my outstanding support in Jacobabad Pakistan.

- Coined multiple times by the Air Traffic System Evaluation Program (ATSEP) team for outstanding job performance and knowledge during an airfield inspection and lighting check.

- Saved the Air Force millions of dollars in Korea through my quick emergency response action to a fire off base threatening to damage the approach lighting system. Coined by the Wing Commander for my exceptional situational awareness.

- Nominated for Air Force Commendation Medal for my outstanding support in Korea.

- Recipient of several Air Force Achievement Medals, Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards, Air Force Good Conduct Medals, GWOT Expeditionary Medal, GWOT Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal


References

  • Mr. George Jackson - Assitant Airfield Manager (AAFM) - March ARB email: george.jackson@us.af.mil phone - (951) 852-8479
  • Mr. Nathaniel Watts - Airfield Manager (AFM) - Charleston AFB email: nathaniel.watts.2@us.af.mil phone - (843) 963-3028
  • MSgt Schavass Hamilton - Airfield Manager (AFM) Retired email: schavass.hamilton@us.af.mil phone - (352) 361-5004
  • SMSgt Deshunn Foster - Airfield Manager (AFM) -Luke AFB email: deshunn.foster@us.af.mil phone -623-856-7131

Timeline

Airfield Management Shift Lead (AMSL)

March Air Reserve Base
04.2019 - Current

Airfield Management Shift Lead

ONVOI, LLC Global Services
11.2018 - 04.2019

Airfield Management Shift Lead (AMSL)

Satellite Services Inc
07.2015 - 10.2018

Airfield Management Shift Lead (AMSL)

Midwest Air Traffic Control Services, INC
08.2011 - 07.2015

NCOIC, Airfield Management Training (NAMT) /Airfield Management Operations Supervisor (AMOS)

Joint Base Andrews, 89th Operations Support Squadron, Air Mobility Command (AMC)
12.2008 - 07.2011

NCOIC, Airfield Management Operations (NAMO) / Airfield Management Operations Supervisor (AMOS)

Spangdahlem AB, 52nd Operation Support Squadron, United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE)
09.2006 - 12.2008

Airfield Management Operations Supervisor (AMOS)

Anderson AFB Guam, 36 Operations Support Squadron, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF)
11.2004 - 09.2006

Airfield Management Operations Supervisor (AMOS)

Osan AB Korea, 51st Operations Support Sqaudron, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF)
12.2003 - 11.2004

Airfield Management Operations Supervisor (AMOS) /Airfield Management Operations Coordinator (AMOC)

Luke AFB AZ, 56th Operations Support Squadron (AETC)
03.2001 - 12.2003

High School Diploma -

Perry Traditional Academy
Brenton G. Griffin