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Casey Dahling

Chicago,IL

Summary

Professional with extensive background with the Federal Air Marshal Service, experienced in the Field Office Operations Section. Known for consistently achieving mission objectives and dependability. Collaborative team player with focus on operational excellence and adaptability to dynamic environments with additional success in solo environments.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Federal Air Marshal

Federal Air Marshal Service
2018 - Current
  • Maintained proficiency with firearms through regular training and qualification exercises, ensuring readiness for any situation that might arise on duty.
  • Selected to mentor and train new Federal Air Marshals, served as Backup SFAM and represented Squad in FOFG that required clear, concise and convincing communication - oral & written.
  • More than 5,700,000 career air miles.
  • Served as Assistant Operations Officer for 90-day and Three-year assignments.
  • Effective in Team and Solo Environments.
  • Solved complex scheduling problems with evolving, contemporaneous information.
  • Utilized a variety of databases to run/process reports on daily/shift basis.
  • Field Office Point of Contact for Passport and Visa processing.

Federal Air Marshal

Federal Air Marshal Service
01.2006 - 2018
  • Participated in VIPR Operations in New York City Transportation Domain
  • Selected as Team Leader for multiple domestic and international missions
  • Achieved Senior Federal Air Marshal in 2018
  • Trained new Federal Air Marshals, fostering a culture of excellence and dedication to the mission.
  • Maintained a high level of physical fitness and mental agility, ensuring optimal performance during extended periods of travel and stressful situations.
  • Prevented potential threats by maintaining a high level of situational awareness during flights.
  • Reduced risk of in-flight incidents by conducting comprehensive risk assessments before each flight assignment.

Supervisory Transportation Security Officer

Transportation Security Administration
01.2002 - 01.2006
  • Oversaw checked baggage and passenger screening security operations
  • Led screening teams of ten to thirty Transportation Screening Officers
  • Compiled daily, weekly, and monthly data metrics tracking all aspects of the screening process

Transportation Security Manager

01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Managed screening teams of up to 120 Screening Officers at the MSP Airport
  • Oversaw eight screening checkpoints
  • Collaborated with local, private, and federal stakeholders in aviation
  • Served on the Screening Checkpoint Audit Team

Education

B.A. - History & Germany

Wartburg College
Waverly, IA
05.2001

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Universität Bonn
06.2000

Skills

  • Collaborative team player
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Proficient problem-solving
  • Coordinated shared-goal strategy

Accomplishments

  • Achieved "Excellence" in multiple performance evaluations.
  • Earned multiple Fitness Achievement Awards at both the New York and Chicago Field Offices.
  • Completed multiple Ultramarathons including two - 100 mile endurance footraces.
  • Received Memorandum of Recognition from Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge David M. Kohl for minimal or zero sick leave hours (less than 40) in calendar year 2015.

LANGUAGES

German

Timeline

Federal Air Marshal

Federal Air Marshal Service
01.2006 - 2018

Transportation Security Manager

01.2003 - 01.2004

Supervisory Transportation Security Officer

Transportation Security Administration
01.2002 - 01.2006

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Universität Bonn

Senior Federal Air Marshal

Federal Air Marshal Service
2018 - Current

B.A. - History & Germany

Wartburg College

Awards

Achieved “Excellence” in multiple rating periods, Attained Senior Federal Air Marshal, Served as a Mentor for the new hire mentorship program