Christopher Koper
San Antonio
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in mentorship and operational results. Proven ability to facilitate communication and implement process improvements, driving operational efficiency and supporting personnel development inside high performing teams.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Group Senior Enlisted Leader
USAF
San Antonio
01.2026 - Current
- Provided mentorship, guidance and leadership to junior enlisted personnel.
- Managed administrative functions, including awards, evaluations, promotions, and disciplinary actions, ensuring compliance with military standards.
- Conducted performance evaluations to support career development initiatives.
- Conducted performance reviews of subordinates, providing actionable recommendations to support career advancement.
- Resolved conflicts between personnel and subordinate organizations while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
- Facilitated communication between enlisted members and leadership to enhance understanding and support for personnel needs.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through process improvements or resource reallocation.
Operations Superintendent
USAF
San Antonio
09.2023 - 01.2026
- Monitored daily operations to ensure compliance with established production goals, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Streamlined workflows within operations team by implementing process improvements.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline workflows within the operations team.
- Maintained accurate records of inventories, materials used, and labor costs to support operational efficiency.
- Tracked and documented inventories, materials, downtime, and labor costs to support operational management.
- Documented workplace procedures and optimized productivity through production of SOPs.
- Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules, and funding.
Tactical Air Control Party Specialist
USAF
Anchorage
05.2012 - 09.2023
- Coordinated tactical air support missions with ground forces and air units to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Developed detailed plans for air strikes based on operational requirements.
- Analyzed intelligence data to identify enemy positions and threats.
- Developed detailed air strike plans to align with operational requirements and maximize mission impact.
- Collaborated with allied forces to ensure safe and successful mission execution.
- Collaborated with other tactical air control party specialists in order to coordinate joint operations between different units.
- Organized training sessions for new TACP members on operational protocols and safety procedures.
- Communicated effectively with all levels of personnel both verbally and through written reports.
Firefighter
USAF
Mountain Home
07.2001 - 05.2012
- Operated firefighting equipment and tools to ensure effective response during rescue missions.
- Responded swiftly to aircraft emergencies and fires.
- Educated community on fire safety and prevention techniques to enhance public awareness.
- Inspected fire hazards in facilities and identified prevention measures.
- Cleaned hazardous materials from incident scene to ensure safety.
- Assisted in cleaning up hazardous materials following an incident scene.
Education
Associate of Science - Information Systems Management
Air University
Montgomery, AL01-2015
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Air University
Montgomery, AL01-2012
Skills
- Team leadership
- Task delegation
- Resource allocation
- Performance evaluation
- Conflict resolution
- Mentorship
Certification
Joint Terminal Attack Controller Instructor and Evaluator
Accomplishments
Top Graduate Tactical Air Control Party Apprentice Course
Timeline
Group Senior Enlisted Leader
USAF
01.2026 - Current
Operations Superintendent
USAF
09.2023 - 01.2026
Tactical Air Control Party Specialist
USAF
05.2012 - 09.2023
Firefighter
USAF
07.2001 - 05.2012
Associate of Science - Information Systems Management
Air University
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Air University