Curtis Mahnken
Major, United States Air Force
Summary
Dedicated, service driven leader with 10+ years leading people and solving problems. Self-motivated with a strong sense of personal responsibility. Strategic thinking individual working in diverse environments, managing ever evolving situations and complex issues.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Air Battle Manager
United States Air Force
07.2013 - Current
- Achieved strategic goals by developing and executing strategic plans for airborne and ground assets worldwide.
- Plans, organizes, and directs operations including airspace management, defensive counter air, reconnaissance, air to ground operations, search and rescue, and offensive air operations.
- Coordinates with coalition partners, integrating sensor management, data links, and communications between NATO and international partners.
Director, Mission Support
United States Air Force
Aviano AFB, IT
07.2023 - Current
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Oversaw annual budget implementation and distribution, prioritized unfunded requests to ensure mission success.
Chief, Standards and Evaluations
United States Air Force
Aviano AFB, IT
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Provides operational and strategic HQ support to modernize and sustain mission and objectives.
- Research, analyze, and implement continued process improvement to standardize evaluations for 8 unique crew positions.
- Synchronized mission areas and priorities between host nation, national, and international requirements
Security Manager
United States Air Force
Oklahoma City, OK
04.2020 - 01.2022
- Evaluated existing security infrastructure, identifying areas for improvement and recommending cost-effective solutions.
- Oversaw the creation of an incident reporting system that streamlined internal communication regarding potential threats or vulnerabilities.
- Continuously updated knowledge on evolving security trends and best practices, incorporating relevant strategies to maintain a safe facility.
Operations Manager
United States Air Force
Oklahoma City, OK
10.2017 - 12.2019
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
- Managed cross-functional team of 56 officer aircrew members, overseeing operational training and employment of $410M aircraft.
Project Manager
United States Air Force
Oklahoma City, OK
09.2016 - 10.2017
- Managed 5 personnel to execute unit deployment readiness for 15 crew positions and over 350 people.
- Wrote and administered over 80 hours of briefs, exams, and exercises, monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Facilitated change management processes within organizations by effectively communicating benefits of new systems or processes being introduced during projects, improved process became new Group standard
Education
J.D. -
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO 04.2001 -
Skills
Logistics Management
Team Management
Persuasive Writing
Strategic Communication
Budget Control
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Timeline
Director, Mission Support
United States Air Force
07.2023 - Current
Chief, Standards and Evaluations
United States Air Force
02.2022 - 08.2023
Security Manager
United States Air Force
04.2020 - 01.2022
Operations Manager
United States Air Force
10.2017 - 12.2019
Project Manager
United States Air Force
09.2016 - 10.2017
Air Battle Manager
United States Air Force
07.2013 - Current
J.D. -
Regent University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Missouri - Columbia
04.2001 -