Daniel Carbon
Elkhorn
Summary
Results-driven Loadmaster with a strong focus on crew management and operational efficiency. Skilled in conducting weight and balance calculations, supervising loading operations, and training personnel in real world combat situations to uphold safety protocols, contributing to mission success. Responsible for crew members' and passengers' lives and well-being, and responsible for the education and training of students from six different countries. Ability to deescalate hostile situations and ability to understand cultural differences among my students.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
C-17 Loadmaster
US Air Force
Tacoma
08.2002 - 05.2023
- Directed loading and unloading operations for military aircraft, ensuring safety compliance throughout.
- Monitored adherence to safety regulations during all cargo handling procedures.
- Conducted weight and balance calculations for optimal aircraft performance.
- Supervised team members in executing load plans and securing cargo.
- Inspected cargo and equipment to ensure readiness for transport missions.
- Trained new personnel on proper loading techniques and safety protocols.
- Liaised with aircrew to confirm load specifications and mission requirements.
- Managed documentation for cargo movement and tracking within military logistics systems.
- Monitored engine performance parameters during flight operations using onboard computers.
- Prepared detailed reports after completion of each flight outlining discrepancies between manifest records and actual loads carried by aircraft.
- Served as a liaison between pilots, aircrew members, ground staff, airlines personnel, and other stakeholders involved in the operation of an airplane.
- Verified that all required equipment was aboard the plane before take off.
- Ensured that all necessary documents related to cargo shipments were properly completed before departure.
- Checked cargo manifests against actual loaded items to verify correct quantities were loaded onto aircraft.
- Conducted preflight inspections of aircraft and cargo to ensure safe operations.
- Assisted pilots in navigating through adverse weather conditions while en route to destination airports.
- Performed load calculations, weight and balance computations, and cargo documentation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Operations
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL06-2010
Associate of Applied Science - Military Instructor of Science And Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL06-2010
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Professionalism
- Safety management
- Crew management
- Detail-oriented
- Problem-solving abilities
- Logistics management
- Team collaboration
Affiliations
- I love the gym and watching people make big improvements with physical and mental health.
- Being outdoors and hiking is what I do to relax.
- I love the Packers and enjoy football and the season.
Accomplishments
- Oak Leaf Cluster for sustained aerial flight in hostile conditions for over 20 Missions.
- Commendation Medal for lead planner on a Presidential level rescue mission in Syria.
- Non Commissioned Officer of the Year 2019 for the leadership of my Airmen.
- Unsung Hero Award October 2019 for resilience and inspiring my airmen and young Non Commisioned Officers.
- Antarctic Service Medal 2018 for 10 support missions for the National Science Foundation to Antarctica.
- 20 years Air Force with an honorable retirement.
- Instructor Loadmaster of the Quarter 2010/2011
Timeline
C-17 Loadmaster
US Air Force
08.2002 - 05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Operations
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Military Instructor of Science And Technology
Community College of The Air Force
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