Daniel Solon
Las Vegas
Summary
Dynamic leader with 24+ years of experience in EOD operations. Proven ability to drive training programs, forge partnerships, and ensure safety, enhancing operational readiness and community safety.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Section Chief, EOD Flight Training
USAF
Nellis AFB, Las Vegas
10.2021 - Current
- Led Flight Training Section, supervised 10 Airmen responsible for readiness, annual & upgrade training for Air Combat Command's largest EOD Flight. Managed 16K annual requirements for 54 personnel, 1.6K Wing-reportable items & joint training with local & federal law enforcement.
- Drove 24 NV Test & Training Range clearance missions as Range Safety Officer. Oversaw 200 joint-service personnel, swept over 10K acres & destroyed 5K Unexploded Ordnance items.
- Forged partnership with local & federal law enforcement; integrated for 6 Weapons of Mass Destruction exercises to fuse 10 agencies, assisting in the revamp of the State's emergency response plan.
Superintendant, EOD Craftsman Course
USAF
Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls
09.2018 - 10.2021
- Led 9 Instructors & oversaw the stand-up & post-validation of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Craftsman Course, correcting 18 discrepancies, modernizing the curriculum, expanding the training area by 60 percent & ensuring the course was fully online.
- Supervised the successful completion of 36 classes totaling over 500 evaluations and over 4K hours of instruction, validating the up-grade training of 221 Non-Commissioned Officers.
- Filled Flight Chief role for 4.5 months, led 20 instructors across 3 courses during 2.2K training hours, graduating 110 students.
EOD Flight Chief
USAF
Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio
02.2012 - 09.2018
- Filled EOD Flight Chief billet f/8 mos; led 20 Amn & managed $175K flight budget.
- Oversaw 46 emergency responses resulting in the removal & destruction of 8.7K unexploded ordnance items from the local community.
- Led San Antonio Police Dept Partnership program; overseeing 16 pers during 640 hours of exchange Tactics/Procedures training, enhancing capabilities & fostering cooperation with local Law Enforcement.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Leader
USAF
Ramstein AB
02.2008 - 02.2012
- Meticulously managed flight Administrative Section, maintaining 91 flight delegation of authority letters & ensured 100% flight file plan compliance.
- EOD munitions custodian; expertly managed & maintained 4K explosive items with 100% accountability.
- Completed two combat deployments to Afghanistan, leading 125 missions where he rendered safe over 100 Improvised Explosive Devices & destroyed 15K pounds of hazardous munitions.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Leader
USAF
Nellis AFB, Las Vegas
04.2002 - 02.2008
- Flawlessly coordinated over 25 range clearance operations on Nevada Test & Training Range.
- Coordinated schedules to provide safe separation between ground & flying operations with zero mishaps
- Completed 6-month combat deployment to Iraq, managed deployed flight's weapon safety program & destroyed 15K+ US & enemy munitions
Education
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
US Navy War College
Newport, RI05-2022
Squadron Superintendent's Course
Air Force Institute of Technology
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH03-2020
Associate of Science - Instructor of Science & Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL04-2019
USAF Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
Air Force Institute of Technology
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH07-2017
Associate of Science - Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL04-2014
Air Force Basic Instructor's Course
Air Education & Training Command
Sheppard AFB, TX06-2008
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Basic Course
Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Eglin AFB, FL03-2002
Skills
- Explosive safety
- Risk assessment
- Team leadership
- Budget management
- Training development
- EOD operations
Timeline
Section Chief, EOD Flight Training
USAF
10.2021 - Current
Superintendant, EOD Craftsman Course
USAF
09.2018 - 10.2021
EOD Flight Chief
USAF
02.2012 - 09.2018
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Leader
USAF
02.2008 - 02.2012
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Leader
USAF
04.2002 - 02.2008
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
US Navy War College
Squadron Superintendent's Course
Air Force Institute of Technology
Associate of Science - Instructor of Science & Technology
Community College of The Air Force
USAF Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
Air Force Institute of Technology
Associate of Science - Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Community College of The Air Force
Air Force Basic Instructor's Course
Air Education & Training Command
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Basic Course
Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal