David Do Carmo
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Strategic leader with a proven track record in air battle strategy and operational excellence for 6 years. Known for fostering collaboration and enhancing mission readiness through innovative training initiatives. Highly motivated Air Force Officer who performs well under pressure in multi-national domains and conflicts. As Section Lead in Charge for a 30+ crewmembers on the $500M E-3 aircraft, I coordinate and approve tactical decisions in real time, ensuring effective control of aircraft, threat response, and alignment with overall mission objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Chief of Training Wing and Tactics
United States Air Force, USAF
Tinker AFB, OK
05.2025 - Current
- Plan and execute air battle strategies by assessing the tactical environment while directing and control aircraft during missions to ensure successful and safe execution of operations.
- Transformed wing-level training by revitalizing 27 simulations, validated by 6 squadrons, achieving 64 critical objectives and bolstering readiness against the pacing threat.
- Executed leading a team of four operators as the force management
section lead on the operations groups first run of the new Battle Management Command and Control Planning Order derived exercise, changing the way the Wing trains. - Supported a Command and Control Dynamic Force Employment for a NORAD Higher Headquarters tasking, briefing 4 crews
107 personnel, working with 7 allied nations to facilitate 100% coverage with zero mission shortfalls.
Deputy Chief of Readiness
United States Air Force, USAF
Tinker AFB, OK
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Assists in leading squadron readiness functions for 121 US and Canadian Forces personnel in 8 different E-3 specialties.
- Led the squadrons 9-person mobility shop through deployment spin-up, teaching 12 academic modules, tracking and scheduling of 3.4k mobility items, enabling 4 crews and 153 total personnel earning MAJCOM deployment certification.
- Coordinated 12K deployment tasks, 185 deployment lines, correcting 20 errors, and coordinated with 10 medical and foreign clearance agencies ensuring 7 crews and 175 personnel were 100% combat-ready to execute in 5 Areas of Responsibility.
- During a two month deployment I executed 8 sorties In support of the Joint Task Force operations, working with
24 allied agencies strengthening the United States, NATO and CENTCOM partnerships.
Assistant Flight Commander
United States Air Force, USAF
Tinker AFB, OK
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Responsible for supervising the administration of academic, simulator, flight, and ground training of 71 flight personnel.
- Deployed on first E-3G Dynamic Force Employment to the USEUCOM AOR in support of Ukraine Crisis Relief, where he enabled 68 airborne combat support hours and 636 total alert hrs.
- Monitors positional manning levels, projects losses, and
obtains qualified replacements while mentoring and providing feedback to junior officers.
Air Battle Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
Tinker AFB, Ok
09.2019 - 10.2022
- Coordinated with two international companies to facilitate seven fitness events developing 10 athletic competitions for 185 members.
- Selected Project Officers for 16 TDY's, allowing 51 members to accomplish 134 successful missions, with 13 upgrades increasing squadron readiness and experience by 60%.
- Developed systems to create continuity and 100% accurate and timely reporting of Squadron readiness to both Group and Wing
leadership to inform ACC of critical E-3G capabilities and limits.
Delinquency Control Counselor III
Navy Federal Credit Union
Pensacola, FL
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided financial counseling to members to help them manage their debts while collecting on accounts that are 31-60 days delinquent.
- Negotiated settlements and repossessions to mitigate loss for Navy Federal.
- Maintained working knowledge of the federal and state consumer protection laws (Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices; Fair Debt Collection Practices Act; Fair Credit Reporting Act; Servicemembers Civil Relief Act; etc.)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL04-2016
Skills
- Long-range planning
- Strategic leadership
- Tactical operations
- Emergency management
- Intelligence gathering
- Firearms proficiency
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Decision-making
Timeline
Deputy Chief of Training Wing and Tactics
United States Air Force, USAF
05.2025 - Current
Deputy Chief of Readiness
United States Air Force, USAF
10.2023 - 05.2025
Assistant Flight Commander
United States Air Force, USAF
03.2022 - 10.2023
Air Battle Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
09.2019 - 10.2022
Delinquency Control Counselor III
Navy Federal Credit Union
04.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
The University of West Florida