David Cordova
Executive Officer
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Results-driven Executive with 34 years of progressive experience in aviation. Exceptional leader, change manager and complex problem solver. Proven skills in operations oversight, policy development and process improvements.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Current Operations Officer
Commander, Task Force Five Seven
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Led a cross-functional team comprised of C-Suite stakeholders from the Department of Defense, Department of State, Bahrain, and Qatar to develop a $43.9M airfield acquisition strategy resulting in an on-time and on-budget airfield shift for identified customer needs and key logistics & supply chain pressures.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
- Verified compliance with best business practices throughout organization.
- Implemented processes that simplified procedures and reduced average processing time.
- Compiled data and prepared aviation operations and aviation safety reports.
- Offered strategic advice and consultation to develop, implement and evaluate modifications and enhancements to operations, systems and procedures.
- Provided support, structure and guidance to drive organizational planning efforts.
- Evaluated project performance against goals and took action to address deviations.
- Accelerated information flow and guidance from senior leaders to synchronize and unite efforts.
- Synchronized and integrated operational planning efforts across staff sections to develop and test transition and turnover plans.
- Used specialized planning knowledge to recommend optimal options and respond to unique circumstances.
- Designed, established and maintained organizational structure and staffing to accomplish goals and objectives.
- Developed milestones, targets and metrics to support transition planning and surge planning.
- Worked with team members and other personnel to coordinate and deploy personnel and resources.
- Gathered and assessed real-time data to draft reports with recommended improvements.
- Evaluated information and intelligence, made estimates of situations and formulated plans of action.
- Selected sites, directed construction of protected positions and established communication.
- Oversaw facility and system updates and enhancements to keep operations in line with current demands.
- Kept communication equipment functional and ready for any need.
Department Head
Patrol Squadron Two Six, Tridents
02.2013 - 03.2016
- Evaluated performance continuously to identify areas in need of improvement and implement strategies to keep team on-track.
- Served needs of 75 + customers per day as head of skilled aviation maintenance, logistics, and maintenance team.
- Cultivated collaborative, performance-oriented culture to keep team motivated and enthusiastic about achieving shared goals.
- Managed efficient workflows by creating effective schedules and delegating work based on personnel strengths and knowledge.
- Created and enforced department policies, procedures and standards to establish productivity and quality.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Developed and managed department budget to monitor financial performance and minimize expenses.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing and refining maintenance procedures.
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Executive Officer
Jacksonville University NROTC Unit, US Navy
09.2021 - Current
- Handled administrative management, personnel issues and supply requirements for unit.
- Monitored unit training and training schedules.
- Drafted training schedules for 110 students.
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
- Developed and implemented strategic updates to unit operations to solve issues affecting efficiency, profitability, and production.
- Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
- Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
- Assessed and analyzed departmental budgets to find ways to minimize expenses and optimize profits.
Naval Flight Offcier
United States Navy
12.2001 - Current
- Met with other crew members to plan missions prior to flight and review results following completion.
- Practiced and drilled for numerous wartime and peacetime emergency situations requiring rapid response.
- Attained detailed weather reports prior to planning flights.
- Shuttled aircraft to and from depots for routine and urgent maintenance requirements.
- Completed post-flight maintenance reports and work with crew chief for post-maintenance check flights.
- Photographed specific areas of interest for intelligence purposes.
- Identified targets of opportunity during flight operations.
- Engaged in direct air-to-air combat training and participated in large-scale, international training exercises such as Red Flag.
Safety Officer
USS Harry S. Truman, Aircraft Carrier, US Navy
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Conducted regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and prevent accidents and injuries.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for safe work practices and comply with regulations.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop corrective actions to address underlying issues.
- Provided guidance and resources to employees to maintain safety procedures and enhance protection.
- Collaborated with other departments to integrate safety in all aspects of organization.
- Communicated safety performance and progress to management and employees to provide up to date information.
- Liaised with management and employees enable smooth communication regarding safety procedures.
- Created and maintained compliant work environment.
- Developed risk assessment models to identify potential compliance risks.
- Identified gaps in existing compliance processes and recommended updates.
- Conducted periodic compliance audits and reviews to identify areas of improvement.
Airfield Operations Officer
Naval Air Station Jacksonville, US Navy
04.2016 - 08.2019
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Planned and resourced personnel and logistics for operations component exercises resulting in highly trained personnel ready to act quickly in critical roles.
- Verified compliance with best business practices throughout organization.
- Coordinated visits and provided briefs to very important personnel (VIPs) improving knowledge and awareness of operational activities, programs and offerings.
- Interfaced with department heads to establish tracking mechanisms and processes that created clear and effective information flow internally and with customers.
- Coordinated and led meetings to inform management and stakeholders of operational challenges and suggested improvements.
- Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
- Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
- Directed associate warehouse teams to process inbound and outbound shipments with speed and accuracy.
- Supported operations by managing professional communications, tracking data and managing records.
- Compiled data and prepared aviation operations and aviation safety reports.
- Adhered to safety procedures when managing logistics for pilot and ground crew.
- Increased revenue by 40% by developing new key partnerships.
- Monitored airfield duties and personnel to make proactive changes to procedures, workflows and task responsibilities to maintain operations targets.
- Executed regular airfield inspections, identifying and reporting safety hazards or issues to supervisor.
- Established and maintained communication with air traffic control and other airfield personnel as required.
- Collaborated with maintenance crews and air traffic control to resolve problems and facilitate seamless operations.
- Managed flight itinerary updates and communicated changes to appropriate air traffic control contacts to optimize movements and protect aircraft.
- Investigated and reported accidents, incidents, or safety concerns to appropriate personnel and authorities.
- Scrutinized and managed flow of incoming and outgoing aircraft, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Spearheaded personnel safety initiatives to foster safe operating environment for all aircraft operations.
- Addressed medical emergencies and flight operation obstacles as both first responder and emergency management leader.
- Oversaw fueling, cargo management and departure of aircraft at busy Naval Air Station Jacksonville Military Airlift facility with 65 daily departures and arrivals.
- Supervised air traffic controllers and airfield personnel, providing training and guidance.
- Researched and implemented new airfield operations technologies to boost workflows and maximize safety.
Aircraft Carrier Launch and Recovery Officer
USS Carl Vinson, Aircraft Carrier
07.2010 - 01.2013
- Observed all safety regulations when working in or near hazardous zones.
- Conducted pre-flight checks to determine safety and reliability of aircraft systems and equipment.
- Supervised expeditious movement of aircraft on flight decks, hangar decks and ashore.
- Assisted passengers to provide information on pre-flight safety briefings.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Naval Science Instructor, Associate Professor
University Of South Carolina NROTC Unit
03.2007 - 12.2009
- Made contributions in curricular development and innovation in teaching strategies.
- Advised student groups, assisting learners in educational programs both on and off campus.
- Graded assignments and examinations, recording grades in grade book and reporting to primary course instructor on average performance and students requiring special attention.
- Helped students to develop and demonstrate broad, integrative and specialized knowledge, essential habits of mind, communicative fluency and effective problem-solving skills.
- Enhanced effectiveness of curriculum and lectures using computer-assisted instruction programs and audio-visual equipment.
- Mentored students and advised on career paths, degree requirements and post-graduate education options.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Managed interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy and discretion, supporting culture of diversity, equity and inclusion with students, employees, alumni and other stakeholders.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
- Identified research opportunities for students, assisting with gathering data and drawing conclusions for projects.
- Conducted on-going program assessment, enrollment and retention tracking.
Tactical Coordinator, Mission Commander
Patrol Squadron Eight Fighting Tigers
10.2003 - 02.2007
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Prepared and submitted personnel, ordnance and operational reports.
- Gave individual evaluations based on fitness and combat readiness.
- Worked weekends and long hours in deployed locations to complete operational taskings.
- Operated surveillance radar, communication systems and identification equipment.
- Reloaded and resupplied weapons systems to maintain preparedness against enemy threats.
- Provided strategic plotting and navigation for warfare areas.
- Completed routine inspections of equipment and associated records to check compliance with safety and operational requirements.
- Trained team personnel on anti-submarine warfare to optimize deployment and maintenance activities.
- Managed and motivated personnel to optimize routine procedures and effectively complete special projects such as live fire exercises with disciplined and knowledgeable approaches.
- Leveraged quality control and production knowledge to improve base and field operations.
- Performed detailed reconnaissance to locate targets.
- Directed command and control operations during training and combat conditions.
- Orchestrated efficient deployment and upkeep of tactical aircraft reconnaissance systems across multiple overseas locations.
- Smoothly oversaw teams to achieve over 100% of performance targets with 99% accuracy rate.
- Prepared, planned for and coordinated execution of naval fire surface support (NSFS).
Aerospace Physiology Instructor, Hospital Corpsman
Aviation Survival Training Center
Barbers Point, HI
06.1990 - 02.1999
- Provided leadership, delegation, and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations.
- Taught land, sea, and altitude survival course material to more than 200 naval aviator students per year.
- Provided emergency medical care and conducted physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.
- Assisted in medical examinations, treatments and procedures for diverse conditions and patient populations.
- Monitored vital signs and documented temperature, pulse and blood pressure to assess patient condition.
- Maintained operational organization by ensuring equipment functionality, inventory levels and employee medical training.
Education
MBA - International Finance
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Human Physiology/Kinisiology
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO12.2001
Skills
- Materials Planning and Logistics
- Shareholder Accountability
- Policy Development and Optimization
- Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
- Process Development and Streamlining
- Financial Management
- Organizational Leadership
- Operational Oversight
- Budget Controls
- Account Management
- Process Improvement
- Inventory Tracking and Management
- Finance and Accounting Oversight
- Administrative Oversight
- Business Administration
- Risk Management
- Contract Management
- Operating Budget
Timeline
Executive Officer
Jacksonville University NROTC Unit, US Navy
09.2021 - Current
Safety Officer
USS Harry S. Truman, Aircraft Carrier, US Navy
08.2019 - 07.2021
Airfield Operations Officer
Naval Air Station Jacksonville, US Navy
04.2016 - 08.2019
Current Operations Officer
Commander, Task Force Five Seven
02.2015 - 03.2016
Department Head
Patrol Squadron Two Six, Tridents
02.2013 - 03.2016
Aircraft Carrier Launch and Recovery Officer
USS Carl Vinson, Aircraft Carrier
07.2010 - 01.2013
Naval Science Instructor, Associate Professor
University Of South Carolina NROTC Unit
03.2007 - 12.2009
Tactical Coordinator, Mission Commander
Patrol Squadron Eight Fighting Tigers
10.2003 - 02.2007
Naval Flight Offcier
United States Navy
12.2001 - Current
Aerospace Physiology Instructor, Hospital Corpsman
Aviation Survival Training Center
06.1990 - 02.1999
MBA - International Finance
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Bachelor of Science - Human Physiology/Kinisiology
University of Colorado At Boulder
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