David Stewart
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic Federal Air Marshal with proven expertise in operational coordination and relationship building at the Federal Air Marshal Service. Recognized for achieving Senior Air Marshal status and leading training initiatives. Skilled in database management and effective communication, ensuring mission readiness and compliance across multiple law enforcement agencies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Federal Air Marshal
Federal Air Marshal Service
11.2010 - Current
- Enforced federal laws and regulations aboard U.S. aircraft and within all modes of the U.S. Transportation Domain
- Served as Acting Supervisory Federal Air Marshal, January 2018-May 2018; October 2019-January 2020
- Achieved Senior Air Marshal Status, November 2018
Ground Based Operations Coordinator
Federal Air Marshal Service
07.2025 - Current
- Maintained accountability and technical support for radios and peripheral equipment, including programming, troubleshooting, and coordination with the Chicago Police Department and other law enforcement partners.
- Managed assignment, maintenance, and reporting for all assigned vehicles and communication equipment, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with agency policies.
- Ensured FAMS staff were trained on Land Mobile Radios (LMR) and other technical equipment as required for operational effectiveness.
- Collaborated with Chicago Operations Section to identify FAMS available for Ground Based Uniform Operations prior to grid submission to SOCS.
- Collaborated with multiple stakeholders to coordinate operational support, surveillance, and training activities at aviation and surface transportation venues.
Assistant Operations Officer
Federal Air Marshal Service
03.2020 - 03.2024
- Serve as field office contact for FTU, MOC, SOCS, and ICS regarding operational matters
- Create, maintain & update spreadsheets, calendars, and data for mission and incident reports, mission recovery, sick calls, and other special projects
- Interact daily with management to provide operational guidance on schedule changes and conflict notifications
- Intelligence Officer for FAMS Chicago Field Office
- FAMS Chicago Field Office COMSEC representative
- HSDN Token Trusted Agent able to assist internal and external stakeholders in classified system access
Visible Intermodal Prevention & Response (VIPR) Team
Federal Air Marshal Service
03.2015 - 03.2017
- Served as team leader working with stake holders to supplement law enforcement presence, provide behavior detection, and provide radiological/nuclear detection
- Chosen as liaison between Chicago Field Office VIPR Team and Indiana AFSD-LE
- Selected as administrative backup
- Deployed in support of 2015 Pope Visit to Philadelphia, 2016 Republican National Convention, 2017 Presidential Inauguration, and 2017 NFL Superbowl
Booking Systems Analyst
Cook County Sheriff's Department
11.2002 - 11.2010
- Managed training and support for automated booking systems for 55 local police departments
- Main point of contact for booking related questions 24/7
- Lead automated booking instructor for all suburban police departments in Cook County, IL
- Coordinated training classes for local, state, and federal agencies
- Extensive experience and knowledge of Cook County I-Clear Booking Database
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Bradley University
Peoria, IL12.2000
Skills
- Administrative
- Schedule Management
- Database
- Flexible
- Communication
- Relationship Building
Job Related Training
- FLETC Federal Law Enforcement Basic Training Program (01/14/2011)
- Federal Air Marshal Training Program II (03/18/2011)
- VIPR Law Enforcement Training Program (01/09/2015)
- Preventive Radiological Nuclear Detection Training Program (04/23/2015)
- DNDO Rad/Nuc Concepts Tactics and Integration Course (04/13/2016)
- National Incident Command System (ICS-200)
- Intermediate Incident Command for Expanding Incidents (ICS-300)
- FBI Drone Assessment and Response Tactics (10/25/2022)
Timeline
Ground Based Operations Coordinator
Federal Air Marshal Service
07.2025 - Current
Assistant Operations Officer
Federal Air Marshal Service
03.2020 - 03.2024
Visible Intermodal Prevention & Response (VIPR) Team
Federal Air Marshal Service
03.2015 - 03.2017
Federal Air Marshal
Federal Air Marshal Service
11.2010 - Current
Booking Systems Analyst
Cook County Sheriff's Department
11.2002 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Bradley University