Derrico A. Minor
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic C-5M Flight Engineer with the United States Air Force, adept at data analysis and effective communication. Proven leader in high-stress environments, ensuring mission success through advanced problem-solving and technical expertise. Successfully managed training for 30 students annually, enhancing operational readiness and fostering teamwork in complex flight operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HQ AMC C-5 SIMCERT MANAGER
United States Air Force
San Antonio, TX
06.2023 - Current
- Directed operations for detachment verifying multimillion-dollar C-5 aircraft simulators and Aircrew Training Systems courseware.
- Ensured compliance with operational standards, optimizing effectiveness of critical training systems.
- Oversaw live training exercises while collaborating with units to develop checklists and standardized procedures.
- Certified six $35M aircraft simulators by identifying and addressing 58 deficiencies, saving critical training hours.
Instructor Flight Engineer
United States Air Force
Dover, USA
09.2015 - 06.2023
- Manages personnel and resources to ensure staffing in support of cargo and personnel airlift for the largest U.S. military aircraft, C-5M. Fulfills demanding schedule for worldwide mission taskings while on call 24/7
- Develops/maintains lesson plans, course materials, written tests, appraisals, study guides, and course critiques
- Confers with department leads and executives to assess personnel training, qualification, and evaluation requirements are met in accordance with production timelines and priorities
- Utilizes training management software to document & review 60K training events for 30 Students a year
- Incorporated current events into lessons in order to engage student interest in real world applications.
E-3G AWACS Airborne surveillance technician
United States Air Force
Tinker, USA
07.2010 - 08.2015
- Supervised and instructed Initial Qualification Training students and future instructor candidates for the largest Formal Training Unit in Air Combat Command. Provided classroom and flight instruction on aircraft Radar systems, IFF, and Passive Detection Systems.
- Inventoried, acquired, and safeguarded digital COMSEC required for aircraft mission accomplishment
- Established, troubleshot, and maintained all internal/external radar systems and data systems onboard the E-3G aircraft in support of combat mission taskings. Provided rapid airborne radar air picture expertise to mission team during enemy troop engagements and search and rescue operations
Education
B.S. - Intelligence Studies
American Military University
Charles Town, WV12.2021
AAS - Aviation Operations
Community College of the Air Force
Maxwell AFB, AL07.2021
Skills
- Data analysis
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Flight operations
- Crew resource management
- Technical documentation mastery
- Multi-tasking capacity
Accomplishments
SQ NCO of the year -2024
Certification
- CPR/AED certified
- COMBAT AIRCREW TACTICS GRADUATE
- Airman leadership school
- Basic instructor course
Timeline
HQ AMC C-5 SIMCERT MANAGER
United States Air Force
06.2023 - Current
Instructor Flight Engineer
United States Air Force
09.2015 - 06.2023
E-3G AWACS Airborne surveillance technician
United States Air Force
07.2010 - 08.2015
B.S. - Intelligence Studies
American Military University
AAS - Aviation Operations
Community College of the Air Force