Devon Newton
Instructor Sensor Operator
Grand Forks,North Dakota
Summary
For 7 years, I have been developing my skills as an instructor/supervisor with a
background in leadership and aviation; I am determined, and passionate about attaining and developing new skills as a civilian contractor. My Experience is rooted in the E/RQ-4
Globalhawk sensor suite(USAF Triton variant). I have served in supervisory roles as a military aviation crew lead directing crews and managing projects & individuals using
outstanding interpersonal skills. I am excited for new challenges, and will relocate for the right opportunity.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Mission Planning Officer
United States Air Force, USAF
Grand Forks, United States
09.2016 - Current
- Offered strategic advice and consultation to develop, implement and evaluate modifications and enhancements to operations
- Facilitated coordination across entities to provide actionable ISR
- Advised pilots on route planning for target optimization
Instructor Sensor Operator
United States Air Force, USAF
Grand Forks, United States
04.2016 - Current
- Identified issues with sensor equipment and conducted troubleshooting methods for resolution.
- Assembled target information and hostile defense locations to plan for missions.
- Trained new and experienced students, created & updated courseware &
procedures, instructed & evaluated sensor operators during EUCOM, PACOM, and CENTCOM ISR missions,
ran computer simulations to test & certify sensor operators.
Tracker Program Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
Grand Forks, United States
01.2020 - Current
- Liaison between the intelligence and ISR collection teams.
- Advised joint partners on how best to analyze and utilize MTI data.
- CAOC team lead as liaison between ROKAF and USAF.
Standards and Evaluations Director
United States Air Force, USAF
Grand Forks, ND
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Ensured 100% mission readiness for 220 aviators.
- Created courseware and updated training requirements to maintain mission readiness.
- Prepared, coordinated and distributed information about yearly flight evaluations.
Education
Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering - For Anatomy And Physiology
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL05.2025
Associates of Aerospace Technologies - Aerospace Technologies
CCAF
04.2023
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- JMPS
- Google Earth
- MOVINT
- Adobe Acrobat
- Current TS/SCI Clearance
Commendations
- Standards and Evaluations Shop of the year (2019)
- Sensor Operator of the Quarter (Q1 2020)
- Sensor Operator of the Year (2021)
- Awarded Exceptional Qualification for Instructor Sensor Operator Upgrade (2021)
- Instructor Sensor Operator of the Year (2021)
- Selected as Lead Liaison Officer 5x for 3 COCOMs
Timeline
Tracker Program Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2020 - Current
Standards and Evaluations Director
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2017 - 01.2019
Mission Planning Officer
United States Air Force, USAF
09.2016 - Current
Instructor Sensor Operator
United States Air Force, USAF
04.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering - For Anatomy And Physiology
University of North Florida
Associates of Aerospace Technologies - Aerospace Technologies
CCAF
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