Edward S. Binkowski Jr.
Olympia,USA
Summary
Committed, focused, and reliable professional with several years of leadership experience in demanding environments looking to secure a challenging position that will enable me to use my planning ability, management skills, attention to detail, team-player mentality, and loyalty. Exceptionally dependable and detail-oriented Safety and Occupational Health and Aviation program manager with a stellar record of workplace safety. Adept at professional communication with Leadership, employees, and customers at all levels. Able to function well as a team leader, member, or independently.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior CH-47F Flight Instructor
U.S. Army Civilian
06.2021 - 08.2024
- Conducted comprehensive flight training sessions for student pilots, ensuring mastery of aircraft operations.
- Developed tailored lesson plans to meet individual student learning styles and needs.
- Implemented safety protocols during training flights, enhancing overall risk management procedures.
- Evaluated student performance through practical assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Mentored junior instructors, fostering professional development and promoting best practices in flight instruction.
- Enhanced instructional techniques by integrating new technologies and simulation tools into training programs.
Lead Liaison program Manager to INDO-PACOM
U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command
08.2016 - 11.2020
- Lead U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Liaison to Special Operations Command INDO-Pacific Commander. Program manager responsible for coordinating special U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation asset participation in SOF Joint Combined Exchange Training, large scale Joint Chiefs of Staff Exercises, and contingency operation planning, Direct supervision of 3 Officers and 1 Senior Enlisted.
- Integrated with Global Combatant Command INDO- Pacific Commanders and staff and directed detailed contingency Special Operations Aviation planning for numerous contingency operations.
- As program manager coordinated with Special Operations Command INDO-Pacific to coordinate mission planning, site surveys, scenario development, Composite risk management/mitigation, for deployment of Special Operations Aviation in support of INDO-Pacific Theater of Operations.
Generals Staff (G3) Aviation Coordinator
U.S. Army / United States Military Academy at West Point
01.2015 - 08.2016
- Responsible for coordinating Army, civilian, and University aviation assets and operations as the representative for the senior aviation officer in the force and the senior aviation commander.
- Wrote new policy and procedures for Unmanned Ariel Vehicle operations combining federal aviation and military flight regulations and publications.
- Coordinated integration of Military and civilian aviation assets during numerous events involving fortune 500 CEO’s, Senior Department of Defense leadership, and coordinated with media during nationally televised events.
Aircrew Training Program Manager and Senior Standardization Instructor
U.S. Army
08.2007 - 01.2015
- Program manager for a 50+ person aircrew training program with military and civilian contractors. Train and evaluate students in advanced techniques required for inflight refueling, terrain following, and avoidance radar flight, and forward-looking infrared, as well as reviewing students and instructor’s basic qualifications and training. As senior standardization instructor, I was required to ensure compliance of maneuvers, procedures, tactical operations, and safe employment of 16 aircraft costing $84 million each.
Safety and Occupational Health Manager
U.S. Army Special Operations, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM)
04.2005 - 08.2007
- Safety and Occupational Health manager responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and evaluating a 24-hour safety and occupational health program. As Manager, Issue local directives and procedures establishing technical and administrative safety and occupational health requirement for all Aviation, Aviation Maintenance, ground support, and additional functional activities.
- Key Accomplishments:
- Created and managed a new safety and occupational health program that stood up at Fort Campbell, KY and conducted a unit move to JBLM Military installation integrating with installation safety and occupational health and environmental compliance programs.
- 2 years as the Program manager responsible for directing a safety and occupational health program elements for 600 people, 5 Companies, 11 buildings, 24 aircraft and ground support equipment at JBLM.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of Safety, occupational health principles, practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to the performance of a full range of safety and occupational health management responsibilities on a military installation and the planning, organizing, directing, operating, and evaluation of safety and occupational health programs involving aviation maintenance and vehicle repair, offices, industrial shops, aviation life support, and medical aid station.
- Knowledge of safety: and occupational health principles, practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to the performance of a full range of safety and occupational health management responsibilities.
- Knowledge of Accident/Mishap investigation and Reporting: I have directed investigations of accidents, analyzing precipitating factors and accident cause data to develop specific prevention methods. Consulted with specialists from related occupations concerning work process modifications and recommends corrective or remedial safety measures.
- Skill and Ability: Advises senior level management officials within the assigned area on the status of the safety and occupational health programs and recommends changes in the design of work programs to meet new safety and occupational health standards.
Various Positions included Operations Officer, Aviation Life Support Program Manager, and Unit Trainer
U.S. Army
11.1989 - 04.2005
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University
Associates of Arts - Aviation Occupational Studies
Excelsior College
Skills
- Flight training
- Lesson plan development
- Risk management
- Student evaluation
- Instructional technology integration
- Safety program management
- Policy development
- Program management
- Standardization procedures
- Record keeping
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 65 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop currency tracking spreadsheets.
- Designed an Army Battalion level aviation and ground safety program for over 600 personnel implementing new training and reporting procedures reducing accidents, mishaps, and near misses
Certification
- U.S. Army Aviation Safety Officer Course- 2005-04
- U.S. Army Accident Investigation President Course- 2005
- U.S. Department of Transportation Human Factors 00008 - 2005
- U.S. Department of Transportation Basic Aircraft Accident Investigation 00035- 2005
- Accident Investigation and Analysis Board President Course (05-003) -2005
- JBLM Environmental Operations Management and compliance inspector -2006
- Human Factors Analysis in Accidents, Certification Course (NTSB)- 2005
- Project Management, 58 hours of instruction – 2019
Timeline
Senior CH-47F Flight Instructor
U.S. Army Civilian
06.2021 - 08.2024
Lead Liaison program Manager to INDO-PACOM
U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command
08.2016 - 11.2020
Generals Staff (G3) Aviation Coordinator
U.S. Army / United States Military Academy at West Point
01.2015 - 08.2016
Aircrew Training Program Manager and Senior Standardization Instructor
U.S. Army
08.2007 - 01.2015
Safety and Occupational Health Manager
U.S. Army Special Operations, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM)
04.2005 - 08.2007
Various Positions included Operations Officer, Aviation Life Support Program Manager, and Unit Trainer
U.S. Army
11.1989 - 04.2005
Associates of Arts - Aviation Occupational Studies
Excelsior College
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University
Specialized Experience
- 31 years’ experience in Military Aviation as an Safety Officer, Pilot, Aviation Life Support Officer, Senior Trainer, Program Manager, and Aircraft Mechanic.
- Experience developing and coordinating internal and external emergency response plans and procedures for local operations and deployed locations.
- Experience managing on-scene accident/mishap, reporting, and notification procedures for a Special Operations Aviation Battalion.
- Experience incorporating and training composite risk management and mitigation.
- U.S. Army and NTSB trained to handle accident/mishaps investigation and reporting.
- Managed, conducted, tracked, and evaluated Battalion level Safety and Health Training and Education programs.
Summary of Qualifications
- Approved to take Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification exam, currently enrolled in Board of Certified Safety Professional ASP preparation program, plan to sit for Exam by end of March
- Created and managed a Battalion level, safety and occupational health program, conducting inspections to confirm compliance with laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures on Fort Campbell and Joint Base Lewis McChord.
- Experienced at preparing and implementing written procedures
- Clear concise communication skills, both oral and written to a broad audience of military and civilian professionals, technical and administrative personnel, in a diplomatically and tactfully, and serve as a productive member of boards, meetings, and working groups.
- Experience in independently developing and present clear, concise briefings with sound conclusions and recommendations.