Ethan E. Sabin
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Col. Ethan E. Sabin is the Deputy Commander, 57th Wing, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. He is responsible for 36 Squadrons at 12 installations constituting the Air Force’s most diverse flying wing. The wing flies and maintains more than 182 aircraft of the following types: A-10, F-15C/D, F-15E, F-16C/CG/CJ, F-22A, F-35A, and HH-60G. The wing also utilizes E-3, RC-135, E-8, B-1, B-2, B-52, C-130, KC-135, C-17, AC-130J, MC-130, CV-22, and U-28 as well as the MQ-9 remotely piloted aircraft at 12 stateside bases to support the U.S. Air Force Weapon School Syllabus. Col. Sabin is responsible for three groups constituting more than 3,500 personnel: 57th Operations Group, 57th Maintenance Group and the U.S. Air Force Weapons School. In addition, he oversees the U.S. Air Force Advanced Maintenance and Munitions Operations School; U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known as the “Thunderbirds,” Red Flag, Green Flag, and Bamboo Eagle exercises; and the U.S. Air Force aggressors. Col. Sabin received his commission from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 2004. He is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School and is a senior pilot with more than 2,100 flying hours in the T-37, T-38, A/OA-10, A-10C, and F- 35A. He has flown combat missions in Operation Enduring Freedom and missions in support of Theater Security Packages. He is originally from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Commander
57 WG
01.2024 - Current
Staff Officer and Branch Chief
Joint Staff, J-5, Plans and Policy Directorate
01.2022 - 01.2024
Student
National Defense University, Eisenhower School for Resource Strategy
01.2021 - 01.2022
Commander
6 WPS, Nellis AFB, NV
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Command of a Fighter Squadron is the metric the Air Force uses to determine an officer’s ability to continue in the service as a Senior Leader. It measures an officer’s ability to balance the demands of the mission, the people and the available resources. This position requires leadership, human resources skills, effective communication, self-awareness, humility, approachability and credibility. It is incumbent upon commanders in the Department of Defense to problem-identify and solve, set a vision for development, establish clear guidance, build teams, teach, and lead.
Director of Operations
57 WPSS, Nellis AFB, NV
01.2018 - 01.2019
- The Director of Operations role is equivalent to a mid-level management position. This individual is required to manage teams to ensure mission accomplishment, evaluate performance, provide constructive feedback, and ensure the day-to-day execution of squadron-level operations.
Chief, Senior Leader Management
ACC, Langley AFB, VA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- This position centered on broadening aviators and exposing them to personnel functions with the Air Force, specifically at the Senior Leader level, i.e., Colonel to General Officer. The Chief is responsible for informing and advising the Commander, Air Combat Command (4-Star General / CEO Equivalent) on personnel and other related matters within the Air Force.
Student
College of Naval Command & Staff, NASNI, RI
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Intermediate Developmental Education for officers going to the Operational Level / Mid-Level Management phase of their careers
Assistant Director of Ops/Ops Test Pilot
Edwards AFB, CA
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Lead instructor for F-35 Operational Test and assistant to the Director of Operations. Primarily focused on development of the Tactics, Techniques and Procedures for the F-35 during its nascent stages of the program.
Chief of Standardization & Evaluation / A-10C Instructor
Nellis AFB, NV
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Oversaw the standardization of publications and guidance for the 57 WING as they relate to flying operations. Lead instructor at the USAF Weapons School in the A-10C aircraft.
Chief, Weapons and Tactics
Davis Monthan (DM) AFB, AZ
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Chief Instructor Pilot in the 354 Fighter Squadron (-34 pilots).
Asst Chief of Scheduling / A-10 Instructor
DM AFB
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Primarily responsible for the day-to-day execution of planning, scheduling and coordinating A-10C flight operations for the squadron (-34 pilots and -100 maintenance personnel)
Asst Chief of Training / A-10 Flight Lead
Osan AB, ROK
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Primarily responsible for forecasting and coordinating the training for a squadron (-30 personnel) and lead missions in the A-10C aircraft
Student, A-10 Qualification Training
DM AFB, AZ
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Learning the fundamentals of flying the A-10C attack aircraft in preparation for operational missions.
Student Undergraduate Pilot Training
Columbus AFB, MS
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Basic Pilot Training course for all USAF officers to become professional, certified aviators.
Environmental Engineering Asst / Introductory Flight Training Student
Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Attached to Environment Engineering squadron; conducted additional duties while undergoing FAA-certified training to receive Private Pilot’s License.
Education
Master of Arts - National Resource Strategy
Eisenhower School for National Resource Strategy, National Defense University
Washington D.C.01.2022
Masters - National Security and Strategic Studies
Naval War College
Newport, RI01.2017
Professional Military Education - undefined
College of Naval Command & Staff
Newport, RI01.2016
Masters - Military Operational Art and Science
Air University
Montgomery, AL01.2013
Professional Military Education - undefined
Air Command & Staff College
Montgomery, AL01.2012
Professional Military Education - undefined
Squadron Officers School
Montgomery, AL01.2011
Skills
- Boat handling
- Mooring operations
- Team management
- Maritime regulations
- Multilingual abilities
- Fuel management
- Relationship building
- Customer relations
- Strategic leadership
- Safety management
- Operational planning
- Training facilitation
Certification
- Casualty Notification Officer Training 23 Apr 2020
- F-35A Transition (TX) Course 18 Sep 2018
- F-35A Instructor Pilot (IP) Qualification, Block 1B Aircraft 12 Sep 2014
- Refresher Physiological Hypoxia Training-all Tracks 01 Aug 2014
- USAF CENTRIFUGE/CHAMBER COURSE 19 Feb 2014
- Refresher Centrifuge (Refresher Acceleration Training) 19 Feb 2014
- USAF Weapons Instructor Course, A-10 12 Jun 2010
- FIGHTER ELECTRONIC COMBAT OFFICERS COURSE [FECOC] 21 Sep 2007
- WATER SURVIVAL TRAINING 01 Jun 2006
- INTRODUCTION TO FIGHTER FUNDAMENTALS 23 May 2006
- COMBAT SURVIVAL TRAINING COURSE 15 Feb 2006
- USAF CENTRIFUGE/CHAMBER COURSE 31 Jan 2006
Accomplishments
Distinguished flying cross. Strategic leader and operational planner. Commander. Human Resources.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Deputy Commander
57 WG
01.2024 - Current
Staff Officer and Branch Chief
Joint Staff, J-5, Plans and Policy Directorate
01.2022 - 01.2024
Student
National Defense University, Eisenhower School for Resource Strategy
01.2021 - 01.2022
Commander
6 WPS, Nellis AFB, NV
01.2019 - 01.2021
Director of Operations
57 WPSS, Nellis AFB, NV
01.2018 - 01.2019
Chief, Senior Leader Management
ACC, Langley AFB, VA
01.2017 - 01.2018
Student
College of Naval Command & Staff, NASNI, RI
01.2016 - 01.2017
Assistant Director of Ops/Ops Test Pilot
Edwards AFB, CA
01.2014 - 01.2016
Chief of Standardization & Evaluation / A-10C Instructor
Nellis AFB, NV
01.2011 - 01.2014
Chief, Weapons and Tactics
Davis Monthan (DM) AFB, AZ
01.2010 - 01.2011
Asst Chief of Scheduling / A-10 Instructor
DM AFB
01.2009 - 01.2010
Asst Chief of Training / A-10 Flight Lead
Osan AB, ROK
01.2007 - 01.2009
Student, A-10 Qualification Training
DM AFB, AZ
01.2006 - 01.2007
Student Undergraduate Pilot Training
Columbus AFB, MS
01.2005 - 01.2006
Environmental Engineering Asst / Introductory Flight Training Student
Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO
01.2004 - 01.2005
Master of Arts - National Resource Strategy
Eisenhower School for National Resource Strategy, National Defense University
Masters - National Security and Strategic Studies
Naval War College
Professional Military Education - undefined
College of Naval Command & Staff
Masters - Military Operational Art and Science
Air University
Professional Military Education - undefined
Air Command & Staff College
Professional Military Education - undefined
Squadron Officers School
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