Hayden Kohr
Active Duty - USAF
Neunkirchen Am Potzberg,RP
Summary
Accomplished Air Mobility Technician and Senior Command Post Controller with a proven track record in emergency management and interagency collaboration, honed over years with the United States Air Force. Expert in operational coordination and stress tolerance, significantly enhancing mission success rates. Skilled in leading high-stakes operations, demonstrating exceptional decision-making and personnel supervision.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Air Mobility - CMO Technician
USAF
11.2021 - Current
- Mission manage mobility air missions across Europe and Africa as primary assistant to Chief Mobility Officer of USAFE-AFAFRICA.
- Mission manage theater movements of US government and international VIPs.
- Build and scheduled emergency aeromedical evacuation missions for injured personnel across Europe and Africa. e.g. Command and controlled 130 aeromedical evacuation missions in 2023.
- Track movement of supplies, equipment, and personnel needed for unit activities across Europe and Africa. e.g. Coordinated and tracked movement of 19,287 passengers and 24,521.2 tons of cargo.
- Execute mobility operations with accuracy and control.
- Communicate and coordinate with airfield managers, command centers, and command posts to develop and execute tactical plans.
- Coordinate fleet service, air crew transportation, and cargo handling with Air Terminal Operations Center.
- Coordinate aircraft maintenance and refueling with maintenance teams and fuel depot.
- Utilize UHF radio and other communication systems to coordinate with aircrews.
- Coordinate with international agencies and US embassies to secure air mission diplomatic clearances according to Foreign Clearance Guide.
- Supervise and train new team members as member of training team.
- Create and edit QRC's (Quick Reaction Checklists) to ensure up to date information and clarify step-by-step action.
- Collaborate with team members through regular cross-functional meetings and debrief sessions.
Command Center Operator
United States Air Force
02.2018 - 11.2021
- Ensured seamless coordination with external agencies, fostering strong relationships through effective communication strategies.
- Monitored airfield and flight operations including management of emergency response to in-flight and ground emergencies.
- Executed day-to-day functions of command center.
- Coordinated aircraft maintenance and refueling with maintenance teams and fuel depot.
- Utilized UHF radio and other communication systems to coordinate with aircrews.
- Operated air base mass broadcasting system for exercise and real world threats.
- Participated in and coordinated air base exercises to test base defense procedures.
- Recalled and participated in Crisis Action Team and Emergency Operations Center collecting and communicating information between unit commanders, base agencies, and federal and state authorities.
- Coordinated base evacuation procedures for hurricane warning.
- Coordinated with local authorities to smoothly manage disaster response.
- Organized search and rescue activities to locate missing persons affected by natural disasters.
- Collaborated and assisted in securing and reestablishing base operations in response to hurricane disaster.
- Responded quickly to crisis situations, balancing operational requirements against public safety to effectively handle dynamic needs.
- Developed strategic plans to warn, control and evacuate personnel and general public from critical zones.
- Trained personnel in important first response procedures.
- Helped implement disaster plans, coordinating teams and resources to swiftly respond to problems.
- Increased collaboration among team members through regular cross-functional meetings and debrief sessions.
- Created and edited QRC's (Quick Reaction Checklists) to ensure up to date information and clarify step-by-step action.
- Collaborated with team members through regular cross-functional meetings and debrief sessions.
Senior Command Post Controller
United States Air Force
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Led Command Post team as Senior Controller of deployment operations.
- Ensured seamless coordination with external agencies, fostering strong relationships through effective communication strategies.
- Coordinated fleet service, air crew transportation, and cargo handling with Air Terminal Operations Center.
- Coordinated aircraft maintenance and refueling with maintenance teams and fuel depot.
- Utilized UHF radio and other communication systems to coordinate with aircrews.
- Operated air base mass broadcasting system for exercise and real world threats.
- Participated in and coordinated air base exercises to test base defense procedures.
- Recalled and participated in Crisis Action Team and Emergency Operations Center collecting and communicating information between unit commanders and base agencies.
- Increased collaboration among team members through regular cross-functional meetings and debrief sessions.
- Designated supervisor of training for replacement team.
- Created and edited QRC's (Quick Reaction Checklists) to ensure up to date information and clarify step-by-step action.
- Collaborated with team members through regular cross-functional meetings and debrief sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Services - Aviation Emergency Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Online 05.2001 -
No Degree - Leadership
Airman Leadership School
Vogelweh, Germany 05.2001 -
No Degree - Air Mobility
Joint Air Operations C2 Course
Hurlbert Field, Florida 05.2001 -
No Degree - 1C3X1 - Command Post Controller
Keesler Air Force Base Technical School
Keesler AFB, Mississippi 05.2001 -
Skills
Interagency collaboration
Stress Tolerance
Task Delegation
Emergency Management
Incident Response
Personnel Supervision
Operational Coordination
Access Control
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking Abilities
Decision-Making
Disaster Recovery Planning
Accomplishments
- Initiated evacuation procedures and disaster response/recovery for Tyndall AFB after category five Hurricane Michael in 2018. Awarded Airman Achievement Medal for efforts.
- Led, monitored, and coordinated airfield operations at Al-Udeid Air Base in recovery of cargo and personnel evacuation of Afghanistan in 2021. Awarded Unit Airman of the Quarter for efforts.
- Assisted in coordinating U.S. European command cooperation with Ukraine.
- As a supervisor, I have had the pleasure of leading new team members by setting them up onto paths of career success through leadership and mentorship.
- Most importantly, I consider the support and stability I have provided for my family as my greatest accomplishment.
Additional Information
- Top Secret Clearance with the United States federal government.
Timeline
Air Mobility - CMO Technician
USAF
11.2021 - Current
Senior Command Post Controller
United States Air Force
02.2021 - 08.2021
Command Center Operator
United States Air Force
02.2018 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Emergency Services - Aviation Emergency Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
05.2001 -
No Degree - Leadership
Airman Leadership School
05.2001 -
No Degree - Air Mobility
Joint Air Operations C2 Course
05.2001 -
No Degree - 1C3X1 - Command Post Controller
Keesler Air Force Base Technical School
05.2001 -
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