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Ian Rodriguez

Summary

Knowledgeable Aviation Officer with extensive experience in the Army, excelling in aeromedical evacuation and mission planning. Proven leadership in managing personnel and coordinating multinational training exercises. Skilled in aircraft systems and public speaking, with a strong focus on operational awareness and regulatory compliance, ensuring safety and efficiency in all operations.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Aviation Officer

Army
10.2017 - Current
  • As a Platoon Leader, managed an element of 25 personnel in aeromedical evacuation planning and execution during real-world MEDEVAC coverage of the Fort Bliss, TX training area as well as training exercises in support of civil authorities.
  • A HH-60M helicopter pilot with over 390 hours, to include achieving Pilot-in-Command.
  • Planned an air movement of aircraft from Fort Bliss, TX to Norfolk, Virginia to conduct deck landing qualifications on a Naval Amphibious Landing Ship.
  • Performed as an Assistant Operations Officer for a Battalion sized element of over 650 personnel, planning training and operations in the U.S. and in the European theater of operations.
  • Coordinated with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members from Germany, Poland, Greece, and Latvia to conduct training missions in Europe.
  • As an Aviation Basic Officer Leader's Course (BOLC) instructor, I instructed over 100 hours of doctrine and mission planning classes for Lieutenants and Warrant Officers at Fort Rucker, AL.
  • As a student management officer, managed the flow of over 800 flight school students through various stages of training at flight school.
  • Guided and mentored students through short-term and long-term legal, medical, and administrative holds from flight school.

Fleet Service Clerk

American Airlines
08.2014 - 10.2017
  • Guided planes for all arrivals and departures with strong focus on safety.
  • Inspected cargo for efficient and safe handling and transport between planes and cargo areas.
  • Documented all required information regarding cargo weight and destination.
  • Loaded and offloaded baggage and cargo from aircraft.
  • Directed vehicles to designated storage and take-off areas using hand signals and lighted batons.
  • Towed aircraft to gates and hangars using tractors and other vehicles.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security

Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
07-2016

Skills

  • Aircraft systems
  • Navigation
  • Team leadership
  • Physical fitness
  • Operational awareness
  • Flight plans
  • Fuel management
  • Crew resource management
  • Technical report writing
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Public speaking
  • Mission planning
  • Instructing

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Aviation Officer

Army
10.2017 - Current

Fleet Service Clerk

American Airlines
08.2014 - 10.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security

Keiser University