Janine Rossi
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Accomplished Senior Enlisted Leader with extensive experience in the Air National Guard, adept at strategic leadership and operational planning. Demonstrated excellence in mentoring and personnel management, significantly enhancing mission readiness and team cohesion. Skilled in analytical thinking and innovation, achieving notable improvements in operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Enlisted Leader
USAF
09.2024 - Current
- Serves as the highest-ranking enlisted member within the 137 Airlift Squadron.
- Provides strategic leadership and mentorship to enlisted personnel.
- Is the primary advisor to the unit commander on all matters concerning enlisted members, while ensuring the readiness, morale, and professional development of the enlisted force.
- Oversees mission readiness to addressing personal and professional challenges within the enlisted corps.
- Instrumental in bridging communication between enlisted personnel and command leadership, fostering a culture of excellence, and upholding Air Force standards.
C-17 Instructor Loadmaster
Air National Guard
01.2013 - Current
- Responsible for instructing and training loadmasters in the safe and efficient loading, unloading, and securing of cargo and passengers on the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft.
- Ensures all loadmasters are proficient in aircrew duties, mission planning, airdrop operations, and emergency procedures.
- Instruction involves both ground-based classroom training and in-flight training in accordance with Air Force regulations and standards.
- Plays a critical role in maintaining operational readiness and supporting global airlift missions.
Flight Chief
Air National Guard
10.2019 - 09.2024
- Oversees a team of 20 Dual Status Guardsmen & Active Guard Reserves loadmasters, driving their career development through crafting awards, promotion packages, performance evaluation briefs, recommendation letters, and letters of excellence.
- Managed pay/Defense Travel System issues
- Provided assistance with health, wellness, and military/civilian work-life balance.
- Managed professional growth and development of enlisted personnel by scheduling training and recommending career growth oportunities
Mission Scheduler
Air National Guard
10.2017 - 09.2019
- Managed the scheduling of aircrew for local flights, missions, and flight simulator training.
- Collaborated with Squadron Aviation Resource Management, Training Office, Director of Operations, and Stan Eval to minimize operational risks for both long and short missions.
- Offered expertise in identifying flight and ground training needs and determined flight, ground, and simulator schedule requirements for crew position upgrades.
Current Operations Manager
Air National Guard
01.2013 - 09.2017
- Monitored mission progress and made real-time adjustments in coordination with higher headquarters to accommodate changes in mission requirements, weather, or aircraft status.
- Maintained and updated mission schedules using Air Force scheduling systems, ensuring transparency and accuracy in all operations.
- Oversee aircrew tasking, ensuring that aircrews are assigned based on qualifications, experience, and mission needs while meeting crew rest and flight duty period requirements.
- Interfaced with wing operations center, air mobility command, and external agencies to ensure all requirements are met for operational taskings, exercises, and contingency missions.
- Analyze operational data and metrics to improve scheduling efficiency, mission success rates, and overall operational readiness. Develop and maintain contingency plans for mission taskings, including deployments, humanitarian assistance, and emergency airlift operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
CUNY School of Professional Studies
New York, NY05.2025
Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education II -
Air University Extension Course Program
Maxwell Afb-gunter Annex, AL02-2022
Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education I -
Air University Extension Course Program
Maxwell Afb-gunter Annex, AL09-2021
Aviation Leadership
Career Enlisted Aviation Center of Excellence
Lackland AFB TX05.2019
Certification - Personal Finance
Ram Financial Solutions
New York08-2018
Associate Degree - Aviation Operations
Community College of the Air Force
02-2016
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts
Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn New York05-2015
Skills
- Oral and written communication
- Mentoring, teaching and Coaching
- Strategic and Tactical leadership
- Operational planning
- Analytical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Personnel Management
- Innovation and Creativity
Timeline
Senior Enlisted Leader
USAF
09.2024 - Current
Flight Chief
Air National Guard
10.2019 - 09.2024
Mission Scheduler
Air National Guard
10.2017 - 09.2019
C-17 Instructor Loadmaster
Air National Guard
01.2013 - Current
Current Operations Manager
Air National Guard
01.2013 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
CUNY School of Professional Studies
Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education II -
Air University Extension Course Program
Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education I -
Air University Extension Course Program
Aviation Leadership
Career Enlisted Aviation Center of Excellence
Certification - Personal Finance
Ram Financial Solutions
Associate Degree - Aviation Operations
Community College of the Air Force
Associate Degree - Liberal Arts
Kingsborough Community College