Jared Chambers
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Dynamic Aviation Safety Officer with a strong commitment to operational readiness and safety compliance. Skilled in developing and implementing safety programs, training personnel, and conducting risk assessments to mitigate potential hazards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Battalion Safety Officer
United States Army
Fort Carson, Colorado
11.2022 - Current
- Developed, implemented and monitored safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with both Army and OSHA regulations for over 600 employees.
- Managed multiple safety programs including fire prevention, environmental protection, hearing conservation, personal protective equipment, foreign object debris, respiratory protection, and radiation safety.
- Collaborated with leadership to implement aviation safety policies effectively.
- Trained personnel on safety procedures, risk management practices, and emergency response practices.
- Conducted risk assessments of existing operational processes for potential safety hazards.
- Conducted safety inspections of equipment and facilities.
- Examined hazardous incidents and accidents to uncover causes and provided corrective actions.
- Assisted in preparing safety documentation for audits and inspections.
- Participated in regular meetings with upper management regarding progress updates on current initiatives.
Army Aviator
United States Army
Fort Carson, Colorado
02.2020 - 08.2025
- Served AH-64D and AH-64E Pilot, ensuring operational excellence and safety in aviation.
- Mentored junior aviators as a Pilot-in-Command, fostering their development and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated closely with team members, to achieve mission success and meet deadlines.
- Engaged with global partners to secure success of mutual goals.
- Successfully completed one combat deployment.
Property and Supply Officer
United States Army
Fort Wainwright, Alaska
03.2020 - 09.2022
- Advised commanders on property management while overseeing a property book valued at over $200 million.
- Coordinated the procurement and transfer of essential equipment, ensuring operational readiness.
- Maintained accurate records and accountability for all property, preventing any loss.
Flight School Student
United States Army
Fort Rucker, Alabama
05.2018 - 02.2020
- Engaged in effective communication with instructors and peers to enhance learning and operational efficiency.
- Participated in mission planning and briefing sessions with team members.
- Earned Honor Graduate in a class of 32 other students.
Instructor
United States Marine Corps
Quantico, Virginia
09.2014 - 05.2018
- Served as a Scout Sniper Instructor, delivering both basic and advanced training courses.
- Instructed 437 students over 20 courses.
- As the Primary Marksmanship Instructor, supervised over 700 hours of training.
- Developed and refined the Program of Instruction (POI) to enhance training effectiveness.
- Acted as a liaison to provide specialized training and resources to external agencies beyond the USMC.
- Conducted and participated in evaluations of new equipment, determining acquisition and future use. These limited user evaluations were conducted with various companies across the industry.
- Attended various trade shows to network and gather information of upcoming products for potential future use and acquisition.
Infantry Marine
United States Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune, NC
08.2009 - 09.2014
- Served as a Infantry Rifleman/Scout Sniper in 2nd Marine Division.
- Completed multiple courses to improve leadership skills and performance under stressful situations.
- Completed two combat deployments and one Pacific rotation serving as a liason to international partners.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pigeon Forge High School
Pigeon Forge, TN05-2009
Skills
- Safety policy development
- Risk assessment
- Safety training
- Environmental safety
- Incident investigation
- Safety compliance
- Operational readiness
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
- Program management
Certification
OSHA 511 Occupational Safety and Health Standards in General Industry, University of Alabama, 2022
Accomplishments
James H. McClellan Aviation Safety Award, 2024 - Outstanding contribution to Army Aviation safety.
Timeline
Battalion Safety Officer
United States Army
11.2022 - Current
Property and Supply Officer
United States Army
03.2020 - 09.2022
Army Aviator
United States Army
02.2020 - 08.2025
Flight School Student
United States Army
05.2018 - 02.2020
Instructor
United States Marine Corps
09.2014 - 05.2018
Infantry Marine
United States Marine Corps
08.2009 - 09.2014
High School Diploma -
Pigeon Forge High School