Jesus Lopez
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Competent with solid background in flight operations, skilled in coordinating schedules, managing logistical details, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving operational goals, adaptable to changing needs, and highly dependable. Expertise includes communication, problem-solving, and multitasking, with proactive approach to enhancing efficiency and safety. Reliable team member known for effective coordination and delivering consistent results.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Flight Operations Coordinator
United States Air Force
Los Angeles, CA
06.2024 - Current
- Led airfield ops for VPOTUS visit to LA; integrated efforts w/ 9 agencies to deliver critical AF2 services-safeguarded mission success and reinforced DoD inter-agency trust.
- Directed movement of 20k-lb space vehicle asset for the National Recon Office (NRO); enabled NRO to meet critical scheduled launch date. Lauded by SSC launch program managers.
- Coordinated ops/security/logistics with 6 external agencies; enabled flawless execution of high-visibility mission supporting the Secretary of War visit to LA.
- Developed strong relationships with airport authorities, fostering effective communication channels for smooth operations.
Training NCOIC
United States Air Force
Los Angeles, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented 112 realistic C2 scenarios and executed comprehensive training plans for 9 controllers; ensured 100% required qualification and sustained mission-ready 1C3 expertise.
- Accelerated certification of a new controller in just 45 days, outperforming the Air Force 60-day standard and boosting command post manning capes by 15%.
- Conducts initial qualification, upgrade training (5/7-level), continuation training, and recurring requirements tied to higher headquarters guidance.
Systems NCOIC
United States Air Force
Los Angeles, CA
12.2024 - Current
- Managed and sustained mission-critical information technology systems across two command posts,and upheld 100% accountability and functionality of 64 items valued at $160K.
- Track hardware, manage inventories, and plan for lifecycle replacement or upgrades; ensuring uninterrupted operations for 24/7 mission execution and strengthened continuity across the two bases' $1.4M C2 infrastructures.
Reports NCOIC
United States Air Force
Los Angeles, CA
09.2023 - 12.2024
- Provided initial reports training for 12 key base personnel, fulfilled the semi-annual training requirements by engaging with 30 SBD 3, SSC and tenant unit leaders; led to 100% compliance with operational reporting protocol.
- Work with other units (ops, intel, emergency management, higher HQ) to gather information and ensure reports reflect the full operational picture
Capability Forecaster
United States Air Force
Fairfield, CA
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with 8 different
stations across PACAF and cleared 351 pallets of arms, ammo, and explosives weighing 843 tons
across 80 missions. - Exceptional coordination; partnered with AMC/A4T and commercial carriers for the presidential-directed movement of 1.3K pallets, carrying 4.8K tons of AA&E on 49 missions. Supported NATO and Ukraine in boosting their defense against Russian aggression.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rancho Buena Vista High School
Vista, CASkills
- Communicate effectively and tactfully
- Decision-making
- Dependable and responsible
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organization and time management
- Detail Oriented
Timeline
Training NCOIC
United States Air Force
07.2025 - Current
Systems NCOIC
United States Air Force
12.2024 - Current
Flight Operations Coordinator
United States Air Force
06.2024 - Current
Reports NCOIC
United States Air Force
09.2023 - 12.2024
Capability Forecaster
United States Air Force
07.2022 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Rancho Buena Vista High School