Jody Koschmann
Litchfield Park,AZ
Summary
Accomplished Instructor Air Battle Manager with 20 years of experience and over five years of instruction in air battle management and instructional roles, notably with the 607th Air Control Squadron. Expert in tactical air battle scenarios and training development who effectively facilitates learning for students of all ages and abilities by providing engaging, relevant instruction. Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials based on varying needs, abilities and interests of students.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor Air Battle Manager
607th Air Control Squadron
12.2019 - Current
- Completed BMIT (Instructor Methodology) and awarded T-Code, formal training instructor qualification in 2020.
- Five years of experience as an Instructor Air Battle Manager on BC-3 and the AN/TYQ-23A weapons system, and prior experience as an Instructor Air Surveillance Officer aboard the E-3B/C AWACS
- As Dean of Students and Assistant Director of Operations, managed Air Education and Training Command's (AETC) largest flight training unit (FTU) student body, graduating nearly 300 command and control students annually.
- Deployed twice from the unit as an Air Defense Liaison; once to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where I helped establish their current Joint Air Defense Operations School (JADOS) and taught 2 iterations of the course, and the second to Israel and synched the Israeli Air Operations Center (AOC) with the Air Force Central Command's AOC and Tactical Command and Control (TAC C2) during the first 6 weeks of the Israel/Hamas War.
- Proficient with Microsoft's Suite of programs, and have experience in creating and updating courseware as a Block Subject Matter Expert (SME); ensuring courseware is in accordance with latest publications and guidance.
Assistant Director of Ops/Mission Crew Commander
16th Airborne Command and Control Squadron
07.2016 - 12.2019
- Assisted in the development and training of 207 combat capable Airmen to the Combat Air Force.
- Represented the 16 ACCS during the 2018 JSTARS Syllabus Review Board, and validated 1,500 training events for 5 crew positions.
- Enabled first-ever deployment of JSTARS to the European Theatre in support of NATO's largest exercise, Baltic Operations (BALTOPS). Established all support and logistical support in Denmark and ensured asset was utilized appropriately for training and coordinated for real-world utilization of the asset while on-station.
- Deployed to the 609th Air Operations Center as the Chief of Command and Control Plans, ensuring TAC C2 assets were utilized in accordance with the commander's objectives. Additionally, I was charged with authoring a new Air Operations Directive for C2, and was hand selected to represent the Air Force Central Commander in Turkey, during an imminent Turkish invasion into Syria. As part of this tasking, I developed Special Instructions (SPINS), Air Control Orders (ACO), Air Operations Directives (AOD), and ensured Rules of Engagement training were effective and understood by all Turkish Air Force Operators working within the Central Command "owned" airspace, ultimately being selected as the Al Udeid Air Base and AOC's Field Grade Officer of the Quarter.
Education
Master of Science - Aerospace Science
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL10-2013
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Prescott, AZ08-2003
Skills
- Technical expertise in Air Battle Management systems
- Tactical proficiency in air battle scenarios
- Instructional and training
- Situational awareness and quick decision-making
- Top Secret security clearance, SCI eligible
- Proficient in a wide array of Microsoft's suite of programs
- Current instructor methodology (BMIT)
- Breadth of experience on 5 major weapons systems
Timeline
Instructor Air Battle Manager
607th Air Control Squadron
12.2019 - Current
Assistant Director of Ops/Mission Crew Commander
16th Airborne Command and Control Squadron
07.2016 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Aerospace Science
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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