JOHN L. RIESKE
Albuquerque
Summary
Strategic operations and facilities leader with 8+ years of military, aviation, and organizational management experience. Expert in workflow optimization, training program oversight, compliance, and mission readiness. Proven ability to lead teams, manage high-value assets, improve data accuracy, streamline processes, and coordinate complex projects. Adept at operating in high-stakes environments requiring precision, accountability, and decisive leadership.
Overview
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Work History
Aircrew Training Manager
Kirtland AFB
Albuquerque
- Oversee large-scale aviation training programs ensuring compliance with federal and military standards.
- Manage scheduling, training records, and mission readiness reporting.
- Implement workflow improvements increasing data accuracy and reducing delays.
- Coordinate with leadership and instructors to deliver aligned training outcomes.
Assistant Flight Operations Manager
Double Eagle Airport
Albuquerque
- Directed daily flight operations, logistics, and personnel coordination.
- Improved efficiency by redesigning reporting and workflow processes.
- Supported safety and compliance programs.
- Provided leadership to junior staff.
Operations / Customer Service Roles
- Managed front-line operations, inventory, and workflow processes.
- Delivered high-level customer service and conflict resolution.
- Supported scheduling, administrative tasks, and compliance tracking.
Company Commander / Operations Officer
New Mexico Army National Guard
- Led data workflows, accuracy checks, and mission reporting.
- Conducted quality control and implemented corrective processes.
- Oversaw compliance documentation and training readiness.
- Coordinated logistics, personnel accountability, and mission support.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Criminology
University of New Mexico
Skills
- Operational leadership
- Facilities management
- Training and development
- Project coordination
- Data management
- Safety compliance
- Workflow optimization
- Risk assessment
- Team supervision
- Scheduling and logistics
- Process improvement
- Collaboration skills
- Reporting proficiency
- Communication expertise
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Interagency coordination
Certification
- Aviation Maintenance Officer Course
- Antiterrorism Officer Basic Course
- Project Management Coursework
- DOD Secret Level Security Clearance
Military Experience
Company Commander / Operations Officer, New Mexico Army National Guard, Led data workflows, accuracy checks, and mission reporting., Conducted quality control and implemented corrective processes., Oversaw compliance documentation and training readiness., Coordinated logistics, personnel accountability, and mission support.
Timeline
Aircrew Training Manager
Kirtland AFB
Assistant Flight Operations Manager
Double Eagle Airport
Operations / Customer Service Roles
Company Commander / Operations Officer
New Mexico Army National Guard
Bachelor’s Degree - Criminology
University of New Mexico