Jon Mills
Hanford,CA
Summary
Highly training F/A-18 Weapon Systems Officer with extensive experience in air-to-air and air-to-surface tactics responsible for weapons, systems, and navigation. Hundreds of hours in the F/A-18 have given me plenty of experience and knowledge to mentor and train aircrew on operating in dangerous and dynamic environments. My daily work life requires an innate ability to manage people in stressful scenarios, direct and organize complicated exercises, all while remaining flexible. I am committed to excellence and ensuring I leave a great mark on whatever task I am given.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor Weapon Systems Officer
U.S. Navy
12.2023 - Current
As a training instructor at VFA-122, leading and mentoring the next generation of naval aviators and weapon systems officers (WSOs). Role involves teaching advanced tactics, systems operations, command and control (C2) integration and mission planning to ensure that students are fully prepared for the rigors of fleet operations through lectures, simulator events, and flights. Further emphasis is placed on logistics and operational management by managing and direction detachments around the country to facilitate the most effective training.
Weapon Systems Officer
U.S Navy
11.2020 - 11.2023
At VFA-11 served as the Joint Mission Planning System Officer, Schedules Officer, NATOPS officer, and Aircraft Division Officer contributing to mission planning, operational readiness, safety standards, and increasing morale amongst over sixty sailors led within the squadron.
Flew hundreds of hours in the F/A-18 preparing for deployment enhancing overall tactical acumen and ability in the aircraft in a variety of training exercises at NAS Fallon, Boeing, and underway the U.S.S. Harry S. Truman in support of NATO
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC06-2017
Skills
- Weapons training in air-to-air and air-to-surface munitions
- Instructing replacement aircrew to the F/A-18 in simulators and flight to prepare them for the fleet and future deployments
- Extensive training in all F/A-18 mission sets to include Close Air Support (CAS), air-to-air tactics, Range Training Officer (RTO), and Airborne Intercept Controller (AIC)
- Operational planning running detachments involving coordination with multiple agencies and managing airspace to facilitate training
Certification
- FRS Instructor
- F/A-18F NATOPS qualified
- Strike Fighter Weapons Tactic Level II, III, IV qualified
- Night Vision Goggle Instructor
- Legal Officer qualified
Timeline
Instructor Weapon Systems Officer
U.S. Navy
12.2023 - Current
Weapon Systems Officer
U.S Navy
11.2020 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
North Carolina State University