Joseph Pugliese
Air Force Officer
Destin,FL
Summary
United States Air Force officer serving 22 years as an aerospace physiologist, human factors, and risk management consultant. Compassionate leader with extensive experience in optimizing human performance and reducing mishaps for DoD members.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chief, Aircrew Equipment Operational Test Division
United States Air Force, USAF
Eglin AFB, FL
08.2020 - Current
- Leads nine member team of engineers and analysts during planning, executing, and reporting of Aircrew Flight Equipment test programs.
- Ensures human systems integration and aircrew safety issues are addressed in the acquisition process.
- Managed seven programs worth $300M for four organizations; analyzed 1500 test requirements and delivered enhanced capabilities to aircrew.
Chief, Human Factors Division
United States Air Force, USAF
Ramstein Air Base, Germany
06.2017 - 08.2020
- Advised U.S. Air Forces in Europe Commander and Surgeon General on human factors and risk management; oversaw mishap trend analysis for the region.
- Established aviation risk management program for the Albanian Air Force; developed curriculum, trained 24 instructors from seven different NATO nations.
- Led and executed U.S. Air Force in Europe's first virtual reality crash lab; developed curriculum and managed acquisition process to improve fidelity of safety training for NATO students.
Commander, Operations Flight
United States Air Force, USAF
Beale AFB, CA
06.2014 - 06.2017
- Led 67 member flight with seven elements at one U.S. and three Forward Operating Locations.
- Managed $90M Air Force and DoD full-pressure suit maintenance, depot, and repair.
- Developed and led human factors, safety, and physiology training for the U.S. Western Region; supported 900 DoD and NASA aircrew annually.
Human Factors Investigations/Safety Action Officer
United States Air Force, USAF
Kirtland AFB, NM
06.2012 - 06.2014
- Consultant to the U.S. Air Force Chief of Safety and Defense Oversight Council on critical human performance and human factors issues.
- Responsible for human factors data collection, trend analysis, and reporting. Instructor for formal U.S. Air Force safety courses.
- Representative for safety investigation boards; guided investigation process ensuring data management and quality control.
Human Factors Fellow
Air Force Institute Of Technology
Kirtland AFB, NM
06.2011 - 06.2012
- Mastered rigorous flight, ground, weapons, and space safety and human factors programs.
- Focal point for Air Force human factors reporting and trend analysis; platform instructor and curriculum expert for Air Force safety and human factors courses.
Commander, Aerospace Physiology Flight
United States Air Force, USAF
Mountain Home AFB, ID
06.2008 - 06.2011
- Planned and executed aerospace physiology, human factors, human performance, and safety programs for 4K active duty personnel.
- Provided human factors training for three F-15 squadrons, 200 hospital staff, and 2.3K maintenance members per year.
- Medical Group's patient safety advocate and human factors facilitator.
Adjunct Professor
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Mountain Home, ID
01.2009 - 06.2010
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Managed development of human factors program for use in expansion of curriculum delivery options for undergraduate students.
Officer in Charge, Aerospace Physiology Operations
United States Air Force, USAF
Peterson AFB, CO
06.2004 - 06.2008
- Supervised 20 member physiology/human factors flight; directed the human performance training team for two regional bases and U.S. Air Force Academy.
- Developed U.S. Air Force Academy and ROTC human factors and physiology courses unique to eight specific aircraft/aircrew.
Project Manager, Aerial Targets Program Office
United States Air Force, USAF
Eglin AFB, FL
09.2001 - 06.2004
- Led 10 person government program team in support of all project delivery and support efforts.
- Managed $6M scoring system for aerial targets; ensured live fire and lethality testing requirements were satisfied.
- Interfaced with senior military, government, and industry officials to resolve program issues.
Education
Master of Science - Human Factors
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Hurlburt Field, FL 08.2002 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Interpersonal Communication
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 08.1997 - 05.2001
Skills
Leadership
Top Secret Clearance
Human Factors
Safety
Risk Management
Program Management
Instructor
Timeline
Chief, Aircrew Equipment Operational Test Division
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2020 - Current
Chief, Human Factors Division
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2017 - 08.2020
Commander, Operations Flight
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2014 - 06.2017
Human Factors Investigations/Safety Action Officer
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2012 - 06.2014
Human Factors Fellow
Air Force Institute Of Technology
06.2011 - 06.2012
Adjunct Professor
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
01.2009 - 06.2010
Commander, Aerospace Physiology Flight
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2008 - 06.2011
Officer in Charge, Aerospace Physiology Operations
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2004 - 06.2008
Master of Science - Human Factors
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
08.2002 - 05.2004
Project Manager, Aerial Targets Program Office
United States Air Force, USAF
09.2001 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Interpersonal Communication
University of New Mexico
08.1997 - 05.2001