Joshua Felice
El Cajon,CA
Summary
Naval Aviator with 20 years of experience leading, managing, and team building in complex environments within the US and abroad. Extensive knowledge of aviation, safety, training, and operational skills that cover multiple programs, platforms and organizations. Exceptional leader who leads by example and gets the most out of his team.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Naval Aviator
US Navy
04.2002 - 05.2022
- Completed over 2500 mishap-free flight hours spanning a 20 year career. Provided weapon and target launch recovery logistics support for high-end warfighting exercises in Southern California; as well as logistics, range, search and rescue operations around the globe. To include multiple deployments on amphibious assault ships, and an Air Ambulance detachment to Kuwait in support of MEDEVAC missions during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Commanding Officer
US Navy
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Training and Administration of Navy Reserve. Successfully promoted a team environment and strong, close-knit culture that executed medical readiness oversight, manpower management, logistics and training of 62 Sailors for mobilization in support of operational and warfighting missions.
Department Head
US Navy
02.2016 - 08.2017
- Led a team in all responsibilities of over 35,000 hours of regional training and safety for 7,400 Sailors across seven states and 310 units. These actions directly led my department in having the best training and safety metrics in the entire Navy Reserve Force.
Maintenance Officer
US Navy
12.2012 - 02.2016
- Responsible for the welfare and production efforts of 112 Sailors performing maintenance on 37 H-60s helicopters and related support equipment. My leadership efforts directly contributed to a 100% mission completion rate for hundreds of detachments and thousands for flight hours to include the successful recovery of over $100 million dollars of Navy assets. Missions included operational, logistical support of COMTHIRDFLT, Chief of Naval Operations Special Projects and Wildland Airborne Firefighting.
Aviation Safety Officer
US Navy
04.2011 - 12.2012
- Ensured all aviation related activities for logistical, range, VERTREP, Search and Rescue, and VIP support for Southern California units and deployment of helicopter detachments aboard Pacific Fleet replenishment and amphibious assault ships were executed in a safe manner. I led over 350 Sailors to over 3,500 mishap free flight hours a year.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Studies
UC Davis
Davis, California08.2001
Command Leadership in Commanding Officer, Shore Activity
Command Leadership School
Newport, RI09.2016
Safety Officer in Aviation Safety
Center for Naval Aviation Training
Pensacola, FL02.2012
Legal Officer in Military Justice
Naval Justice School
01.2008
Skills
- Transformational Leader
- Exceptional Program Manager
- Maximizes the Strengths of Others
- Team Building
- Exceptional Written and Communication Skills
- Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
Timeline
Commanding Officer
US Navy
08.2017 - 08.2019
Department Head
US Navy
02.2016 - 08.2017
Maintenance Officer
US Navy
12.2012 - 02.2016
Aviation Safety Officer
US Navy
04.2011 - 12.2012
Naval Aviator
US Navy
04.2002 - 05.2022
Command Leadership in Commanding Officer, Shore Activity
Command Leadership School
Safety Officer in Aviation Safety
Center for Naval Aviation Training
Legal Officer in Military Justice
Naval Justice School
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Studies
UC Davis