Kyle Krause
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Highly experienced aviation professional with 20 years directing aircraft movement and flight deck operations aboard multiple U.S. Navy aircraft carriers. Extensive background in coordinating flight deck and hangar deck activities, refueling evolutions, and ordnance handling in high-tempo, high-risk environments. Recognized for precision, safety compliance, and decisive execution supporting continuous flight operations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Night Aircraft Handling Officer
United States Navy, USN
Norfolk, VA
09.2024 - 02.2026
- Led operations and strategic planning for diverse military initiatives, enhancing mission effectiveness.
- Oversaw comprehensive management of aircraft spotting plans and taxi routing, ensuring alignment with mission requirements.
- Directed refueling operations and orchestrated ordnance upload and download procedures, ensuring adherence to stringent safety and explosive handling protocols for embarked aircraft.
- Collaborated with air operations maintenance control, crash and salvage units, and ship leadership to uphold safety and efficiency in flight schedule execution.
- Oversaw protection and logistics of aircraft assets exceeding $6.5 billion.
Chief Petty Officer (Flight Deck Operations)
United States Navy, USN
Norfolk, VA
02.2006 - 09.2024
- Managed aircraft movement operations, facilitating seamless launch and recovery cycles aboard aircraft carriers under high-tempo conditions.
- Implemented training programs and supervised up to 215 personnel, reinforcing adherence to safety regulations and operational guidelines.
- Implemented rigorous safety protocols to maintain 100% compliance with aviation regulations, enhancing operational safety.
- Managed real-time interactions among flight deck crews, air traffic control, and pilots, enhancing safety and efficiency in aircraft movement.
- Conducted daily safety briefings and risk assessments to mitigate hazards in high-noise, high-risk operating environments.
- Enforced procedural discipline and precision signaling to support mission-critical flight operations.
- Exhibited strong leadership and professionalism, driving operational success in rapidly changing environments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Walled Lake Northern High School
Walled Lake, MISkills
- Flight & Hangar Deck Operations
- Aviation Safety Compliance
- Hazardous Material Safety
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Operational Decision Making
- High-Tempo Operations Management
- Process Discipline & Procedural Compliance
Accomplishments
- Served aboard five Nimitz-class aircraft carriers including USS Kitty Hawk, USS George Washington, USS John C. Stennis, USS Nimitz and USS Harry S. Truman, supporting global flight operations.
- Directed safe movement and coordination of an average of 65 fixed and rotary wing aircraft during launch, recovery, and deck reconfiguration evolutions.
- Supervised and supported aircraft handling operations within a department of approximately 500 Sailors, ensuring disciplined execution in high-tempo environments.
Certification
Certified Navy Safety Technician
OSHA General Industry Certification (10 hour)
Timeline
Night Aircraft Handling Officer
United States Navy, USN
09.2024 - 02.2026
Chief Petty Officer (Flight Deck Operations)
United States Navy, USN
02.2006 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
Walled Lake Northern High School