Open To Work
Larry Mow Mowrey Jr
Navarre,Fl
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven instructor with extensive experience at OBXTek, specializing in AC-130J Weapons Systems. Proven expertise in tactical planning and system integration, enhancing operational readiness through realistic training scenarios. Adept at combat training and fostering student success, ensuring mission qualification and compliance with the latest standards. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
OPFOR
1 SOSS/OSR OPFOR
Hurlburt Field, Fl
07.2024 - Current
- Planning and Creating Real Time Mission Training Scenarios for the U-28 and AC-130J Weapons Systems by integrating Weapons(PGMs and Guns), Sensor Systems, and Sets (Avionics, Radios (Krypto, KU System/BLOS, SSDLs, TRAX, and Vortex), Navigation, and Defensive Systems), and the employment of these to mission qual, and refresher students since 2024 on local training flights to accomplish all METLs.
- Coordinated with ground forces to develop realistic training scenarios that enhanced operational readiness.
- Maintained current knowledge of tactics, techniques, and procedures to ensure effective training and mission support.
AC-130J WSO/CSO Contract Flight Instructor
OBXTek
Hurlburt Field, Fl
04.2022 - Current
- Instructed and developed courseware for AC-130J Weapons System, including PGMs, guns, sensor systems, avionics, radios, navigation, and defensive systems, facilitating mission qualification and refresher training for students since 2018 in classroom, simulator, ground trainers, and local training flights.
- Coordinated with ground parties to design and implement realistic training scenarios, enhancing student preparedness and operational effectiveness.
- Maintained current knowledge of TTPs and technical publications through ongoing study and assessment, ensuring instruction aligned with the latest standards.
AC-130J WSO/SO Contract Flight Instructor
Credence Management Solutions LLC
Hurlburt Field, Fl
02.2020 - 04.2022
- Instructed, planned, and created courseware for AC-130J weapons system (PGMs and guns), sensor systems, avionics, radios (Krypto, KU System/BLOS, SSDLs, TRAX, and Vortex), navigation, and defensive systems, delivering instruction to mission qual and refresher students in classroom, simulator, ground trainers, and local training flights since 2018 to meet all METLs.
- Coordinated with ground parties (OPFOR) to act as opposing forces, providing realistic training scenarios that enhanced operational readiness.
- Maintained current knowledge of all TTPs and publication tech data, completed closed book exams, and underwent annual evaluations by Active Duty and Government QA.
AC-130U Contract Sensor Flight Instructor
The Rockhill Group
Hurlburt Field, Fl
04.2016 - 01.2020
- Instructed, planned, and created courseware for AC-130U model sensor systems to qualify mission, dual qual, and refresher students since 2009 in classroom, simulator, ground trainers, and observation flights, ensuring all METLs were accomplished.
- Simulated realistic combat scenarios for trainees by acting as opposing ground forces (OPFOR) during training exercises, enhancing training effectiveness.
- Maintained currency with all TTPs and publication tech data, completed closed book exams, and underwent annual evaluations by Active Duty and Government QA.
Contract Sensor Instructor
Lockheed Martin
Hurlburt Field, Fl
09.2009 - 04.2016
- Instructed, planned, and created courseware for AC-130U model sensor systems, training mission qualified, dual qualified, and refresher students in classroom, simulator, ground trainers, and observation flights to meet all METLs since 2009.
- Participated in opposing ground parties (OPFOR) during training exercises to enhance realism and effectiveness of training scenarios.
- Maintained currency with all TTPs and publication tech data; completed closed book exams and received annual evaluations from Active Duty and Government QA.
AC-130U Sensor/MTV SME, Group Evaluator/Instructor
1 SOG/OGV
Hurlburt Field, Fl
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Evaluated and instructed AC-130U sensor systems to mission qual, dual qual, and initial qual sensor students, ensuring accomplishment of all METLs.
- Revised training manuals and assessment tools for accuracy and compliance with current standards, enhancing overall training effectiveness.
- Coordinated with opposing ground parties (OPFOR) to develop and implement realistic training scenarios.
Education
Associate of Arts and Sciences -
Northwest Florida State College
Fort Walton Beach, FLAssociate of Arts -
Northwest Florida State College
Avionics Systems Technology -
Community College of the Air Force
Space Technology -
Community College of the Air Force
Senior NCO Academy -
Correspondence
Noncommissioned Officer Academy -
John L. Levitow award winner
Airman Leadership School -
Distinguished Graduate
Instructor Training Course -
19th Air Force
Sensor Operator Mission Qualification Course -
Dual Qualification Course
Skills
- Combat training
- Tactical evaluation
- Force-on-force training
- Mission support
- Operational readiness
- Tactical planning
- System integration
Qualifications
Qualified AC-130U Sensor Instructor/Evaluator, Qualified AC-130U Contract Sensor Instructor, AC-130J Contract WSO/CSO/SO Flight Instructor, 1SOSS/OSR OPFOR, 275, 550, 12/01/23, ACJ WSO/SO Contract Instructor(Observation), Qualified WSO/SO Contract Flight Instructor, AC-130U/J Contract Sensor Instructor, AC-130U Evaluator Sensor Operator
Operational Relevancy
Stayed relevant by flying and teaching the AC-130J model sensor systems and sets(Weapons, Avionics, Radios(Krypto, KU System, SSDLs, TRAX, and Vortex), Navigation, and Defensive Systems) to mission qual, and refresher students since 2018 in the classroom, simulator, ground trainers, and flights. I have also stayed current with all TTP's, publication tech data. I have done 487.7 total flight hours in the ACJ-model with 217.9 hours of J-Model Instructor time. Been through all the J-Model Courseware. Studied Courseware and Publications. Currently providing real-time training to both the U-28 and AC-130J.
Professional Recognitions
- Community College of the Air Force(Avionics Systems Technology)
- Community College of the Air Force(Space Technology)
- Associate of Arts and Sciences(Northwest Florida State College)
- Associate of Arts(Northwest Florida State College)
- Senior NCO Academy (Correspondence)
- Noncommissioned Officer Academy(John L. Levitow award winner)
- Airman Leadership School(Distinguished Graduate)
- Aircrew Instructor Training Course
- 19th Air Force Instructor Course
- Sensor Operator Mission Qualification Course/Dual Qualification Course
- Community College of the Air Force Level II Instructor
Date Available
As soon as needed
Position Applying For
Metrea Airborne Sensor Operator(ASO), 01/17/22
Security Clearance
Yes, Yes
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
OPFOR
1 SOSS/OSR OPFOR
07.2024 - Current
AC-130J WSO/CSO Contract Flight Instructor
OBXTek
04.2022 - Current
AC-130J WSO/SO Contract Flight Instructor
Credence Management Solutions LLC
02.2020 - 04.2022
AC-130U Contract Sensor Flight Instructor
The Rockhill Group
04.2016 - 01.2020
Contract Sensor Instructor
Lockheed Martin
09.2009 - 04.2016
AC-130U Sensor/MTV SME, Group Evaluator/Instructor
1 SOG/OGV
01.2008 - 01.2009
Associate of Arts and Sciences -
Northwest Florida State College
Associate of Arts -
Northwest Florida State College
Avionics Systems Technology -
Community College of the Air Force
Space Technology -
Community College of the Air Force
Senior NCO Academy -
Correspondence
Noncommissioned Officer Academy -
John L. Levitow award winner
Airman Leadership School -
Distinguished Graduate
Instructor Training Course -
19th Air Force
Sensor Operator Mission Qualification Course -
Dual Qualification Course