LCDR Robert Coleman Flinn
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Seasoned leader with expertise in training and development, enhancing team readiness and operational safety in diverse environments. Specializes in mission command, and the integration and implementation of innovative military technologies and platforms.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Patrol Squadron Sixty-Two
US Navy
Jacksonville, Florida
11.2023 - Current
- NATOPS (Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization) Department Head: Developed and implemented training, tactics, and procedures for 83 Navy aircrewmen across four separate aircrew positions. Responsible for integration and training of updated aircraft hardware/software technologies into existing Boeing 737 infrastructure.
Unmanned Patrol Squadron Nineteen
US Navy
Jacksonville, Florida
03.2018 - 10.2023
- Squadron Augment Unit Officer in Charge: Lead Officer for the Navy Reserve unit supporting VUP-19. Led and managed 97 reserve aircrew, ensuring they were trained and administratively ready to support unmanned operations in the MQ-4C "Triton" aircraft.
- Pilot NATOPS (Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization) Officer: Responsible for the development and implementation of aircraft training, tactics, and procedures for a cadre of 33 Navy pilots in the US Navy's first unmanned platform, during its transition from developmental testing to its first operational deployment.
Patrol Squadron One
US Navy
Oak Harbor, Washington
01.2015 - 02.2018
- Quality Assurance Officer: Led 12 Sailors in the improvement of safety, uniformity, reliability, and efficiency of aircraft, equipment, and personnel assigned to Patrol Squadron ONE's maintenance department.
Education
Joint Professional Military Education Phase I
United States Naval War College
Rhode Island02-2025
Bachelor of Science - Naval Architecture
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, Maryland05-2012
Skills
- Project management
- Leadership in high-stakes environments
- Aviation safety management
- Innovative technology integration
- Training program design and development
- Mission command expertise
Certification
- Maryland Department of Labor Engineer-in-Training
- P-3C "Orion" Aircraft Commander, Mission Commander
- MQ-4C "Triton" Aircraft Commander, Mission Commander, Instructor Pilot
- P-8A "Poseidon" Aircraft Commander, Mission Commander, Instructor Pilot
- Flight Time Summary: 1500+ hours in operational Navy aircraft, 400+ hours in Navy unmanned aircraft
Accomplishments
- Navy Air Medal Recipient
- Twice-awarded Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal Recipient
Timeline
Patrol Squadron Sixty-Two
US Navy
11.2023 - Current
Unmanned Patrol Squadron Nineteen
US Navy
03.2018 - 10.2023
Patrol Squadron One
US Navy
01.2015 - 02.2018
Joint Professional Military Education Phase I
United States Naval War College
Bachelor of Science - Naval Architecture
United States Naval Academy