Matthew Puleo
Camp Zama,Japan
Summary
Highly skilled Aviation and Military Intelligence Officer with over 5 years of proven experience in leadership, aviation operations, and intelligence activities in both conventional and high pressure environment. Executed over 670 hours with 400 hours of military sorties. Adept in special and sensitive reconnaissance operations, sound judgement, and innate problem-solving abilities. Experience in high level intelligence operations in foreign and austere environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Operations Manager - Company Commander
U.S. Army Aviation Battalion Japan
Camp Zama, Japan
09.2024 - Current
- Led the US Army's jet detachment Japan, directing pilots and maintenance crews to execute 45 missions with 100% mission completion.
- Supervised an aviation training program for 14 pilots and three UC-35 Citation 560 Ultra's, implementing new safety protocols to streamline training and ensure a 100% safety compliance and no safety incidents.
- Developed mission plans for three joint exercises between U.S. and Japanese forces and executing 8 support missions, resulting in the success of multi-national defense engagements.
Aviation Company Executive Officer
Alpha Company, 204th Military Intelligence Battalion
Fort Bliss, USA
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Served as the second most senior leader in the organization, managing over 80 individuals in 4 continents leading to the successful operation of 6 Sensitive Reconnaissance Operations.
- Managed the Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination cell responsible for collecting and analyzing intelligence for surveillance operation resulting in the targeting and seizure of national adversaries.
Task Force Officer in Charge
U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command
, Europe
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Served as the senior aviation officer, independently managing two Sensitive Reconnaissance Operations. Deploying two of the Army's new high-speed aerial reconnaissance jets leading to the Army's first collection of mid-high altitude intelligence.
- Supervised and coordinated the efforts of 40 contractors, ensuring efficient performance and mission completion resulting in the identification of named hostile and adversarial activities.
- Developed infrastructure on foreign territories to facilitate the Army's transition to a larger aviation fleet abroad, increasing the Army's aerial intelligence footprint by 50%.
- Safeguarded and managed sensitive material and maintaining strict compliance of security protocols and operational standards ensuring no violations occurred.
Aviation and Flight Supervisor
Alpha Company, 204th Military Intelligence Battalion
Fort Bliss, USA
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Charged with directing mission planning, intelligence operations, and logistical support to hard-to-reach locations, led 18+ pilots, 4 C-12 Beechcraft King Airs, and 3 DASH-8 Aerial Reconnaissance platforms through a comprehensive aviation training program and fostered pilot proficiency and operation readiness throughout 3 major operational divisions.
King Air BE-20 Pilot
Task Force Argus
Lithuania
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Delivered critical logistical support to the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command in Europe, executing 18 missions and exceeding 60 flight hours which enhanced the organization's sole internal airlift capability.
- Planned and executed two trans-Atlantic ferry flights to enable realignment of aviation assets resulting in the transfer of 30% of overseas aviation assets to the U.S.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering, Military Science
Auburn University
Auburn, ALU.S. Army Military Intelligence Captain Career Course -
Fort Huachuca, AZSurvival, Evasion, Resist, and Escape (SERE) Level C -
Fort Novosel, ALSensitive Reconnaissance Operations -
SERE
Fairchild AFB, WAJoint Training Operations -
SERE
Fort Bragg, NCU.S. Army Aviation Basic Officer Leadership Course -
Fort Novosel, ALSkills
- Leadership and decision making
- Problem solving and analysis
- Report writing and documentation
- Commercial piloting
- Special reconnaissance operations
- Project management and coordination
- Risk assessment and management
- Mission planning and execution
- Aviation training and instruction
- Intelligence analysis and reporting
- Operational coordination strategies
- Cross-cultural communication skills
- Airport operations management
- Aviation security protocols compliance
- Flight dispatch coordination expertise
- Safety compliance in aviation
Security Clearance
Active DoD Top Secret - SCI
Certification
- Commercial Pilot: Airplane Single Engine Land & Sea; Airplane Multi-Engine Land; Rotorcraft - Helicopter; Instrument Airplane and Helicopter
Aviation Experience
Total Time........................... 685.9 Hours
PIC...................................... 242.4 Hours
Military................................ 548.8 Hours
AMEL.................................. 433.4 Hours
ASEL................................... 128.6 Hours
RH....................................... 118.9 Hours
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Aviation Operations Manager - Company Commander
U.S. Army Aviation Battalion Japan
09.2024 - Current
Task Force Officer in Charge
U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command
06.2023 - 10.2023
Aviation Company Executive Officer
Alpha Company, 204th Military Intelligence Battalion
12.2022 - 01.2024
King Air BE-20 Pilot
Task Force Argus
06.2022 - 10.2022
Aviation and Flight Supervisor
Alpha Company, 204th Military Intelligence Battalion
11.2021 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering, Military Science
Auburn University
U.S. Army Military Intelligence Captain Career Course -
Survival, Evasion, Resist, and Escape (SERE) Level C -
Sensitive Reconnaissance Operations -
SERE
Joint Training Operations -
SERE
U.S. Army Aviation Basic Officer Leadership Course -
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