Melissa R Monson
Keno,OR
Summary
Dynamic Airfield Management professional with extensive experience at the 173FW ORANG, excelling in regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and leading successful airfield inspections across multiple states. Adept at flight planning and emergency response, driving mission success through strategic oversight and team leadership. Strong leadership skills demonstrated through managing shift teams, streamlining processes and implementing improved operational procedures. Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse team members, leading to enhanced productivity and operational efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Airfield Management
173FW ORANG
04.2008 - Current
- Plans, organizes, and oversees airfield management activities for the 173d FW
- Identifies and coordinates airfield construction and repair projects
- Acts as liaison with host airport authority, Seattle Center, Western Air Defense Sector, Lakeview Interagency Fire, Klamath Fire Agency
- Evaluates and supervises personnel functions including, duty assignment and schedules, performance standards, interviews and selects employees, approves leave, indoctrinates employees, provides training, evaluates performance, initiates action to upgrade positions and rank, resolves disciplinary issues
- Informs employees of leadership goals, objectives, and policies
- Evaluates Airfield Management activities to ensure compliance
- Develops and applies Letters of Agreement, Host Support Agreements, Operational Plans
- Plans and coordinates parking plans for host and visiting aircraft
- Coordinates, activates, and de-conflicts airspace, including restrictions, and aircraft refueling status
- Files flight plans
- Conducts airfield inspection daily confirming compliance with Part 139 and UFC 3-260-01. Coordinates Airfield status, including, active runway, runway surface condition, runway condition reading, aircraft arresting system, airfield construction, NAVAID status, men and equipment on the airfield, and Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting capability.
- Manages airfield driving program for 400+ members.
- Issues NOTAMs as required for the Air National Guard leased property.
- Supports emergency response; receives primary crash phone notification, provides secondary crash net notification to 10 agencies. Conducts emergency airfield sweep as required for 173d assets.
Airfield Management Regional Program Manager
National Guard Bureau
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Ensured airfield regulatory program compliance in OR, WA, CA, ID, AK
- Conducted inspections on airfield management unit effectiveness
- Produced executive summaries on strengths, adequacy, stewardship, communication, discipline, training, development, strategic alignment, process operations, areas of concern, and deficiencies, improving the unit, and executing the mission
- In briefed and out-briefed Wing Leadership, National Guard Bureau on findings
Drug Demand Reduction Regional Program Manager
National Guard Bureau
10.2015 - 09.2018
- Identified process improvements for quality control, chain of custody, specimen collection, and shipping
- Trained Department of Defense & Air Force Instruction on operational Drug Demand Reduction Program requirements in ID, MT, OR, & WA
- Briefed Wing, Joint Force Headquarters, National Guard Bureau Command, and Medical Review Officers on strengths and findings
Education
Professional Manager Certification -
Community College of the Air Force
01.2017
Instructor Certification Program -
Community College of the Air Force
01.2017
Senior Noncommissioned Officer, Distance Learning / Academy -
Maxwell-Gunter AFB, AL01.2016
Advanced Airfield Manager Course -
Keesler Air Force Base, MS01.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Aerospace Ground Equipment
Community College of the Air Force
01.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Management
Community College of the Air Force
01.2014
Noncommissioned Officer Academy -
Maxwell-Gunter AFB, AL01.2012
BA - Business Management
Northwest Christian University
Eugene, OR01.2008
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Airfield operations
- Flight planning
- Risk assessment
- Emergency response
- Stakeholder engagement
- Operational efficiency
- Project management
- Leadership and team management
References
Wes French, Pilot, Metro Air (Airlink), 541-892-7784, 4306 El Cerrito Way, Klamath Falls, OR, 97603
Timeline
Airfield Management Regional Program Manager
National Guard Bureau
04.2024 - 06.2025
Drug Demand Reduction Regional Program Manager
National Guard Bureau
10.2015 - 09.2018
Airfield Management
173FW ORANG
04.2008 - Current
Professional Manager Certification -
Community College of the Air Force
Instructor Certification Program -
Community College of the Air Force
Senior Noncommissioned Officer, Distance Learning / Academy -
Advanced Airfield Manager Course -
Associate of Applied Science - Aerospace Ground Equipment
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Management
Community College of the Air Force
Noncommissioned Officer Academy -
BA - Business Management
Northwest Christian University