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MICHAEL LEE PAVICH

San Diego,CA

Summary

Senior Operations Director and Airborne Systems Engineer experienced in directing multi-platform airborne mission operations and electronic payload integrations. Achieved significant contributions as a former US Navy CWO4 overseeing high-stakes data routing and defensive operations for multi-billion dollar maritime and aviation assets, complemented by hands-on engineering expertise as a P-3 Flight Engineer. Focused on driving organizational growth through effective business strategies, process optimization, and fostering a collaborative team culture.

Overview

1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Combat Systems & Airborne Mission Operations

United States Navy, USN
08.2025 - Current
  • Directs large-scale tactical operations centers, airborne communication payloads, data link networks, and cross-functional technical teams globally. Serves as the ultimate authority on watch floor operations, system integration efficiencies, and deployment logistics for Carrier Strike Group and aviation assets.
  • High-Stakes Command Leadership: Selected as Carrier Strike Group Battle Watch Captain and Tactical Action Officer (TAO); commanded multi-disciplinary teams in high-pressure environments, authorizing critical operational decisions and directing tactical communications across entire theater operations.
  • Advanced C4ISR & Data Link Oversight: Coordinated the integration and deployment of tactical data links (Link 16/Link 11), satellite networks, and advanced airborne communication gateways to maintain a flawless Common Tactical Picture (CTP).
  • Geographically Dispersed Team Leadership: Managed and mentored teams of up to 50+ specialized technicians, engineers, and operators; directed distributed field personnel across multiple global deployment sites to achieve zero mission failure rates.
  • Led and mentored teams of 50+ specialized technicians, engineers, and operators; directed field personnel across global deployment sites, ensuring zero mission failure rates.
  • Coordinated integration and deployment of tactical data links (Link 16/Link 11), satellite networks, and airborne communication gateways, maintaining flawless Common Tactical Picture (CTP).
  • Acted as primary operational liaison between flight crews, carrier staff, maintenance depots, and defense contractors, aligning technical capabilities with emergent theater mission requirements.
  • Risk Management & Compliance: Directed pre-mission engineering readiness briefs and enforced strict quality assurance metrics, minimizing technical downtime and upholding total regulatory compliance.

Senior Project Manager / Operations Officer

Unites States Navy, USN
Kaneohe, HI
08.2022 - 08.2025
  • Cross-functional unit leadership: Filled critical Department Head gap for over a year. Managed interdisciplinary workforce of 23–27 technical personnel, delivering over 1,200 hours of C5I capabilities to 8 international coalition partners during Exercise RIMPAC.
  • Cyber security program execution: Spearheaded command's first DOD-mandated Command Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment. Mobilized 6,440 production man-hours to implement over 3,400 Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGs), successfully passing high-visibility fleet assessment on schedule.
  • Operations Throughput: Orchestrated technical systems and mission support logistics for 1,282 flight hours, 149 complex aerospace sorties, and 255 crew system qualifications against strategic targets.
  • Operations throughput: Orchestrated technical systems and mission support logistics for 1,282 flight hours and 149 complex aerospace sorties, enabling 255 crew system qualifications against strategic targets.

Senior Operations Manager / Air Logistics Coordina

Unites States Navy, USN
San Diego, CA
08.2020 - 08.2022
  • Engineered overhaul of Tactical Flag Command Center (TFCC) Standard Operating Procedures and cross-functional Job Qualification Requirements, modernizing legacy warfighting workflows to enhance operational effectiveness.
  • Complex Air Logistics Execution: Acted as Principal Flight and Logistics Coordinator during a major 7th Fleet deployment. Managed aerospace components, personnel, and parts transfers across a 13-ship task group under extreme COVID-19 operational constraints, achieving a 98% sortie success completion rate.
  • Facilitated nine high-visibility aerospace and cross-deck communication events between U.S., UK, Australian, and Japanese militaries, strengthening regional defense interoperability and collaboration.
  • Directed emergency response efforts during real-world crisis operations, facilitating the movement of tactical watch floors between afloat, ashore, and geographically separated command nodes without any downtime.

Technical Systems Division Manager /Field Operations Supervisor

United States Navy, USN
San Diego, CA
08.2017 - 08.2020
  • Personnel & Fleet Readiness: Directly managed 64 personnel across the Operations and Systems Maintenance divisions, driving a 94% workforce retention rate and mentoring 50+ technicians in comprehensive tactical and system architecture knowledge.
  • Managed 64 personnel across Operations and Systems Maintenance divisions, achieving 94% workforce retention and mentoring 50+ technicians in tactical and system architecture knowledge.
  • Oversaw scheduled maintenance cycle, completing 153 engineering maintenance checks and 50 unannounced spot audits, ensuring 100% compliance pass rate.

Education

Master of Science (MS) - Operations Management

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Professional Aeronautics

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach

Skills

  • C4ISR architecture
  • Airborne systems engineering
  • Command centers
  • Industry Knowledge knowledge
  • Specialized knowledge
  • C4ISR Platforms
  • Link 16, Link 11, Satellite Communications, Airborne Sensor Systems, Electronic Warfare Payloads, CTP
  • Aviation Systems
  • P-3 Orion Airframe, Avionics Systems, Flight Controls, Navigation Systems, Flight Safety & Inspections
  • Management tools
  • Operational Risk Management (ORM), Mission Planning Software, Tactical Data Routing, Quality Assurance
  • Relationship management
  • Operational Strategy
  • Communication skills
  • Decision-making

Certification

  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate- April 29, 2017
  • BAttle Watch Captain, Carrier Strike Group - August 2020-Present
  • Tactical Action Officer, United States Navy - August 2017-2020

Timeline

Director of Combat Systems & Airborne Mission Operations

United States Navy, USN
08.2025 - Current

Senior Project Manager / Operations Officer

Unites States Navy, USN
08.2022 - 08.2025

Senior Operations Manager / Air Logistics Coordina

Unites States Navy, USN
08.2020 - 08.2022

Technical Systems Division Manager /Field Operations Supervisor

United States Navy, USN
08.2017 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Professional Aeronautics

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Master of Science (MS) - Operations Management

University of Arkansas

Personal Information

Availability: DOW Skillbridge Program, currently within 180 days of retirement date of 1 June 2027

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