Nathan J. Lujan
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Over 21 years of experience in executive airlift processes, Air Force flight operations, a secret security clearance and a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, demonstrate a proven track record of success. Proficient as an Air Force Program Analyst, possesses Airlift expertise to work alongside thought leaders in flight operations on projects for the Air Force. Skilled expert in analyzing supporting aircraft requirements and processes to identify best practices for knowledge transfer to clients. Currently, pursuing a master's degree in data analytics to expand analytical capabilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Management Analyst, Lead
Defense Consulting Services
08.2021 - Current
- Headquarters Air Education and Training Command Operations, Plans, and Programs manager.
- Experienced in executing communications integrated plans with stakeholders to facilitate coordination between legacy and replacement program offices to include, Operations Security, Readiness Reporting, Continuity of Operations, Exercise Planning, and Critical Asset Risk Management.
- Managed and motivated 5 employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Inspector General Superintendent
Wing
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Directed day-to-day operations, identifying existing and emerging risks and developing key business metrics and continuous improvement initiatives for 164-member inspection team.
- Created, executed, and managed commander's inspection program, ensuring leadership met diversity, equity, and inclusion parameters through reviews of Defense Organizational Climate Surveys.
Operations Manager
USAF
07.2017 - 11.2019
- Performed critical mission planning for KC-10 Extender air refueling tanker, calculated weight and balance, and aircraft performance data
- Analyzed existing heavy maintenance processes for clients to reduce hour maintenance (HM Cycle) times to increase aircraft availability.
Enlisted Aviator COE
USAF
04.2013 - 07.2017
- Supervised Air Force's most diverse enlisted aviator organization, directing staff and training operations for 57 instructors and managing $100 million training system.
- Coordinated with senior USAF leadership to implement training requirements for total force, international, and joint partners to meet programmed training objectives.
- Organized three utilization and training workshops and rewrote In-Flight Refueling, Flight Attendant, and Flight Engineer career field education and training plans, identifying 132 core tasks for enlisted aviators.
- Research Subject Panel Member
Human Research Subject Panel Member
USAF
05.2015 - 06.2017
- Performed Human Research Subject Panel altitude training flights to collect data on aircraft subsystems for, aircraft, including F-22, U2, Chemical, Biological, Radioactive, and nuclear protection systems.
- Undertook centrifuge training to perform in high G-force environments and participated in multiple training events in 4, 7, and 9G test envelopes.
Flight Engineer
USAF
08.2003 - 04.2013
- Operated C-130E/H, C-20H, and C-37A aircraft, including engine, hydraulic, and pressurization systems
- Completed daily VIP flights between international and domestic destinations in all weather conditions
- Flew national and international routes covering over 20 countries, complying with all flight rules in each location.
Education
Master of Science - Data Analytics
American Military University
Charles Town08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
American Military University
Charles Town, WV06.2017
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL05.2013
Associate of Science - Instructor of Technology and Military Science
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL01.2012
Skills
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- GIV Master Technician Certification
- Professional Manager Certification
- Air Force Operations Security
- Mission Assurance Assessments
- Defense Readiness Reporting System
- Deliberate Crisis Action Planning
- Project Management
Timeline
Management Analyst, Lead
Defense Consulting Services
08.2021 - Current
Inspector General Superintendent
Wing
11.2019 - 06.2021
Operations Manager
USAF
07.2017 - 11.2019
Human Research Subject Panel Member
USAF
05.2015 - 06.2017
Enlisted Aviator COE
USAF
04.2013 - 07.2017
Flight Engineer
USAF
08.2003 - 04.2013
Master of Science - Data Analytics
American Military University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
American Military University
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Science - Instructor of Technology and Military Science
Community College of The Air Force
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