Nicholas Edwards
Air National Guard, WMD-CST Commander, California IAA Expert
SAN PEDRO,CA
Summary
Experienced combat aviator on multiple aircraft. Dedicated Intelligence Officer, with superior understanding of IAA/DOMOPS intelligence collection and analysis. Adept at writing detailed and accurate reports and close monitoring of various types of communication. Successful at staying alert and making decisions under pressure.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Commander
9th Weapons Of Mass Destruction - CST
Los Alamitos, CA
12.2019 - Current
- Commands CA's 21 person joint Army/Air Force National Guard Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team
- Responsible for maintaining $10 million of sensitive WMD/CBRN/HAZMAT sensors
- Provides state Tier 1 WMD/CBRN prevention, detection and response ISO of federal, state, local and tribal agencies
Director of Operations
222d Intelligence Support Squadron
Beale AFB, California
12.2015 - 12.2019
- State’s IAA leader; shaped TTPs w/ LUH-72/RC-26/MQ-9/CHP
- NGB/J2-IAA lead for DCP: ensured msn critical IAA Comm equipment for UPAD enterprise
- Lead CA IAA SME; held IAA coordinator role in 7 major fires
- NGB/J2 IAA rep for JET team in New Madrid Seismic Zone EX
Intelligence Officer
234th Intel Squadron
Beale AFB, California
01.2014 - 12.2015
- State msn expert! Chosen as A2 for AS 2015; NGB/FAA coord ensured all MQ-9 collection ex requirements met
- PATRIOT 2015 LNO for CAP/RC-26/Pararescue
Transition From Active Duty to Air National Guard
CA National Guard
07.2013 - 01.2014
U-2 Mission Planner
99th Reconnaissance Squadron
Beale AFB, California
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Planed, coordinated and implemented worldwide U-2 operations when tasked by SecDef, DIA, JCS, UN, AF and ACC
- Planned 186 U-2 combat missions/Coordinated 9 sensitive camera sorties
- Formulated conops for new classified sensor
Chief, Navigator Training and E-3A Instructor NAV
NATO AWACS E-3A
Geilenkirchen Air Base, Germany
04.2009 - 07.2012
- Planed/Managed and executes Deployment Commander training program for 89 FGOs from 16 nations
- Lead Nav for ISAF ADVON team/Authored OPLAN in support of Libyan operations
Assistant Flight Commander
USAF - 12th Airborne Command And Control Squadron
Robins AFB, GA
09.2008 - 04.2009
- Assisted in leading flight of 40 personnel assigned to 14 aircrew specialties on the $366M E-8C JSTARS aircraft
- Oversaw the combat mission-readiness of flight & ensures combat aircrews can support US combatant commanders
- #1/13 flight CGOs/invaluable combat aviator/Stellar CGO; truly outstanding officer
Deputy Chief, Wing Plans
UASF - 116th Air Control Wing
Robins AFB, GA
12.2006 - 09.2008
- Led 22-person contingency staff, guides, tracks and reports E-8C deployment actions in response to JCS taskings
- Lead wing OPSEC program manager; personally trained 15 OPSEC monitors; no up-channel reportables entire year
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Law Enforcement
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA 09.1999 - 06.2001
Associate of Arts -
Pierce College
Puyallup, WA 09.1997 - 06.1999
Skills
Tactical planning
Crew leadership
Collaboration
Attention to Detail
Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
- The National Guard and EMAC cert
- DSCA Phase II Residence Course
- FEMA IS 200 Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
- FEMA IS 300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
- FEMA IS 400 Advanced Incident Command System
- FEMA IS 800 National Response Framework
- Air Force GSS601S - Critical Thinking
- Air Force LDR601S - Leadership and Command I
- Air Force LDR602A - Leadership and Command II
Timeline
Commander
9th Weapons Of Mass Destruction - CST
12.2019 - Current
Director of Operations
222d Intelligence Support Squadron
12.2015 - 12.2019
Intelligence Officer
234th Intel Squadron
01.2014 - 12.2015
Transition From Active Duty to Air National Guard
CA National Guard
07.2013 - 01.2014
U-2 Mission Planner
99th Reconnaissance Squadron
07.2012 - 07.2013
Chief, Navigator Training and E-3A Instructor NAV
NATO AWACS E-3A
04.2009 - 07.2012
Assistant Flight Commander
USAF - 12th Airborne Command And Control Squadron
09.2008 - 04.2009
Deputy Chief, Wing Plans
UASF - 116th Air Control Wing
12.2006 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Law Enforcement
Central Washington University
09.1999 - 06.2001
Associate of Arts -
Pierce College
09.1997 - 06.1999