Nicole Koether
Silverdale,WA
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in training facilitation and collaboration. Known for successfully mentoring junior trainers and implementing quality control measures that foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Training Manager
USAF
05.2023 - 01.2026
- Developed training program enhancing operational readiness and compliance with USAF standards for 130 personnel.
- Mentored junior trainers in instructional techniques and curriculum development best practices.
- Streamlined onboarding processes, reducing time-to-competence for new recruits significantly.
Combat Reports Technician
USAF
04.2023 - 01.2026
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support operation readiness initiatives.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
Section Chief, Reconnaissance
USAF
03.2021 - 04.2023
- Managed 10 member joint team responsible for successful planning & execution of Pacific theater Sensitive Reconnaissance Ops.
- Supervised Higher Headquarter Reconnaissance mission changes and generated the flying schedule using Reconnaissance ops management database.
Flight Chief of Standardizations & Evaluations
USAF
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Implemented quality control measures, improving compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
- Mentored junior staff in technical procedures, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
- Conducted performance evaluations, identifying areas for individual improvement and fostering professional development.
NCOIC Personnel Recovery Controller
USAF
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Led 4 member Personnel Recovery team to report, locate, support, recover & reintegrate DoD and DoS members.
- Provided 24/7 PR coverage & oversight across 4.6 million square mile area of responsibility supporting 41,000 US military & civilian personnel from 31 partner nations.
Search and Rescue Duty Officer
USAF
05.2014 - 01.2017
- Supervised daily operations of command center, ensuring efficient communication and coordination across multiple units.
- Coordinated use of DoD/Civil Air Patrol/Federal/State agencies to conduct Search and Rescue within the 48 contiguous states.
Mission Crew Commander Technician
USAF
01.2010 - 05.2014
- Provided technical & operational assistance to Senior Director for time sensitive radio frequency changes.
- Advised leadership of equipment status by conducting internal & external coordination to ensure mission accomplishment within the Korean Theater of Operations.
Weapons Director Technician
USAF
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Responsible to weapons director for intercept and radar monitoring of flight ops over the Gulf of Mexico.
- Assisted the Weapons Director with tactics & threat calls, coordinated with FAA & military ATC agencies for mission success.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Air And Space Operations Technology
Air University
Montgomery04-2017
Skills
- Adaptive learning
- Training facilitation
- Digital Literacy
- Teamwork/Collaboration
- Time Management
- Project Management
Timeline
Training Manager
USAF
05.2023 - 01.2026
Combat Reports Technician
USAF
04.2023 - 01.2026
Section Chief, Reconnaissance
USAF
03.2021 - 04.2023
Flight Chief of Standardizations & Evaluations
USAF
01.2018 - 03.2021
NCOIC Personnel Recovery Controller
USAF
01.2017 - 01.2018
Search and Rescue Duty Officer
USAF
05.2014 - 01.2017
Mission Crew Commander Technician
USAF
01.2010 - 05.2014
Weapons Director Technician
USAF
01.2006 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Air And Space Operations Technology
Air University