Philip G. Morrison
Lebanon,IL
Summary
Transitioning Air Force Colonel, skilled at using effective communication and relationships to find elegant solutions to wicked problems. Armed with a vast network of domestic and international military leaders, acquired through an International Fellowship and years leading Air Advisors around the world.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Test and Evaluation
Head Quarters Air Mobility Command
07.2022 - Current
- Responsible for aircraft, equipment, and tactics testing for a 110,000-person organization
- Led planning, execution, and reporting for operational test programs supporting a fleet of 1,325 mobility aircraft valued at over $150 billion
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluation for a Directorate of 95 Test Professionals across 6 geographic locations
Commander (CEO)
621st Air Mobility Advisory Group
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Developed a cohesive identity and vision in a diverse group of 5 squadrons tasked with 3 unique missions
- Sole provider of Theater Air Operation Center Command and Control augmentation; Air Mobility Liaisons to Army and Marine Corps; and International Air Advisors to US Transportation Command
- Led a 382-person organization and actively managed a budget of over $15 million
Deputy Commander (COO)
621st Contingency Response Group
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Led a 558-person group tasked with opening, defending, and running austere airfields in combat scenarios
- Executed an$8.8M budget and was responsible for $24M in facilities, equipment, and vehicles
International Fellow (Graduate Student)
Naval Command College
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Enrolled in Senior Developmental Education engaged in National Security and Strategic Studies
- Embedded into the International College as the sole USAF representative and 1 of only 4 US representatives along with those of 52 partner nations
- Forged life-long bonds with future heads of partner nations' navies
Director of Staff
916th Air Refueling Wing
12.2017 - 07.2018
- Integrated the staff functions for a blended organization of Air Force Active Duty and Reserve personnel, ensured seamless integration
Commander (CEO)
911th Air Refueling Squadron
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Commanded a 245-person unit responsible for Operations, Maintenance, Logistics, and Support of 8-aircraft
- Responsible for a $5 million budget and $500 million in aircraft and equipment
- Provided vision and guidance in a dynamic environment to an award-winning organization
Inspector General
47th Flying Training Wing
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Responsible for Complaint Resolution; Inspections; Exercise Management; Congressional Inquiry; and Fraud, Waste, and Abuse investigations for 5,000-person Air Force base.
- Advised Base Commander during roll-out of new Air Force Inspection Program
Director of Operations (COO)
86th Flying Training Squadron
07.2013 - 05.2014
- Drove operations success for an 82-member unit achieving record production of 240 Air Force Pilots per year
- Managed a fleet of 48 aircraft valued at $196 million
- Attained the highest level of quality control through sampling of students and evaluation of Instructor Pilots
CHECKMATE Strategist
Head Quarters United States Air Force
05.2012 - 03.2013
- Strategy Expert developing the Air Force Chief of Staff's strategy and concepts in a highly selective think tank
- Developed Air Force's positions on air, space, and cyber doctrine
- Interfaced with Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff and project RAND
- Sought after for logistical expertise
Senior Executive Officer to the Director
Head Quarters USAF Requirements Directorate
05.2011 - 05.2012
- Enhanced team productivity by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies
- Managed administrative requirements for a Major General, Brigadier General, and a Senior Executive Service civilian tasked with the development of all Air Force acquisition requirements
- Led a staff of 7 personnel supporting a 110-person Directorate
Requirements Manager Branch Chief
HQ Air Force Mobility Requirements Division
07.2010 - 05.2011
- Developed acquisition requirements for the USAF fleet of Tanker and Trainer aircraft, a $51 million portfolio
- Ushered the KC-X (KC-46) program through mile-stone B contract award
- Expert in Joint Capabilities Integration and Development (JCID) process for DoD acquisitions
Graduate Student
Advanced Study Of Air Mobility
05.2009 - 06.2010
- Air Mobility Command's premier Intermediate Developmental Education-produced award-winning research
Evaluator Pilot and Aircraft Commander
Air Mobility Command
05.1998 - 05.2009
- Senior evaluator pilot for a fleet of 550 KC-135s
- Planning expert in the 618th Air Operation Center
- Refueling Expert tasked with flying, worldwide employment, and management of a $56 million aircraft across a spectrum of environments including combat missions
Education
Master of Arts - National Security And Strategic Studies
United States Naval War College
Newport, RI06.2019
Master of Science - Logistics
Air Force Institute of Technology
Dayton, OH06.2010
Master of Science - International Relations
Troy University
Troy, AL12.2005
Bachelor of Science - Military History
United States Air Force Academy
Monument, CO05.1998
Skills
- USAF Command Pilot: 4300 total/ 666 combat hrs
- Aircraft flown KC-46, KC-135, T-1 & C-208
- International Relations
- DoD Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI
- Strategy
- Logistics
Accomplishments
- The Responsibility to Protect: The Libya Test Case, Joint Forces Quarterly, Oct 1, 2013
- Reballasting the KC-135 Fleet for Fuel Efficiency, MORS Journal, Nov 3, 2011
Certification
- Licensed Airline Transport Pilot (FAA ID 3733851)
Timeline
Director, Test and Evaluation
Head Quarters Air Mobility Command
07.2022 - Current
Commander (CEO)
621st Air Mobility Advisory Group
07.2020 - 07.2022
Deputy Commander (COO)
621st Contingency Response Group
07.2019 - 07.2020
International Fellow (Graduate Student)
Naval Command College
07.2018 - 06.2019
Director of Staff
916th Air Refueling Wing
12.2017 - 07.2018
Commander (CEO)
911th Air Refueling Squadron
01.2016 - 12.2017
Inspector General
47th Flying Training Wing
06.2014 - 06.2015
Director of Operations (COO)
86th Flying Training Squadron
07.2013 - 05.2014
CHECKMATE Strategist
Head Quarters United States Air Force
05.2012 - 03.2013
Senior Executive Officer to the Director
Head Quarters USAF Requirements Directorate
05.2011 - 05.2012
Requirements Manager Branch Chief
HQ Air Force Mobility Requirements Division
07.2010 - 05.2011
Graduate Student
Advanced Study Of Air Mobility
05.2009 - 06.2010
Evaluator Pilot and Aircraft Commander
Air Mobility Command
05.1998 - 05.2009
Master of Arts - National Security And Strategic Studies
United States Naval War College
Master of Science - Logistics
Air Force Institute of Technology
Master of Science - International Relations
Troy University
Bachelor of Science - Military History
United States Air Force Academy
- Licensed Airline Transport Pilot (FAA ID 3733851)
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