Robert Vance

ABM Student October 2016 - August 2017

• Supervised a team of seven Officers as class leader and achieved subject mastery in ABM with an average score of 97% on 11 academic tests across eight training blocks.

Chief of Operations, 16th Airborne Command and Control Squadron June 2018 - June 2019

• Led squadrons largest shop to properly man and employ all local missions flown, simulations, deployments, and off-station exercises in order to maximize the combat readiness of 208 personnel.
• Designed aircrew training and upgrade strategies, provided briefings to high-profile visitors, and fostered joint combat integration with coalition platforms.

Flight Commander, Aircrew Flight Equipment June 2019 - January 2021

• Managed $9 Million worth of aircrew equipment, ensuring compliance with maintenance, servicing, and inspection requirements.
• Successfully developed, managed, and oversaw the creation of Wings' operating instructions and comprehensive lesson plans for a range of aircrew flight equipment programs.
• Conducted 63 training courses and educated 428 individuals on correct aircraft egress techniques and equipment utilization, resulting in the readiness of 25 combat crews.

Chief of Staff, 12th Airborne Command and Control Squadron February 2021 - January 2022

• Accountable for the creation and implementation of squadron policy, managing a team of 221 Air Force personnel with direct oversight from the commander.
• Oversaw various responsibilities within the administrative, personnel management, security measures, and technology sectors with a team of 13 individuals on the commanders support staff.

Assistant Director of Operations, 605th Test and Evaluation Squadron January 2022 - Present

• Led a 19-member team in assessing upgrades to the $20 Billion JSTARS program for effectiveness and suitability.
• Provides early operator involvement in the development of the Tactical Operations Center-Light.

ICBM Student December 2012 - May 2013

• Successfully completed an intensive 100-day training program on Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Rapid Execution and Combat Targeting, attaining a remarkable average of 97%.

ICBM Crew Commander, 742nd Missile Squadron May 2013 - September 2016

• Oversaw launch operations for 50 ICBMs under direction from senior government officials including the President, Secretary of Defense, and Commander of the US Strategic Command.
• In a leadership role, monitored 100 additional ICBMs while overseeing $3.3 Billion in weapons system assets and directing the efforts of 15 missile combat crews.

• Participated in flight-test programs to measure take-off distances, rate of climb, stall speeds, maneuverability and landing capacities.
• Ensured smooth flight operations by coordinating with pilots, air traffic controllers, and ground crew members.
• Reduced fuel consumption by optimizing flight plans and implementing efficient in-flight procedures.
• Enhanced crew preparedness by providing comprehensive training on aircraft systems, emergency procedures, and situational awareness techniques.

• Responsible for maintenance on 17 JSTARS aircraft valued at $720 Million.
• Coordinated and oversaw maintenance efforts of 68 professionals from seven different career fields and Northrop Grumman contractor field service representative teams, supporting the Wings' mission.
• Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks including preflight, thruflight, and postflight inspections.
• Executed servicing tasks while maintaining accurate records of aircraft documentation.