Shane Heidemann

Skilled in producing and distributing accurate load plans, manifests, and shipment documents. Ensures clear communication with ATOC, aircrews, and ramp services to address discrepancies and ensure smooth load processes.

Meticulous and highly trained Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Compliance Specialist with expertise in ensuring the safe and compliant transport of hazardous materials via airlift. Extensive experience using AFMAN 24-204 Hazardous Material Inspection Checklists, as well as locally produced checklists, to inspect the proper packaging, preparation, and documentation of HAZMAT shipments.

Highly skilled Parachute and Aerial Delivery Specialist with extensive experience in inspecting, maintaining, and ensuring the safety of parachutes and equipment. Meticulous in the inspection, repair, and repacking of various types of parachutes to maintain the highest safety standards. Proven ability to manage logistics for offsite rigging assignments, ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of equipment and services to remote locations or special events.

Played an essential role in the successful airdrop of 2.4K tons of life-saving aid to over 1.9 million displaced local nationals in Israel and the Gaza Strip. Inspected packing, prepared cargo, and coordinated logistics across 12 aircraft from 13 different nations, ensuring that critical supplies were delivered efficiently and on time to those in need.

Accomplished and versatile professional with a proven track record of driving profitability, optimizing operations, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives. Leveraging strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and profit optimization to enhance financial performance, reduce costs, and ensure sustainable growth.

Dedicated and highly skilled Air Transportation Specialist with comprehensive experience in managing and executing air movement operations for both military and commercial aircraft. Proven ability to plan, schedule, and process the movement of passengers, cargo, and baggage efficiently and safely. Expertise in managing logistics, overseeing aircraft loading and unloading, and maintaining critical transportation records and reports to ensure seamless operations.

Accomplished Logistics Operations Specialist with expertise in the safe and efficient movement of high-value cargo, including arms, ammunition, and explosives under Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs. Successfully advanced the movement of 22 tons of FMS arms, ammunition, and explosive shipments for the Kingdom of Jordan, valued at $8M, ensuring compliance with stringent safety and regulatory requirements. Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail in resolving a cargo custody discrepancy, leading to the 100% accountability of 750 weapon systems in coordination with the Royal Jordanian Armed Forces, maintaining the integrity of the U.S. military’s international relationships.

Diplomatic and Executive Travel Coordinator with extensive experience facilitating high-profile diplomatic visits and ensuring the smooth movement of distinguished visitors (DVs) across international borders.

hands-on experience managing a team of 7 personnel in the Special Handling section during a high-tempo deployment to Al Udeid, Qatar. Directed and coordinated the safe and compliant handling of sensitive and high-priority cargo, ensuring the smooth operation of logistics and airlift support in a dynamic, mission-critical environment.

Ensured all special cargo, including hazardous materials, perishable items, and high-value shipments, was properly handled, packaged, and documented according to regulations and mission requirements.

Streamlined operations within the Special Handling section, improving team productivity and reducing turnaround time on cargo processing while maintaining strict safety standards.