Shawn Nelson

• Managed and directed unit communications activities
• Developed unit communications training programs
• Monitored unit communications.
• Coordinate frequency authorizations for all radio operations.
• Trained and certified over seventy personnel in the safe and effective use of Civil Air Patrol radio equipment.

• Acted as pilot in command on United States Air Force assigned sorties.
• Performed comprehensive checklists to reduce possible safety issues.
• Used analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
• Troubleshot in-flight mechanical and operational issues, ensuring a safe outcome.
• Taught aviation safety at the Mile Hi Cadet Squadron, inspiring and preparing thirty cadets to be the next generation of aviators.

• Commanded the cadet squadron and performed duties related to cadet positions.
• Established plans and procedures to accomplish the policies established by the unit commander.
• Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
• Ensured compliance with Civil Air Patrol directives.
• Coordinated cadet staff activities.

• Managed and directed unit emergency services activities.
• Developed and maintained a rapid alerting system for assembling necessary resources in a timely manner.
• Developed and maintained an adequate unit emergency service force.
• Trained eighty people to perform search and rescue to federal standards.

Qualifications:

• Rural Search and Rescue
• Urban Direction Finding
• Mission Radio Operations
• Mission Staff Support
• Emergency Alerting & Activation