Steven Bettis
Chesapeake
Summary
Seeking to apply 21 years of tactical flying from the initial combat deployments of the EA-18G Growler to current high end integrated kill chain execution, having worked with Air Force and Navy Weapons Schools, multiple requirement offices, test squadrons, PMA-265, PMA-234, PMA-205, and PMA-281, to make sure we have the best warfighting capabilities and training for real world operations. Extensive knowledge of both blue and red capabilities at the fully-informed classification levels to employ the most effective warfighting systems.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Strike Syndicate Lead
Carrier Strike Group FOUR
Norfolk, VA
06.2024 - 05.2026
- Conducted operational planning for effective mission execution within carrier strike group framework.
- Mentored, trained, and assessed personnel executing relevant tactics, techniques, and procedures using advanced, integrated kill chains across multiple Type/Model/Series platforms.
- Monitored equipment readiness and performed maintenance checks to uphold standards.
- Used multiple Live, Virtual, and Constructive advanced training systems in order to effectively train current operational warfighters.
- Government Special Access Program Security Officer (GSSO), managed security access for all personnel, to include multiple domain programs.
Integration Cell / Assistant Operations Officer
Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center (NAWDC)
Fallon, NV
11.2020 - 04.2024
- Developed tactical and operational level inputs for current Operational Plans at all security levels.
- Instructed carrier air wings as an Overall and Suppression of Enemy Air Defense instructor during Air Wing Fallon.
- Worked with PMA-205 to help integrate TCTS II into FA-18 and EA-18G aircraft on the Fallon Range Training Complex.
- Led the scheduling, maintenance, training systems, and airspace for the execution of Air Wing Fallon, HAVOC, STRIKE, TOPGUN, SEAWOLF, SEAHUNTER, CAEWWS, and VIPER University events.
- Supported multiple weapons schools as a qualified instructor.
- Integrated multiple counter unmaned aerial systems (PATRIOT, Coyote, Corian) and facilitated the Air Defense training for soldiers, during a deployment to Djibouti Africa, working with Joint, Navy, and International partners.
Department Head
VAQ-140, US Navy
Whidbey Island, WA
01.2018 - 11.2020
- Served as the Safety, Administration, Maintenance, and Operational Officer in an operational EA-18G Growler squadron. Deployed with Carrier Air Wing SEVEN, on board USS Abraham Lincoln, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve/Operation Freedom Sentinel.
Training Officer
VAQ-142, US Navy
Whidbey Island, WA
05.2015 - 12.2017
- Developed and executed the training plan to successfully transition the squadron from EA-6B Prowlers to EA-18G Growlers.
- Deployed with carrier air wing ELEVEN, on board USS Nimitz, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
US Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD05-2005
HAVOC
Growler Tactics Instructor (GTI)
Fallon, NV12-2012
Skills
- Adaptability and versatility
- Team Oriented
- Creative vision
- Tactical and Operational training
Timeline
Strike Syndicate Lead
Carrier Strike Group FOUR
06.2024 - 05.2026
Integration Cell / Assistant Operations Officer
Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center (NAWDC)
11.2020 - 04.2024
Department Head
VAQ-140, US Navy
01.2018 - 11.2020
Training Officer
VAQ-142, US Navy
05.2015 - 12.2017
HAVOC
Growler Tactics Instructor (GTI)
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
US Naval Academy