Todd Fairfield
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Program Manager/Airport Director with experience in both international civilian contract and military airport operations. Skilled communicator, who is detail oriented. Adept at change management, shaping a desired outcome from rapidly evolving developments both planned and unplanned. Provided leadership for 200+ air traffic controllers and airfield managers encompassing 7 bases within Air Force Global Strike Command. Effectively led two U.S. Forces Japan Airbase Airfield Operations Flights at Kadena AB and Yokota AB. Consistently recognized for excellent leadership.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager//Director, Air Operations
Sallyport Global Holdings
02.2018 - Current
- Provides project leadership, operational & administrative guidance 1500+ employees
- Advises Iraqi Air Force & U.S
- Govt to effectively operate Iraqi Airbase F-16 program
- Directs logistics, medical services, and Information Technology departments activities
- Directs services of dual runway airport; $287M annual Iraq F16 foreign military sales
- Oversees operation of Air Traffic Control Tower and Radar Approach Control Services
- Oversees Meteorology and Airport Operations Management, including Airfield Safety Manager, Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Reduction Program
- Directs Air Terminal Operations including Air Terminal Ops Control, Cargo Services, Passenger Services, and transient aircraft (FBO) services
- Directs $2M annual Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems contract maintenance
- Directs $15M annual Air Charter Service shuttling daily between Erbil and Balad Iraq.
Airfield Manager
Wolf Creek Federal Services
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Developed $120M runway replacement project; 100% design; replace 10000' runway
- Executed daily airfield inspection; ensured compliance with FAA/USAF/ICAO criteria
- Modernized outdated airfield lighting; removed deficient Short Approach Light System
- Risk Manager; ensured only runway for 1000 miles always available transatlantic routes.
Airport Manager
IAP Worldwide Services
07.2016 - 02.2017
- Performed daily airfield inspection; ensured compliance with FAA/USAF/ICAO criteria
- Maintained current FLIP account ensuring accurate flight navigation publications
- Ensured BASH guidance followed; provided augmentation to assist BASH
- Maintained NOTAM continuity binder; issues/cancels NOTAMs to ensure awareness.
Site Manager/Airport Manager
DynCorp Intl
11.2015 - 07.2016
- Ensured ATC systems are operationally acceptable for safety of flight
- Provided liaison on ATC/Airfield Management matters with assigned unit reps
- Collected/safeguarded vital ATC records concerning mishaps/emergencies/violations
- Ensured ATC personnel maintain proficiency/medical quals; performed ATC duties
- Maintained current FLIP account ensuring accurate flight navigation publications.
Director, Airfield Operations Branch
Air Force Global Strike Command
07.2013 - 08.2014
- Developed/Directed budget at 7 Air Force Bases executing USAF nuclear deterrence missions 24/7
- Established Airfield Manager positions at two bases previously without positions; created missing programs, established airfield waiver process at both bases; safety improved exponentially
- Established plan to absorb Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems technicians and Airfield Systems technicians from Communications Squadrons into Airfield Operations Flights at all AFGSC bases; streamlined fiscal and workforce needs into cognizant functionality
- Established and communicated verbally and via AFGSC Supplemental AFI guidance to clearly delineate Major Command unique directives to all assigned units.
Director Airport Operations
Yokota Airbase
02.2009 - 07.2013
- Led PACAF's 1st combined USAF/JASDF flight & largest airlift hub; 72 personnel, 24/7 ATC/Airfield Management operations; $234K annual budget
- Directed 8557 sq
- Mile Tokyo airspace environment including 8 airports for Navy, Army, USAF, USMC, Civil/Japan Self Defense Forces use: 100K+ annual operations
- Led flight to Airfield Operations Complex of the Year 2010; Best in PACAF and HQ USAF.
Airfield Operations LNO
Bagram Airfield
10.2011 - 05.2012
- Shaped $50M fighter ramp project; rebuilt and expanded w/30% capacity increase; no lost sorties
- Balanced $150M construction with ceaseless combat operations-enabled CAS/ISR dominance
- 1 of 5 Flight Commanders; busiest DoD airfield; 120K ops; thirty airframes; 24/7 ops.
Airfield Planner
NATO Planning Cell
03.2010 - 10.2010
- Coordinated 1st AOR CV-22 bed down; assets safely in theater; new capes combat proven
- Co-authored Kandahar Strat Development Plan; ID'd redundant NATO plans; saved DoD $157M
- Spearheaded Afghan ramp expansion; communicated needs to Afghans; articulate mentor.
Director, Airport Operations
Kadena Airbase
07.2005 - 02.2009
- Steered joint US/Japanese airfield team at Kadena Airbase, Okinawa; Air Force, Marine Corp, Japanese military/civilian aviation authority members; Japan's 5th busiest airport
- Led flight to Airfield Operations Complex of the Year 2008, Best in Pacific Air Forces
- Led flight to Airfield Operations Complex of the Year 2009; Best in PACAF and HQ USAF.
Director, Airport Operations Flight
Balad AB
06.2006 - 10.2006
- Directed Airport Operations at five major airports, including Baghdad International Airport
- Supervised Airfield Management at Balad AB and four forward operating bases supporting OIF
- Briefed leadership; managed $95M construction projects; 25 projects completed on-time.
Director, Airport Operations
MacDill AFB
01.2003 - 07.2005
- Developed/Coordinated Airfield/ATC policy directly with base agencies and Federal Aviation Admin
- Supported JCSE, USCENTCOM and USSOCOM; managed seven drop zones; inter-agency diplomat
- Coordinated w/Pentagon; Spanish Defense Minister divert; ensured meeting w/CDR USCENTCOM.
Education
B.S. Professional Aeronautics -
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL01.2001
A.A.S. Aircrew Management -
Community College of The Air Force
A.A.S. Munitions Technology -
Community College of the Air Force
Advanced Airfield Manager Course -
Air and Space Basic Course (Leadership School) -
Squadron Officer School (Advanced Leadership) -
Survival Training / Water Survival (Non-Parachuting) -
Enlisted Aircrew Undergraduate Course -
In-Flight Refueling (Flight Training) -
Certified Flight Instructor Course -
NCO Academy (Leadership School) -
NCO Leadership School (Leadership School) -
NCO Preparatory Course (Leadership Training) -
Airport Certified Employee Airfield Ops (ACE) -
American Association of Airport Executives
Intl Aerodrome Certified Employee (IACE) -
International Association of Airport Executives
IS 100 Intro to Incident Command System (ICS) -
Dept Homeland Security (FEMA)
IS 200 Single Resources/Initial Action Incidents -
Dept Homeland Security (FEMA)
ICS 300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents -
Dept Homeland Security (FEMA)
ICS 400 Advanced Incident Command System -
Dept Homeland Security (FEMA)
IS 700 National Incident Management Intro -
Dept Homeland Security (FEMA)
IS 800 National Response Framework Introduction -
Dept Homeland Security (FEMA)
Skills
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Project planning and development
- Project Scheduling
- Active Secret Security Clearance
Additionalemploymenthistory
- Officer Training / Airfield Ops Training, Tyndall AFB, FL, 2001, 2002
- Instructor Inflight Refueling Craftsman, Fairchild AFB, WA, 1997, 2001
- Munitions Systems Craftsman, Japan/Philippines/Korea/Utah, 1986, 1997
Certification
- Licensed Private Pilot
- Licensed Air Traffic Controller Tower (CTO)
- USAF Advanced Airfield Manager Course
- AAAE Airport Security Coordinator (ASC)
- AAAE Airport Certified Employee (ACE)
Timeline
Project Manager//Director, Air Operations
Sallyport Global Holdings
02.2018 - Current
Airfield Manager
Wolf Creek Federal Services
02.2017 - 02.2018
Airport Manager
IAP Worldwide Services
07.2016 - 02.2017
Site Manager/Airport Manager
DynCorp Intl
11.2015 - 07.2016
Director, Airfield Operations Branch
Air Force Global Strike Command
07.2013 - 08.2014
Airfield Operations LNO
Bagram Airfield
10.2011 - 05.2012
Airfield Planner
NATO Planning Cell
03.2010 - 10.2010
Director Airport Operations
Yokota Airbase
02.2009 - 07.2013
Director, Airport Operations Flight
Balad AB
06.2006 - 10.2006
Director, Airport Operations
Kadena Airbase
07.2005 - 02.2009
Director, Airport Operations
MacDill AFB
01.2003 - 07.2005
B.S. Professional Aeronautics -
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
A.A.S. Aircrew Management -
Community College of The Air Force
A.A.S. Munitions Technology -
Community College of the Air Force
Advanced Airfield Manager Course -
Air and Space Basic Course (Leadership School) -
Squadron Officer School (Advanced Leadership) -
Survival Training / Water Survival (Non-Parachuting) -
Enlisted Aircrew Undergraduate Course -
In-Flight Refueling (Flight Training) -
Certified Flight Instructor Course -
NCO Academy (Leadership School) -
NCO Leadership School (Leadership School) -
NCO Preparatory Course (Leadership Training) -
Airport Certified Employee Airfield Ops (ACE) -
American Association of Airport Executives
Intl Aerodrome Certified Employee (IACE) -
International Association of Airport Executives
IS 100 Intro to Incident Command System (ICS) -
Dept Homeland Security (FEMA)
IS 200 Single Resources/Initial Action Incidents -
Dept Homeland Security (FEMA)
ICS 300 Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents -
Dept Homeland Security (FEMA)
ICS 400 Advanced Incident Command System -
Dept Homeland Security (FEMA)
IS 700 National Incident Management Intro -
Dept Homeland Security (FEMA)
IS 800 National Response Framework Introduction -
Dept Homeland Security (FEMA)
- Licensed Private Pilot
- Licensed Air Traffic Controller Tower (CTO)
- USAF Advanced Airfield Manager Course
- AAAE Airport Security Coordinator (ASC)
- AAAE Airport Certified Employee (ACE)
Similar Profiles
Jonathan NevelsJonathan Nevels
MHE Sweeper Operator Senior Airfield at Sallyport Global HoldingsMHE Sweeper Operator Senior Airfield at Sallyport Global Holdings
Ronald FullerRonald Fuller
Flight Line Security Lead at Acuity International / SALLYPORT INCFlight Line Security Lead at Acuity International / SALLYPORT INC
Esteffi Mae DucadoEsteffi Mae Ducado
Customer Service Representative at VXI Global HoldingsCustomer Service Representative at VXI Global Holdings