Todd Magnelli
Riverside,Ca.
Summary
Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Sensor Operator Instructor/ Evaluator with more than 35 years of military experience. Strong instructor and briefing skills, proven leadership expertise, demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with others. Skilled in the ability to collect, evaluate and organize pertinent facts, resulting in clear and concise written reports. Valued by employers for knowledge of methods of instruction, aircrew training program requirements and standards of performance, as well as the skill to apply this knowledge in planning, developing and executing Air Force Major Command (MAJCOM) and unit training and evaluation programs.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Enlisted Leader
California Air National Guard
, Ca.
06.2022 - Current
- MQ-9 Instructor/Evaluator and Launch and Recovery Sensor Operator.
- Currently supervising 10 airmen in 5 separate shops providing initial qualification training to new MQ-9 aircrew members.
- Coordinating scheduling conflicts and FTU mission requirements along with daily student training operations.
- Ensures commander’s directions and policies are carried out and understood by all Airmen.
- Responsible for the professional development of enlisted personnel with a key focus on mentorship.
- Oversees readiness, training, health, morale, welfare, and quality of life of Airmen.
- Advises Squadron Commander on enlisted promotions and performance reports.
Senior Enlisted Leader
California Air National Guard
, Ca.
10.2020 - 06.2022
- MQ-9 Instructor/Evaluator Sensor Operator.
- Supervised 10 full time AGR sensor operators and 20 part time DSG sensor operators.
- Ensured crews were trained and fully qualified to support local DOMOPS and maintain combat readiness.
- Supervised sensor operators over 6 separate shifts and two separate flights in support of 24/7 combat operations.
- Ensured commander’s directions and policies are carried out and understood by all Airmen.
- Responsible for the professional development of enlisted personnel with a key focus on mentorship.
- Managed the readiness, training, health, morale, welfare, and quality of life of Airmen.
- Advised Squadron Commander on enlisted promotions and performance reports.
Instructor / Evaluator Sensor Operator
MQ, California Air National Guard
, Ca.
08.2006 - 06.2020
- NCOIC of Standards and Evaluations/FTU Section Chief/ A Flight Chief/ NCOIC of FTU Training
- Managed and advised junior enlisted Airmen assigned to me, completed enlisted performance appraisals, and assisted in the advancement of those under my command
- Operated full motion video (FMV) systems, and other active or passive tracking systems to find, fix, target, engage and access airborne, maritime and ground objects as a Distributed Ground Control Station (DGCS) member
- Maintained an extensive knowledge of a wide variety of aircraft systems and components critical to the performance of the aircraft
- Responsible for terminal weapons guidance and IR pointer operations in support of other combat assets and assisted in Battle Damage Assessments (BDA)
- Performed as a mission crewmember on unmanned aerospace systems to provide real time video to conduct intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance of potential targets and areas of interest while continually monitoring aircraft and weapons systems statuses to ensure lethal and non-lethal application of airpower
- Assembled and researched target imagery information, location of forces, and determined hostile intentions and possible tactics from various sources
- Conducted operations in accordance with Special Instructions (SPINS), Air Tasking Orders (ATO) and Rules of Engagement (ROE) to satisfy Imagery Intelligence (IMINT) Tasking, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TPED)
- Assisted UAS pilots in air navigation, Air Order of Battle (AOB), and determining effective weapons control and delivery tactics to achieve overall mission objectives while utilizing tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for friendly and enemy AOB assets.
Electro - Environmental Systems Specialist
California Air National Guard
, Ca.
05.1994 - 10.2006
- Maintained KC -135E/R Stratotanker air refueling aircraft, performed and supervised aircraft electrical and environmental (E & E) functions and activities
- On equipment maintenance included: Unscheduled maintenance, phase inspections, system trouble shooting, TCTO modifications, and training
- Utilized various types of equipment, such as analog and digital voltmeters, power supplies, pressure and temperature gauges, charging testers and charging ammeters
- Trained fellow personnel in electronic problem solving and wiring repair.
Aerospace Propulsion Specialist
California Air National Guard
, Ca.
07.1993 - 05.1994
- Maintained KC -135E Stratotanker air refueling aircraft, performed aircraft engine systems maintenance
- Engine diagnosis through guidelines described in technical publications, removal and replacement of defective components are accomplished with applicable technical orders and established polices Provided dispatcher initial training and competency checks
- Performed pre and post operational inspections of engines and test equipment
- In shop maintenance included tear down and buildup of N1 compressor, forward and aft thrust reversers, turbine section, combustion section, N2 compressor, and gearbox.
Control systems Specialist
F4-E and RF4, California Air National Guard
, Ca
07.1988 - 07.1993
- Maintained RF-4C and F-4E reconnaissance and fighter aircraft, performed and supervised aircraft instrumentation and autopilot systems maintenance and activities
- Flightline maintenance consisted of utilizing proper technical data required for the system
- Applied knowledge of flight theory, electronics, hydraulics, electro-mechanical, pneumatic principles, and theories of operation to correct aircraft discrepancies as promptly as possible
- Shop maintenance consisted of: Bench checks, repairing aircraft parts authorized to intermediate level
- Components were repaired to the circuit card level using soldering guns, oscilloscopes, ohm and volt meters and other specially designed test equipment designed for each type of component.
RPA Instructor Sensor Operator
- Over 1500 instructor and operator flight hours as an experienced MQ-9 Sensor Operator
- Over 3900 flight hours as an experienced MQ-1 Predator Sensor Operator.
Instructor/Evaluator and Launch and Recovery Sensor Operator
- Currently supervising 10 airmen in 5 separate shops providing initial qualification training to new MQ-9 aircrew members
- Coordinating scheduling conflicts and FTU mission requirements along with daily student training operations
- Ensures commander’s directions and policies are carried out and understood by all Airmen
- Responsible for the professional development of enlisted personnel with a key focus on mentorship
- Oversees readiness, training, health, morale, welfare, and quality of life of Airmen
- Advises Squadron Commander on enlisted promotions and performance reports.
Instructor/Evaluator Sensor Operator
- Supervised 10 full time AGR sensor operators and 20 part time DSG sensor operators
- Ensured crews were trained and fully qualified to support local DOMOPS and maintain combat readiness
- Supervised sensor operators over 6 separate shifts and two separate flights in support of 24/7 combat operations
- Ensured commander’s directions and policies are carried out and understood by all Airmen
- Responsible for the professional development of enlisted personnel with a key focus on mentorship
- Managed the readiness, training, health, morale, welfare, and quality of life of Airmen
- Advised Squadron Commander on enlisted promotions and performance reports.
Education
MQ-9 Launch and Recovery upgrade Training - undefined
2018
MQ-9 Sensor Operator Instructor Upgrade Training – Creech AFB, NV - undefined
2016
CCAF Aircraft Maintenance Technology - undefined
2013
MQ-9 Sensor Operator FTU Instructor Upgrade Training – - undefined
2010
Aerospace Propulsion Specialist Course - Sheppard AFB - undefined
Airman Leadership School
1993
Automatic Flight Control System Technician (F/RF-4) – George AFB - undefined
1990
Avionics Instrument Systems Technician (F/RF-4) – George AFB - undefined
1990
Avionics Guidance and Control Systems Specialist – Keesler AFB - undefined
1989
USAF BMT– Lackland - undefined
1988
Skills
- Training and Development
- Team building
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Briefing leadership
- Training expertise
Additional Information
- Security Clearance TS/SCI
Timeline
Senior Enlisted Leader
California Air National Guard
06.2022 - Current
Senior Enlisted Leader
California Air National Guard
10.2020 - 06.2022
Instructor / Evaluator Sensor Operator
MQ, California Air National Guard
08.2006 - 06.2020
Electro - Environmental Systems Specialist
California Air National Guard
05.1994 - 10.2006
Aerospace Propulsion Specialist
California Air National Guard
07.1993 - 05.1994
Control systems Specialist
F4-E and RF4, California Air National Guard
07.1988 - 07.1993
RPA Instructor Sensor Operator
Instructor/Evaluator and Launch and Recovery Sensor Operator
Instructor/Evaluator Sensor Operator
MQ-9 Launch and Recovery upgrade Training - undefined
MQ-9 Sensor Operator Instructor Upgrade Training – Creech AFB, NV - undefined
CCAF Aircraft Maintenance Technology - undefined
MQ-9 Sensor Operator FTU Instructor Upgrade Training – - undefined
Aerospace Propulsion Specialist Course - Sheppard AFB - undefined
Airman Leadership School
Automatic Flight Control System Technician (F/RF-4) – George AFB - undefined
Avionics Instrument Systems Technician (F/RF-4) – George AFB - undefined
Avionics Guidance and Control Systems Specialist – Keesler AFB - undefined
USAF BMT– Lackland - undefined
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