Tony Nguyen
Port Orchard,WA
Summary
Airfield manager with over 3 years of experience in military airport operations. Expertise in managing FAA Part 139 programs, including safety inspections, signage, lighting, and wildlife management. Successfully navigated FAA certification inspections and issued NOTAMs for operational advisories. Proven track record in enhancing operational procedures and safety protocols through effective leadership and strategic planning.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Airfield Manager
Department of Defense
06.2020 - 03.2022
- Assisted the Airfield Manager in day-to-day operations and safety management.
- Participated in runway inspections, wildlife hazard management, and NOTAM issuance.
- Cooperated with airport security personnel to enhance perimeter security and access control.
- Organized airfield maintenance projects, including runway resurfacing and lighting upgrades.
- Contributed to the development of the airport's master plan and long-term expansion projects.
- Assisted in the preparation of the annual budget for airfield operations.
Airside Operations Duty Manager
United States Navy (Active Duty) Naval Air Station Rota Spain
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Oversaw all aspects of airfield operations, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and safety protocols.
- Provided support during airfield emergencies and incidents, ensuring a swift and coordinated response.
- Ensured all imaginary surfaces are clear of obstacles and within the CFR Part 77 criteria.
- Managed a team of airfield maintenance personnel, coordinating daily activities and assignments.
- Conducted regular inspections and maintenance of runways, taxiways, and apron areas to ensure safety and smooth operations.
- Coordinated and managed an efficient airport gate management system, ensuring seamless gate assignments, flight scheduling, and passenger boarding processes, resulting in improved on-time performance and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated with air traffic control, ground services, and airport administration to optimize airfield activities.
- Maintained records of airfield operations, including incident reports, maintenance logs, and safety records.
- Collaborated with airport authorities and regulatory agencies to address compliance and safety issues.
- Implemented cost-effective measures to improve airfield efficiency and reduce operational expenses.
Airfield Specialist
United States Navy (Active Duty) Naval Air Station Rota Spain
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Briefed airfield and airspace limitations to multiple tenant commands during monthly Airfield User’s Meeting.
- Trained sailors on refueling and servicing transient aircrafts, Foreign Object Debris (FOD) ensuring the airfield is free of foreign objects.
- Managed the airfield flight line driving program; Airfield Vehicle Operator’s Course (AVOC) through a written instruction establishing training guidelines and an evaluation process for all units requiring access to the flight line.
- Assisted the Airfield Manager with a multiple million-dollar construction projects both routine and emergency including a 4.2 million dollar full-depth concrete runway repairs, and 1.4-million-dollar grading restoration of the ammunition loading area, ensuring the airfield is always in 100 percent mission ready.
- Managed and coordinated the efforts of 16 Navy and 160 Air Terminal Ground Handling Services personnel at an enroute air base for military and commercial air traffic transiting throughout Europe, the Middle East, Afghanistan, and the Horn of Africa.
- Ensured the safe transit between the port and airfield of two inter-modal shipments through the Naval Air Station facilitating the expeditious movement of 264 Helicopters, 824 Storage Units, and 11.8 million pounds of rolling stock, container and palletized cargo while saving $15 million in transportation costs.
- Supervised 205 Navy, Air Force, and Spanish civilian personnel in the safe and mishap-free movement of 16,436 aircraft, the processing and loading, offloading 395 million lbs. of cargo, and 176,768 passengers in support of the Global War on Terror.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI09-2023
Associate of Science - Fire Science
North Central Texas College
Gainesville, TX10-2022
Skills
- Airfield operations
- Safety management
- Regulatory compliance
- Incident response
- Budget preparation
- Flight scheduling
Accomplishments
- Sailor of the year 2020
- Presidential Volunteer service award
- Navy and Marine Core achievement medal
Certification
- Ship based firefighting
- quality assurance manager
- EMT
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Airfield Manager
Department of Defense
06.2020 - 03.2022
Airside Operations Duty Manager
United States Navy (Active Duty) Naval Air Station Rota Spain
09.2019 - 08.2020
Airfield Specialist
United States Navy (Active Duty) Naval Air Station Rota Spain
08.2018 - 08.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies
Roger Williams University
Associate of Science - Fire Science
North Central Texas College
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