Tyler J. Price
Summary
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Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interface Control Technician / Instructor
727 Expeditionary Control Squadron
Sumter, SC
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Deployed in support of Operations Inherent Resolve, Combined Defense of the Arabian Gulf, and Freedom Sentinel.
- Managed data link operations for 8 detachments, which sustained 51 data links and fused 25 radars with 6 airborne command and control platforms.
- Coordinated with 8 external agencies to reestablish common operational picture to ensure the Combined Forces Air Component Commander received real time data covering 944,00 square miles.
- Supported 5 multi-service exercises and coordinated with 9 joint forces to establish a tactical air picture for air defense systems in the Gulf Cooperation Council, which strengthened host nation partnerships.
- Selected and charged as an Interface Control Technician Instructor for the 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, ensuring seamless data link operations and increasing mission effectiveness.
Interface Control Technician / Instructor
255th Air Control Squadron
Gulfport, MS
10.2020 - Current
- Responsible to Section Lead to establish and maintain Tactical Data Links (TDLs) and monitor data link effectiveness.
- Assisted in the preparation of information required for the mission crew briefing.
- Assessed and planned for platform multi-TDL capabilities and limitations of the supporting equipment components and systems to include the anticipated data loads, interoperability problems, and environmental limitations.
- Coordinated with the Mission Planning Cell and crew as required to plan, compile, and load the initial build of the TDL, battle management, surveillance, and weapons functions databases to ensure the system configuration meets operational requirements.
- Conducted the TDL portion of the pre-mission crew briefing in accordance with crew aids to include participants, current equipment and link status, etc.
- Coordinated initial TDL configuration with external agencies to ensure accurate multi-link operations in accordance with JICO guidance and/or Sensors Operations Team lead direction.
- Configured tactical operations center workstations and joint tactical information distribution system module communications equipment to meet mission requirements. Ensured operational checks are completed on all data distribution systems prior to the mission and equipment outages are reported.
- Selected and charged as an Interface Control Technician Instructor for the 255th Air Control Squadron, ensuring seamless data link operations and increasing mission effectiveness.
Surveillance Technician / Instructor
255th Air Control Squadron
Gulfport, MS
05.2014 - Current
- Qualified technician responsible for the detection, tracking, identification, and monitoring of all airborne objects within an assigned surveillance area of responsibility and/or the track production area.
- Ensured operational capability of a multitude of UHF/VHF/HF radios.
- Interrogated identification, friend, or foe/selective identification feature to display appropriate identification symbology and report conflicts.
- Recognized and reported electronic attack indications.
- Assisted in including proper notification procedures to receive and handoff agencies or check-in for aircraft emergencies, to include downed aircraft and personnel recovery operations.
- Deployed twice in support of Operations Inherent Resolve, Combined Defense of the Arabian Gulf, and Resolute Support.
- Created restricted operations zones to deconflict altitude blocks required for military fires and targeting tasks. Supported troops in contact by alerting friendly air support assets to a reported surveillance ground point.
- Selected and charged as a Surveillance Technician instructor for the 255th Air Control Squadron and the 727th Expeditionary Control Squadron. Ensuring seamless an effective management of the tactical air picture and bolstering effectiveness for the mission.
Firefighter /Emergency Medical Technician
Gulfport Fire Department
Gulfport, MS
06.2021 - Current
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
- Participated in on-call schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends or holidays.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Answered emergency situations and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims, and prevent escalation.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of buildings to identify any potential hazards.
- Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
- Facilitated public education programs about fire safety awareness.
- Analyzed situations to quickly adopt courses of action with regard to surroundings and circumstances.
- Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Provided educational presentations regarding fire prevention techniques to local schools and businesses.
Education
Non Commissioned Officer Academy -
Arizona State University Online
12-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Air And Space Operations Technology
Community College of The Air Force (In Progress)
Skills
- Data Extraction and Analysis
- Database Administration
- Client-Server Relations
- Statistical Analysis
- ADSI
- AN/PRC-117G
- Battlespace Command and Control Center Theater (BC3-T)
- JRE
- MSCT
- MIDS-JTRS
- SADL
- TACLANEs
- TacViewC2
- Canvas
- MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, One Note)
Certification
- Interface Control Technician (ICT)
- ICT Instructor
- Surveillance Technician (ST)
- ST Instructor
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- CPR
- Hazardous Materials Technician
Defense/Government Sponsored Training
- Command and Control Battle Management Operations Course, Keesler AFB, MS
- Control and Reporting Center Surveillance Technician Course, 255th ACS, MS
- Link-16 Basics, Joint Knowledge Online
- Control and Reporting Center Interface Control Technician Course, Luke AFB, AZ Joint Data Network Operations, Joint Knowledge Online
- Intro to Joint Multi-TDL Network (MTN) Operations, Joint Knowledge Online 2020
- Joint Range Extension (JRE) Gateway Course
- Airman Leadership School, Distance Learning Course
- Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Arizona State University Online
- Cyber Awareness Challenge
- Force Protection
- Human Relations
- Information Protection
- Suicide Prevention
- Air Force Risk Management Fundamentals
- Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Annual Training
References
- Lt Col Kenneth Bahr
Mission Commander / 133rd Air Control Squadron
ken.m.bahr@gmail.com
(515)321-5390
- Maj Andrew Stuko
Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) / 109th Air Control Squadron
andrew.stuko@gmail.com
(217)418-3579
- 1st Lt Kirkland Hill
Joint Interface Control Officer (JICO) / 255th Air Control Squadron
kirkland.hill@us.af.mil
(601)462-4758
Timeline
Interface Control Technician / Instructor
727 Expeditionary Control Squadron
04.2023 - 11.2023
Firefighter /Emergency Medical Technician
Gulfport Fire Department
06.2021 - Current
Interface Control Technician / Instructor
255th Air Control Squadron
10.2020 - Current
Surveillance Technician / Instructor
255th Air Control Squadron
05.2014 - Current
Non Commissioned Officer Academy -
Arizona State University Online
Some College (No Degree) - Air And Space Operations Technology
Community College of The Air Force (In Progress)
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