KEVIN R. VAN GORDON9265 Carter Road, Cheboygan, Michigan, 49721

(231) 445-9114 (Home) (231) 818-0746 (Cell) Fujibiker777@yahoo.com

AIRLIFT/AIRCRAFT/ROTORCRAFT OPERATIONS, LOGISTICS, MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS MANAGER

Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance Highly detail-oriented self-starter with 30+ years of progressive experience and diverse

military background. Retired Air Force CMSGT, E-9. Exceptional record in all facets of logistical support and sustainment, project

development, management, improvement and large scale management of personnel and resources.

Responsible for the safety and compliance with environmental standards and control of hazardous materials, (NUCLEAR WEAPONS), related to operations across numerous weapons systems.

Diverse background in operational testing across multiple platforms to include Electronic Surveillance, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Electronic Warfare, Air-Refueling and Cargo Delivery systems.

Analytical problem solver that delivers results. (NEVER ACCEPTS STATUS QUO). Adept at leading teams in stressful environments and adverse conditions.

Possesses superb communication, interpersonal and public speaking skills. Availability Date, Immediately.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WORK EXPERIENCE,

Central Command/ Central Air Forces, CH2MHill, Transient Aircraft, Director of Operations, Camp Bastion/Leatherneck, Bagram Air base, Mazaar E. Sharif, Air Base, AFGHANISTAN. Thumrait, OMAN. Ali Al Salem, KUWAIT. Al U Died, QATAR. Al Dhafra, U.A.E. Manas Transit Station, KYRGYZSTAN. 05/2012-03/2014.

Directs and Manages all Transient Aircraft Operations at all locations listed above. Directly responsible for the safety of daily operations handling over 55K Commercial, Military, Wide Body, Passenger, Cargo, Rescue, Special Operations, DV, and Rotorcraft per month. Ensures immediate response, readiness and training of all assigned personnel. Directs and requests all logistical support of assigned assets in the performance of mission support of flight-line operations. Oversight for crash recovery operations ensuring airfield accessibility and availability at all locations listed. Responsible for the administration and accurate documentation of all activities at Air Bases and Forward Operations Locations at eight different bases in six countries within Central Asia, on a daily basis. Charged with reporting to higher headquarters and AFCENT monthly data pertaining to real time activities. Frequently called upon by Higher Headquarters, Host Nation and NATO support teams for operational, technical and mission support advice, information assistance and data. Coordinates airfield operations on a daily basis with Air Force and Ground Force counterparts of the armed forces from 12 different participating nations ensuring theatre wide successful mission execution. If you were in the CENTCOM/Afghan theatre of operations, anywhere, my teams moved you.

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651st Expeditionary Operations Group, Transient Aircraft Operations, Site Manager, 03/2011-05/2012, Camp Bastion/Leatherneck, Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

Directs and Manages all Transient Aircraft Operations at Bastion Airfield, Afghanistan. Directly responsible for the safety of daily operations handling over 1K Commercial, Military, Wide Body, Passenger, Cargo, Rescue, Special Operations, DV, and Rotorcraft per month. Ensures immediate response, readiness and training of all assigned personnel. Directs and requests all logistical support of assigned assets in the performance of mission support of flight-line operations. Oversight for crash recovery operations ensuring airfield accessibility and availability. Responsible for the administration and accurate documentation of all activities on a daily basis. Charged with reporting to higher headquarters and AFCENT monthly data pertaining to real time activities. Frequently called upon by Higher Headquarters, Host Nation and NATO support teams for operational, technical and mission support data. Coordinates airfield operations on a daily basis with British counterparts ensuring successful mission execution.

12th Air Force, Group Enlisted Manager, 612th Theater Operations Group/474th Air Expeditionary Group, 10/2007 – 07/2010, Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona.

Directed administration, training, and employment of Operations throughout Central and South America. Formulates plans and establishes policies for unit administration, operations, training, employment, maintenance, supply, and safety. Coordinates staff activities pertaining to administration, operations, intelligence, surveillance, material, comptroller, planning, and programming to ensure accomplishment of unit mission. Ensures combat readiness of assigned crews, and operations/maintenance and adequacy of support activities. Directs Logistical support of Air Forces Southern (AFSOUTH) Air Force squadrons in the United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR), to include over 3000 expeditionary personnel deployed to the SOUTHCOM AOR. Routinely called on to engage with Host Nation forces and governments as well as U.S. Embassies and their associated Military Groups to conduct counterdrug, ISR, and humanitarian operations. Charged with oversight and management/execution of the $42 Million counterdrug forward operating locations' budget. Deployed, Kuwait, 08/2006-03/2007, 386th Maintenance Group, Enlisted Manager.

Deployed, Iraq, 02/2005-07/2005, 777th Advisory Support Team Chief.

374th Maintenance Group Enlisted Manager, 04/2005-04/2007, Yokota Air Base, Tokyo, Japan.Responsible for the daily maintenance and operations of 19 C-130E, 4 C21A and 4 UH-1N aircraft. Responsible for 525 enlisted and 127 Japanese personnel. Ensured the training and qualifications of 32 different specialties throughout three squadrons. Provided direction and logistical support for expenditures of more than $586 Million annually executing the missions at Yokota air Base, Kadena Air base and the former Clark Air Base, Philippines. Oversight for Repatriation missions going into

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Thailand, Laos and Viet-Nam. Assigned all key SNCO positions throughout all work sections. Ran the recognition boards at both the Maintenance Group and Wing level when needed. Responsible for all maintenance Group activities during all exercises. Managed rotation plans for aircraft and personnel for long-term deployments. Coordinates with contractors for logistics, engineering, modification, and programmed depot maintenance issues/scheduling/support. 51st Maintenance Group Enlisted Manager, 04/2003-04/2004, Osan Air Base, South Korea

Responsible for the management and leadership of 1,893 Enlisted personnel serving in 27 different Air Force specialties performing maintenance and inspections and ordinance loading and sustainment on 27 A/OA-10, and 26 F-16 C/D combat aircraft including 2 C-12J aircraft valued at 1.2 Billion dollars. Responsible for developing and executing plans pertinent to all operations for 7th Air Force, United Nations and U.S. Forces Korea for both wartime and peacetime contingency taskings. Responsible for the assignment and training and qualification of all personnel required to effectively perform the mission. Ensured the strict compliance of all safety and technical directives. Reviewed all performance reports and decorations on all officers and enlisted personnel. Responsible to chair all awards selection boards recognizing group and wing personnel. Responsible to brief the Maintenance Group Commander on all issues effecting the health, morale and welfare of assigned personnel.

30th Airlift Squadron Maintenance/Logistics Manager, 08/2000-04/2003, Yokota Air Base, Tokyo, Japan.

Responsible for the safe operation of all assigned C-9A aero medical evacuation aircraft executing the aero medical Airlift operation throughout the Pacific Area of Command, a 77 Million dollar annual program. Led/managed 113 maintenance professionals ensuring critical on-time response and execution of the 18.6 Million dollar annual mission. Directly managed and supervised 4 Senior Non Commissioned Officers ensuring their professional development. Validated and monitored contract personnel ensuring the 12.9 Million dollar parts and re-supply chain never let the mission down. Ensured airframe, manpower and equipment supporting our 3,900 flying hour program on alert 24/7 was never at risk. Tower 2000 Mayor from 1997 to 2003 ensuring the maintenance and housing needs for 350 housing residents were met 24/7, 365.

EducationMasters Degree, Aeronautical Science/Engineering, 03/2010, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Tucson, Arizona, US. Major: Aeronautical Science, Operations and Management. Bachelor of Science, 07/2001 University of Maryland, University College, College Park, Maryland, US. Major: Business Administration and Management. Associate of Arts, 01/1997 University of Maryland, University College, College Park, Maryland, US. Major: Business Administration and ManagementAssociate in Applied Science, 05/1996 Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, US. Major: Aircraft Maintenance Technologies

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Job Related TrainingJet Engine Mishap Investigation Course, August 2006.Strategic Logistics Management Course, November 2005.Air Mobility Command, Combat Logistics Planners Course, February 2002. Air Mobility Command, Airlift Operations School, January 2001.Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, 1999. Federal Communications Commission, Avionics/Communication Technician Certification, 1996. Air Mobility Command, Airlift Planners Course, Certified Load Planner. March 1995.Federal Aviation Administration, Airframe and Power plant Certification, 1993.Non-Commissioned Officers Academy, 1991. Quality Air Force Instructor, 1990 thru 1994, Air Force Quality Institute.Non-commissioned Officers Leadership School, 1988. U.S. Immigration and Naturalization service, Customs Inspector course, (Now known as the Department of Homeland Security), Certified Customs Inspector. 1987.Cross Utilization Aircraft Maintenance Instructor, 1987 thru 1992. Air Mobility Command. Non-commissioned Officers Prepatory School I & II, 1984.