Mark W. McManus

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Jacksonville, FL 32207

904-***-****

ac5bla@r.postjobfree.com

Highly accomplished and educated professional aviator who exhibits exceptional leadership ability; organizational skills; attention to detail; effective communications and adept crisis management is seeking future opportunities where the expertise I have acquired through my military experience will promote positive and lucrative results EXPERTISE INCLUDES

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director of Operations – U.S. Navy Region Southeast July 2015 – Present Developed and managed a diverse workforce required to maintain day-to-day operations for 11 airports, 5 sea ports and the supporting fire and safety departments at 18 military bases located across 12 states in the southeastern United States and Cuba.

Conducted flight operations in MH-60R

Director of Air and Port Operations – Naval Air Station Jacksonville July 2012 – July 2015 Responsible for every aspect of daily operations of two airports, including air traffic control, ground electronics, passenger processing, cargo handling, hangar maintenance and safety.

Conducted flight operations in P-3C, MH-60R, T-45C, AS350 and AH-6.

Directed the Naval Air Station Jacksonville Aviation Safety and Aircraft Salvage programs. Responsible for the salvage operations of one B-737 and one Hawker Hunter aircraft. College Professor – U.S. Naval War College August 2009 – July 2012 Instructed military and government professionals in a Master’s Degree course of study on topics such as military planning, contemporary operations and critical thinking.

Selected by the President of the Naval War College to develop the capstone seminar on U.S. Navy operations. For this effort, authored the foundational essay which is still in use by the college and presented a lecture to over 450 military officers and government professionals on the culture and history of the U.S. Navy and contemporary operations. Department Manager – ESCU-1 U.S. Navy February 2008 – August 2009 Officer in Charge and Pilot in Command of two HH-60H aircraft conducting Personnel Recovery and Special Warfare support in US Pacific Command combat zones. Following deployment remained at H-60F/H Fleet Replacement Squadron as senior flight instructor.

Planned and executed combat operations over five months with no flight safety incidents and zero work days lost to injury while embarked on a naval vessel.

Designed as Level IV in ASW, ASuW, NSW and CSAR.

Small Deck Landing and Night Vision Goggle Instructor Pilot

Aircraft Maintenance Director

Unit Safety Management

Airport Management/Crash/Salvage

Rotary Wing Commercial and Instrument Rated

Fleet Replacement Squadron Instructor

Squadron Flight Standards Instructor

Post Maintenance Check Pilot

Flight Standardization Pilot (NATOPS) and Instructor Pilot Check Pilot Training/Planning Specialist – U.S. Joint Forces Command March 2005 – February 2008 Leader of a team of planning experts responsible for development of military operational plans across multiple disciplines for contemporary and non-traditional mission area.

Developed a $3.8 Million training curriculum and courseware program for military professionals on emerging concepts to improve the decision making. This technology project was delivered on time and on budget.

Spearheaded a small cadre of planners that developed all aspects of U.S. Government preparations to assist Qatar during the 2006 Asian Games. This plan contained all aspects of U.S. response to include medical resources, search and rescue, firefighting and military reactions to potential terrorist actions.

Squadron Department Manager – HS-7 U.S. Navy January 2002 – March 2005 Aircraft Maintenance, Quality Assurance and Unit Safety Officer for deploying carrier-based squadron operating seven H-60F/H helicopters conducting Antisubmarine Warfare, Anti- surface Warfare, Combat Search and Rescue and Naval Special Warfare Support missions in US European and US Central Command combat zones.

Designed as Level IV in ASW, ASuW, NSW and CSAR.

Small Deck Landing and Night Vision Goggle Instructor Pilot

Post Maintenance Check Pilot

Flight Standardization Pilot (NATOPS)

Detachment Officer in Charge

Flight Instructor – HS -10 U.S. Navy January 1998 – March-2000 Fleet Replacement Squadron Instructor Pilot in the H-60F/H.

Small Deck Landing and Night Vision Goggle Instructor Pilot

Post Maintenance Check Pilot

Flight Standardization Pilot (NATOPS)

Detachment Officer in Charge

Helicopter Instrument Ground School Model Manager

Type Wing ASW Ground Squadron Curriculum Manager and Standards Pilot EDUCATION

U.S. Naval War College – Newport, RI March 2005

Master of Arts, National Security and Strategic Studies Massachusetts Maritime Academy – Buzzards Bay, MA June 1991 Bachelor of Science, Marine Engineering with minor in Plant and Facilities Management PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

2,622.5 total hours with 2496.7 total hours in H-60 B/F/H/R 1354.5 hours, pilot in command

541.4 total night hours with 450.4 total hours NVG and 91.0 hours unaided Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information based on Single Background Investigation completed on May 10, 2013. Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint.

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