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JERALD HUMPHREY

Virginia Beach

Summary

Accomplished and highly decorated Naval Officer and military pilot with 22 years of leadership experience. Expertise in managing large teams, developing and implementing procedures, and making time-sensitive decisions with precision. Adept at assessing complex situations and initiating safe, effective work practices under pressure. Highly skilled pilot with extensive experience in both tactical jet fighter aircraft and trainer jet aircraft. Strong background as an instructor, with a proven ability to train and mentor personnel in advanced flight operations and combat techniques. Proven ability to drive operational excellence and lead with integrity, ensuring mission success and the safety of personnel.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Air Operations Officer / Director of Operations

Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana
08.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for all current and future operational planning for NAS Oceana and Naval Auxiliary Landing Field Fentress to ensure full operability of 10 runways, 2 separate airports, management of 110,000 cubic nautical miles of airspace, coordination with over 24 separate commands, and supervision of 247 military and civilian employees.
  • Entrusted to assume the duties and responsibilities of the Installation Commanding Officer and/or Executive Officer as required, ensuring smooth operational leadership in their absence. Exclusively responsible for organizing and executing numerous high-profile flight and ground events for the annual open house airshow, attracting over 345,000 patrons.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget, ensuring all operational requirements were met and minimizing disruption. Managed projects with budgets exceeding $5 million, overseeing multi-year phased approaches to ensure full operability during periods of extreme challenge and adversity.
  • Qualified and proficient: F-18 E/F/G
  • Flight Designations: Strike Fighter Weapons and Tactics Level IV, T-34C Functional Check Pilot

Air Officer and Assistant Air Officer

USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75)
07.2020 - 08.2022
  • Supervised and led 675 military personnel through all phases of the aircraft carrier maintenance and operational cycles, ensuring seamless execution of critical missions and operations. Managed shipyard maintenance activities, flight deck certification, carrier qualification evolutions, and combat deployment, ensuring high standards of safety, performance, and operational readiness.
  • Directly responsible for flight operations execution onboard the aircraft carrier, managing the airspace in close proximity to the aircraft carrier, and coordinating with the Carrier Air Wing and CVN 75 leadership to ensure sustained operational effectiveness and readiness.
  • Led the professional development and training of the largest department onboard a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, designing and executing comprehensive training programs that ensured personnel were highly skilled, mission-ready, and capable of performing under pressure in dynamic environments.
  • Fostered a culture of excellence and operational proficiency by implementing performance-driven initiatives, promoting continuous improvement, and instilling a strong sense of accountability and teamwork, resulting in enhanced readiness and mission success.
  • Qualified and proficient: F/A-18 E/F/G
  • Flight Designation: Strike Fighter Weapons and Tactics Level IV

Operations and Safety Dept Head

Strike Fighter Weapons School Atlantic
08.2017 - 07.2020
  • Responsible for all operational and logistical planning, squadron aircrew readiness, detachment management, generate the command daily schedule, and manage the command’s flight hour program.
  • Coordinated operational support and strike fighter training requirements for Navy strike fighter aircrew stationed throughout the world. Organized and managed the execution of all training detachments that facilitated aircrew to meet deployment requirements and achieve career milestones.
  • Directed squadron safety compliance and management of safety programs.
  • Administered aircrew training, NATOPS checks, and instrument evaluations. Updated over 90 pages of emergency procedures for the U.S. Navy T-34C NATOPS program and implemented the changes throughout the T-34C Navy program in less than 2 years.
  • Qualified and proficient: F-18 E/F, T-34C
  • Flight Designations: NATOPS Instrument Evaluator, T-34C NATOPS Check Pilot and CRM Facilitator, T-34C Functional Check Pilot, Forward Air Controller (Airborne) Evaluator, Strike Fighter Weapons and Tactics Level IV Pilot

Operations, Administration, Personnel Dept Head

Strike Fighter Squadron Two One One
05.2015 - 08.2017
  • Operational combat pilot; deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
  • Responsible for all operational planning, squadron aircrew readiness, detachment management, generate the command daily schedule, and oversee flight-hour execution.
  • Directed the Administrative Department that managed all correspondence and logistical support for over 230 personnel.
  • Managed the professional progression and career milestone accomplishment for the command personnel and coordinated with over 18 separate work centers to ensure continuous oversight and assistance.
  • Administered aircrew training, NATOPS checks, and instrument evaluations.
  • Qualified and proficient: F-18 E/F
  • Flight Designations: NATOPS Instrument Evaluator, NATOPS Check Pilot and CRM Facilitator, Air Wing Strike Lead Mission Commander, Forward Air Controller (Airborne), LSO Standardization, Strike Fighter Weapons and Tactics Level IV Pilot

Carrier Air Wing Landing Signals Officer (LSO) / Flight Safety Specialist

Carrier Air Wing ONE
10.2012 - 05.2015
  • Operational combat pilot; deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
  • Responsible for the safe and expeditious recovery of all fixed wing aircraft onboard a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier. Train and evaluate all LSOs in the carrier and airfield environments in accordance with NATOPS and standard operating procedures.
  • Coordinate and organize Air Wing integration with the aircraft carrier to include: required flight currency restrictions, maintenance support requirements, and NATOPS operational limitations.
  • Manage the flight hour program for the Carrier Air Wing staff, overseeing the scheduling, tracking, and optimization of flight hours to ensure maximum operational readiness and efficient resource utilization.
  • Qualified and proficient: F-18 E/F
  • Flight Designations: Air Wing LSO Standardization, NATOPS Instrument Evaluator, Strike Fighter Weapons and Tactics Level IV, Flight Hours Program Manager

Student Control Phase Head, Assistant Operations Dept Head

Training Squadron Seven
01.2010 - 10.2012
  • Direct 12 military and civilian personnel in the management of over 170 students and all correspondence associated with their flight training and professional advancement.
  • Instruct all phases of T-45C basic flight training, advanced flight training, and carrier qualification.
  • Supervise the fabrication of the daily command schedule and manage aircrew qualification currency for 12 different phases of flight training.
  • Organized, planned, and led multiple training detachments for over 370 personnel, overseeing 8 training phase completions, 120 student progressions, and the successful qualification of 20 instructors, while ensuring the highest standards of performance, safety, and operational efficiency.
  • Qualified and proficient: T-45C
  • Flight Designations: NATOPS Instrument Evaluator, Phase Flight Evaluator, LSO Standardization Officer, Flight Student Control Officer

Assistant Operations, LSO Phase Head, Avionics Technician Division, Schedules

Strike Fighter Squadron Two One Three
02.2007 - 01.2010
  • Operational combat pilot; deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
  • Supervise 40 personnel in the conduct of daily maintenance on 12 F/A-18F aircraft. Coordinate with technical assistance representatives from various Naval Aviation Enterprise agencies for equipment combat capabilities and effectiveness.
  • Responsible for tracking aircrew qualifications, flight hour management, fiscal year budget, and ordnance expenditures of 28 aircrew and 12 aircraft.
  • Coordinated near-term operations and scheduling while managing monthly readiness and reporting requirements.
  • Supervise the training and qualification of squadron LSOs, managed squadron aircraft carrier standard operating procedures, and assisted the Air Wing LSO in leading 28 personnel during combat operations.
  • Qualified and proficient: F-18 E/F
  • Flight Designations: NATOPS Instrument Evaluator, NATOPS Check Pilot and CRM Facilitator, Strike Fighter Weapons and Tactics Level IV, LSO Standardization

Student Naval Aviator

Various Navy Commands
10.2003 - 01.2007
  • T-34C, T-45C, F/A-18E/F

Education

Bachelor of Science - History

United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD
01.2003

Skills

  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Incident analysis
  • Risk assessment expertise
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Collaborative networking abilities
  • Effective interpersonal communication
  • Aircraft safety protocol implementation
  • Flexible problem-solving
  • Organizational strategy development
  • Strategic issue resolution
  • Resource allocation management

Accomplishments

  • Led and supervised a department of 650 staff members in a highly dynamic and extremely challenging work environment.
  • Collaborated with team of 17 senior executive in the development of multiple policy changes, standard operating procedures, and facility management
  • Excelled in dynamic and extremely challenging work environments while achieving high levels of success and organizational improvement.
  • Expert instructor, mentor, and leader whose experience and technical expertise have elevated the effectiveness, proficiency, and professional success of hundreds of military and civilian employees.
  • Authored Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to develop various personnel management, equipment monitoring, and operational readiness trackers.
  • Developed and distributed Microsoft Power Point and Microsoft Word operational briefings, governing documents, and logistics managing instructions.

Certification

  • F/A-18 NATOPS Check Pilot, CRM Facilitator
  • F/A-18 NATOPS Instrument Evaluator
  • T-45C NATOPS Instrument Evaluator
  • T-34C NATOPS Check Pilot, CRM Facilitator
  • T-34C Functional Check Pilot
  • F/A-18 Forward Air Controller (Airborne) Evaluator
  • Air Wing Strike Lead Mission Commander
  • Carrier Air Wing Landing Signals Officer (LSO)
  • CVN Air Officer, Assistant Air Officer, Helicopter Control Officer, Command Duty Officer
  • NAS Oceana Air Operations Officer
  • Active DOD TS/SCI Security Clearance

Awards

Defense Meritorious Service Medal

Air Medal-Strike/Flight Numeral “5”

Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3)

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3)

Inherent Resolve / Afghanistan Campaign Medals

Timeline

Air Operations Officer / Director of Operations

Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana
08.2022 - Current

Air Officer and Assistant Air Officer

USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75)
07.2020 - 08.2022

Operations and Safety Dept Head

Strike Fighter Weapons School Atlantic
08.2017 - 07.2020

Operations, Administration, Personnel Dept Head

Strike Fighter Squadron Two One One
05.2015 - 08.2017

Carrier Air Wing Landing Signals Officer (LSO) / Flight Safety Specialist

Carrier Air Wing ONE
10.2012 - 05.2015

Student Control Phase Head, Assistant Operations Dept Head

Training Squadron Seven
01.2010 - 10.2012

Assistant Operations, LSO Phase Head, Avionics Technician Division, Schedules

Strike Fighter Squadron Two One Three
02.2007 - 01.2010

Student Naval Aviator

Various Navy Commands
10.2003 - 01.2007

Bachelor of Science - History

United States Naval Academy

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