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Ryan Snellenberger

Virginia Beach

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience while serving in the US Navy, excelling in combat air control and air defense operations. Proven ability to train and evaluate teams, fostering collaboration and effective communication. Recognized for enhancing operational readiness and safety through innovative training methods and strategic planning.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Combat Systems Training Team Lead

Commander Naval Air Forces Atlantic
Virginia Beach, VA
11.2024 - Current

Responsible for training and evaluating all Atlantic based US Navy aircraft carriers and carrier air wings in combat operations.

Carrier Strike Group Air Control Supervisor

Carrier Air Wing Five
Iwakuni, Japan
11.2021 - 10.2024

Responsible for training and supervising all Japan based, forward deployed, US Navy combat air controllers.

Afloat Trainer

Afloat Training Group Mayport
Mayport, FL
10.2018 - 11.2021

Provided on-the-job and simulator based training to US Navy ships throughout the fleet.

Senior Operations Specialist

USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70)
San Diego, CA
05.2014 - 09.2018

Senior Operations Specialist and combat air controller responsible for all aspects of safe airspace management and defense of US Navy ships and aircraft.

Range Training Officer

Fighter Squadron Composite Thirteen (VFC-13)
Fallon, NV
04.2011 - 03.2014

Responsible for the safe control of multiple fighter aircraft and accurate simulation to satisfy US Navy fighter training requirements.

Education

US Navy Master Training Specialist
San Diego
05-2019

US Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN)
Fallon, NV
06-2013

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Executive level communication
  • Classroom instruction
  • On-the-job training
  • Combat air control
  • Air defense planning and operations
  • Collaboration/teamwork
  • Written communications
  • Verbal communication

Timeline

Combat Systems Training Team Lead

Commander Naval Air Forces Atlantic
11.2024 - Current

Carrier Strike Group Air Control Supervisor

Carrier Air Wing Five
11.2021 - 10.2024

Afloat Trainer

Afloat Training Group Mayport
10.2018 - 11.2021

Senior Operations Specialist

USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70)
05.2014 - 09.2018

Range Training Officer

Fighter Squadron Composite Thirteen (VFC-13)
04.2011 - 03.2014

US Navy Master Training Specialist

US Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN)
Ryan Snellenberger