Michael Buhl

Experience

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  US Army

  Jul 2016 - Mar 2020

  Designed, coordinated, and lead a team building and skills competition event testing 60 employees leading to increased cohesiveness and job satisfaction across the organization.Resourced ammunition and training facility requirements for six departments and 400+ personnel resulting in 90% qualification ratings on job skills. Forecasted logistical needs for 16 helicopters and 300+ personnel during conflict simulations resulting in zero uncompleted objectivesOrganized deployment of 16 helicopters, equipment, and personnel from Washington to California allowing for on time start of simulation training Managed training schedule for 16 aviators resulting in 100% completion of required minimumsOversaw equipment accountability across the entire department resulting in zero loss of equipment or moneyManaged maintenance requirements across eight aircraft allowing for fulfilled training schedules and developmental progression of maintenance personnelAchieved “Pilot in Command” within 18 months and “Air Mission Commander” within 24 months

  • Assistant Operations Officer

    Feb 2019 - Mar 2020

  • Logistics Officer

    Oct 2018 - Feb 2019

  • Group Supervisor (Platoon Leader)

    Jul 2016 - Oct 2018
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  US Army

  Sept 2020 - now

  Develop new, aviation standard operating procedures for a six-branch organization enabling effective utilization of aviation assetsCoordinate aviation assets and resources for non-aviation branches withing the entire organization Trained and mentored 16 aviators in tactics leading to the highest advancement rate and flight hours throughout three departmentsManaged readiness, morale, and welfare of 35 employees through career development, disciplinary actions, professional counseling, and job preparednessLead expansion of attack aviation across Alaska fostering new air routes usable throughout the branch Fostered and resourced training requirements for six departments and over 500 personnelDeveloped and led a training exercise for six departments and executive staff resulting in increased job proficiency and preparedness throughout the organizationIdentified deficiencies and short comings of operating procedures and implemented improved ways of business

  • Operations Officer - Aviation

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Department Manager (Commander)

    Jul 2021 - Sept 2022

  • Assistant Operations Officer

    Sept 2020 - Jul 2021
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  US Army

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  Helicopter Pilot