Sheldon M. Powdar

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Feb 2008 - Feb 2023

  Inspects and operates airborne communications, sensors, computers, and electronic systems. Plans, organizes, and coordinates mission activities and materials. Determines aircraft status and coordinates tactical data-link establishment and network connectivity information. Performs preflight, in-flight, and postflight inspections. Performs initial power-on and testing of airborne communications, sensors, computers, and electronic systems. Establishes and maintains voice and data communications circuits/links. Repairs and maintains airborne communications, sensors, computers, and electronic systems. Operates aircraft emergency systems and equipment. Show less Responsible for tactics development, employment procedures, and tactics training programs for over 1,800 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircrew members operating the E-3 aircraft in joint strategic and tactical environments worldwide. Supervises eleven NCOs and Officers and charged with the overall responsibility of office management. Officer of Primary Responsibility for Air Force Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures 3-1, Volume XV, E-3 Tactical Employment, 552 ACW Employment Standards, and Combat Capability Assessment program. Member of the wing's Mission Planning Team and Tactics Planning Cell; charged with developing aircrew briefings in support of multiple wartime taskings, contingency operations, and exercises. Show less Operates, monitors, maintains, and tests radar, computer, display, IFF, and ancillary equipment to achieve optimum performance. Isolates malfunctions using visual inspections, special test equipment, built-in-test, fault-isolation-test, built-in-equipment, and diagnostic software routines. Monitors warning and failure indicators and lights for cooling loss, equipment overheat, and system failure. Removes and replaces defective components. Makes system adjustments using applicable software and technical order procedures. Directs personnel in operating and maintaining airborne mission systems. Advises and assists personnel on techniques for optimum equipment operation. Provides direction and assistance for assigned personnel to maintain work standards. Controls work flow. Show less

  • Squadron Superintendent, HQ/ACC Trainig Support Squadron (TRSS)

    Aug 2021 - Feb 2023

  • Communications System Specialist

    Oct 2009 - Feb 2023

  • Career Enlisted Aviator

    Dec 1995 - Feb 2023

  • Superintendent, Operations Group, Weapons & Tactics Branch

    Oct 2012 - Mar 2014

  • Computer Display System Specialist

    Feb 1997 - Oct 2009

  • Manager, Squadron Current Operations

    Feb 2008 - Aug 2009
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  NATO

  Mar 2014 - Sept 2016

  Training Manager, NATO Airborne Early Warning & Control, Force Command Simulation & Training Branch

  Managed feasibility studies and analysis on distributed synthetic training capabilities and technology advancement which resulted in increased simulator utilization rates and ultimately alleviated reliance on live-flying training thus saving hundreds of thousands of dollars in fuel and maintenance expenses.Supervised statements of work and statements of need coordination surrounding contractor-provided training systems and equipment; justified operations need and value-added benefits for trainees that resulted in funds procurement and continuation of contract. Show less

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  NATO

  Feb 2017 - Aug 2021

  Conducts academic, in-flight and simulator training for initial qualification and upgrade students. Analyses and documents student performance to ensure adherence to syllabus requirements.Inspects and operates airborne communications, sensors, computers, and electronic systems. Plans, organizes, and coordinates mission activities and materials. Determines aircraft status and coordinates link establishment and network connectivity information. Performs preflight, in-flight, and postflight inspections. Performs initial power-on and testing of airborne communications, sensors, computers, and electronic systems. Establishes and maintains voice and data communications circuits/links. Repairs and maintains airborne communications, sensors, computers, and electronic systems. Operates aircraft emergency systems and equipment. Show less

  • Formal Training Unit Instuctor, Communications System Specialist

    Feb 2017 - Aug 2021

  • Section Chief, FormalTraining Unit, Technicians Branch

    Feb 2017 - Aug 2021

  • Squadron Superintendent

    Feb 2017 - Apr 2019
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  Suffolk Public Schools

  Mar 2023 - now

  Instructor, AFJROTC Developing citizens of character, dedicated to serving their nation and community. Developing citizens of character, dedicated to serving their nation and community.

  • Instructor

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Lead Instructor, AFJROTC

    Mar 2023 - Jul 2023