Reid Barber

Experience

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  US Army, 2-10 Assault Helicopter Battalion

  Nov 2014 - May 2017

  Supervised the planning, operations, and training management for an organization comprised of 400 employees and a fleet of 30 UH-60M “Blackhawk” helicopters. Synchronized operational planning and aviation mission execution across the organization while improving coordination with external customers. Aided in developing training plans and validating systems to execute successful operations in support of ground forces worldwide. Trained and managed five UH-60M helicopter aircrews consisting of 25 pilots and maintainers. Aircrew resource manager able to assume duties of the department’s director in their absence. Supervised and maintained the organization’s weekly training and flight schedule maximizing readiness and efficiency while balancing maintenance requirements for a fleet valued at $80 million.

  • Deputy Operations Officer

    May 2016 - May 2017

  • Flight Section Manager | Platoon Leader

    Nov 2014 - May 2016
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  US Army, 1-229th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion

  May 2018 - Jul 2019

  Sr. Manager, Aviation Maintenance | Company Commander

  Planned, directed, and supervised the operations of 115 employees, 8 direct reports, through skilled application and synthesis of all AH-64E “Apache” helicopter maintainers and assets sustaining the operational readiness of a 24 aircraft fleet. Primary advisor to the director with status and recommendations regarding all maintenance operations identifying progress, negative trends, and required resources to maintain or improve readiness.

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  US Army, 46th Aviation Support Battalion

  Jul 2019 - Oct 2020

  Director of Operations | Operations Officer in Charge

  Planned, resourced, and executed all aspects of training and operations for a dynamic organization comprised of 600 employees, 10 direct reports, supporting aviation maintenance and logistical operations for 129 aircraft. Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to maximize personnel and logistical equipment resource availability, minimize response times, and optimize overall readiness.

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  Amazon

  May 2020 - Jul 2020

  Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellow - Regional Terminal Operations Manager

  Managed and led a logistics pilot project with Amazon Freight’s Less-than-Truckload (AF-LTL) operations team as a member of the Corporate Fellowship Program hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce. The project further defined operational gaps and proved out savings setting a baseline for future tech updates.

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  Amazon

  Oct 2020 - now

  Managed the successful launch of new gateways, overseeing project budgets and operational resources for Amazon's North American cargo network expansion. Oversaw internal and external stakeholder management to complete launch activities and tasks on time and within budget.

  • Sr. Manager, GSE/ULD Maintenance & Deicing

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Sr. Program Manager, Air Gateway Operations

    Oct 2020 - Jun 2023