John Traylor

Experience

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  960 Airborne Air Control Squadron

  May 2012 - Sept 2016

  Responsible for management of $44,300 annual budget, leading seven personnel in budget formulation, execution, and analysis. Oversaw government travel card program, Defense Travel System, and overall fiscal management for 300 personnel Responsible for management of $44,300 annual budget, leading seven personnel in budget formulation, execution, and analysis. Oversaw government travel card program, Defense Travel System, and overall fiscal management for 300 personnel.

  • Chief Resource Advisor/E-3 Air Battle Manager, Electronic Combat Officer

    Nov 2015 - Sept 2016

  • Chief Reaource Advisor/E-3 Air Battle Manager, Air Weapons Officer

    Apr 2015 - Nov 2015

  • Deputy Chief Resource Adivsor/E-3 Air Battle Manager, Air Weapons Officer

    Dec 2014 - Apr 2015

  • E-3 Air Battle Manager, Air Weapons Officer

    May 2012 - Dec 2014
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  64 Aggressor Squadron

  Sept 2016 - Aug 2018

  One of fifteen specially trained adversary controllers. Trains US and coalition air forces in joint air operations and tactics. Manages training programs for 49 Adversary pilots and controllers ensuring pilots and controllers are properly trained to teach joint air operations and tactics to US and coalition air forces.Directs the largest flying hour program at Nellis AFB for the 64 Aggressor squadron in order to train and upgrade F-16 and ground control intercept controllers to be the premier professional adversary force in the world. Directs the flow of training for 34 active duty and reserve F-16 pilots and 15 active duty and reserve Air Battle Managers and Weapons Directors.Certified to instruct Chinese Military doctrine. Show less One of eleven specially qualified Air Combat Command adversary controller ensuring valid threat replication and training throughout the United States Air Force. Commands 11 Adversary controllers, directing squadron upgrade training program for 45 F-16 pilots and 11 controllers. Instructs joint US and coalition forces on aerial war fighting theories, tactics, aircraft, and weapons of likely worldwide threats. Ensures safe execution of US and coalition training by leading all Adversary aspects of United States Air Force Weapons School, operational testing and evaluation, Red Flag, and higher headquarters test missions. Show less

  • Chief of Training /Adversary Air Battle Manager, Air Weapons Officer

    Oct 2017 - Aug 2018

  • Flight Commander/Adversary Air Battle Manager, Air Weapons Officer

    Sept 2016 - Oct 2017
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  961 Airborne Air Control Squadron

  Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

  Integrates with aircraft maintenance unit for mission capable aircraft generation to execute and manage Flying Hour Program, ensuring quality combat training and support to higher headquarter tasking.

  • Chief of Current Operations / E-3 AIr Battle Manager, Electronic Combat Officer

    Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  • Chief of Scheduling / E-3 Air Battle Manager, Electronic Combat Officer

    Aug 2018 - Jun 2019
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  18 Operations Support Squadron

  Aug 2019 - Oct 2020

  Chief, Wing Exercises & Distributed Mission Operations / E-3 ABM Electronic Combat Officer

  Responsible for managing the 18 Wing’s two simulation facilities to train E-3 and F-15C operators and maintainers. In conjunction with squadrons and Langley DTC personnel schedules advanced integrated mission events training to operational plans for the 18 Wing. Also, works to develop and improve mission scenarios with DTC personnel at Langley.Advises the commander on safety matters. Conducts and documents spot inspections in conjunction with facility managers when possible. Assists unit personnel with mishap reporting requirements, and assists in mishap investigation when required. Conduct safety briefings with unit personnel. Assist in hazard abatement process. Show less

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  965 Airbone Air Control Squadron

  Oct 2020 - Feb 2021

  Assistant Director Of Operations / E-3 ABM Instructor Electronic Combat Officer
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  965 AIrborne Air Control Squadron

  Feb 2021 - Apr 2021

  Assistant Director Of Operations / E-3 Instructor AIr Battle Manager
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  552 Training Support Squadron

  Apr 2021 - Apr 2022

  Dean of Students / E-3 FTU Instructor Air Battle Manager
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  609 Air Operations Center

  Dec 2021 - Jun 2022

  Chief, Command and Control Plans Team / Senior Air Defense Officer

  Developed detailed execution plans for command and control (C2) of air, space, and limited cyberspace operations forces, including production and development support of the Airspace Control Plan (ACP), Area Air Defense Plan, Airspace Control Order (ACO), C2 communications plan, C2 architecture plan, SPINS, and air support C2 procedures.As Senior Air Defense Officer worked directly for the Chief of Combat Operations (CCO), provided leadership for the defensive operations team, and the Area Air Defense Commander representative charged with executing the area air and missile defense plan. Additionally, as the Senior Air Defense Officer I directed and managed all theater defensive C2 assets, theater defensive counterair operations, and direct the efforts of the Senior Air Defense Officer technicians, Defensive Duty Officers, and technicians. Recommended changes to air defense warning; weapons control states, and delegation of battle management authorities to subordinate Regional Air and Missile Defense Centers and Sector Air and Missile Defense Centers. Coordinated with the Senior Offensive Duty Officer to utilize multi-role assets effectively in support of CCO directions and to maximize offensive counterair opportunities. Finally, coordinated directly with all leadership and liaison positions on the combat operations floor to support the full spectrum of operations from defensive to offensive operations. Show less

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  552 Training Group

  Jun 2022 - Jan 2023

  Leads a five person team to manage Air Combat Commands largest wing level EFB program valued at 1.2 million dollars.

  • Wing Electronic Flight Bag Program Manager / E-3 Evaluator Air Battle Manager

    Nov 2022 - Jan 2023

  • Wing Electronic Flight Bag Program Manager / E-3 FTU Instructor Air Battle Manager

    Jun 2022 - Nov 2022
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  552 Operations Group

  Jan 2023 - now

  Standardizes and evaluates 42 E-3 Flight Examiners, sets worldwide employment standards for 18,000 aircrew, manages Group-level evaluation programs, analyzes trends, and recommends corrective action for 9 E-3 crew positions. He develops and certifies flight and simulation evaluation methods, and authors critical inputs to USAF instructions for E-3 operations across 24 USAF units to maximize crew training. Standardizes and evaluates 42 E-3 Flight Examiners, sets worldwide employment standards for 18,000 aircrew, manages Group-level evaluation programs, analyzes trends, and recommends corrective action for 9 E-3 crew positions. He develops and certifies flight and simulation evaluation methods, and authors critical inputs to USAF instructions for E-3 operations across 24 USAF units to maximize crew training.

  • OGV Chief Air Battle Manager / E-3 Evaluator Air Battle Manager

    Jul 2023 - now

  • Wing Electronic Flight Bag Program Manager / E-3 Evaluator Air Battle Manager

    Jan 2023 - Jul 2023