Jeff Copeland

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Jun 1995 - Mar 2019

  • Professional aviator, maintained and operated the E-8C JSTARS C2ISR communications and data transfer subsystem• Managed large force exercises, integrating JSTARS w/ multi-nation special operation forces• Accomplished performance appraisals and developed subordinate’s leadership skills.• Developed/maintained flying, training and deployment schedules for 50+ personnel• Prepared, reviewed and edited administrative documentation, official memorandums, staff summary sheets and official emails for unit leadership• Prepared and briefed financial, operations and sustainment data for squadron leadership to present at staff meetings• Managed 344 Programmed Flying Training students and 66 instructors in unique blended active duty and guard formal training unit• Oversaw Aeronautical Order process, justified 268 joint entitlements preserving $3M annual program• Human Resource Manager for 234-member organization, guiding/handling of life changing events• Additional duties include Flight Chief/ First Sergeant/ Training Squadron Superintendent of Operations Show less • Instructed/operated airborne and ground radio/voice telegraphy, data transmission and crypto equipment • Developed tactics and plans to deploy joint elite forces into politically sensitive and non-permissive environments, reviewed/developed approvals for non-standard airfield operations• Supervised scheduling and operational requirements of assigned communications specialists• Originated and endorsed unit correspondence pertaining to technical and operational COMSEC matters/ interpreted and implemented communications directives from higher headquarters and MAJCOM• Maintained/inventoried electronic/physical classified COMSEC material with base agencies and higher headquarters• Responsible for integrating unique and highly classified capabilities into real-world contingency mission/operational deployments• Additional duties included Supervised squadron standards and evaluations office/daily flight operations/ special plans and tactics shop/ deployed Combat Service Support aircraft manager Show less • Responsible for the development, management and instruction of training syllabi for all USAF MC/HC-130N/P mission qualification, instructor upgrade and refresher training.• Lead MC/HC-130N/P Airborne Communications Electronic Systems subject matter expert responsible for three formal courses and over 80 lesson plans• Coordinated with HQ AFSOC and HQ AETC about evolving MC/HC-130N/P operational requirements to maintain up-to-date curriculum and established programmed flying training• Conducted in classroom and in-flight instructions in aircraft communication systems and procedures. Evaluated and assisted in supervising six contract instructors. • Additional duties included Military Training Leader/ COMSEC Manager/ Flight Publications NCO Show less • Received/managed/handled/inventoried/secured classified documents, emails and equipment.• Performed preflight of communications equipment, direction finding receivers, Global Positioning System, special electronics equipment, and operational checks of secure and non-secure communications equipment. • Instructed and conducted inflight, air-to-air/air-to-ground radio communications; transmit and receive air traffic control clearances, position reports, in-flight weather reports, tactical instructions, SITREPs, and navigational information during tactical low-level flights, infiltration/exfiltration, airdrop, and aerial refueling of special operation force helicopters.• Additional duties included Mobility NCO, Land Mobile Radio NCO, Scheduler, COMSEC Manager. Show less • Performed preflight, thru-flight, park and receive, basic postflight, and special inspections. • Documented and repaired discrepancies found during inspections using technical data. • Performed aircraft servicing, troubleshooting, operational checks, and replaces minor components. • Accomplished time compliance technical orders and one time inspections. • Ensured accuracy and accuracy of aircraft AFTO 781 series forms and G081 maintenance system. • Supervised maintenance and assisted in team production outside area of expertise. Show less

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  Graham Technologies

  Mar 2019 - now

  Acquisition Manager - Active Secret, TS/SCI Eligible

  HQ AFRC Simulators and Distributed Mission Operations Acquisitions ManagerPerforms technical project planning and project management functions for AFRC weapon system modernization projects. Develop and coordinate acquisition project plans with internal and external Government agencies and contractors. Draft, coordinates, and reviews technical documentation, acquisition planning documentation, cost estimates, budgets, and schedules for weapon system projects involving design, integration, sustainment, and fabrication. Tracks project progress, while identifying project risk and establishing plans to resolve technical issues. Research leading edge technologies and makes recommendations to Government customers for project upgrades, modifications, and alternatives. Conduct Integrated Product Team meetings, Technical Interchange Meetings, and project reviews. Travels to Government and contractor facilities as required. Show less