Ryan M. Sullivan

Experience

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  US Army

  Oct 2005 - Jan 2014

  ★ Managed a 54-person Tactical Air Traffic Control Company, the only remaining air traffic services company in Europe; exercised accountability for $10MM in air traffic control and ground equipment.★ Built and trained a new team, including two platoon leaders; developed skills necessary to run operations that provided critical tactical aircraft support to all US Army forces in Europe and NATO.★ Directed all airport facility staffing and air traffic at Katterbach Army Airfield in Germany, establishing a flawless record of zero accidents or incidents over a 12-month period of responsibility.ABOUT THE UNITED STATES ARMYThe U.S. Army’s mission is to fight and win our Nation’s wars by providing prompt, sustained land dominance across the full range of military operations and spectrum of conflict in support of combatant commanders. Show less ★ Oversaw 24/7 combat aviation operations over an 11-month period in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan, with leadership authority over 124 personnel and 11 departments, and accountability for $35MM in assets and all logistics functions.★ Flew over 250 combat flight hours as Air Mission Commander and Pilot in Command.★ Managed the operations of two medical aid stations in Mazar-e-Sharif.★ Developed a training and certification program for newly assigned soldiers, subsequently adopted by the Battalion Commander as a new standard across the formation.ABOUT THE UNITED STATES ARMYThe U.S. Army’s mission is to fight and win our Nation’s wars by providing prompt, sustained land dominance across the full range of military operations and spectrum of conflict in support of combatant commanders. Show less ★ Served an integral role advising the Director of Operations overseeing the largest full-spectrum combat aviation Task Force in Iraq for 11 months.★ Coordinated the logistics of the Task Force’s deployment to Operation Iraqi Freedom.★ Synchronized and tracked combat operations, training, and resource management for over 500 personnel, 28 UH-60L Blackhawk Helicopters, 14 OH-58D Kiowa Helicopters, 3 Hunter UAVs, and associated ground support equipment.★ Flew over 300 combat flight hours.ABOUT THE UNITED STATES ARMYThe U.S. Army’s mission is to fight and win our Nation’s wars by providing prompt, sustained land dominance across the full range of military operations and spectrum of conflict in support of combatant commanders. Show less

  • Company Commander

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  • Company Commander

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  • Assistant Operations Officer

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  • Company Executive Officer

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  • Air Medical Evacuation Platoon Leader

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  • Student, U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence

    Oct 2005 - Jan 2007
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  US Army

  Oct 2014 - Apr 2016

  Brigade Training Officer

  ★ Served a key role preparing 900 Active Duty Soldiers for duty training the National Guard and US Army Reserve, with a focus on directing training for four Active duty and six Reserve Army Infantry Battalions.★ Led the revision of the Observer Coach/Trainer Handbook; authored the Brigade annual and quarterly regulatory training guidance.★ As Brigade Contracting Officer Representative, captured a 10-year, $10MM civilian employee contract that yielded millions of dollars in savings.★ Created and hosted the Leader Professional Development and Reading Programs for an audience of 350 NCOs and 100 officers.ABOUT THE UNITED STATES ARMYThe U.S. Army’s mission is to fight and win our Nation’s wars by providing prompt, sustained land dominance across the full range of military operations and spectrum of conflict in support of combatant commanders. Show less

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  All Risks, Ltd

  May 2016 - Jul 2017

  Underwriter

  All Risks, Ltd., the nation’s premier independent wholesale insurance broker and sales organization, is dedicated to profitably serving the needs of our partners, Retail Insurance Brokers and Insurance Carriers.

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  Envoy Air

  Jul 2017 - Feb 2018

  Pilot, Rotor Transition Program

  Envoy Air Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group operating more than 150 aircraft on nearly 900 daily flights to more than 150 destinations. The company’s more than 14,000 employees provide regional flight service to American Airlines under the American Eagle brand and livery and ground handling services for many American flights.

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  US Army

  Feb 2018 - Aug 2024

  US Army Recruiting Battalion Salt Lake City enlists Soldiers for the Regular Army and Army Reserve throughout the Mountain West in order to meet the needs of an expeditionary Army. Our mission is to Recruit America's best volunteers to enable the Army to win in a complex world.

  • Aviation Force Integration

    Mar 2022 - Aug 2024

  • Battalion Executive Officer

    Jan 2020 - Mar 2022

  • Battalion Executive Officer

    Feb 2018 - Jan 2020