Daniel O'Keefe

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Dec 1994 - now

  The Mission Director serves as second in charge of the Operations Floor, executing the world's largest air mobility system. This position provides direct supervision to over 80 Active duty, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and civilian personnel. Executes over 300 worldwide sorties per day. supporting national objectives for full spectrum Global Reach at the Department of Defense's largest Air Operations Center. This position interfaces with the White House, Department of State, DEA and other users to ensure the most effective, timely use of Air Mobility resources. Show less Deputy Director and command focal point for AMC’s air transportation system through USAF’s largest global Air Operations Center (AOC). Directs the daily execution of AMC’s worldwide missions within the mobility system. Manages over 1.4K active duty and Air Reserve Component airlift/air refueling aircraft, and contract commercial aircraft assets. Directly supports the Director of Operations’ interface with USTRANSCOM, NMCC, DOS, and the White House. Key decision maker for transportation, operations, and logistics issues affecting over 240 missions per day. Show less Pilot, C-17 GlobemasterPlans and prepares for mission. Reviews mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information. Supervises mission planning, preparation, filing a flight plan, and crew briefing. Ensures aircraft is preflighted, inspected, loaded, equipped, and manned for mission. Operates aircraft controls and equipment. Performs, supervises, or directs navigation, in-flight refueling, and cargo and passenger delivery. Conducts or supervises training of crewmembers. Ensures operational readiness of crew by conducting or supervising mission specific training. Develops plans and policies, monitors operations, and advises commanders. Assists commanders and performs staff functions related to this specialty. Show less

  • Mission Director

    Jan 2019 - now

  • Deputy Director of Operations

    Feb 2009 - Feb 2023

  • 313 Airlift Squadron

    Jan 2003 - Feb 2009

  • Aeromedical Evacuation Technician

    Dec 1994 - Jan 2003
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  Skybus Airlines

  Jun 2007 - Apr 2008

  Airline Pilot

  A-319

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  ExecuTech Strategic Consulting LLC

  Feb 2014 - Dec 2022

  Provides expertise and relevant operational integration for AMC personnel, using AMC mission data and other data sources. Utilizes LEAN/Six Sigma principles to map and streamline processes to ensure delivered toolsets provide data driven, actionable results. Delivers advanced technical knowledge and analysis of highly specialized applications in the operational environment. Works with the customer to help define requirements and shape potential solution sets. Works with the MODSS team to ensure that deliverables are kept on schedule and meet the customer’s expectations. Champions “knowledge management” solutions, demonstrating to the customer the potential for cross-domain/cross-discipline solutions providing more holistic solutions for the enterprise. Show less

  • Director Of Operations And Business Development

    Feb 2017 - Dec 2022

  • Program Manager / Site Task Lead

    Feb 2016 - Jan 2017

  • Program Manager / Site Task Lead

    Feb 2014 - Feb 2016