Chris Prosser

Experience

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  21st Air Mobility Operations Squadron

  Feb 2006 - Sept 2009

  Operations Superintendent, Air Operations Center Tanker Planner

  US Air Force contingency, combat theater Tanker Planner. Planned combat and peace time USAF and Coalition tanker missions supporting Combined Force, Joint Force, and Air Component Commander's objectives. Highly experienced in Falconer Combat Planning Systems...MAAP Tool Kit, AR Tool Kit, TBMCS, and other manual means.

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  2d Air Refueling Squadron

  Sept 2009 - Sept 2011

  Chief Boom Operator

  Manager/leader of 39 squadron boom operators and adviser to the Squadron Commander on boom operator issues. Combat-Ready instructor conducted ground/flight instruction to prepare initial qualification and requalification students/squadron boom operators for worldwide mobility missions. Oversaw administrative processes, drafted/edited performance reports, and guided professional development for all squadron boom operators. Projected/Coordinated manpower requirements and processed $1 Million travel budget for 142 sq members. Oversaw squadron boom operator training and standard/evaluations flights ensuring operations focused on flight/ground objectives and complied with technical manuals and AFIs. Show less

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  305 Operations Group

  Sept 2011 - Sept 2012

  Operations Group Stan/Eval Superintendent, KC-10 Boom Operator Evaluator

  Advises Operations Group Commander on Boom Operator issues related to KC-10 flight operations. Evaluates and enforces KC-10 Boom Operator flight and ground operating standards in accordance with aircraft technical manuals and AFIs. Provided technical guidance to 200+ wing Boom Operators on flight tactics, techniques, and procedures. Wing's KC-10 and C-17 Flight Manuals Review and Change program manager. Operations Group Functional Check Flight Boom Operator. Oversaw 2 squadron boom operator standards/evaluations flights to ensure all administrative requirements were complied with in accordance with Air Force instructions. Show less

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  HQ Air Mobility Command

  Sept 2012 - Jul 2014

  Advises senior leaders, joint staff, NATO and allied foreign governments on KC-10 operations, air to air refueling, and airlift capabilities. Evaluates aircrew compliance with technical manuals, ground/flight operations standards, and AFIs. Drafts/Coordinates/Disseminates KC-10 aircrew and Boom Operator technical manual and AFI policies and procedures. Provides air refueling and cargo systems technical expertise to field units and coordinates with KC-10 Systems Program Office for engineering assessments. Lead command Boom Operator for NATO ATP 3.3.4.2. Air Refueling publication. Show less

  • Command Manager KC-10 Boom Operator Evaluator

    Sept 2012 - Jul 2014

  • KC-46 Stan/Eval Boom Operator Subject Matter Expert

    Sept 2012 - Jul 2014
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  FlightSafety International

  Jul 2014 - now

  P&L responsibility for $236M manufacturing and training operations program. Directs integration efforts for the stand up of 44 Pilot and Boom Operator full-motion simulators, 8 Cargo Trainers and the establishment of 10 Aircrew Training Sites. Directly manages multiple integrated production teams across several business units and subcontractors to ensure contract requirements are achieved. Manages government new business proposals and modifications to existing contracts. Liaises with government officials, ensuring customer needs are met in a fair and timely manner. Show less Supports the Program Manager (PM) in running all facets of the aircrew training system (ATS) for overall operational efficiency, compliance with contract and training requirements, new business development, and development of strategic plans. Interfaces with other FlightSafety business units and USAF representatives for simulator device delivery and ATS site stand up. Oversees facility, simulator, training, courseware, and training management system (TMS) requirements and their implementation at each ATS site. Interfaces with Air Mobility Command (AMC), Air Education and Training Command (AETC), Wing and Squadron Staffs to evaluate the needs of the Air Force and plan training programs accordingly. Manages the ATS student throughput to ensure training schedules are accurate and timely. Provides direction to Site Managers and supports instructor staffing decisions. Leads and conducts ATS staff hiring as required to maintain authorized staffing. Supervises and coordinates training for instructor staff and develops and implements training policies and procedures. Audits training site locations to ensure standardization, adherence to regulations, and quality performance. Maintains a high standard of instruction, along with a high level of subject knowledge, capability, and expertise. Show less Program Training Manager and Integrated Product Team (IPT) project manager for the KC-46 Aircrew Training System (ATS). Implements and oversees all Air Force aircrew student training, instructor staff training, and training schedules for the Formal Training Unit (FTU) and ten Flight Training Centers (FTC). Develops and implements FTU and FTC training policies and procedures. Manages the courseware development team and the Graduate Training Integration Management System (GTIMS) development team to ensure on-time and under budget delivery of FTU and FTC training products and systems. Customer focal point for all training programs and instructional products, contractual training data delivery requirements, technical interchange meetings, and other training system requirements. Supports the KC-46 Program Manager with the implementation of contractual ATS training requirements and Site Managers with instructor staffing decisions. Oversees FTU and FTC Site Managers, Staff Instructors, and company Flight Certified Pilots and Flight Certified Boom Operators. Show less Responsible for Analysis, Design, Development, and Implementation of KC-46 Aircrew Training System instructional training products. Manages courseware development team, project resource budgets, and courseware production schedule ensuring timely, efficient delivery of training products within budgetary constraints. Customer focal point for training products contractual data delivery requirements, technical interchange meetings, syllabus development, master training task list development, training task trace-ability, and other training system requirements analysis documents. Reviews courseware products to validate content and ensures instructional design specifications are met. Maintains qualification as a KC-46 Instructor Boom Operator and provides subject matter expertise for training product and full flight Boom Operator simulator development. Show less Operates as the Subject matter expert for the USAF's newest aerial refueling tanker, the KC-46 Pegasus. Assists in developing Boom Operator Simulator, Part-Task-Trainer and Fuselage Trainer devices with systems and software engineers. Assists courseware developers in developing academic courses for the KC-46 Aircrew Training Systems. Provides expert knowledge in Boom Operator flight and ground training requirements. Primary Simulator Certification Boom Operator testing all flight simulator devices to ensure they meet ARASQ, FAA, and US Air Force requirements. Show less

  • KC-46 Program Manager

    Feb 2020 - now

  • KC-46 Deputy Program Manager

    Apr 2019 - Feb 2020

  • KC-46 Training Manager

    Jul 2018 - Mar 2019

  • KC-46 Training Products Project Manager

    Jun 2017 - Jun 2018

  • KC-46 Flight Certified Boom Operator

    Jul 2014 - May 2017