John Gahan

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Nov 1989 - Jul 2013

  • Decision authority for all USAF loadmaster assignments/training requirements• Managed annual $65M flight training and $15M relocation budgets for over 2,500 USAF personnel• Drove initiative to increase career field from 80% manning levels to 94% during service drawdown; aligned training pipeline schedules at multiple training units to allow for increase in student throughput• Forecast personnel & training requirements for continuing quadrennial review• Authored comprehensive changes to USAF Aircrew Management directives Show less • Led development and implementation of C-130 tactical procedures and equipment for USAF largest C-130 base• Led Instructor Cadre for C-130 Formal Training Unit to highest ratings during three readiness inspections covering all aspects of mission readiness• Best Practice recognition for communication systems integrations for Drop Zone operations/malfunction reporting/investigation procedures• Chief Instructor for C-130 Formal Training Unit; ensured readiness of assigned instructors through observation and feedback based on required training standards Show less

  • Loadmaster Functional Manager

    Mar 2009 - Jul 2013

  • Flight Chief / Instructor Loadmaster

    Sept 2008 - Mar 2009

  • Functional Manager / Chief of Standards and Evaluations

    Aug 2007 - Sept 2008

  • Resource Advisor / Flight Evaluator / Combat Aviation Advisor

    Dec 2004 - Aug 2007

  • Chief of Loadmaster Tactics / Chief of Standards & Evaluations

    Jul 1997 - Dec 2004

  • Instructor Loadmaster

    Nov 1989 - Jul 1997
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  Ensco plc

  Jul 2013 - Mar 2016

  • Fostered safety culture which led to over 1,100 consecutive days without Recordable or Lost Time incident and >15 months without First Aid Case• Led efforts to raise crew's training completion from 87% to > 95% in 4-month period; ultimately achieved 99.7% compliance• Proactively identified/communicated, and addressed hazards recognized during inspections and daily rounds throughout the ship• Prepared and conducted daily and weekly safety meetings with focus on safe completion of upcoming tasks/review of safety alerts/lessons learned through the industry Show less • Administrator of Accelerated Development Programs (ADP) for key offshore positions; programs valued over $21M annually • Authored changes to ADP training manuals to clarify requirements and roles; removed ambiguity standardized training exposure for participants• Recruiter for Engineer/Management Training Programs; 100% goals met• Prepare executive level ADP reports; track individual progress and performance reviews with emphasis on maintaining high standards/expectations of trainees• Weighed requirements from all business units to determine graduate placement recommendations for executive steering committee Show less

  • Safety/Training Coordinator

    Aug 2014 - Mar 2016

  • Analyst II

    Jul 2013 - Aug 2014
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  Liberty National Life Insurance Company

  Apr 2016 - Feb 2017

  Agent
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  Specialized Coating Technology, LLC

  Mar 2017 - Aug 2017

  Operations and Safety Manager

  Brought fresh perspective to experienced small company while quickly adapting to new environments and tasks. Motivated others through positive attitude/atmosphere and personal example. Ensured safety standards upheld through communication of safety needs in the organization. Coordinate as required with clients for necessary logistic support while bolstering established professional relationships. • Projects completed ahead of schedule with zero unplanned incidents • Daily reports, inspections, quality control, and safety briefings Show less

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  COLORADO MATERIALS LTD

  Aug 2017 - now

  Safety Officer