J. Micah Morgan

 

10835 Leatherstocking Ave Las Vegas, NV  89166 Mobile:  (210) 885-9709

Email:  Micah@MorganAviation.com

 

Management Executive

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Over 21 years of successful management and leadership experience.  A dedicated, dependable, and dynamic team leader/member who can achieve top results across a broad spectrum of operational areas.  A proven and verifiable record with consistent top results under the most challenging and stressful conditions.

 

Documented Professional Strengths and Attributes

● Proven Leadership ● Persistent ● Dependable ● My Best ● Innovative ● Most Trusted ● Brilliant

● Dynamic ● Phenomenal ● Superior Vision and Knowledge ● Versatile

 

Major Achievements and Characteristics

 

v Completed a 21-year career with US Air Force; gained upper management status supervising thousands of personnel all over the globe under all types of conditions and environments

v Led/directed $425 million in overseas assets and associated personnel – achieved success with numerous operational breakthroughs to include new aircraft, personnel, missions, and equipment

v Able to motivate and lead a variety of personnel ranging from young, recent high school graduates up to returning to workforce retirees; unique blend of management/leadership skills and professional expectations

v As Director of Operations, set numerous records for production including most flight hours and flights in a year and most consecutive on-time graduations,; successful execution of 44 courses providing 8,242 flight hours, 7,128 flight training events, graduated 689 new pilots and sensor operators, supervised 100+ instructors with unprecedented zero mishaps in the Air Force’s 2nd largest flying training unit

v Strong potential to adapt with rapid growth; as mission control director for operations, set numerous procedures and policies for subordinate centers to adjust for a 400 percent increase in capability in 4 years

v Met tough challenges even under tough environments; directed Air Force’s first ever combined deployed squadron with simultaneous MQ-1 and MQ-9 operations— required global leadership and involvement 24 hours a day/7 days a week/ 365 days a year, set numerous records

v Ability to make difficult decisions even under extreme pressure; coordinated with national agencies for weapon employments against the highest priority terror targets, results briefed up to the President of the United States

v Led several management inspection teams in identifying and correcting major training problems in operational areas, increased productivity and new standards adopted across multiple organizations

v Inspected and validated performance for 21 major bases/units, identified best practices/deficiencies, assisted in development of long-term solutions to problems, and authored reports for headquarters senior executives

v Served as Public Relations Officer for the Air Force's operational wing of the B-1B bomber and 10 tenant units; primary management of the public affairs program including media relations, internal information, and community relations

v Planned/executed press conferences and interviews at national news level for major accidents, senior executive visits, installation environmental impacts, and hazardous materials

v Elected Director of Public Relations for the Motorcycle Racing Association of Nevada for 2011/2012; directed social media, advertising, marketing, sponsorships

v Proficient in numerous computer software to include Microsoft Office and basic HTML/website design

v Communication experience and skills in public speaking and senior executive-level presentations

v Numerous hobbies to include flying, dirt bike racing, camping, bicycling, and running 

 

Education

1990 Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Communication, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

1998 Squadron Officer School, Distinguished Graduate, Maxwell AFB, AL

2003 Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, AL

2005 Master’s Degree in Aeronautical Science with Operations Specialty, Cum Laude, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

 

Experience History

1991-1993:  Public Relations and Affairs Officer, Dyess AFB, TX

1993-1995:  Section Commander and Executive Officer, Dyess AFB, TX

1995-1996:  Student Pilot, Reese AFB, TX

1996-1999:  B-1B Pilot, Squadron Scheduler, Mountain Home AFB, ID

1999-2003:  Instructor Pilot, Evaluator, and Chief of Quality Assurance, Sheppard AFB, TX

2003-2005:  Command Operations Inspector and Evaluator, Randolph AFB, TX

2005-2008:  MQ-1L and MQ-9 pilot, instructor, evaluator, Nellis and Creech AFB, NV

2008-Present:  Director of Operations, Deployed Commander, Wing Operation Center Mission Director, Nellis and Creech AFB, NV

 

Professional Training and Certifications
Public Relations Qualifications and Specialty Code, Information Management Graduate, Computer Network Essentials, Cockpit Resource Management, Environmental Protection and Hazardous Waste Operations Course, Chemical/Biological/Nuclear Course, Explosive Ordnance Reconnaissance Course, Predator Pilot Basic and Advanced Courses, Combat Survival Certifications, Supervisor Safety, Joint Firepower, USAF Inspector’s course, Bomber Fundamentals, Pilot Instructor Course, Combined Services Support, B-1B Qualification Course, Initial Pilot Qualification Course and many more

 

Personal references and official U.S. Air Force performance reports available upon request

 

Security Clearance:  Cleared for Top Secret information and granted access to sensitive compartmented information and into other programs requiring special access and qualifications.