ERIC HARP
Creech AFB
Summary
Experienced aviation professional with strong focus on operational excellence and safety. Adept at fostering team collaboration and adapting to changing needs. Proficient in strategic planning, resource management, and mission execution. Known for reliability and achieving results in high-demand environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Flight Chief / MQ-9 Inst Sensor Operator
489 Attack Squadron / 3 Special Operations Squadro
02.2018 - Current
- Experienced in Launch & Recovery, Mission Control, and SLR missions, accumulated 2,100 primary flight hours and 55 instructor hours.
- Deployed 360 days to USAFE locations supporting the transition from C-band Launch and Recovery to SLR as Operations NCOIC.
- Instructed and performed Sensor Operator evaluations to ensure proficiency and adherence to operational requirements in global ISR, armed overwatch, ATO and POTUS missions.
Instructor Special Missions Aviator (HH-60, MH-53)
55 Rescue Squadron / 33 Rescue Squadron / 20 SOS
01.2007 - 02.2018
- Conducted flight operations as an Instructor Special Missions Aviator, specializing in combat search and rescue (CSAR), Medical Evacuations, SOF Infiltration/Exfiltration and Rapid Deployment of NATO forces.
- Maintained compliance with safety standards and mission protocols while supporting global contingency and humanitarian operations
- Accumulating 1,683 primary flight hours, including 156 instructor, 678 combat, 931 Night Vision Goggle hours.
Education
Enlisted Joint Professional Education -
11.2024
Non-Commissioned Officer School - undefined
12.2017
Airman Leadership School - undefined
Erwin Professional Military Education Center
01.2012
Skills
- Leadership excellence
- Aviation expertise
- Crew Resource Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Organizational leadership
DEPLOYMENT HISTORY
- Larissa AB, Greece (2023,2024) NATO, 717th EATKS, MQ-9 Instructor Sensor Operator, Operations NCOIC
- Cannon AFB, In-Garrison Deployments (2018,2019,2020) Operation Freedom's Sentinel, 3rd SOS, MQ-9 Instructor Sensor Operator
- Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan (2010,2011,2012,2014) Operation Enduring Freedom, 33rd ERQS, HH-60G Pave Hawk Special Missions Aviator
- Balad AB, Iraq (2007,2008) Operation Iraqi Freedom, 20th ESOS, MH-53M Pave Low Aerial Gunner
Training
- MQ-9 Launch and Recovery Qualification Course, Feb2022
- MQ-9 Instructor Upgrade Course, Apr2021
- MQ-9 Initial Qualification Training, Feb2018
- RPA Basic Sensor Operator Course, Jan2018
- HH-60G Instructor Upgrade Course, Mar2011
- HH-60G Initial Qualification Training, Mar2009
- MH-53J Initial Qualification Training, Jan2007
- SV-84 / SV-80 Survival Training, Mar2006
- Aircrew Fundamentals with Chamber, Dec2005
Awards
Air Medals: 13
Aerial Achievement Medals: 26
Air Force Commendation Medals: 5
717 EATKS Quarterly Award, 489th ATKS Quarterly Award, 489th ATKS Quarterly Award, 3rd SOS Quarterly Award
Timeline
Assistant Flight Chief / MQ-9 Inst Sensor Operator
489 Attack Squadron / 3 Special Operations Squadro
02.2018 - Current
Instructor Special Missions Aviator (HH-60, MH-53)
55 Rescue Squadron / 33 Rescue Squadron / 20 SOS
01.2007 - 02.2018
Non-Commissioned Officer School - undefined
Airman Leadership School - undefined
Erwin Professional Military Education Center
Enlisted Joint Professional Education -
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