Joshua Jones
Tucson
Summary
Results-driven Operations Flight Chief with proven expertise in risk management and emergency response. Successfully managed a $245 million weapon system, enhancing operational readiness and ensuring mission success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Flight Chief
USAF Reserves
Tucson
03.2024 - Current
- Managed $245 million weapon system to ensure operational readiness.
- Developed product for tracking operational status of 55 circuits and 586 systems.
- Tailored Units Risk Management Framework to enhance risk assessment processes.
NCOIC Watch Center Training
USAF
Tucson
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Trained Watch Center Controllers to execute emergency evacuations across Southcom AOR.
- Coordinated medical treatment and military training reporting to higher headquarters.
NCOIC C2 Systems
USAF
Tucson
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Implemented security awareness training for staff and management teams.
- Responded to security incidents, coordinating containment and recovery efforts.
- Led efforts to define access control requirements based on user roles or responsibilities within the organization.
NCOIC Training
USAF
Stuttgart, Germany
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Instructed joint operation center personnel to enhance support for special operations command initiatives.
- Facilitated NATO Open Skies inspections to ensure compliance with agreements.
- Coordinated logistics for Presidential and Vice Presidential visits within EUCOM AOR.
Emergency Actions Controller
USAF
Wichita
08.2015 - 11.2018
- Coordinated airlift and air refuel scheduling to optimize mission readiness.
- Dispatched emergency response services throughout Air Force installation to ensure rapid assistance.
- Briefed Base leadership on emerging situations to facilitate informed decision-making.
Air Traffic Controller
USAF
Phoenix
10.2013 - 08.2015
- Directed aircraft movements to maintain safety in congested airspace.
- Analyzed weather data to assess impacts on flight operations.
- Implemented emergency procedures during unexpected incidents or equipment failures.
Education
Master of Science - Cyber Security
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06-2025
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10-2023
Skills
- Systems administration
- Risk assessment
- Incident response
- Data loss prevention
- User Activity Monitoring
- Privilege access management
- End-point security system configuration
- Group policy management
- Virtualization
- Supervision and leadership
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Flexible and adaptable
- Excellent communication
- Task prioritization
Certification
- CompTIA Security + Certified (2025)
Accomplishments
- Oversaw access control audit on 500 users, remedied a combat support agency identified vulnerability which fortified security for 58 secured areas which were vital to mission operations, Coined by 3 Star General for outstanding performance and ensuring mission success.
Timeline
Operations Flight Chief
USAF Reserves
03.2024 - Current
NCOIC Watch Center Training
USAF
10.2022 - 09.2023
NCOIC C2 Systems
USAF
06.2021 - 10.2022
NCOIC Training
USAF
11.2018 - 01.2020
Emergency Actions Controller
USAF
08.2015 - 11.2018
Air Traffic Controller
USAF
10.2013 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Cyber Security
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Cyber Security
Grand Canyon University