Shawn Nelson

• Acted as pilot in command on United States Air Force assigned sorties.
• Performed comprehensive checklists to reduce possible safety issues.
• Used analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
• Troubleshot in-flight mechanical and operational issues, ensuring a safe outcome.
• Taught aviation safety at the Mile Hi Cadet Squadron, inspiring and preparing thirty cadets to be the next generation of aviators.

• Commanded the cadet squadron and performed duties related to cadet positions.
• Established plans and procedures to accomplish the policies established by the unit commander.
• Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
• Ensured compliance with Civil Air Patrol directives.
• Coordinated cadet staff activities.

• Managed and directed unit emergency services activities.
• Developed and maintained a rapid alerting system for assembling necessary resources in a timely manner.
• Developed and maintained an adequate unit emergency service force.
• Trained eighty people to perform search and rescue to federal standards.

• Managed and directed unit communications activities
• Developed unit communications training programs
• Monitored unit communications.
• Coordinate frequency authorizations for all radio operations.
• Trained and certified over seventy personnel in the safe and effective use of Civil Air Patrol radio equipment.

Certifications and Qualifications:

• Ground Search and Rescue: Ground Team Member, Level Two
• Urban Search and Rescue: Urban Direction Finding, Team Member
• Mission Radio Operations: Mission Radio Operator
• Mission Staff Support: Mission Staff Assistant
• Emergency Alerting & Activation: Unit Alert Officer

In-Training Roles:

• Ground Branch Director
• Ground Team Leader
• Communications Unit Leader
• Liaison Officer
• Public Information Officer

FEMA Certifications:

• IS100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
• IS200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response
• IS405: Mass Care/Emergency Assistance Overview
• IS520: Introduction to Continuity of Operations Planning for Pandemic Influenzas
• IS700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
• IS800: National Response Framework, An Introduction
• IS26: Guide to Points of Distribution: