Brett W. Batz has over 15 years of experience in the military managing technical projects and personnel. He has a Master's degree in Aeronautics and is working towards PMP certification. Batz has held several leadership roles, including overseeing daily flight operations of 100+ missions as Assistant Air Operations Officer and managing training for over 1000 newly commissioned officers as an Aerodynamics Instructor. Currently he is the Executive Assistant at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, where he coordinates base tours and revisions to base instructions.

1. Brett W. Batz
285 Johns Glen Drive, Saint Johns, FL 32259
904-254-3602 - brettbatz@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/brettbatz
Professional Summary
Results orientedproject manager with over15 years military experienceina variety of highly technical environments including
nuclear powered propulsionplants andnaval aviation. Aprovenhistory of attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and record of
being consistently recognizedas atop performer by supervisors. Currently maintains secretclearance. ProficientinMSOfficesuite.
Education
Masterof Science, Aeronautics – Embry RiddleAeronautical University, Daytona, FL (12/36hrs complete)
Bachelors of Arts, History -Miami University, Oxford,Ohio,May 2006
Work Experience
Executive Assistant, Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Jacksonville,FL Sep 2016 – Present
- Coordinated basetours forover300 high school students, communityleaders, andseniormilitary officers workingwithfive
diverseorganizations to provide a positivelearningexperience and buildstrong community relations.
- Oversawtherevisionof fivebaseinstructions andcompilationof inspectiondiscrepancies for 10inspections overafiveyear
period. Ensured duplicatediscrepancies wereidentifiedand corrected for future inspections andidentifiedtrends that couldbecome
discrepancies withoutproper monitoring.
Asst. Air Operations Officer, USS Ronald Reagan, Yokosuka, Japan Jun 2015 – Aug 2016
- Oversawthedaily flightoperation includingexecutionof flightschedulewith 100+ daily missions andcoordinationwithother
naval vessels andshore-basedfacilities ensuringseparation of 50+ aircraft duringtraining and operational exercises.
- Leda project team incompletionof 100+jobs totaling 8K hours throughout a four month carrier maintenance period. Completed
the repair project $10K under budget and two weeks ahead of project scheduleensuring carrier wouldbeready for springpatrol.
Aerodynamics Instructor, Naval Aviation Schools Command, Pensacola, FL Jun 2012 – May 2015
- Provideda foundationintechnical training, character developmentand professional leadershipfor 1000+newly commissioned
officers yearly forthe Navy, MarineCorps, CoastGuard, and AlliedNations resultingina student success rateof 97% in two highly
technical exams, exceedingtraining requirements.
- Supervisedand mentored 400+ new officers;coordinatedthe transitionto military naval aviationtrainingincludingadministrative
oversightof medical, dental, and training records;providingguidance through two challengingground and flight training phases for
future pilots and weaponsystem operators.
- Managed 20military andcivilianinstructors inWaterSurvival Divisionteachingbeginningandintermediate water survival to
morethan 400 sailors andjuniorofficers resultinginover1,100 mishapfree training hours. Manageda $5M dollartraining facility
withan operating budget of over$150Kensuring the highestlevel of survival trainingforstudent naval aviators and aircrew.
Naval Flight Officer, Patrol Squadron TwoSix – Jacksonville, FL Mar 2009 – May 2012
- Managed multipledivisions of over50junioremployees ensuringahigh level of professional developmentandreadiness. Led two
teams through arduous Aircraft MaintenanceInspections ensuringtotaling 1K hours of preparation and receivingthe highestmarks.
- Oversaw ateam of sevenemployees inprovidingeducational andprofessional developmentopportunities forover400 officers
and technicians, managing11 programs aimedat improvingquality of lifeforservicemembers.
Training and Certifications
Currently workingtoward PMPCertification. Expected completionMay 2017
Naval FlightOfficerTraining
Naval ScienceInstitute, Newport Rhode Island(JuniorManagement LeadershipCourse)
Naval NuclearPropulsionPipeline, Charleston, SC
Volunteer Activities
Boy Scouts of America Aug 2010 – Present
- Cubmaster: planned and implementeda diverseactivity calendarincludinglargegroup meetings and multi-nightcampingtrips
ensuring a safe, educational, andentertaining environmentfor 80+boys and family members.
PerdidoBay Fútball Club Aug 2012 – May 2015
- League commissioner:responsiblefortherecruitment and training of volunteer coaches andplacingof soccerplayers, functioning
as a liaisonbetween coaches, parents, and the clubcommittee. Plannedthe end of seasontournament and party for spring 2015
Recreation Soccerseason, organizingevents for fourage groups including42 teams and over500 players.