1. SCOTT E. MC
KINNEY
22 Glencliff Rd • Candler, NC • Cell: 828-708-9107 • Email: ScottMcKinney81@gmail.com
OPERATIONS & PROGRAM MANAGER
United States Air Force (USAF) Command Pilot, with 20+ years of experience in fighter aircraft and senior level program and project
management. Retired USAF Lieutenant Colonel with expertise in theater air operations, pilot instruction, intelligence surveillance and
reconnaissance (ISR), air supremacy, air to ground, suppression of air defense (SEAD), and Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) operations.
Extensive experience as program manager since 1999 leading numerous and varied projects with budgets exceeding $90M. Proven self-
starter with ability to lead cross functional teams; highly motivated and driven to succeed with proven track record of utilizing innovative
approaches to attain highest possible results. Highly skilled problem solver with extensive systems and process analysis background.
Program Management ! Operations Management ! Business Development ! Strategic Planning ! Risk Management
Airport Operations ! Flight Operations ! Flight Test Operations ! Theater Air Operations ! Unmanned Aerial Systems
Pilot Training ! Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Expert
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Owner / Publisher 08/2014 – 08/2015
Asheville PowerShopper, Asheville, NC
! Entrepreneur, publisher of local advertising/marketing magazine.
! Engaged local business owners and integral member of two chambers of commerce.
! Responsible for publishing Asheville PowerShopper; planning, directing, controlling production/distribution schedule and budget.
OCONUS Site Lead / Air Operations Manager 07/2012 – 08/2014
Leidos (Formerly SAIC), Beavercreek, OH (OCONUS – Kandahar, Afghanistan)
! Led 90+ civilian contractor personnel in support of a contactor owned contractor operated aerial surveillance program in support of
International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan.
! Responsible for applying Combined Forces Air Component Commander (CFACC) Air Tasking Order (ATO).
! Oversaw all upgrades and integration testing of Blue Devil system within theater. Directly responsible to ensure aircrew, payload,
aircraft, and ground station were always ready for operational combat missions.
Director of Operations / Chief Pilot 03/2008 – 07/2012
Berkut Engineering and Design, Inc., Santa Monica, CA
! Responsible for day-to-day operations, testing, and maintenance of Mobius® optionally piloted air vehicle.
! Ensured all technical change requests were properly vetted and all test plans were well developed and executed.
Deputy Director of Operations – A3 05/2005 – 09/2007
9th Air Force, USCENTAF, Shaw AFB, SC
! Supported Combined Forces Air Component Commander (CFACC) in day-to-day wartime operations of all aspects related to
combined air component throughout Iraq and Afghanistan.
! Senior USCENTAF Program Manager for 2005 Pakistan earthquake response; executed all processes from initiation to closeout.
! Supervised 10 officers as Deputy Director of Operations at the Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC). Responsible for
coordinating all air activities within the AOR and reporting success or failure directly to the CFACC. Worked closely with Special
Operations Command to integrate covert operations into air plan.
! Project manager for sensitive intelligence programs to the Global War on Terror (GWOT) in accordance with CFACC directives.
Conducted future Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) bed-down requirements analysis to ensure maximum capability in the AOR.
Chief, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) Division 05/2002 – 05/2005
Deputy Chief, Combat Applications Branch
USAF Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Battlelab, Eglin AFB, FL
! Commander in day-to-day management of highly visible operating location of Air Force Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Battlelab.
Commands diverse skill set of 16 officers, enlisted, and civilians with over $4 million operating budget. Led development of Project
and Program demonstration plans for seven battlelab initiatives worth over $6 million.
! Program Manager for three critical battlelab initiatives worth $3.9 million directly benefiting the warfighter with increased capability.
Developed marketing strategy and materials to advertise new products, techniques, and procedures.
! Developed and executed a plan to replace WC-135 aircraft with an “Air-Sampling” UAV that can monitor Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty
nations for compliance in the ongoing Global War on Terror. Led an initiative to build a Suppression of Enemy Air Defense
(SEAD) capability into a UAV modeled after the F-16CJ and providing “Persistent Battlefield SEAD”.

2. Program Manager / Government Flight Representative / Chief, Flight Operations 10/1999 – 05/2002
Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
Kimhae International Airport, Republic of Korea
! Managed program schedule, quality, performance, process and subcontract activities for multi-service aviation programs. Employed
metrics, risk management and project management methodologies to ensure successful execution.
! Led an Aviation Program Team responsible for $90 million international depot level maintenance program. As the Government
Flight Representative, instigated and directed Joint aircraft flight policy by negotiating and supervising with Korean Air Lines as they
performed contract work on United States military aircraft.
! Orchestrated semi-annual inspections and analysis of KAL to improve methodology and safety in the work place. Directed an
aviation team that oversaw all flight operations on F-15, F-16, A-10, and CH-53 aircraft. Accomplished F-15C monthly operational
training coinciding with ferry of aircraft to and from Kadena AFB.
Chief, Wing Tactical Datalink Office – F-15C 4 Ship Flight Lead, Mission Commander 05/1996 – 10/1999
390th Fighter Squadron, Mountain Home AFB, ID
! Led F-15C operational flights in Iceland and combat missions over Iraq in support of Operation Southern Watch.
! Chief, Wing Operational Plans, responsible for mobility planning for wing deployment and wartime readiness. Supervised 24 officers
in datalink analysis and plans.
T-38 Section Commander – T-38 Instructor Pilot 06/1992 – 05/1996
90th Flying Training Squadron, Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training, Sheppard AFB, TX
! Lead T-38 instructor pilot for Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training. Program manager responsible for wing scheduling and syllabus
training requirements and flow days for all 16 pilot training classes each year.
! Directly responsible for the training, welfare, and follow-on assignments of 225 international student pilots and supervision of 16
international officers. Often called upon to instruct students falling behind and in need of specialized instruction.
! Regularly taught classes in aircraft systems, weather, instruments, navigation and formation as well as instructed one-on-one and
within a flight of aircraft.
EDUCATION
M.A., Aeronautical Science, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona, FL, 2001
B.A., Business Administration, Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA, 1985
CERTIFICATIONS
Project Management Professional (PMP) – Projected Completion Dec 2015
Government Flight Representative Course, 1999 & 2012
FAA Commercial Pilots License, 2009
Air Command and Staff College, 2001
Squadron Officers School, 1993
FLIGHT EXPERIENCE
F-15A/B/C/D, Pilot
F-4E/G, Pilot
T-38A/C, Instructor Pilot
T-38A/C, Student Pilot
T-37, Student Pilot
Berkut / Mobius (Optionally Piloted Vehicle), Pilot
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS SUMMARY
Applicable Air Force Instruction (AFI) including 11- Series
Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) 8210
Federal Aviation Agency Regulations (FAR) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Principles for Cost and Schedule Control
Microsoft Office Suite as well as all Adobe products (Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Premier Pro, After Effects, Acrobat)
Website Design / Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
MySQL Database
CLEARANCE
Top Secret, current (SCI eligible)