1. BRIAN BARTLETT
1440 Shoveller Avenue · Virginia Beach, VA 23454 · (757) 256-6203 · brianjohnbartlett@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Over 20 years of leadership experience with expertise in all facets of aviation, planning and operations. Proven
track record building and leading large teams to achieve strategic and tactical objectives. Experienced in
international relations, planning and operations.
Leadership – Planning – Operations – Safety/ Risk Management - TS-SCI/SSBI
EXPERTISE
 Leadership  Interpersonal Communication  Project Planning
 Cultural Awareness  Large-scale Operations  Conflict Resolution
 Risk Management  Safety  Training
EXPERIENCE
Director ofOperations / Operations Officer USS George Washington (CVN-73)
Norfolk, VA: 4/2015 – 12/2016
 Managed in-depth coordination between multiple strategic staffs from the State Department, U.S. Navy
and partner nations.
 Point man for the historic 3 aircraft carrier hullswap – organized the movement of more than 3,000
personnel from 20+ units on multiple coasts resulting in the relocation and establishment of 3 national
assets in 3 separate locations.
 Led 200 personnel in the execution of over 14,000 flight hours, 30 special evolutions and 6 multinational
exercises.
 Responsible for the defense and Aircraft Carrier flight operations through multiple geographic regions.
ChiefExecutive Officer / Commanding Officer Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 84 (HSC-84)
Norfolk, VA: 5/2012 – 2/2015
 Led a squadron of 420 personnel through the flight and maintenance of 15 specially modified helicopters
valued at $450M in direct support of Joint Special Operations Missions for Combatant Commanders.
 Awarded the prestigious “Battle Efficiency” award for superior management of Department of Defense
resources.
 Accountable for all aspects of operations, safety and administration and a $25M+ budget.
 Deployed and led no fail Joint Special Operations missions in remote and austere combat conditions in
the Middle East.
 Awarded the Navy’s Retention excellence award, recognized for a strong command climate and quality of
the work environment and for success in retaining over 90% of junior and mid-level technicians eligible
for re-enlistment.
Event Planner / Protocol Officer, Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
Washington, DC: 3/2010 – 2/2012
 Planned, coordinated and executed over 50 social functions with military, Department of State, White
House and international staffs involving the Chief Executive of the U.S. military.
 Led, researched, liaised, and planned over 20 foreign military leader visits for the Chief Executive of the
U.S. military from various countries to include – China, Japan, Pakistan, Israel, Brazil, Colombia, France,
United Kingdom and Australia. Directly contributed to the improved strategic relationships between the
U.S. and international partners.

2. Department Head Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Seven
Jacksonville, FL: 11/2007 – 03/2010
 Processed over 200 awards, thousands of documents and pay of over 150 personnel.
 Planned and executed all flight operations and managed the flying budget of over $2M for 7 helicopters.
Staff Officer / Program Manager-Personnel Recovery – Search and Rescue, Carrier Airwing Seventeen
Virginia Beach, VA: 12/2005 – 11/2007
 Ensured all aircrew were trained and ready to execute all phases of Personnel Recovery and Search and
Rescue.
 Managed the flight hour budget for 7 squadrons encompassing over $7M of flight time.
Weapons and Tactics Instructor
Jacksonville, FL: 07/2002 – 12/2005
 Taught the tactical employment of the HH-60H helicopter to fleet helicopter squadrons.
 Selected to serve as the program manager for Personnel Recovery, Aircraft Self-protection systems and
Mission Planning systems. Provided expert training to 8 squadrons and over 500 pilots and rescue
swimmers.
Division Officer / Quality Assurance Officer, Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Five
Jacksonville, FL: 11/1999 – 07/2002
 Led 3 different divisions of aircraft mechanics and quality assurance personnel.
 Responsible for the final approval of all maintenance actions performed on squadron helicopters.
Entrusted to manage the helicopter check flight program - final test flight performed prior to the aircraft
flying operational missions. Flew over 150 hours/50 maintenance test flights.
EDUCATION
BA, Communications, University of West Georgia, 3.4 GPA 1994
Aviation Safety Command School
Military Justice for Senior Officers
Air Force Command and Staff College – Joint Professional Military Education I
TRAINING
Joint Maritime Tactics Course
Aviation Commanding Officer Training
U.S. Navy Command Leadership Course
US Army High Altitude Aviation Training School (HAATS)
U.S. Navy Weapons and Tactics Instructor (TOPGUN) 2003
International Experiences
 English Teacher in Abiko, Japan (1994-1995)
 10 Operational Deployments to Europe, Middle East, South America,Asia and Australia
Awards and Honors
 Defense Meritorious Service Medal (1), Meritorious Service Medal (1), Air Medal (6), Navy
Commendation Medal (3), Army Commendation Medal (1), Joint Service Achievement Medal (2), Navy
Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3), Numerous Unit and Campaign Awards. West Georgia Student
Athlete of the Year (1994).