1. Chad J. Pelletier
421 SW 39th
St
Moore, OK 73160
405-706-1911
linkedin.com/in/chad-pelletier01
chad.pelletier01@gmail.com
Summary of Qualifications
• 20 years of experience on Active Duty USAF, 16 years of experience as Air Battle Manager
• 8 years of experience as Joint Interface Control Officer
• 3 years of experience as Fighter Wing Data Link Manager
• E-3 Mission Crew Commander, Air Surveillance Officer & Air Weapons Officer
• Japanese Air Defense Ground Environment Mission Crew Commander, Senior Director,
Air Weapons Officer & Interface Control Officer
• Formal Training Unit (FTU) Instructor & Evaluator
• Active Top Secret Clearance / SCI Eligible
Work Experience
Air Battle Manager / C2 Expert
Commands, supervises, and leads 23 aircrew from 15 different specialties in employment of
$330M E-3 AWACS. Responsible for E-3 mission accomplishment utilizing onboard electronic,
communications, and surveillance equipment. Serves as the airborne mission and battle
commander in support of JCS-directed composite force and joint service operations. Maintains
combat mission-ready status for immediate worldwide deployment as E-3 Mission Crew
Commander.
Accomplishments Include:
• Deployed as E-3 aircrew to CENTCOM in support of Operations Northern Watch, Southern
Watch, Provide Comfort, Enduring Freedom and Counter-Drug operations in South America.
• Distinguished Graduate from ABM Undergraduate training. Initial Qualification Training
Outstanding Performer and accumulated 7x annual awards and 20x quarterly awards.
• Served 4 yrs as enlisted aircrew Airborne Radar Operator/Technician and over 16 years as
Air Battle Manager accumulating over 3200 hrs in flight, 929 combat and combat support hrs.
• Experience in several weapons systems and AORs including the E-3 Airborne Warning and
Control System (AWACS) at Tinker AFB, the Japanese Air Defense Ground Environment (JADGE)
(similar to Control and Reporting Center-CRC) at Misawa AB Japan, and the Air Operations
Center (AOC) at Al Udeid AB, Qatar. Performed as 35FW Data Link Manager for 3 years
integrating 2 deployable fighter squadrons in daily training for combat operations.
Joint Interface Control Officer
Managed data link for 5 areas within CENTCOM area of responsibility (AOR) validating operations
of 516 link connections and integrating 521 units from 28 countries. Led 15-member team of
professionals responsible for the largest AOR in the world (4.3 square nm). Responsible for bi-

2. weekly OPTASKLINK updates and IDL assignments for coalition partners including the French
Carrier Strike Group, German Tornados, the Danish, British and Turkish CRCs as well as other
AEW and fighter aircraft in the British, Turkish, French, Canadian and Australian Air Forces.
Accomplishments Include:
• Deployed in support of Operations Inherent Resolve, Resolute Support, Freedom’s Sentinel,
Joint Task Force Horn of Africa and the Combined Defense of the Arabian Gulf.
• Tracked coalition air strikes in Iraq and Syria detailing impacts for 18 nations resulting in the
destruction of 4K buildings plus 149 vehicle-borne IEDs, and 9.5K ISIL enemies killed in
action.
• Forged data link execution of 41.6K sorties enabling 98 Troops in Contact requests and the
successful delivery of 18.1K weapons.
• Established sensor-to-shooter communications bridge enabling 191 kinetic requests from the
AOC, reducing kill-chain time and allowing the successful destruction of 74 targets.
• Planned two joint exercises. Managed 10 links for 50 units in support of Combined Defense
of the Arabian Gulf resulting in 50 simulated aircraft controlled and 165 simulated missiles
intercepted.
• Identified first Russian cruise missiles and bombers in the AOR. Tracked routes to targets in
Syria for future Intelligence reports. Validated deconfliction for 21K coalition aircraft.
Formal Training Unit (FTU) Instructor / Evaluator
Supervised and instructed in ACC's largest Programmed Flying Training Unit. Taught
employment of $330M E-3 AWACS. Led surveillance teams in detection, tracking, identification,
and reporting in the assigned training, exercise and theater AORs. Responsible for management
of E-3 active and passive sensor employment. Trained student Air Surveillance Officers during
initial and mission qualification training on E-3 surveillance team operations & management.
Accomplishments Include:
• Flew 59 combat training sorties in one year. Performed 504 total hrs of training and
evaluation in flight. Instructed and evaluated 53 Air Surveillance Officers (ASO) and 17
Instructors providing future success of ABM community.
• Performed as lead surveillance programmed flying training scheduler. Maximized training on
192 sorties totaling 1114 hrs in flight and accomplishing 1275 syllabus requirements.
• Awarded ASO Distinguished Graduate, 2x Officer Instructor of the Quarter, 2x ASO of the
Quarter, 1x ASO of the Year and 1x FTU Officer Instructor of the Year of 85 Instructors.
Chief, Command & Control Programming
Chief Programmer for USAF Command & Control portfolio. Supervised USAF team managing 108
programs valued at $6.5B per year. Liaised with Combatant Commanders, Air Force
Headquarters, Air Combat Command and AF-wide stakeholders to formulate strategic investment
decisions for the Commander of ACC. Prepared critical inputs to ACC Strategic Plan & Force
database. Regularly briefed program reviews to Senior Leaders regarding POM deliberations as
well as the Presidential budget and Congressional testimonies.

3. Accomplishments Include:
• Led Core Function Team Presidential Request defense of AF #4 acquisition priority. Protected
$1B for JSTARS re-phase. Milestone B achieved.
• Implemented budget plan to reverse AWACS divestiture. Restored $4.7M in aircraft and
manpower. Restored AF Reserve E-3 squadron.
• Acting Core Function Team Deputy Chief for 6 mos. Maintained continuity at O-5 level.
Employment History
965 AACS, Tinker AFB, OK Feb 2016 – Present
• Mission Crew Commander
• Self-Assessed Programs Manager
• Operations Supervisor
609 CAOC, Al Udeid AB, Qatar Jun 2015 – Jan 2016
• AFCENT Deputy JICO
• Watch Officer/Link 16 Manager
• Track Data Coordinator
HQ ACC, Langley AFB, VA May 2013- May 2015
• Chief, C2 Programming
966 AACS, Tinker AFB, OK May 2011- May 2013
• FTU Instructor
• Chief, Programmed Flying Training
• Flight CC, Commander’s Support Section
963 AACS, Tinker AFB, OK May 2009 – May 2011
• Instructor Air Surveillance Officer
• Deputy Chief, Readiness
• Asst Flight Commander
610 ACF, Misawa Japan May 2006 – May 2009
• Director of Operations
• Chief of Training
• Interface Control Officer
• 35FW Data Link Manager
960 AACS, Tinker AFB, OK May 2003 – May 2006
• Air Weapons Officer
• Tactics Officer
• Combat Plans Liaison
Education

4. Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK
Master’s in Aviation Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH
Bachelors of Science in Technical Management
Rose State College
Midwest City, OK
Associate in Education
Additional Qualifications
Formal Training Instructor Course
Air Defense System Integrator (ADSI) Training