THOMAS DONALDSON
Great Falls
Summary
Developed extensive operational management skills in fast-paced environment, focusing on process optimization and team coordination. Demonstrated ability to streamline workflows and improve efficiency through effective project management and strategic planning. Looking to transition these skills into new field, driving improvements and delivering results.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Operations
490th Missile Squadron
Malmstrom AFB, MT
11.2025 - Current
- Directed operations and sustainment for 24/7 strategic mission, ensuring operational readiness for 86-member team across 5 geographically separated facilities and secure command systems.
- Integrated operations with maintenance, civil engineering, and security agencies to sustain mission capability across dispersed operational sites, enhancing overall operational effectiveness.
- Analyzed operational readiness and evaluated mission risks, delivering decision briefings to senior leadership to support informed decision-making.
- 40 hrs/week
- Supervisor: Lt Col Lee Payne — May be contacted
Flight Commander (Operations)
490th Missile Squadron
Malmstrom AFB, MT
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Commanded 24-member flight of officers and enlisted personnel; enhanced duty qualification, professional development, and personnel accountability.
- Directed daily operations, shift scheduling, and mission taskings to ensure compliance with rigorous operational and safety standards.
- Conducted operational risk assessments, addressing resource and personnel constraints to sustain continuous mission execution.
- 40 hrs/week
- Supervisor: Lt Col Francis Mercado — May be contacted
Weapons and Tactics Assistant Flight Commander
490th Missile Squadron
Malmstrom AFB, MT
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Analyzed mission execution procedures against regulatory standards; updated operational checklists and unit continuity guides to enhance procedural integrity across all operations.
- Identified operational vulnerabilities and developed corrective procedural solutions adopted by squadron crews to mitigate risks during missions.
- 40 hrs/week
- Supervisor: Capt Taylor Yost — May be contacted
Squadron Instructor
10th Missile Squadron
Malmstrom AFB, MT
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Developed and instructed formal qualification courses and simulator evaluations for mission-critical operators, ensuring 100% regulatory compliance and readiness.
- Evaluated student performance, identified training deficiencies, and created individualized remedial plans to facilitate successful certification.
- 40 hrs/week
- Supervisor: Capt Michael Carlson — May be contacted
Education
Squadron Officer School (SOS) - Leadership
USAF Air University
Maxwell AFB, AL10-2025
Evaluator Certification - Evaluation of Training
USAF
Malmstrom AFB, MT01-2024
Instructor Certification - Curriculum And Instruction
USAF
Malmstrom AFB, MT01-2023
ICBM Rapid Execution and Combat Targeting (REACT) Operations - ICBM Operations
USAF
Vandenberg AFB, CA12-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Saint Louis University
St. Louis, MO05-2020
Skills
- Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Personnel management
- Technical & Regulatory Compliance
- Operational readiness and SOP development
- Scheduling and coordination
- Logistics management
- Operational efficiency
- Operational Risk Management
- Security and Classified Systems
- Senior Leadership Briefing
Personal Information
- Citizenship: United States
- Clearance: Top Secret / SCI (T5 / SSBI completed 13 Jun 2024; PRP Critical)
- Rank: Capt (O-3)
- AFSC: K13N3
Timeline
Assistant Director of Operations
490th Missile Squadron
11.2025 - Current
Flight Commander (Operations)
490th Missile Squadron
08.2024 - 09.2025
Weapons and Tactics Assistant Flight Commander
490th Missile Squadron
06.2024 - 08.2024
Squadron Instructor
10th Missile Squadron
02.2024 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Saint Louis University
Squadron Officer School (SOS) - Leadership
USAF Air University
Evaluator Certification - Evaluation of Training
USAF
Instructor Certification - Curriculum And Instruction
USAF
ICBM Rapid Execution and Combat Targeting (REACT) Operations - ICBM Operations
USAF