Joe Lynch – Business Development, Europe

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE – Nationwide & Abroad 1973 -1999

Senior Manager, Life Support, SERE & Pararescue Division,

  • Supervised the administration and management of programs for 60 flying divisions operating; 14 different types of aircraft
  • Developed test plans and implemented programs where newly designed items are to be integrated into existing systems.
  • Engineered a fix for vacuum-packed life rafts which eliminated potential of failure to automatically activate during ejection (engineering change was adopted worldwide).
  • Implements policy changes and sponsored extensive training programs to standardize and improve night vision device maintenance for the Air Force
  • Certified as Academic Instructor by the Air University of the USAF.

Life Support Inspection Branch, 8/1981 – 7/1984

  • Administered and performed inspections for 26 Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve units to ensure safety and efficiency of overall life support operations.
  • Served as member of the planning process which was instrumental for the development of several computer programs used in planning and maintenance of all publications.
  • Selected to perform as Project Officer for Management Effectiveness Inspections and Operational Readiness Inspections, Flight Publication Officer and Flight Planner.
  • Developed checklists and life support mobility procedures to increase readiness and safety.

Life Support Services, 7/1973 – 8/1981

  • Served on the Inspectors General’s team to oversee Air National Guard’s Life Support Program.
  • Hand-picked in a 7 man team to implement a search and rescue school to aid in the training of the Saudi Military which was recognized as highly successful.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Development, June 2008 Bellevue University, Bellevue Nebraska

Associate Degree in Applied Science – Survival and Rescue Operations, June 1988 COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE

Certified Aircrew Ejection Trainer

Certified Air Force Accident Investigator

Specialist in Underwater Recovery

Certified Test Parachutist

Certified Diving Instructor

Private Pilots License, Federal Aviation Agency