Kyle McQuiston
Whispering Pines
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record in managing teams and developing comprehensive training programs. Expertise in Special Operations, ISR operations, and operational coordination, ensuring mission readiness and enhancing team performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Radio Operator Superintendent
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2026 - Current
- Supervised 20 Special Operations Radio Operators to ensure effective communication during missions.
- Coordinated initial and upgrade training pipelines to enhance operational readiness
- Processed Annual Enlisted performance reports, awards, decorations, and Professional Military Education courses.
- Executed syllabus rewrites for Special Mission qualifications, ensuring alignment with current operational standards
- Built deployment aircrews maximizing experience and skill sets
- Spearheaded modifications to system software and hardware for $23 million aircraft, improving mission capability
Section Chief Standards and Evaluation
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2022 - 01.2025
- Oversaw compliance with military standards and regulations during daily operations.
- Served as a subject matter expert on all topics related to the section's area of expertise.
- Instructed personnel on equipment use and safety.
- Managed and coordinated the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs, policies, and procedures in a Section Chief role.
- Squadron lead Radio Operator Evaluator validating qualifications across numerous mission sets for 18 operators
Flight Chief, Weapons and Tactics
United States Air Force, USAF
07.2019 - 01.2022
- Developed training materials to enhance knowledge of flight operations among staff
- Liaised with multiple organizations to streamline communication during flight operations
- Subject Matter Expert on Tactics, Techniques, and procedures for Low-Visibility Aircraft Operations
- Instructed ARC-210, PRC-152, PRC-163, PRC-167, Mesh network Radios, Computer Systems, Navigation equipment
- Coordinated with SOPGM Vendors and usage with Navy and Army Fire Support Elements
NCOIC Formal Training
United States Air Force, USAF
Davis Monthan AFB
02.2018 - 01.2020
- Developed training programs ensuring deployment readiness for 200 aircrew members
- Instructed Airborne Maintenance Technicians on system operations and troubleshooting for EC-130 mission systems
- Ensured Squadron Linguists attended monthly, and annual language proficiency course, and DLPT testing for 6 different languages.
- Tracked 200 members formal training requirements for Initial, upgrade, and professional military education for enlisted and officers.
Current Operations and Scheduling NCO
United States Air Force, USAF
Kirtland AFB
11.2014 - 09.2016
- Coordinated scheduling for HC-130H/P and MC-130H Airdrop, low-level, Helicopter air-to-air refueling, and air to air refueling
- Deconflicted with 8x Special Operation Squadrons across two bases ensuring safe operations during low-level training
- Operated HC-130P/N Aircraft Navigation, and radio systems during tactical mission scenarios
- Supported training efforts to fulfill Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, and AFSOC aircrews for combat ready aircrews for 7 different bases conducting Search and Rescue, and Special Operations missions
Sensor Operator MC-12W
United States Air Force, USAF
Beale AFB
04.2011 - 11.2014
- Operated advanced MX-15 and MX-15DID sensors for real-time data collection and analysis for Special Operations and Conventional Units
- Operated 5x BLOS, and LOS Radios, 3x computer systems, and led technician troubleshooting aircraft mission systems.
- Supported Direct Action Raids, supporting Special Operations Forces, and HVI/HVT targeting through Signals Intelligence in Iraq and Afghanistan
- Instructor Sensor Operator, training and certifying Combat Ready Aircrews from POL development, Troops in Contact, CAS, and Personnel Recovery Scenarios.
Air Surveillance Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
Tinker AFB
06.2007 - 03.2011
- Monitored surveillance radar picture aboard AWACS
- Initiated air picture by building tracks on radar targets, verifying identification of friendly, enemy, and civilian aircraft.
- Conducted Counter Narcotics Operations in Caribbean, collaborating with host nation law enforcement and military organizations to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Deployed for control of airborne assets during East BMA combat operations, supporting mission objectives of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Education
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL03-2015
Some College (No Degree) - Intelligence Studies
American Military University
06-2026
Skills
- Radio operations
- Radio operations training
- Radio communication troubleshooting
- Radio system maintenance
- Surveillance system operations
- System maintenance
- Operational coordination
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Intelligence operations support
Timeline
Radio Operator Superintendent
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2026 - Current
Section Chief Standards and Evaluation
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2022 - 01.2025
Flight Chief, Weapons and Tactics
United States Air Force, USAF
07.2019 - 01.2022
NCOIC Formal Training
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2018 - 01.2020
Current Operations and Scheduling NCO
United States Air Force, USAF
11.2014 - 09.2016
Sensor Operator MC-12W
United States Air Force, USAF
04.2011 - 11.2014
Air Surveillance Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2007 - 03.2011
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Some College (No Degree) - Intelligence Studies
American Military University