Operations & Logistics Specialist
Drew Wheatley
FAA Licensed Aircraft Dispatcher
Bridging the gap between high-stakes incident management and aviation operations. Bringing national emergency experience to the operations center.
Operations & Logistics Specialist
Bridging the gap between high-stakes incident management and aviation operations. Bringing national emergency experience to the operations center.
Before aviation, I served as a Cost Unit Leader for a Federal Type 1 Incident Management Team. My role was to bring order to chaos, analyzing data during active disasters, managing federal resource allocation, and solving complex logistical puzzles under pressure.
I have transitioned those skills into aviation dispatching. I have the experience to analyze operational risks and resource availability to ensure continuity. I often served as the liaison between the finance team and the ops team, giving me experience in serving as that connection between the flight deck and wider operations.
Fully mobile and available for immediate relocation worldwide.
FAA Certified Dispatcher trained in FAR Part 121 regulations, advanced weather analysis, and flight planning.
Proven history in cost tracking, asset management, and decision making under duress during federal incidents. Expert in irregular operations (IROPS) logistics and "just make it work" moments.
Owned a regional IT consulting business specializing in modernizing rural businesses and local government agencies. Including creation and deployment of internal applications, 50+ unique websites, fractional CTO contracts, and equipment purchases.