Donny Burton

  

Biography:

Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

Military Experience: 9.9 years

Work Experience:

 I have about eight years of experience in the US Marine Corps primarily as an MV-22 Osprey Pilot, instructor pilot, and ground tactics instructor. I've worked in various administrative, logistical, maintenance, and risk management roles while leading teams from a few individuals to over 80 Marines. I'm passionate about mentoring, coaching, and leading with a bias toward more hands-on endeavors. I see an opportunity to pursue these passions through carpentry and construction operations/leadership in the Pittsburgh/western Pennsylvania region.

Strengths: Team leadership, decision-making/problem-solving, communication, risk management

Career Objectives: carpenter; construction leadership with increasing levels of responsibility

Military Service:

  • Rank: Captain

    Branch/Position: Marine Corps

    Period: May 2015 - present

    Occupation: Pilot VMM V-22 Qualified (I)

    Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

    Duties Description:
    Pilots VMM operate tiltrotor aircraft on observation, transport, rescue, and utility missions. Performs missions, such as transportation of troops and equipment, evacuation and maritime special operations, mobile Forward Area Refueling (FARP) operation, Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel (TRAP); Operates aircraft from ship or land bases; Operates aircraft from small fields in close coordination with ground troops; Commands or may assist in commanding an aviation unit

    Training courses:

    • Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal

Work history:

  • Job Title: Marine Corps Officer

    Company: US Marine Corps

    Period: May 2015 - present

    Role Description:

    Responsible for the leadership, education, development, and welfare of Marines in accomplishing all assigned tasks and missions. 

    Teach, coach, and mentor junior Marines in accomplishing in Marine aviation and small unit tactics.

Education:

  • United States Naval Academy

    Bachelor's Degree – Oceanography

    Period: June 2011 - May 2015

  • Marine Corps University

    Other – Expeditionary Warfare School

    Period: August 2022 - May 2023

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