Chris Ferreira
Aviator | Veteran | Life-long learner focusing on family
- Role
- Commercial Pilot at FedEx
- Location
- Buffalo, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chris Ferreira
Senior Operations, Program, and Project Manager with 20+ years experience delivering results in the aviation industry. Multi-disciplined Veteran Naval Aviator specializing in leading diverse teams to realize their full potential in dynamic, competitive, fast-paced environments. Well versed in Enterprise-level programs and operational planning, programming, budgeting, and execution processes. Extensive expertise assessing risk, negotiating solutions, developing stakeholder relationships, and managing complex programs to resolution. CORE COMPETENCIES: • Leadership • Managerial Courage • Organizational Management • Operations Management • Program & Project Management • Process Improvement • Budgeting & Execution • Strategic Planning • Stakeholder Relations • Critical Thinking/Analysis • Risk Management • Crisis Management • Public Speaking • Security Clearance (Active Top Secret/SCI) • Microsoft Office Suite ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Accumulated over flight hours operating military Command & Control and transport category aircraft globally in challenging environments supporting strategic security initiatives. • Inspired a culture of Excellence throughout a distinguished military career. Earned Naval Aviation’s highest award for operational excellence as Project Manager in 2006, Program Manager in 2013, and Deputy Director in 2017. • Consistently optimized workforce productivity and improved program efficiency through Lean/Six Sigma principles. Responsible for the ethical execution of multi-million dollar budgets, employment of strategic assets, development of diverse teams, and productivity of complex programs.
Experience
Commercial Pilot
Apr 2022 — Present
Operates transport category aircraft under FAA Part 121 regulations. B-757/767 type rated.
Education
U.S. Navy School of Aviation Safety
Risk Management, Aviation Safety, Mishap investigation and reporting
U.S. Naval War College
Master of Arts (M.A.), Strategic Planning and Policy Development
2013 — 2014
Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF
Project Management
2020 — 2020
Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
U.S. Naval War College
Executive Leadership & Ethics
2016 — 2016
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
1997 — 2001
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