Dan Miller
Senior Leader | Operations Manager | Program Manager | 5300+ hr ATP Helicopter Pilot
- Role
- Director of Logistics Support & Base Operations, Sar Le & Maintenance Pilot at U.S. Coast Guard
- Location
- San Diego, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Dan Miller
Senior leader with 20+ years of experience directing complex teams and programs within high-stakes, resource-constrained environments. Proven success in operations management, program and project oversight, strategic planning, and organizational development across diverse technical, logistical, and operational teams.Recognized for a human-centered leadership style that fosters collaboration, drives continuous improvement, and aligns teams to achieve strategic objectives. Skilled at building high-performing, cross-functional groups, managing change, and delivering mission success in dynamic settings.In addition to my leadership experience, I hold an ATP certificate with 5,300+ helicopter flight hours and extensive exposure to DoD and DHS operations—including tactical, external load, search and rescue, shipboard, and challenging environmental conditions worldwide. This operational expertise complements my management background, bringing a risk-aware, safety-driven, and mission-focused perspective to every organization.I’m currently exploring opportunities in program/project management, and operations or business management, leveraging a career of strategic leadership, organizational stewardship, and cross-disciplinary experience.
Experience
Director of Logistics Support & Base Operations, Sar Le & Maintenance Pilot
May 2023 — Present · San Diego, CA, US
Leads a team of 100+ personnel across five divisions including helicopter, ship, and facilities maintenance, HR administration, contract and purchasing, for Coast Guard Sector San Diego. • Oversees aircrew training and aircraft maintenance programs, ensuring mission readiness of MH-60T helicopters. • Manages patrol and small boat technical support and maintenance team ensuring mission accomplishment. • Supervises infrastructure and service support for Sector San Diego properties, enhancing operational efficiency.• Search, maintenance test and rescue/law enforcement pilot-in-command
Education
University of California, Riverside
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration/Management
1997 — 2000
Naval Postgraduate School
Master of Business Administration, Material Logistics Support
2018 — 2019
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