Todd Naylor

About Todd Naylor

I’m an Army attack aviator and operations leader with a background in leading complex aviation missions, managing high-risk systems, and improving team performance in dynamic environments. Throughout my career, I’ve worked at the intersection of operations, systems, and financial management—coordinating flight operations, overseeing budgets, and ensuring organizational readiness. As an Executive Officer at an Army Aviation Support Facility, I manage scheduling, resource allocation, and program budgets while maintaining active flight and test experience in the Boeing AH-64 Apache. In addition to my military experience, I bring a foundation in accounting and finance, including work as a tax accountant and experience supporting financial operations within a charter school environment. This background gives me a practical understanding of budgeting, cost control, and financial decision-making, which I apply to operational leadership and program execution. I’m particularly interested in the rapidly evolving world of uncrewed systems and autonomy, where real-world operational insight is critical to building effective technology. I enjoy translating complex mission requirements into actionable solutions and improving how systems, teams, and resources work together. I’m currently exploring opportunities in technical program management, mission systems, and operations leadership within aerospace, defense technology, and autonomy-focused organizations. If you’re working in this space or have made a similar transition, I’d value the opportunity to connect and learn from your experience.

Experience

1. Executive Officer

   Utah Army National Guard

   May 2024 — Present · West Jordan, UT, US

   Directed daily operations and scheduling for a high-tempo aviation unit, managing facility calendar, flight operations, and resource allocationOversaw aviation program budget, ensuring efficient use of funds across flight operations, maintenance, and mission support activitiesCoordinated facility management and infrastructure readiness, including building maintenance and operational continuityLed cross-functional coordination between pilots, maintenance teams, and external stakeholders to support mission execution and VIP operationsConducted flight operations in the Boeing AH-64 Apache, supporting training, operational missions, and test flightsAssisted in flight test and evaluation activities to ensure aircraft readiness and performance standardsImproved operational workflows and communication across teams to enhance efficiency and mission effectiveness

Education

• Utah Valley University

  Accounting, Business Administration and Management, General

  2015 — 2020

Skills

• Social Media
• Teamwork
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Microsoft Word
• Inventory Management
• Customer Satisfaction