Wilson McManus

About Wilson McManus

Accomplished Naval Aviator and Senior Leader who is energized by leading teams to deliver value. Adept at planning, coordinating, and implementing operational best practices as an agile leader who routinely analyzes and solves complex problems.Email: W••••••••@gmail.comOver my career, I’ve established a track record of success by leveraging a collaborative leadership style to accomplish all short- and long-range objectives within a global business environment. As an engaging and articulate communicator, I can clearly convey complex information and propose novel solutions to build consensus with stakeholders, including high-value clients and senior executive leadership.Core Competencies: Works well independently and within a team, particularly global, cross-functional teams Demonstrates strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and multi-tasking ability Communicates effectively with both senior executives and technical professionals Converts thought leadership into actionable outcomes via polished presentation skills Collaborates with client-facing colleagues to obtain feedback to guide solutions Achieves of business growth objectives wthin high stakes and high visibility scenariosBusiness-specific Skills: Budget Facilitation & Cost Avoidance Full Life Cycle Project Management Strategic Planning & Business Analysis Risk Assessment, Mitigation, and Management Services MarketingEntrepreneurial | Adaptable | Flexible | Assertive | Analytical | Creative Problem Solving | Persuasive | Empathetic | Tenacious | Change Agent | Self-Drive | Project Management | Audit | Quality Control

Experience

1. Captain

   United Airlines

   May 2025 — Present

Education

• Cornell University

  Graduate Certificate - Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Development

  2020 — 2020

• UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Consulting

  2016 — 2017

• United States Naval Academy

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics

  2005 — 2009

• Defense Acquisition University

  Government Flight Representative (GFR)

  2017 — 2017

• NOLS

  Alaska Mountaineering Course, Outdoor Education, Small Unit Leadership, Glacier Mountaineering

  2007 — 2007

Skills

• Helicopter Search and Rescue
• Defense
• Force Protection
• Outdoor Skills Instruction
• Leisure Travel
• Flight Instruction
• Military Aviation
• International Flight Operations
• Navy
• Helicopter Operations
• Military Training
• Military Experience
• Helicopter External Lift Operations
• Helicopter Piloting
• Aircraft
• Scuba Diving Instruction
• Operational Planning
• Security Clearance
• Technical Diving
• Night Vision Aviation Operations
• Command
• Dod
• National Security
• Leadership
• Military Operations
• Flights
• Military