Justin Pham

Transitioning to Aviation | Aspiring Professional Pilot | Cross-Functional Team Leadership | Operations | Logistics

Little Rock Metropolitan Area

About

With over 7 years of Army operations manager experience, I am passionate about supply chain fused with global aerial mobility. My fondness for aviation began through air mobility operations. I am looking to transition into a flight operations/supply chain role in the aviation industry; with the long term goal of becoming a professional pilot. I am passionate about collaborating with cross-functional teams, coaching and developing leaders, and building partnerships around the globe. I have a proven ability to resolve complex issues, improve processes, and communicate objectives (and key results) and deliverables to stakeholders at all levels. I am skilled in diplomacy, distilling complexity, and achieving consistent results in fast-paced environments. WHEN I'M OFF THE CLOCK You'll find me in the kitchen, viewing the world from the air, or exploring a local restaurant.

Experience

  • BN S1 | 262nd Quartermaster Battalion, 23rd Quartermaster Brigade at US Army
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    Provide human resources and personnel office services for over 1000 Soldiers resulting in on time arrival/departure and 100% personnel readiness.

  • 82nd Airborne Division, U.S. Army (Fort Bragg, North Carolina)
    • Plans Officer | Support Operations, 82nd Airborne Division Sustainment Brigade
      Jul 2023 - Jun 2025 · 2 yrs

      ▪ Directed executive airlift operations for the U.S. Secretary of State, synchronizing with Diplomatic Security, Department of State, U.S. Embassy, and host-nation authorities to ensure on-time arrival, seamless ground transition, and zero disruptions. ▪ Delivered uninterrupted global logistics, moving 4,080 short tons of equipment, vehicles, and supplies in just five months; enabled establishment of a forward operating base 11 days ahead of schedule with zero safety incidents. ▪ Managed ramp operations for 110 flights in a high-tempo environment, overseeing all ground handling activities to ensure safe and efficient aircraft movement. ▪ Coordinated across multiple agencies — including the U.S. Embassy, Department of State, U.S. Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force, U.S. Army, airport authorities, and local security forces — to streamline airfield operations in a complex international setting. ▪ Led cross-functional, joint teams in a dynamic, high-pressure environment, within the Air Operations Area; building collaboration among military, diplomatic, and civilian stakeholders to achieve mission success under challenging conditions.

    • Battalion S4 | Special Troops Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division Sustainment Brigade
      May 2022 - Jul 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Student, Combined Logistics Captain's Career Course at Army Logistics University
    Oct 2021 - May 2022 · 8 mos

  • US Army (Full-time · 3 yrs 3 mos)
    • Executive Officer | Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment
      Dec 2020 - Oct 2021 · 11 mos

      OIC that coordinated and resourced logistics for training activities for the company. Responsible for overseeing human resources and supply technicians to facilitate Basic Combat Training for over 1000 Soldiers, Implemented risk management strategies to ensure safe, efficient training operations, resulting in a 95% on-time program completion.

    • Platoon Leader | Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment
      Sep 2019 - Nov 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos

      OIC that faciliated the graduation of over 250 Soldiers across five Basic Combat Training cycles; helped mentor one NCO to get promoted to SFC and another NCO selected for Drill Sergeant of the Cycle.

    • Platoon Leader | 19th Human Resources Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 8th Army
      Aug 2018 - Aug 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

      OIC for logistic operations; responsible for the movement of over 15,000 Soldiers PCS'ing across the Korean peninsula, while coordinating with various organizations including: United States Force Korea, Eighth Army, Special Operations Command Korea, and Air Mobility Command.

  • Student, Ordnance Basic Officers Leaders Course at Army Logistics University
    Apr 2018 - Jul 2018 · 4 mos