Tom Shields

Tom Shields, MPA, is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in aviation policy, operations security, and military leadership. Currently serving as an Operations Security Senior Analyst at Leidos, Tom provides critical support to the Federal Aviation Administration on various sensitive flight data and air traffic control issues. Previous roles include Senior Policy Analyst at Overlook Systems Technologies, Inc., and Aviation Policy Senior Analyst at BigBear.ai, where Tom provided policy analysis and interagency coordination for the National Airspace System. Tom's military career includes significant positions within the United States Air Force, such as Senior Military Advisor to the FAA, where Tom led a cross-functional liaison team, and various leadership roles focusing on safety, operations, and strategic communications. Tom holds multiple advanced degrees, including a Master of Arts in Public Administration from Webster University and a Master of Arts in Operational Art and Science from the USAF Air Command and Staff College.