Travis Cruse

Travis Cruse, PMP, has a diverse range of work experience in the aerospace and defense industry. Travis currently serves as the Director of Operations Support at MAG Aerospace. In this role, they oversee operations and ensures efficient processes are in place.

Prior to joining MAG Aerospace, Travis worked as a Program Manager-SETA at a confidential company from 2014. In this position, they managed various programs related to intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance modifications for different types of vehicles. Travis was responsible for process improvement, customer satisfaction, vendor and sub-contractor management, and providing engineering change management oversight.

From 2009 to 2013, Travis was an Associate Program Manager at Sierra Nevada Corporation. During this time, they served as a Field Site Manager and Operations Site Manager, overseeing operations for manned-ISR airborne platforms and managing a team of deployed employees. Travis also had extensive experience as a Training Program Manager for different manned-ISR programs.

Travis began their career in the United States Air Force as a JTAC, a role they held from 1999 to 2009.

Overall, Travis Cruse, PMP, has demonstrated expertise in operations management, program management, and engineering change management in the aerospace and defense industry.

Travis Cruse, PMP has a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree from the United States Sports Academy. Travis also earned a Certificate in Program Management from Villanova University in 2018. Prior to that, they attended Webster University and pursued a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Security Management, Business and Organizational from 2003 to 2005. Travis obtained their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from Western Washington University. Additionally, they have certifications as a SUAS Pilot, Part 107 from the Federal Aviation Administration, obtained in December 2020, and as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute, obtained in March 2018.