Robert Wheeler

Vice President Operations @ Covenant Aviation Security, LLC

About

Operations executive with extensive experience in transportation security, including maritime & aviation, and complex government regulated environments. I specialize in turning around challenged operations, rebuilding & reinforcing leadership teams, improving margins, maximizing client relationships, modernizing processes, and delivering high quality performance across multi-site portfolios & large complex projects. Skilled in P&L; ownership, strategic planning, digital transformation, compliance (TSA/MTSA/TWIC), client relationships, and scaling teams across 24/7 transportation ecosystems. Known for stabilizing operations, improving KPIs, and elevating culture.

Country

United States

City

San Diego Metropolitan Area

Industry

Security & Investigations

Skill

Project Management, Aviation Security, Physical Security, Security Management, Police, Private Investigations, Security, Patrol, Corporate Security, Surveillance, Event Management, Transportation, Public Safety, Crisis Management, Homeland Security, Emergency Management, Maritime, Maritime Operations, Enforcement, Logistics

Experience

Vice President Operations

Covenant Aviation Security, LLC

2023-5 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

Sr. Vice President, Airport Operations/Compliance

Global Elite Group

2021-7 - 2023-5 · 1 yr 11 mos

Vice President, National Aviation/Maritime Operations

Allied Universal

2019-3 - 2021-6 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Santa Ana, California

National Director, Government Services - Aviation

Allied Universal

2018-8 - 2019-3 · 8 mos

Santa Ana, California

Security Director, Maritime Operations

Allied Universal

2007-7 - 2018-8 · 11 yrs 2 mos

Greater San Diego Area

Direct security functions at the Port of San Diego - Cruise Ship Terminal, 10th Ave Marine Terminal, Broadway Pier and JHOC (USCG base) CCTV Operations. Oversee the access control, TWIC Enforcement, safety and security of facility under Port FSC per Facility Security Plans. Oversee the passenger screening operation as well as luggage and stores for cruise ships visiting or turning at the Port of San Diego. Maintain passenger screening operation per MTSA and FSP requirements. Oversee Cargo Terminal and perimeter and gate access control/CCTV for cargo operations.