Robert Q. Jones, M.S.
About Robert Q. Jones, M.S.
Robert Q. Jones, M.S., is an Area Operations Manager at Amazon Logistics in Dallas, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in airlift operations and logistics, having served in various roles within the United States Air Force and other organizations.
Work at Amazon Logistics
Robert Q. Jones has served as the Area Operations Manager at Amazon Logistics since 2020. In this role, he has implemented innovative strategies to facilitate the rapid launch of heavy cargo airlift aircraft to contingent areas in Africa, Afghanistan, and Iraq. His efforts support various military operations, including Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), and Operation New Dawn.
Military Experience
Robert Q. Jones has extensive experience in the United States Air Force, where he held several key positions. He served as the Air Terminal Services Manager from 2011 to 2013 and as the Aerial Port Plans & Programs Manager from 2002 to 2007 at Travis Air Force Base, CA. Additionally, he worked as a Hazardous Material Manager from 2009 to 2011 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, and as an Aircraft Services Manager from 2007 to 2009 at the same base.
Education and Expertise
Robert Q. Jones holds a Master of Science (MS) in Management Information Systems from Trident University International, which he completed from 2008 to 2011. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in the same field from the same institution between 2005 and 2008. Furthermore, he obtained an Associate of Science (AS) in Transportation/Mobility Management from the Community College of the Air Force in 2007.
Certifications and Specializations
Robert Q. Jones holds advanced certifications in freight movement, including 49 CFR (Hazardous Material), Air Force Manual 24-204 (Hazardous Material Preparation), IATA, OSHA, and Automated Aircraft Load Planning Systems. He has served as a Subject Matter Expert in areas such as Airlift Planning, Freight Compartmentalization, Contingency Response, and Supply Chain Management.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role at Amazon Logistics, Robert Q. Jones worked at Kroger as an Assistant Store Manager from 2016 to 2020 in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. He also served as Operations Supervisor at FedEx Freight from 2013 to 2015. During his military career, he trained 67 subordinates using best practices and business intelligence applications.