SMSgt Eric Daugherty

Air Force | Aerospace Propulsion

Dates of Service: Feb 1999 - Mar 2022

RETIRED

82% Complete

0 Endorsements

6 Contacts

Influence Score: 1,971
20,762 out of 865,620 Veterans

About Discussions

Promotions

Feb 99
Jul 99
Jul 01
May 03
Mar 09
May 12
May 18

Recent Activity -

Bio

Highly accomplished Senior Program, and Project Manager with over 23 years of developing, leading, and managing teams. Proven propulsion operations and logistics leader of a $29B portfolio. Results-driven, always exceeding enterprise expectations, on time, on budget, and within the scope of geographically dispersed teams. Transformational performer delivering over $360M in cost saving to date.

Military Experiences

Mar 2019 - Mar 2022

AMC Propulsion Superintendent

HQ AMC, AMC | Scott AFB, IL

• Senior leader advisor, hand-picked to spearhead enterprise's $29B propulsion portfolio, executed program and project directions ensured worldwide readiness of 1.2K assets. • Supervised and directed a team of six program managers in executing airlift and air refueling while taking care of 1K propulsion personnel. • Oversaw project management for propulsion portfolio and coordinated requirements, scheduling, and execution. • Identified and assessed risks and deployed proactive mitigation plans that met budgetary parameters and resolved propulsion issues. • Managed production tasking across six functional areas to maximize capabilities. • Coordinated rollout and upgrade of aircraft engines and equipment to increase operational efficiency.

Jan 2016 - Mar 2019

AMC Command Engine Manager

HQ AMC, AMC | Scott AFB, IL

• Led 37 managers across 27 geographically dispersed locations worldwide; as program lead, provided policy, procedures, guidance, and waiver reviews for 1K enterprise propulsion members. • Planned and conducted strategy meetings to brainstorm new ideas and deliver program and milestone updates. • Monitored and created reports showcasing program outcomes to communicate results with clients and stakeholders. • Tracked progress by employing program documentation, directives, funding information, and other vital program materials.

Feb 2011 - Dec 2015

Inspection Section Chief

860 AMXS, 60 MXG, 60 AMW, 18th AF | Travis AFB

• Supervised, trained and evaluated over 90 employees in the aviation industry. Trained, mentored and supported high-performing team, providing regular performance review, feedback and coaching in deficient areas. • Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency. • Created project plans with established timelines for integral phases, assigned to appropriate teams, managed workflow and achieved RFP submissions and completion deadlines on or before schedule.

Sep 2009 - Feb 2011

Propulsion Section Chief

60 MXS, 60 MXG, 60 AMW, 18th AF | Travis AFB, CA

• Coordinated work of 60 employees by offering clear direction and motivational leadership. • Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals. • Maintained safety and emergency readiness among personnel by disseminating information and monitoring compliance with regulatory and organizational policies.

See 2 more