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An accomplished professional with over 28 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, manufacturing, human resources, program management, logistics, quality, and environmental, health and safety programs.
Military Experiences
Jun 2010 - Jun 2012
Group Superintendent
Oversaw daily efforts of 4,000 personnel performing 2.9 million depot maintenance hours on 200 C-5, C-17, C-130 and F-15 aircraft yearly. Applied basic operating principles of aircraft/equipment systems and components, logistics support activities, quality assurance, and unit operations to develop processes and procedures that improved on-time production by 51%. Led a $9.7 million support equipment account reduction project that identified and disposed of under-utilized and outdated equipment. Ensured unit in compliance with regulatory guidance; reduced unsatisfactory safety and quality conditions by 52%, received an “excellent” rating from higher headquarters inspection team. Generated 950 incident-free flights as unit functional check flight program manager.
Aug 2007 - Jun 2010
Superintendent
Led repair and sortie generation efforts of 200 personnel maintaining 16 C-130 aircraft valued at $512 million. Prioritized and distributed workloads, resolved logistic and repair issues, and directed utilization of equipment and facilities valued at over $43 million to generate over 5,000 sorties. Supervised support center; corrected tool control and accountability issues by refocusing on ordering, issuing and inventorying tools. Determined and reported airworthiness, validated weekly/monthly maintenance and flying schedules, emergency war orders, mobility, contingency and exercise plans. Ensured personnel, aircraft and equipment ready to support training, deployments and contingencies. Led unit to meet maintenance and flying schedules with a 97% effectiveness rate.
Aug 2004 - Aug 2007
Squadron First Sergeant
Advised leaders on morale, readiness, retention, promotion, performance and discipline while providing 24-hour support to 407 personnel. Mentored personnel on leadership, career progression, education, benefits and human relations. Communicated effectively with on- and off-base agencies and maintained good working relationships while negotiating complex issues including policy, procedures, support requirements and conflict resolution. Managed family care and fitness programs.
May 2000 - Aug 2004
Production Superintendent
Directed repair and sortie generation efforts of 300 personnel maintaining 16 E-8C aircraft worth $5.9 billion. Generated over 3,000 sorties by managing airworthiness, cannibalizations, and resolving logistic and repair issues. Implemented maintenance and flying schedules and ensured resources were available to meet goals. Analyzed production indicators for negative trends and applied Lean techniques to develop solutions that improved aircraft on-time take-off rate by 20% and availability by 25%. Managed section training and technical data verification programs; integrated training and task verification schedules to cut verification time by over 1 year.
Deployments
(2 years, 10 months)Jan 2009 - Apr 2009
Jan 2007 - May 2007
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Squadron First Sergeant for an A-10 unit. Human resources management for about 300 people.
Apr 2005 - Sep 2005
Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
First Sergeant for both the Operations and Maintenance Groups. Human resources management for about 500 people.
Oct 2003 - Feb 2004
Qatar
J-STARS E-8C Production Superintendent. Supervised 30-40 people maintaining two or more aircraft.
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
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Security Clearance
Secret
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Academic Degrees
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