TECHNICAL SKILLS:

U.S. Air Force - Propulsion Superintendent

Supervised 64 active duty/22 contractors; maintained $1.5B assets; managed $7.7M annual budget

Provided support for daily flying operations; 55 aircraft/138 engines valued at a combined $10.2B

Communicate with Logistics Centers/Program offices to resolve propulsion supportability issues

Chaired Propulsion Working Group; analyzed issues affecting aircraft reliability/maintainability

U.S. Air Force - F119 /TF33 Engine Program Manager

Managed maintenance policies of 1.1K aircrafts; F-22, E-3, E-8, OC/WC-135 engines worth $5.5B

Developed/initiates technical action plans; writes/reviews modification and accident reports

Prioritized Component Improvement Program (CIP) budgeted $40M; cut sustainment costs 25%

Perform propulsion site survey; executed base realignment/closure directed across the Air Force

U.S. Air Force - Specialist /Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Section Manager

Directed 123 personnel; 5 diverse career fields to accomplish the daily flying operations

Plan/Schedule maintenance assignments on 23 F-15 aircraft; generated 5K flying sorties annually

Evaluates & directs processes used to inspect & maintain aircraft, components and special equipment

Monitor aircraft records, delayed discrepancies and Maintenance Data System for accuracy

U.S. Air Force Specialist First Line Supervisor/Propulsion Technician

Provided oversight on repairs of pilot daily reported discrepancies; utilized 28 maintenance technicians

Perform repairs/modifications on F100/TF34 engine, module, components per applicable directives

Execute schedule/unscheduled maintenance; teardown, minor repair, inspect, build up and tests

Analyze documenting, ensure proper tracking of engine modules and time change components

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Propulsion Superintendent, Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB) Fl. August 2013 – August 2015

Leadership drove production of 98 engines; reached record 23 engine spare level/enabled 3K sorties

Headed mishap investigation; led interviews/reviewed maintenance procedures/$407K repair cost

Facilitated engine rebuild course; expedited equipment delivery; cut training backlog/saved $200K

Processed 32 urgent waiver requests; enabled on-time productions of 42 engines

Implemented new tool control system; inventoried 1.6K assets/$4M tooling; 100% integrated

Resolved fuel pump failure; coordinated re-designed/launched new pump; boosted fleet's reliability

Coordinated engine shipment with Head Quarters; saved $50K shipment cost to deployed locations

F119/TF33 Engine Program Manager, Langley AFB, Va. June 2009 – August 2013

Chaired propulsion working group; prioritize CIP tasks with customer’s and partnering stakeholders

Review/provide recommendations, updates and requirements on related aircraft accident/incident investigation reports, technical order changes, time compliance technical orders, & modification

Led turbine blade crisis; crafted maintenance plan/distributed assets/ averted grounding F-22 fleet

Streamlined maintenance data sys; advocated upgrades; enhanced data collection integrity

Instituted signature assessment software; resolve part shortage; enhance low observant inspection

Promoted Maintenance Awareness; coordinated 12 sessions worldwide/1K personnel trained

Reviewed technical procedures and strategies; drove 220K accident-free engine flight hours

Assisted Command Compliance Team; inspected 1K personnel/300 vehicles/800 aircrafts

Aircraft Maintenance Section Chief, Langley AFB Va. October 2006 – June 2009

Infused quality maintenance; section achieved 98% Quality Assurance pass-rate--resulted in Maintenance Team Excellence Award

Project Officer; generated 12 aircraft; transferred 173 personnel/100K pounds of cargo; generated 240 sorties/97.6% fully mission capable (FMC) rate

Generated 12 aircraft; spurred 100% personnel coverage/32 sorties; key to Operational Readiness Inspection "Excellent" rating

Oversaw 700 scheduled & unscheduled maintenance items--drove 85% mission-capable rate

Directed 11 aircrafts impoundments; dissected 600 repair actions; aircrafts released FMC

Oversaw Electronic Warfare Assessment Program; increased system reliability by 40%

Headed F100-220 engine conversions; completed 2 months ahead of schedule; contributed to unit winning 07 Secretary of Defense Field-level Maintenance Award

Revamped comprehensive aptitude test generator; essential to units 97% upgrade training pass rate

Test Cell Technician – Edwards AFB, CA August 2005 – October 2006

Supported aircraft test runs; perform trim, vibrations, performance, afterburner& preservation runs

Completed engine time compliance module change; ensured mid range air-to-air missile test flight

Coordinated phase inspections onB-1, B2A, C-135, F-15, and F-16 aircraft/engines

Performed aircraft inlet fan maintenance; enabled on time Countermeasure Dispense testing

Led Five man team; troubleshoot and repair C-17 high exhaust temperature anomaly;

Directed eight man team effort; performed C-135 120 hour inspections; repaired 100 plus flaws

Troubleshot B-1 engine high gas temperature; isolated/changed defective digital electronic control

Led F-16 phase inspection; 12 hour task completed in 6 hours/ensured high angle of attack mission

Section Expeditor - Pope AFB, NC. September 2001 – August 2005

Lead five diverse career fields; directed schedule/unscheduled maintenance events; repaired average of 10 pilot reported discrepancies daily, utilizing 28 maintenance technicians

Lead propulsion technician; review maintenance data; Section blade blend and borescope certifier

Supervised aircraft engine replacements; 21 engine changes/100% quality verification pass rate

Led aircraft recovery team; mobilized/repaired 3 transit aircraft; aircraft repairs within 8 hours

Propulsion Craftsman – Luke AFB/Kadena AB March 1993 - September 2001

Coordinate and manage maintenance on 61 TF34 engine; supporting 27 aircraft at Osan AB, Korea

Supervised the production of 7 war ready engines in two months; two above war ready requirement

Hazardous Waste Monitor; conduct training/contain hazardous spills/ensure OSHA compliance

Assist test cell elements in analysis; perform pre, post, and final engine inspection prior Quality Assurance inspection

Education

MBA, Colorado Technical University, Aug, 2015

B.S., Professional Aeronautics, Embry Riddle, Dec, 2010

A.S., Aircraft Maintenance Technology, CCAF, Feb, 2008

Training

Air Force Leadership and Management Academe, 2011

Air Force Fundamentals System Acquisition Management Course, 2010

OSHA/Air Force Oil/Water Separator Management Course, 1995

CLEARANCE:

Active DoD Secret clearance

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

Power Plant License

REFERENCES:

Brian Sondgeroth (Supervisor)

325th Maintenance Squadron Superintendent

WP: 850-***-****

Hank Houtman (Previous Supervisor)

Chief, Air Combat Command Propulsion Program

WP: 757-***-****

Andrew Artis (Previous Supervisor)

F-35 Multifunctional Manager

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

WP: 817-***-****

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