William A. Thomas Jr.

Day Phone 940-***-****

Night Phone 940-***-****

acrqqf@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamthomas1

Supervisor / Leader

Qualified Maintenance Supervisor with over 14 years of experience in the operation and maintenance of Air Force fighter aircraft and auxiliary equipment. Experienced in training and supervising personnel in preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Professional with highly effective communications skills, written skills, and the ability to prioritize assignments. Microsoft Office advanced level, along with Access. Current Secret Security Clearance

KEY SKILLS

• Maintenance Operations • Quality Assurance • Administration

• Engine Propulsion Operations • Preventative Maintenance • Corrective Maintenance

• Systems Schematics • Personnel Scheduling • Industrial Safety

• Hydraulic Troubleshooting • Maintenance Scheduling • Turbine Generators

• Propulsion Turbines • Documentation and Reports • Evaluation feedbacks

• Mechanical Troubleshooting • Heat Exchangers • Microsoft Suite

• Fire Suppression • Personnel Management • Team Building & Leadership

• Piping Systems • Policy Compliance • Process Improvement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

T-38 Aircraft Periodic Inspection Dock Technician August 2012 - Present DynCorp International, Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, TX 76309

Completely disassembles T-38 aircraft into inspection order criteria while removing all hydraulic actuators, electrical components, and all hydraulic plumbing. Inspecting for cracks, worn parts, and leaks.

Following rigorous maintenance practices and professional development programs ensuring that the maintenance is completed professionally and by the book.

Maintains high standards of excellence in quality assurance with a superb track record of zero quality assurance write along with top-notch maintenance training.

Fill in Maintenance Supervisor during absence of Manager while still performing daily maintenance activities.

Wing Maintenance Analyst Supervisor October 2011 – August 2012

United States Air Force, Beale Air Force Base, Marysville, CA 92301

Responsible for the scheduling and analyst production assignments for over 50 enlisted personnel. Conducted daily evaluations, work schedules, personnel appointments and training. Liaised between Wing Leadership and Enlisted personnel for daily activities and tracking of aircraft.

Performed tasks normally assigned to two people for a 10 month period of time and expertly managed both scheduling and analyst communities manning needs with resounding success.

Selected to provide on-the-job training to newly reported personnel ensuring continuity of service to the Air Force while maintaining the high standards of Air Combat Command.

Coordinated with civilian employees and military personnel, ensured critical jobs were completed and appropriate programs were used correctly.

Wing Senior Maintenance Controller January 2009 – October2011

United States Air Force, Misawa Air Force Base, Misawa, Japan

Responsible for training and qualification of junior personnel, maintenance dispatch of day-to-day operations of a 48 aircraft and 250 personnel flight line. Managed a work center responsible for all daily dispatches and scheduling of Misawa AFB flight line maintenance.

Coordinated more than 280 aircraft maintenance actions among 5 deployed units and generated 4K sorties, 33K+ hours supporting the war effort.

Executed a 98.5% Maintenance Schedule effectiveness rating for fiscal year 2010/2011.

Planned and executed an arduous maintenance inspection program following depot repairs, enabling the aircraft to return to service on time.

As Senior Maintenance Controller, wrote and ensured the technical accuracy of controlled work as well as formal work packages detailing corrective and dispatch maintenance procedures.

F-16 & F-15 Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman October 2000 – January 2009

United States Air Force, Worldwide

Responsible for the maintenance, operation, and management of all mechanical systems associated with the Air Force Aircraft.

Flight line Supervisor during manning shortfall; led to 550+ maintenance tasks being completed leading to the 100% Maintenance Schedule Effectiveness rate

Led 120+ personnel; accomplishing 265 maintenance actions, played crucial part in company winning the outstanding unit award

Troubleshot the left Hydraulic system which was over temping on start up, found hydraulic system filters clogged, replaced filters, aircraft 100%.

Supervisor of 20 man safety team; developed program boards and weekly briefings to over 200 personnel; zero safety mishaps for Fiscal year 2003

Supervisor of 80 personnel; developed 35 maintenance kits, saving $3200 man hour costs

EDUCATION

Associates of Applied Science, Community College of the Air Force, Marysville, CA, November 2011

Airman Leadership School, United States Air Force, Bitburg, Germany, August 2004

Management & Leadership Course, United States Air Force, Wichita Falls, TX, Jul 2002

Aircraft Maintenance Technology, United States Air Force, Wichita Falls, TX, May 2000

High School Diploma, Lebanon High School, Lebanon, MO, May 1999

CERTIFICATIONS

Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice Technical Training

Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman Technical Training

Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Prep Course

Leadership / Management I Course

Airman Leadership School

Managerial Communications Course

Advanced Turbine Engine Maintenance Course

Advanced Aviation Maintenance Management Course

Air Force Trainers Course

Advanced Airframe System Components Course

Air Force HAZMAT Technician Course

DOD Firefighter Academy

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