Maintenance Management
Resume:
R onald McGhee
APO, AE *****
Home: 708-***-****
Cell: 011 49-179*******
Email: ***.********@*****.***
Professional Objective
Obtain challenging position in Business, Logistics, Production Management or Program Management in order to utilize
my strong leadership and strategic planning skills with innate knowledge of revenue/business models, process
engineering, and technology capitalization relationship to business profits, earnings, and growth.
Qualification Highlights
• Growth oriented aviation maintenance director with more than 25 years of aviation maintenance,
project/workflow/production/logistic/financial management, information/operational security, and senior management
experience in the United States Air Force (USAF). Dynamic quality oriented leader with expertise in highly
competitive environments, extensive background in problem solving and process reengineering for government
organizations. International ambassador with over 14 year’s of assignment in Europe.
• Over 10 years of operations planning/provisioning, customer and vendor relations, cost containment /
avoidance, account maintenance, capital asset management, budgeting/finance, staff leadership/supervision, and human
resource team development.
• Quick learner with ability to rapidly achieve organizational integration, assimilate job requirements and
employ new or benchmark methods and technologies. Energetic and self-motivated team player/builder. Able to
expedite high-risk projects with constrained timelines and limited resources.
• Strong communication skills, interpersonal, intuitive, business analysis, and leadership skills. Proven ability to
work efficiently and effectively in both independent and team environments. Adaptable and efficient in dynamic work
situations with moving responsibilities.
Technical Qualifications
• Leadership/Supervision Risk Assessment Quality Assurance Process Engineering
• Production Management Project Management Safety
• Capacity Planning Human Resource Development Microsoft Windows User
• Budgeting/Financial Risk Mitigation Microsoft Office
• Acquisition Management Performance Metrics Logistics Management
• International Relations Organizational Change Technical Writing
• Analytical Thinking /Problem Solving
Education / Professional Training / Industry Certifications
B.S., Liberal Studies expected Dec 11 - Excelsior College
A.S., Administrative/Management May 08 - Excelsior College
A.S., Aviation Maintenance Technology - Community College of the Air Force
USAF Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, 2003
USAF Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, 1995
USAF Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership School, 1990
USAF Non-Commissioned Officer Prepatory School, 1988
Active Secret SAR Government Security Clearance
R onald McGhee
PSC 2 BOX 11065
APO, AE 09012
Home: 708-***-****
Cell: 011 49-179*******
Email: ***.********@*****.***
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Awards/Recognition
USAF Meritorious Service Medal (4)
USAF Commendation Medal (2)
USAF Achievement Medal (5)
Lance P. Sijan Award, 8 Maintenance Group 2009
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter, 2001
81 Fighter Squadron Leo Marquez Award Winner, 2001
Promoted Under Air Force Stripes for Exceptional Performers Program, 1999
Distinguished Graduate USAF Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, 1995
Distinguished Graduate USAF Non-Commissioned Officer Preparatory Course, 1988
Promoted to Senior Airman Below The Zone (6 months ahead of peers), 1988
Experience
Oct 2009-Present Superintendent, USAFE Policy and Programs USAF Europe Headquarters,
Ramstein Air Base, Germany
- Manages 30 AFSCs; provides oversight of 4,600 maintainers supporting 260 operational aircraft worth $6.5B
- Responsible for management of the command aircraft maintenance plans, training, manpower requirements
- Reviews AF, USAFE and EUCOM contingency/exercise plans; sources manpower/equipment requirements
- Coordinates with lead command on policy that affects the command's aircraft and munitions and maintenance
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Oct 2008-Oct 2009 Assistant Superintendent, 80 AMU Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea
- Responsible for leading 215 personnel in 7 career fields on mx of 22 F-16C/D aircraft valued at over $720M
- Directs and controls all long range planning, personnel actions, training, and administrative efforts of the AMU
- Responsible for 31 buildings and hardened shelters and over $525M in support/alternate mission equipment
- Develops/implements Fiscal Year, quarterly, monthly and weekly flying/maintenance programs with wing, group,
squadron units/agencies
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Oct 2005 –Oct 2008 Command A-10/F-16 Weapon Systems HQ Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC),
Manager Robins Air Force Base, GA
Oversees all Logistics maintenance support, sustainment and modernization programs for the Command's
A-10/F-16 fleet consisting of seven fighter wings and 120 aircraft, valued at $2.1B. Manages AFRC's Depot
Purchased Equipment Maintenance (DPEM) A-10/F-16 accounts and provides adjustments to the Air Force Cost
Analysis Improvement Group (AFCAIG) for the A-10/F-16 Cost Per Flying Hour programs (CPFH). Ensures
effective utilization and execution of a combined annual budget of $98.48M. Air Force Reserve Command
(AFRC) representative to A-10/F-16 System Program Offices (SPO), Air Logistics Centers (ALC), Air Force
Material Command and the Air National Guard Bureau. Ensures safe and efficient operations of all Combat Air
Force (CAF) assigned A-10/F-16 aircraft through Crisis Management Teams, System Supportability and Program
Management Reviews. Provides input to Command Policies and Procedures and provides guidance to the
Numbered Air Force (NAF) and field.
Sep 2001 – Oct 2005 Command A-10 Program Manager USAF Europe Headquarters,
Ramstein Air Base, Germany
Manages, organizes, executes and controls USAFE policies regarding aircraft system support for 22 A-10 aircraft
valued in excess of $265M. Identifies and resolves technical aircraft and support problems that are beyond the
scope of USAFE's single A-10 wing and Air and Space Expeditionary Force contingency location.
Administers command requirements for programmed and unprogrammed depot maintenance, depot and contract
field team support and TCTO activity with AFMC's A-10 system program office. Analyzes A-10, F-15 and F-16
logistics performance indicators for adverse trends. Recommends corrective actions on negative trends to
COMUSAFE, Director of Logistics and individual units. Evaluates wing-level request for maintenance
assistance. Provides input to the $13M A-10 annual flying hour program budget. Command decision maker at the
A-10 system supportability and program management reviews.
May 2000- Sep 2001 Production Superintendent Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany
Manages all sortie production and maintenance efforts for the 23 assigned aircraft valued at over $185 million.
Plans, prioritizes and directs all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance performed by over 160 assigned
technicians from seven different Air Force specialties in support of the 81st Fighter Squadron's 8,200 annual
flying hour program. Evaluates the airworthiness and mission capability of aircraft that produce over 4,400 sorties
annually to meet daily flying requirements, training deployments and real world operations. Focal point for all
decisions relating to squadron maintenance. Coordinates directly with operations to integrate maintenance
capability with operational requirements in the short, medium, and long range planning processes. Determines
optimum method to successfully achieve joint operations. interprets inspection findings and technical data to
resolve problem and correct deficiencies.
May 1999-May 2000 Airplane general Section Chief Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany
Manages 60 assigned maintenance personnel to support 21 A-10 aircraft valued at over $185 million. Plans,
organizes and directs trained and qualified technicians for launch, recovery, inspection, scheduled and unscheduled
maintenance efforts in direct support of the 81st Fighter Squadron 8,200 annual flying hour program. Prioritizes and
schedules manning requirements for daily and weekly flying training deployments and real world air expeditionary
force operations. Performs aircraft maintenance management functions to ensure quality maintenance through
enforcement of proper use of tools, equipment, and adherence to technical data. interprets and discusses inspection
findings and recommends and implements action to correct deficiencies. Maintains "all systems" red-X and in-process
inspection, and exceptional release qualifications. Additional Duty: Production Superintendent.
May 1997-May 1999 Flightline Expediter Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany
Manages all sortie production/maintenance efforts for 21 A-10 aircraft valued at over $185 million. Prioritizes and
directs all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance performed by over 50 assigned technicians for seven different Air
Force Specialties in support of the 81st Fighter Squadron 8,200 annual flying hour program. Coordinates with
production superintendent to evaluate the airworthiness and mission capability of aircraft that produce over 4,400
sorties annually to meet daily flying requirements, training deployments and real world contingencies. Ensures strict
compliance to technical orders/operating instructions. Ensures accuracy of maintenance actions documented in
aircraft 781 series forms and in the Core Automated Maintenance System. Coordinates with maintenance operations
center on aircraft status changes, fuel, and munitions requirements. Additional Duty: Joint Oil Analysis Program
monitor.
R onald McGhee
PSC 2 BOX 11065
APO, AE 09012
Home: 708-***-****
Cell: 011 49-179*******
Email: ***.********@*****.***
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Jun 1996-Mar 1997 Transient Alert Superintendent Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal
Responsible for administration, Management, supervision, training and operations in the Transient Alert flight.
Provides Transient Alert support for all missions consisting of U.S Air Force, Department of Defense, and Third
Nation aircraft. Coordinates fighter aircraft movements through the base, acting as liaison between maintenance teams
and base support functions. Enforces compliance with applicable technical literature, regulations, manuals, and local
directives. Manages supply and equipment accounts valued at over $100, 000 of valuable Air `Force assets. Manages
reimbursement program for the flight. Ensures manpower, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies availability to meet all
mission requirements for peacetime and wartime tasking.
Jan 1996-Jun 1996 Transient Alert Flight Chief Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal
Responsible for managing, supervising, and training ten military personnel, providing support for all U.S Air Force,
Department of Defense, and Third Nation aircraft transiting Lajes Field. Manages aircraft crash recovery program for
the base. Plans and conducts training for all crash recovery team members and augmentees. Organizes, inspects, and
maintains crash recovery equipment and supplies ensuring it is ready in the event of an aircraft mishap. Works a
variety of shifts filling in for shop personnel on leave or TDY. Fills in for Maintenance Superintendent during periods
of absence. Additional Duties: Equipment Custodian, Quality Council Representative, Cost Center Manager.
1999-2000 SECTION CHIEF SPANGDAHLEM
1997-1999 FLIGHTLINE EXPEDITER SPANGDAHLEM
TRANSIENT ALERT FLIGHT
1996-1997 LAJES FIELD
CHIEF
TRANSIENT ALERT
1995-1996 LAJES FIELD
SUPERINTENDENT
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
1992-1995 MCCLELLAN
CRAFTSMAN
TACTICAL ACFT MAINT
1988-1992 LAKENHEATH
TECHNICIAN
AIRCRAFT MAINT
1986-1987 EGLIN
JOURNEYMAN
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