Manager Maintenance

John McDermott

Email: abqh8h@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** **** ***** ***

City: Belle Isle

State: FL

Zip: 32812

Country: USA

Phone: 407-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $90,000

Willing to Relocate

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John M. McDermott

4250 Isle Vista Ave, Belle Isle, FL 32812 (H) 407-***-**** (C) 407-***-**** abqh8h@r.postjobfree.com

Aviation Logistics and Business Development Program Manager with a record of achievement and mission accomplishment. Over 20 years of demonstrated success leading teams to improve processes, and capabilities across the spectrum of sustainment, acquisition, and business development. Sets the example of ethical leadership and effective communication to achieve results for aerospace and defense business.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Strategic Customer Relationships

Growth Strategy

Marketing & Sales

Strong Leader, Mentor, and Motivator

Lean/Six Sigma Implementation

Active SECRET Clearance

Program Management

Defense Requirements and Acquisition

Aviation Maintenance

Capture Planning

EXPERTISE & HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES

Master of Arts Military Studies, Marine Corps Command and Staff College, Quantico, VA; 2004

Master of Aeronautical Science Aviation Management / Aviation Safety Systems, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL; 2003

Bachelor of Science Aeronautical Studies / Aircraft Maintenance Technology, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL; 1991

FAA Airframe & Power-plant Mechanic, Inspection Authorization, Commercial Pilot

Lean/Six-Sigma Greenbelt Certification

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Business Development Senior Manager 2009-Present

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control

Developed strategic relationships with Pentagon service staffs and Program Executive Offices to identify and develop new business opportunities to support the company growth strategy. Presented capture plans to senior executives. Managed the marketing, sales, and product development teams to implement new business captures for aircraft electro-optic, infra-red sensors, and laser targeting systems.

Won over $90M in follow-on production contracts for sensor systems through frequent communication with customers and senior executives highlighting delivery and quality performance on contracts.

Achieved $78M in keep sold contracts for upgrades and support to fielded systems by presenting improved, available technology to address obsolescence and evolving requirements.

U.S. Marine Corps, Aviation Maintenance and Logistics 1986 2009

Requirements Officer 2007-2009

Chief of Naval Operations Staff, Pentagon

Managed budget accounts for Naval Air Systems Command offices and tracked their expenditures to ensure positive impact on aircraft readiness. Successfully developed and gained Pentagon approval of acquisition document (CDD) for new aircraft ordnance equipment. Provided program and budget status to Navy and Marine aviation leaders, congressional staff and operators in the fleet. Attained Lean/Six-Sigma Greenbelt certification, Training Coordinator for implementing practices across the Navy staff.

Successfully advocated to Navy executives $350M in annual funding requirements for aviation maintenance and aircraft reliability improvement programs.

Avoided $509M life cycle cost for legacy equipment by gaining Navy and Pentagon Staff approval for new ordnance equipment to increase war fighting capability of tactical aircraft.

Presented business case and gained $7M funding to upgrade and repair aircraft missile launch hardware.

Awarded Meritorious Service Medal for accomplishments supporting Naval Aviation programs.

Aviation Logistics Operations and Planning Director 2004-2007

1st Marine Air Wing, Japan

Served as the Chief Advisor to the Commander for all matters pertaining to the planning and execution of tactical aviation logistics support in the western Pacific. Leader of six Marines responsible for unit training and deployment planning.

Reduced transit time by 50% through use of commercial air to forward deployed forces.

Forcefully managed unit training program, achieved highest training rate in the air group with Superior and Mission Capable.

Adjunct faculty instructor for Marine Corps University career level education course.

Engine Program Manager 2000-2003

Naval Aviation Depot, MCAS Cherry Point

Expertly managed engine overhaul and component repair for five engine types at government depot. Increased engine inventory in supply system for wartime surge. Coordinated with workforce, material suppliers, and program offices for funding and priority management. Negotiated with Rolls-Royce and GE leaders for component improvement and spares production.

Reduced overhaul throughput time by 20% on F402 Pegasus for AV-8B Harrier aircraft fleet as logistics leader and member of multi-discipline process re-engineering team.

Awarded Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal for improvements in engine production.

Aircraft Maintenance Department Manager 1997-1999

Marine Aircraft Group 14, MCAS Cherry Point

Directed maintenance department with 50 Marines supporting five Pioneer Unmanned Aircraft Systems. Managed training and qualification program and conducted quality audits to ensure safety of flight for KC-130F/R aircraft that provided replacement aircrew throughout the Marine Corps.

Attained 100% UAV system readiness during deployment to southern US desert border areas.

Prepared department for Naval Safety Center quality audit with result of Superior.

Successfully managed Maintenance Control Department during six week air combat course, maintaining 90% readiness of 30 fixed wing aircraft of four different types.

Administrative Department Manager 1996-1997

Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, Camp Lejuene

Selected to serve in new Marine Corps organization responsible for weapons of mass destruction incident response and consequence management. Leader and supervisor of department accountable for travel, training, pay, and promotions during a period of rapid growth and frequent deployments.

Successfully developed and gained approval for formal organizational structure with Headquarters Marine Corps that determined capability and equipment requirements.

Aircraft Maintenance Department Manager 1992-1996

Marine Aircraft Group 13, MCAS Yuma

Directed maintenance department, setting priorities for 20 AV-8B Harrier aircraft at home station and during two overseas deployments. Managed intermediate maintenance squadrons Rolls-Royce F402 Pegasus engine repair facility with 35 technicians, revamped air group FOD program with new capability.

Responsible for achieving all department maintenance training requirements prior to short notice overseas deployment.

Ensured successful department inspection through pre-audits and eliminating over 200 Technical Directive issues, resulting in grade of Outstanding.

Recognized for superior performance with award of Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

Aircraft Mechanic / Supervisor 1986-1991

Marine Fighter / Attack Squadrons 122, 142, MCAS Beaufort

F/A-18 flight line and power plant mechanic, achieved qualifications as Plane Captain, Collateral Duty Inspector for Quality Assurance, aircraft engine test operator, Flight Line work center night crew supervisor.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Lockheed Martin Fundamentals of Program Management training course; 2012

Lockheed Martin Capture Manager training course; 2010

Defense Acquisition Workforce designations in Program Management, Life-cycle Logistics, and

Production, Quality, and Manufacturing; 2000-2009

Graduate: Defense Resources Management Systems course, Naval Postgraduate School; 2001

Navy Joint Aviation Supply & Maintenance Material Management course; 2000

Professional papers published through Defense Technical Information Center:

Implementation of Human Factors in Maintenance to the F-402-RR-408 Engine Repair Process at Naval Air Depot Cherry Point, Dec 2003

The Future of the Marine Aviation Logistics Support Program May 2004

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