JOSEPH L. GLASS JR.
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Trafford, AL 35172 205-***-****
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AEROSPACE MAINTENANCE MANAGER
Leadership Training Secret Clearance (091172) Skills Assessment
Staff Development Public Speaking Presentations Cost Avoidance Safety Specialist
Production Management Award Winner Diverse Aircraft Experience Skilled Writer
22 years of experience in aircraft maintenance; 12 years of executive leadership experience
Excellent safety record; expert in OSHA work-place standards; achieved unparalleled safety record over
entire career incident free
Winning team builder; expert at developing personnel and maximizing organizational productivity; adept at
establishing goals and inspiring team achievement
Detail-focused and highly knowledgeable project leader and production manager; record of excellence in
generating large-volume customer requirements while maximizing cost efficiency
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
SUMTER SMITH AIR FORCE BASE Birmingham, Alabama
Airframe, Power plant & General (APG) Flight Chief 2012 to Present
Leads 32 maintainers supporting nine KC-135R aircraft valued at $495M in an Active Associate
Squadron with the Alabama Air Nation Guard. Establishes work center priorities and schedules;
briefs status of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to senior leaders. Manages ancillary,
upgrade, and cross-utilization training; ensures timeliness and accuracy of all training documentation.
Enforces safety and technical order usage; monitors quality assurance indicators to identify and
counter negative trends. Manages all manning authorizations to meet intermediate-level
maintenance; directly supports the Wing's fiscal year flying-hour program. Oversees the safety,
security, training, environmental control, and housekeeping compliance throughout work center.
Stellar leadership during Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection; completed generation eight
hours under timeline--Maintenance Group garnered "Outstanding" rating.
Certified 300+ travel requests & settlement vouchers; slashed back-logs--expedited payments for
132 Squadron members.
Mentors squadron members on matters of leadership, military bearing, personal appearance and self-
discipline.
Directed flight line operations for Dreams-on-Wings; assisted with flights for 28 terminally-ill
children--greatly boosted morale.
Enforced strict safety and technical data adherence; 284 evaluations performed--crucial to
Squadron's 92% Quality Assurance pass rate.
Troubleshot refueling boom malfunction; repaired chaffed cable and rigged assembly--saved
$500K in part replacement.
YOKOTA AIR FORCE BASE Yokota, Japan
Aircraft Production Superintendent 2009 to 2012
Directs daily scheduled and unscheduled maintenance production efforts of 190 personnel in eight
diverse career fields. Responsible for safe and efficient sortie generation of 14 assigned C-130H cargo
aircraft valued over $685M. Engages with three squadrons, depot, and Pacific Air Force Air Mobility
Division to maximize mission capable aircraft. Manages fleet health; ensures maximum aircraft
availability for Western Pacific & Air Forces Central Command airlift mission demands. Coordinates
with flying squadron schedulers to accomplish daily/weekly flying and maintenance schedule.
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Spearheaded Operation TOMODACHI; executed flawless earthquake/tsunami relief efforts--
delivered 904 cargo tons/1.5M lbs. of water.
Energized $34M flying hour program; generated 2.8K missions/5.8K hours--only Pacific Air
Force wing to "zero" Flying Hour Program three straight years.
Oversaw Wing fleet health; diligent control of 2K+ scheduled events drove 98% Maintenance
Scheduling Effectiveness rate--smashed headquarters standard.
Completed Contract Quality Assurance Program course; stellar follow-on management of $700K
C-130 wash contract led to zero delays.
Unmatched technical/communication skills; crafted 34 engineering dispositions; all approved and
minimized mission downtime.
Combat leader! Managed 116 personnel from four bases at Ali Al Salem, Kuwait; generated
4.3K missions/96K passengers/4.1K cargo tons with 98.7% mission effective rating.
YOKOTA AIR FORCE BASE Yokota, Japan
Shift Supervisor; Consolidated Tool Section 2007 to 2009
Responsible for all aircraft maintenance support resources of 14 C-130H aircraft valued at over
$685M. Leads 15 personnel to include four sections; manages 33 specialized vehicles. Monitors unit
supply accounts totaling over $8.2M of annual flying, operations and maintenance funding. Ensures
the effective management and accountability of equipment items and supplies in excess of $4M.
Ensures serviceability of 4K+ common tools/tool kits; performs daily, monthly & annual inventory
inspections. Initiates inputs to ensure all personnel/equipment records are properly loaded into the
automated Tool Accountability System.
Gets results! Designed new tool inspection program with supervisor follow-ups & spot checks;
Quality Assurance fails cut by 35%.
Generated equipment/tools for short notice Myanmar typhoon relief mission--771 tons life-saving
aid delivered on time.
Drove supply discipline! Tracked 1.8K turn in assets, two day average turnaround; zero carcass
costs charged.
Lean expert; relocated hazardous waste accumulation point closer to source--decreased travel
time/incident potential.
Built Operation CHRISTMAS DROP maintenance support package; delivered toys/supplies to 68
islands--18.8 tons...most in event history.
Naval Station Rota Rota, Spain
Flight Line Maintenance Expediter 2004 to 2007
Coordinates all flight line maintenance efforts, resources and personnel in support of worldwide cargo
missions. Develops long-range deployment plans; implements weekly flying and maintenance
schedules; oversees all aircraft generations. Manages aircraft cannibalization, repeat, recur and could
not duplicate discrepancies and hangar queen programs. Supervises, directs and controls 37 personnel
in nine maintenance career fields supporting C-5, C-17 and other transient Air Mobility Command
mission aircraft.
Experienced instructor with superior ability to motivate personnel and enhance the overall
efficiency, performance, and compliance with standard procedures and regulations.
Team leader for installation of landing gear actuator; completed 3 hours under standard--drove
four-ship formation mission.
Worked rudder malfunction; replaced inoperative transmitter/saved medical evacuation mission--
nine soldiers moved to urgent care.
Orchestrated short-notice tasking; directed/readied three aircraft five hours under standard--urgent
counter drug mission met.
Troubleshoot inoperative cargo door; located and replaced faulty latch--actions prevented
President of the United States support mission delay.
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Naval Station Rota Rota, Spain
Chief Inspector, Quality Assurance 2001 to 2004
Selectively manned position; technical advisor to maintenance group commander and two maintenance
squadrons; resolves adverse quality issues. Evaluates maintenance procedures according to technical
data, Air Force Instructions and Air Force Office of Safety and Health Standards. Develops scenarios
for exercises; evaluates, corrects deficiencies and develops finding reports. Directed daily execution
for six aircraft quality assurance managed programs, 36 monitored programs and four aircraft
maintenance inspectors. Evaluated training programs, inspected aircraft, and interviewed inspectors
for qualifications and re-certification. Ensured compliance with all Airworthiness Directives.
Administered 17 weight/balance re-certifications; 15 defects identified and corrected--ensured
aircraft met safety of flight standards.
Drove electronic tech data transition team; instructed 250 technicians--100% implementation
within 2 weeks.
Authored 15 technical improvement forms; added notes/corrections to work specific tasks--
increased safety for maintenance practices.
Initiated and submitted 25 Technical Assist Requests; reviewed 43 deficiency reports, authored 28
service reports and local wing Operating Instructions.
Initiated eight deficiency reports; advised item managers on repair--highlighted defects w/$348K
equipment items.
Executed 63 special inspections; isolated negative trends prior to Environmental, Safety, and
Occupational Health Compliance Assessment Management Program Inspection--facilitated
wing's "Excellent" rating.
McGuire AFB & RAF Mildenhall Wrightstown, New Jersey/Mildenhall, England
Aircraft Pneudraulics/Hydraulics System Craftsman 1992 to 2001
Advises on problems maintaining aircraft hydraulic systems. Determines maintenance procedures and
performance characteristics using technical publications. Inspects, operates, troubleshoots, removes,
repairs, overhauls, and installs aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components, including
support equipment. Identifies and isolates malfunctions, services, bleeds, bench checks, rigs, and
performs adjustments to aircraft hydraulic components, associated electrical components, power
systems, landing gear, nose wheel steering, brakes, flight controls, weapons and cargo door systems,
air refueling receiving systems, in-flight refueling systems, hoist and winch systems, engine start
systems, recovery systems, arresting gear, air induction systems, and canopy systems. Uses hydraulic,
pneumatic, electrical/electronic principles and fundamentals, technical orders, and schematic
diagrams to isolate malfunctions. Records pertinent data on equipment maintenance data collection
forms and enters data into Maintenance Information Systems. Maintains inspection and maintenance
records. Recommends methods to improve equipment, performance, and maintenance procedures.
Handles, labels, and disposes of hazardous materials and waste according to federal, state and local
environmental standards.
Keen eye for detail; completed flight control major rig on C-17 aircraft; resulted in safe launch of
high priority mission.
Extensive knowledge; replaced C-17 stab strut manifold; Pakistan earthquake relief helicopters
delivered on time.
Dependable troubleshooter; isolated/fixed C-5 landing gear in-transit fault; airfield construction
equipment delivered.
High-quality results; replaced/rigged two ramp actuators in minimal time; saved State Department
mission departure.
Ace technician; troubleshot/rigged 3 time repeat C-5 engine throttle binding malfunction; 4
helicopters delivered downrange.
Led maintenance repair team to Guam; resealed boost pack; enabled continuation of
mission/saved $43K replacement cost.
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TRAINING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION:
EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY Florida
2007
Undergraduate Certificate in Aviation Maintenance Technology
Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education – Level III Leadership Course 2007
Non Commissioned Officer Academy – Level II Leadership School 1999
Airman Leadership School – Level I Leadership School 1996
Aircraft Quality Assurance Course 2007
Maintenance Manager and Production Superintendent Course 2006
Training Certifier Course 2000
Advanced First Aid and CPR Training 2014
Aircraft Hydraulic Systems Craftsman 2005
Aircraft Pneudraulic Repair Technician 1998
Command and Control Course 2010
Risk Management Fundamentals Course 2014
Equal Opportunity and Prevention of Sexual Harassment 2014
Emergency Response: First and Emergency Responders Course 2014
Proficient in use of all Microsoft Office Programs 2014
Air Force Emergency Management Program Course 2014
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION:
Air Force Commendation Medal (3 Awards) 2011
Meritorious Unit Award (2 Awards) 2009
National Defense Service Medal (2 Awards) 2000
Humanitarian Service Medal – Japanese Earthquake/Tsunami Relief 2012
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal 1998
Air Force Expeditionary Service 2012
United Nations Service Medal – Somalia 1993
Iraq Campaign Medal 2011
Afghanistan Campaign Medal 2012
Air Force Outstanding Unit (7 Awards) 2010
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal 2009
Lieutenant General Leo Marquez Award of Maintenance Excellence 1998, 1999
General Lew Allen Jr. Trophy 2012
Airman of the Year 1998
NCO of the Year 2004, 2007
AMC Outstanding Professional of the Year Award – Quality Assurance 2003, 2004
AMC Outstanding Professional of the Year Award – Consolidated Tool Room 2008
References Available Upon Request.