Nicholas Papciak
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S ummary
Unequaled leader in production maintenance environment. Critical thinker with extensive resource
management experience and knowledge of Six Sigma practices. Continually strives for product and
process improvement. Communication skills unsurpassed in current employment. Emphasis on cost
savings initiatives and process improvement directives.
Highlights
problem solving people oriented
team building resource management
public speaking technical expertise
critical thinking goal oriented
mentoring self-discipline
product improvement cost savings
superior writing skills superb team leader
quality assurance supervision experience
Experience
USAF November 2010 to December 2014
Section Chief, Electrical/Environmental Section
Pease ANGB, N H
Directly supervised 14 employees in 2 disciplines
Streamlined technical manual program--went digital--saved $7K in annual costs
Maintained fleet of air refuel aircraft valued at $316.8 mil
Led refurbishment process for oxygen maintenance procedures--saved $10K in manning costs
Led employees on maintenance information database procedures--reduced errors to 2%
Revamped section training--upgraded technician skill levels using cross training and peer review
processes
Using six sigma processes to continuously improve section processes
USAF November 2009 to November 2010
Security Manager
Kunsan AB, R OK
Focal point for nuclear asset handling program for personnel
Improved technician health monitoring program to reduce overdue requirements
Managed security clearances for 110 personnel--zero application errors/ processing delays
Led division drug demand reduction program
Supervised physical asset security program
Processed Secret and Top Secret clearances
USAF May 2005 to November 2009
Branch Chief/Master Instructor
McGuire AFB, NJ
Supervised curriculum development on 12 courses
Led 20 instructors
Performed evaluations/mentored instructors by using feedback for continuous improvement
Accomplished 4400 hours of direct technician instruction--zero dropout/washout rate
Managed training requirements for detachment/zero overdue
Graduated 300 students
Provided quality inspections on trainers/tools valued at $4.2 mil
USAF April 2003 to M ay 2005
Line Supervisor, Air Logistics Center
Robins AFB, G A
Directed specialist personnel to complete time sensitive inspection requirements
Maintained Electrical and HVAC systems on 6 distinct airframes
Qualified on structural/fuel/pneumatic systems repairs
Worked depot level repairs--increased aircraft availability by 15%
Saved $30K in productions costs by supervising aircraft instrument upgrades
USAF May 2000 to March 2003
Shift Supervisor, Electrical/Environmental Section
Robins AFB, G A
Maintained fleet of 13 aircraft valued at $4.8 Billion
Supervised 30 personnel in electrical and HVAC systems
Performed aircraft inspections and troubleshot electrical/HVAC systems
Managed employee training requirements--zero overdue
E ducation
USAF 2013
Graduate: Advanced Leadership/Development Course
Maxwell Afb, A L, U nited States
USAF 2010
Certification: Six Sigma
Kunsan AB, A PO, R OK
USAF 2008
Graduate: Leadership/Management Course
Maxwell Afb, A L, U nited States
CCAF 2008
Certification: Occupational Instructor
Maxwell Afb, A L, U nited States
CCAF 2006
Associate of Applied Science: Instructor Technology
Maxwell Afb, A L, U nited States
CCAF 2006
Associate of Applied Science: Aviation Maintenance
Maxwell Afb, A L, U nited States