TECHNICAL SKILLS:
U.S. Air Force - Propulsion Superintendent
Supervised 64 active duty/22 contractors; maintained $1.5B assets; managed $7.7M annual budget
Provided support for daily flying operations; 55 aircraft/138 engines valued at a combined $10.2B
Communicate with Logistics Centers/Program offices to resolve propulsion supportability issues
Chaired Propulsion Working Group; analyzed issues affecting aircraft reliability/maintainability
U.S. Air Force - F119 /TF33 Engine Program Manager
Managed maintenance policies of 1.1K aircrafts; F-22, E-3, E-8, OC/WC-135 engines worth $5.5B
Developed/initiates technical action plans; writes/reviews modification and accident reports
Prioritized Component Improvement Program (CIP) budgeted $40M; cut sustainment costs 25%
Perform propulsion site survey; executed base realignment/closure directed across the Air Force
U.S. Air Force - Specialist /Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Section Manager
Directed 123 personnel; 5 diverse career fields to accomplish the daily flying operations
Plan/Schedule maintenance assignments on 23 F-15 aircraft; generated 5K flying sorties annually
Evaluates & directs processes used to inspect & maintain aircraft, components and special equipment
Monitor aircraft records, delayed discrepancies and Maintenance Data System for accuracy
U.S. Air Force Specialist First Line Supervisor/Propulsion Technician
Provided oversight on repairs of pilot daily reported discrepancies; utilized 28 maintenance technicians
Perform repairs/modifications on F100/TF34 engine, module, components per applicable directives
Execute schedule/unscheduled maintenance; teardown, minor repair, inspect, build up and tests
Analyze documenting, ensure proper tracking of engine modules and time change components
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Propulsion Superintendent, Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB) Fl. August 2013 – August 2015
Leadership drove production of 98 engines; reached record 23 engine spare level/enabled 3K sorties
Headed mishap investigation; led interviews/reviewed maintenance procedures/$407K repair cost
Facilitated engine rebuild course; expedited equipment delivery; cut training backlog/saved $200K
Processed 32 urgent waiver requests; enabled on-time productions of 42 engines
Implemented new tool control system; inventoried 1.6K assets/$4M tooling; 100% integrated
Resolved fuel pump failure; coordinated re-designed/launched new pump; boosted fleet's reliability
Coordinated engine shipment with Head Quarters; saved $50K shipment cost to deployed locations
F119/TF33 Engine Program Manager, Langley AFB, Va. June 2009 – August 2013
Chaired propulsion working group; prioritize CIP tasks with customer’s and partnering stakeholders
Review/provide recommendations, updates and requirements on related aircraft accident/incident investigation reports, technical order changes, time compliance technical orders, & modification
Led turbine blade crisis; crafted maintenance plan/distributed assets/ averted grounding F-22 fleet
Streamlined maintenance data sys; advocated upgrades; enhanced data collection integrity
Instituted signature assessment software; resolve part shortage; enhance low observant inspection
Promoted Maintenance Awareness; coordinated 12 sessions worldwide/1K personnel trained
Reviewed technical procedures and strategies; drove 220K accident-free engine flight hours
Assisted Command Compliance Team; inspected 1K personnel/300 vehicles/800 aircrafts
Aircraft Maintenance Section Chief, Langley AFB Va. October 2006 – June 2009
Infused quality maintenance; section achieved 98% Quality Assurance pass-rate--resulted in Maintenance Team Excellence Award
Project Officer; generated 12 aircraft; transferred 173 personnel/100K pounds of cargo; generated 240 sorties/97.6% fully mission capable (FMC) rate
Generated 12 aircraft; spurred 100% personnel coverage/32 sorties; key to Operational Readiness Inspection "Excellent" rating
Oversaw 700 scheduled & unscheduled maintenance items--drove 85% mission-capable rate
Directed 11 aircrafts impoundments; dissected 600 repair actions; aircrafts released FMC
Oversaw Electronic Warfare Assessment Program; increased system reliability by 40%
Headed F100-220 engine conversions; completed 2 months ahead of schedule; contributed to unit winning 07 Secretary of Defense Field-level Maintenance Award
Revamped comprehensive aptitude test generator; essential to units 97% upgrade training pass rate
Test Cell Technician – Edwards AFB, CA August 2005 – October 2006
Supported aircraft test runs; perform trim, vibrations, performance, afterburner& preservation runs
Completed engine time compliance module change; ensured mid range air-to-air missile test flight
Coordinated phase inspections onB-1, B2A, C-135, F-15, and F-16 aircraft/engines
Performed aircraft inlet fan maintenance; enabled on time Countermeasure Dispense testing
Led Five man team; troubleshoot and repair C-17 high exhaust temperature anomaly;
Directed eight man team effort; performed C-135 120 hour inspections; repaired 100 plus flaws
Troubleshot B-1 engine high gas temperature; isolated/changed defective digital electronic control
Led F-16 phase inspection; 12 hour task completed in 6 hours/ensured high angle of attack mission
Section Expeditor - Pope AFB, NC. September 2001 – August 2005
Lead five diverse career fields; directed schedule/unscheduled maintenance events; repaired average of 10 pilot reported discrepancies daily, utilizing 28 maintenance technicians
Lead propulsion technician; review maintenance data; Section blade blend and borescope certifier
Supervised aircraft engine replacements; 21 engine changes/100% quality verification pass rate
Led aircraft recovery team; mobilized/repaired 3 transit aircraft; aircraft repairs within 8 hours
Propulsion Craftsman – Luke AFB/Kadena AB March 1993 - September 2001
Coordinate and manage maintenance on 61 TF34 engine; supporting 27 aircraft at Osan AB, Korea
Supervised the production of 7 war ready engines in two months; two above war ready requirement
Hazardous Waste Monitor; conduct training/contain hazardous spills/ensure OSHA compliance
Assist test cell elements in analysis; perform pre, post, and final engine inspection prior Quality Assurance inspection
Education
MBA, Colorado Technical University, Aug, 2015
B.S., Professional Aeronautics, Embry Riddle, Dec, 2010
A.S., Aircraft Maintenance Technology, CCAF, Feb, 2008
Training
Air Force Leadership and Management Academe, 2011
Air Force Fundamentals System Acquisition Management Course, 2010
OSHA/Air Force Oil/Water Separator Management Course, 1995
CLEARANCE:
Active DoD Secret clearance
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:
Power Plant License
REFERENCES:
Brian Sondgeroth (Supervisor)
325th Maintenance Squadron Superintendent
WP: 850-***-****
Hank Houtman (Previous Supervisor)
Chief, Air Combat Command Propulsion Program
WP: 757-***-****
Andrew Artis (Previous Supervisor)
F-35 Multifunctional Manager
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
WP: 817-***-****