Air Force Warranty Manager

James D Farrar, CPL Labor Category/Level: Senior Acquisition Manager

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Education

Troy University, MS Business Administration

University of Virginia, BS Commerce (Marketing)

Summary of Experience:

Over 30 years of USAF experience in USAF system acquisition or logistics support management and an additional 11 years field level aircraft maintenance experience. Whether as an Air Force Logistics Command program manager for one of the leading fighter aircraft engines (F-100-100/200) at SA-ALC, Director of Propulsion Systems at HQ AFLC, HQ AFLC Inspector General depot maintenance and Material Management Inspector, team leader for F100-220E modification contract award effort, propulsion analyst for F-22 engine (F119) Privatization Study, experience in the engine source selection process, acknowledged USAF expert on whole engine warranties (to include helping FMS office with wording of FMS engine warranties), becoming an acknowledged leader in Materiel Management systems, or a variety of acquisition related propulsion and Materiel Management work since Air Force active duty retirement, this resume is replete with background of relevance to a variety of Propulsion Development Systems Office (DSO) and Materiel Management systems activity. Experience and training in acquisition logistics resulted in USAF Certified Acquisition Professional designation as a Level III for Acquisition Logistics Management and Level II for Program Management. In addition, certification by the International Society of Logistics as a Certified Professional Logistician (CPL) attests to a broad range of logistics knowledge and experience.

History of Relevant Experience:

Mar 13/present, National Technologies Associates, Dayton, Ohio, Logistics Manager

Logistics Manager, Mobility Air Forces Distributed Mission Operations (MAF DMO) for Simulators Division, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC)

Sep 12 to Mar 13, Tetratech AMT Corp, Dayton, Ohio, Senior Acquisition Manager

Global Hawk Program Office (GHPO) Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) Program Manager, tasked to manage ongoing and future modifications for Global Hawk systems

Jun 08/Sep 12, Innovative Technologies Corp (ITC), Dayton, OHIO:

Global Hawk Logistics REMIS expert, update, as needed, REMIS TCTO status to a Global Hawk spreadsheet, and research any question requiring REMIS TCTO status data to answer.

B-1 Acquisition Manager, Senior Level, Deputy Program Manager for Vertical Situation Display Upgrade (VSDU) and Fully Integrated Data Link (FIDL) for B-1 Development Systems Manager.

Acquisition Manager/Logistics, Senior Level, Senior Acquisition Manager, Logistician, Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasure (LAIRCM); program. Provide logistics support to LAIRCM program customers to establish organic depot support at Warner Robins ALC.

Acquisition Manager, Senior Level: Provided Program Management support to Embedded GPS INS (EGI) support to 647th Aeronautical Systems Squadron (AESS/SYAB) as USAF manages the purchase of all GPS INS units for USAF, US Navy, US Army, US Coast Guard, US Marines, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers worldwide. Filled purchase orders for all these customers for a system that has been dictated by Department of Defense for all military service systems using GPS for navigation purposes. Worked with manufacturers Northrop Grumman Corporation and Honeywell Industries, to support worldwide customers.

Management Analyst: Analyzes USAF Agile Combat Support (ACS) CONOPS (describes the inherent capabilities of mission capable weapon systems/platforms), defined by ten ACS, supporting CONOPS, to evaluate capability to accomplish combat mission (HQ AFMC/A5CA).

Dec 07/Jun 08, Sumaria Systems, Inc, Fairborn, Ohio; 554rd ELSG AFSO21 POC to lead the 554rd ELSG in the implementation of the Air Force Special Operations for the 21st Century (AFSO21). Tasked to facilitate process improvements for the Group to make Group operations more efficient and make advancements in money and manpower savings for the Group.

Jun 07/Nov 07, Innovative Technologies Corp (ITC), Dayton, Ohio: Program Manager

Managed the Fiber Optic Towed Decoy (FOTD) project to lead program through final stages of the FOTD program. Led a team of flight test personnel at Eglin AFB to conduct flight tests to evaluate the effectiveness of the FOTD on F-15 aircraft. Managed the allocation of money to fund three contractors and program office staff for travel and other support of the flight test program for the FOTD. Flight tests were completed with very positive results to be put into briefings for various levels of command at Air Force Materiel Command and Air Combat Command headquarters.

Jan 05/Feb 07, TASC Services Corp (TSC), Fairborn, Ohio: Program Manager

Worked many Propulsion projects using extensive logistics background to advise specific projects and work specific project tasks as assigned. Examples include support of Modification Management IPT, Propulsion Cost Reduction IPT (PCRIPT), F-16 Cost Reduction IPT, high level briefing preparation. Worked with ASC propulsion engineers, program managers, financial and contracting personnel, and other ASC personnel in supporting these tasks

Oct 00/Jan 05, Dynamics Research Corp (DRC), Fairborn, Ohio: Acquisition Manager

Engine Warranty Manager for the Fighter Engine IPT; administered engine warranties for F-15 and F-16 engines, working with the manufacturers, General Electric Aircraft Engines and Pratt & Whitney, and user units in the field around the world. Worked with ASC propulsion engineers and other ASC/LP personnel in administering warranties. Also worked to support various other LP projects using extensive logistics background to advise specific projects and work specific tasks as assigned. Examples include Modification Management IPT, Propulsion Cost Reduction IPT (PCRIPT), F-16 Cost Reduction IPT, and high level briefing preparation.

Jun 92/Oct 00, Nine projects for companies, under contract with USAF program offices.

Anteon Corporation, Projects Manager: Propulsion Environmental Working Group (PEWG) for ASC/LPJ; worked to explore and research pollution prevention opportunities in aircraft propulsion manufacture and depot overhaul. Worked with engine manufacturers (Pratt & Whitney, General Electric, Williams, Inc, Rolls Royce, Allied Signal) and the Air Force, Navy, and Army engine overhaul depots to find cleaner methods to manufacture/overhaul engines.

Anteon Corporation: Senior Logistics Engineer: Researched and reported on the impact of the new Air Force Expeditionary Air Forces (EAF) deployment concept on maintainability of Low Observable (LO) Aircraft. Researched existing data including a Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) report analyzing the EAF concept.

STG, Inc.: Applications Engineer: Received SC&D (base level supply system) system change proposals from the Air Force and lead multidiscipline teams to cost the proposal and, later, to implement the changes.

Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC): Computer Scientist: Joint Logistic Systems Center (JSLC) contract for modernization of a multi-service Material Management Standard System (MMSS). Provided Materiel Management functional expertise as part of MMSS Integration staff to assist all MMSS subsystem designs respond to customers’ needs.

LOGTEC: Senior Logistics Consultant: Materiel Management and propulsion system management advisor to the F-22 System Program Director to study potential privatization of F-22 (and F119 engine) logistics support.

Universal Technologies Corp (UTC): ILS Consultant: Performed as ILS Consultant on UTC contract with Wright Laboratories to develop advanced engine design for year 2010. Tasked to research, brief, and write report on a one level maintenance concept for the engine.

Aerospace Business Development Associates (ABDA): Senior Logistics Consultant: Extensive propulsion management background and knowledge of Propulsion System Program Office (SPO) and Air Logistics Center (ALC) operations assisted ABDA client to advocate an engine design/diagnosis software to Aeronautical Systems Center and two propulsion ALCs.

Xetron Corporation: Senior Logistics Consultant: Xetron, manufacturer of three avionics line replaceable units (LRU) for the Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft, was charged to transfer depot repair of the LRUs from their own Contract Logistics Support (CLS) contract to ALC depot organic repair and they were not aware of repair responsibility transfer procedures. Provided knowledge/advice to result in a smooth transition for the company.

Universal Technologies Corp (UTC): Primary Consultant: ILS and R&M Primary Consultant for a UTC contract with Taiwan, who required weapon system source selection process advice prior to selecting an upgraded performance propulsion system for their Indigenous Defense Fighter (IDF). Project was to assist the Taiwan Air Force in propulsion source selection.

Sep 91/Jun 92, IWSM Implementation Plans, HQ AFMC/XR-IP, WPAFB, OH: Dep Chief

Program Control Office for implementation of Integrated Weapon System Management (IWSM) for the Air Force Material Command (AFMC), tracking status of all experimental programs, process action teams, and working groups. Published IWSM Implementation Plan, giving AFMC program managers direction on what to do to convert to AFMC IWSM. Published a 380 page IWSM Implementation Guide, the “how to” to make the IWSM program conversion.

Jan 87/Sep 91, HQ AFLC/XRP, WPAFB, OH: Director of Propulsion Systems

Directed, planned, and programmed to ensure logistics support of all USAF propulsion systems worldwide. Set priorities, directed evaluation of logistics requirements, capability assessments, and program advocacy. Responsible for USAF and HQ AFLC policy and procedures for propulsion system management, the USAF Comprehensive Engine Management System (CEMS), HQ AFLC management of the engine Component Improvement Program (CIP), and USAF Joint Oil Analysis Program (JOAP) implementation/participation. During this time, led a team of Tactical Air Forces (TAF), HQ AFLC, SA-ALC, OO-ALC, and WR-ALC logisticians to start the largest ($2.1B) engine modification ever (F100-220E), with contract award only 20 months after decision to start. Active in that source selection process to find the primary contractor to deliver the kits, performed as Headquarters focal point for the F100-220E modification, coordinating efforts of above agencies to insure smooth implementation.

May 85/Dec 86, F100 Engine Management Branch, SA-ALC/MMPF, Kelly AFB, TX:

Chief, F100 Engine Management Branch. Sent by Secretary of the Air Force to “fix the F100 engine” at a critical time (1985) in our defense buildup, resulting (in 14 months) in recovering the F100-100 (F-15 aircraft) to a 114 % engine readiness level, highest in engine history. Responsible for (F-15/F-16) F100 engine inventory valued at more than $10B, to include technical improvement coordination, spares requirements computation, repair production, and worldwide supply distribution. Supported all F100 (F-15/F-16) FMS customers.

Sep 82/May 85, Logistics Operations Center, Langley AFB, VA: HQ AFLC Liaison Officer to HQ TAC. Represented HQ AFLC at HQ Tactical Air Command (TAC), coordinating/focal point for significant logistics matters concerning AFLC support for TAC weapon systems. First Liaison Officer to customer commands, setting standard for others to follow. As member of F100 Readiness Working Group, identified root causes of unsatisfactory F100 engine support; later sent to SA-ALC to fix the problems.

Jan 81/Sep 82, HQ AFLC/IG, Wright Patterson AFB, OH: Inspector General. Depot Maintenance Inspector, responsible for planning, inspecting, rating, reporting, and establishing criteria for AFLC maintenance/industrial activities at all ALCs and other repair and storage complexes. Also assisted Materiel Management (MM) Inspection Team whenever inspection of San Antonio or Oklahoma City ALC Propulsion Management Divisions was performed.

Jul 78/Dec 80, AFLC Career Broadening Program, SA-ALC/MM, Kelly AFB, TX: Logistics Staff Officer. Worked various projects in four main ALC directorates to learn inner workings of the ALC. The projects provided exposure to a wide range of functional disciplines at an ALC. Study of Due In From Overhaul (DIOH) program resulted in bringing SA-ALC ranking from last in the command to first place. Studied warehousing practices that identified reasons for inefficient stocking of assets, finding millions of dollars of aircraft/engine components. Programmed a simple software program to project parts requirements for the TF34 (A-10 aircraft) engine. Managed a TF34 intermediate level maintenance project that upgraded TF34 fleet without causing a single downed aircraft.

Aug 77/Jun 78, Student, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, AL

Nov 66/Jul 77, United States Air Forces Europe (USAFE), Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), Tactical Air Command (TAC): Aircraft Maintenance/ Logistics Staff Officer.

Various duties in the Tactical Air Forces (TAF); assignments included Wing Quality Control Officer, Avionics Maintenance Squadron Maintenance Supervisor, Flight Line Maintenance Officer, Job Control Officer, and Wing and Major Command (MAJCOM) Aircraft Maintenance Analysis.

Relevant Training: Air Force Technical:

Military Professional: Logistics Support Analysis Course

Air War College Deputy Program Manager for Logistics

National Security Management SYS200, Acquisition Planning Analysis

Air Command and Staff College SYS100, Introduction to Acquisition Mgt

Squadron Officer School Other Logistics/logistics related courses

Completed U.S. Air Force career in the grade of Colonel.

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