Benjamin J. Lilley

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Dedicated and astute professional with over 11 years of experience within highly regulated, challenging, and fast-paced environments, coordinating and directing teams across aircraft maintenance operations for USAF. Excellent communicator, demonstrated in delivering training, leading upwards of 40 personnel daily, or in interfacing/liaising with 10 different agencies. Organize schedules and optimize workflows for maximum efficiency, promoting development/upskilling and productive environments to engage staff, while always exceeding expectations. Recognized for good governance as designated safety inspector, driving quality assurance for loading and prepping sensitive weapon systems, and troubleshooting damaged components. Received multiple awards from USAF for excellent service and leadership.

MILITARY TRAINING/ ACADEMY CERTIFICATIONS

Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, TX Nov 2011-Jan 2012

Aircraft Armament Systems Technical School, Shepard AFB, TX Jan 2012-Nov 2012

Wire Repair (Basic) Nellis AFB, NV Feb 2014

Soldering/Off Equipment Maintenance, Davis Monthan AFB, AZ Dec 2016

Wire Repair (Advanced) Osan AB, ROK May 2016

Airman Leadership School, Osan AB, ROK June 2016-Aug 2016

Advanced Troubleshooting, Seymour Johnson AFB, NC Jan 2020

Munitions Safety School, Dyess AFB TX Mar 2020

Non-commissioned Officer Academy, McGhee-Tyson ANGB, TN April 2021

CERTIFICATIONS

Aircraft Armament Specialist (2W171)

Ordinance Handling Expert/ Artificer, & Blasters

Maintenance & Repair Workers

Safety Inspector

OSHA certification

Mechanic, Installer/Repairer

CORE COMPETENCIES

Project Management

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

Staff Training & Development

Maintenance & Repairs

Troubleshooting Root Cause Analysis

Operations Management

Procurement

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCES

Microsoft Office Suite (Advances Excel)

Soldering

Low voltage Wiring

Electrical Troubleshooting

Volatile Material Handling

CAREER EXPEREINCE

Expleo (Airbus Final Assembly Line)- Mobile, AL (2022- PRESENT)

Contract Aircraft Systems Mechanic/Installer

Responsible for installing/testing/troubleshooting various flight control systems for the A220 line of passenger planes. Utilizes predictive software and laser measurement techniques to properly rig flight control surfaces in accordance with FAA and EASA guidelines. Ensures passenger safety and aircraft reliability by diagnosing and repairing numerous cabin pressure safety systems

Liaisons with quality agents/engineering to determine cost effective repair solutions

Achieved highest proficiency level 5 months ahead of schedule

Manages training plan for other airbus employees

US Air force- 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (ACC), Seymour Johnson AFT, NC

E-6 Technical Sergeant Weapons Expediter (2019 – 2022)

Project Manager & Supply Chain Specialist (2019 – 2022)

Controlled offensive artillery and associated operations for 25 (335 AMU F-15E) Strike Eagle Aircraft with total worth of over $1.4B. Organized daily maintenance schedule, collaborating with flight line expediter production superintendent, and specialist expediter. Monitored expenditures and coordinated with EMS munitions Flt in carrying out reconciliation process. Aid troubleshooting and repairs for highly technical and sensitive systems, carry out end-of-runway inspections.

●Correctly diagnosed and returned 4 unserviceable programmable logic test sets back into service. Saved $3.6 million dollars in replacement costs to the United States Airforce

●Delivered weapon system installation training for 142 manhours for over 62 personnel, comprising 48 systems and achieving 94% QA pass rate, 50% higher than previous class.

●Troubleshot malfunctioning missile launcher rails refurbishing 15 damaged components, clearing $39K discrepancies while boosting equipment availability by 49%.

●Selected to lead investigation in deployment to Jordan to determine cause of recurring weapons station anomaly across F-15 fleet, working with NATO partners to procure cost-effective waterproof insulator for electrical connector and standardized repair across deployed fleet.

US Air Force- 51st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (PACAF), (2016 – 2019) Osan AB, Republic of Korea

E-5 Staff Sergeant Weapons Team Chief

Technician Supervisor (2016- 2019)

Promoted and displayed integrity-driven leadership in cultivating productive and safe operating environments, aligned to Air Force core values. Led three man team conducting over 1000 maintenance and munitions loading operations. Maintained up to date certifications on 22 munitions through bi-monthly proficiency evaluations

●Pushed 72 mx acts across 10 loading operations in under 6 hours with zero incidents, to shield $5.6B in assets.

●Certified eight USAFWC instructor pilots achieving 100% upgrades.

●Named unit's Deputy Safety director for conducting 27 safety inspections, identifying, and correcting errors, culminating in being lauded with nine Air Force Weapons Safety Team Awards in 3 quarters.

●Supervised 48 load assignments/generating 69 sorties, achieving zero noted maintenance discrepancies.

US Air Force – 355th Component Maintenance Squadron (ACC) (2015-2016) Davis Monthan AFB, Tucson AZ, E-4 Senior Airman Gun/Phase Section Member

Maintenance Technician (2015-2016)

Performed routine/emergency maintenance on 85 GAU-8A 30MM aircraft gun systems valued at $46.2 Million dollars. Completed 45 scheduled isochronal phased inspections on fleet of 85 A10C attack aircraft. Executed inspections/ maintenance/ repairs on 1.9k pieces of alternate mission equipment

Revamped supply backlog program, increased workflow efficiency and reclaimed 416 man hours annually

Discovered technical data shortfall across A-10C fleet, authored additional inspection criteria leading to a 20% increase in gun fire rates across the base

Led equipment tracking program, controlled over 200 critical items valued at over $20 million. Zero QA discrepancies noted over length of oversight

US Air Force – 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (ACC) (2012-2015) Nellis AFB, Las Vegas NV E-3-E-4 Airman 1st Class-Senior Airman Weapons Team Member

Maintenance Technician (2012-2015)

Configured/maintained/inspected 400 pieces of weapons equipment across fleet of 12 A10C attack aircraft. Certified to load 17 different munitions and install 30mm Gun systems. Supported 422nd Test and Evaluation squadron fielding new weapons and tactics to the entire fleet

Assisted loading 249 tons of munitions and 246 thousand 30mm rounds

Responded to AGM-65 ground malfunction, controlled scene and established safety cordons. Restored airfield operations >1 hour

Completed 10 personal quality assurance evals, zero discrepancies noted and awarded junior maintenance technician of the year for 2013

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