Edward W. Brannon
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adynh7@r.postjobfree.com 1-907-***-****
SUMMARY PROFILE
Secret Security Clearance (renewed/reissued Sep 2015)
Promotion to Principal Equipment Technician (a notable-6 years ahead of this industry’s average); assisting in providing a unique combination of design, development and fabrication to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies.
Twenty-three years of aviation maintenance experience; qualified Aircraft Technician on five unique airframes
Developed, directed and oversaw organizational plans, goals and programs governing the resourceful maintenance training, production and scheduling of 40 F-22 & 8 C-17 aircraft valued over $1.65B (involved a 17 member team encompassing 9 occupations)
Operations management experience includes: recruiting, hiring, training, counseling, reviewing, evaluating, terminating personnel and HSSE accountabilities
Managed a fiscally responsible budget including global travel responsibilities
Certified Professional Manager as well as Occupation Instructor of, academic and performance-based educational programs
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GLOBALFOUNDRIES (Malta NY), 2017-present
Principal Equipment Technician, Sep 11 2017-present, compressed week of 12-hour shifts
Sustains and runs the fab floor with primary responsibility of resolving equipment, software and process issues
Monitors, controls and qualifies 200 mm semiconductor equipment
Recovers from processes and tool interruptions
Identifies and addresses potential areas for improvement and optimizes tool availability, cycle time, utilization costs
Facilitates continuous improvement processes, learning and skills development
Strong team member, working well with a complex global team
Performing all activities in a safe and responsible manner and supporting all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs
BOEING (Anchorage Alaska), 2015-2017
Airplane Modification Technician, May 22 2015 – May 15 2017, 40 hours per week
Troubleshoot, inspect, repair, remove, install, perform major aircraft structural and associated component modifications
Overhaul and operate aircraft electrical/avionics systems
Repair and apply all aircraft Low Observable Coatings per process specifications
Evaluate and audit processes/procedures and damages on aircraft structures to determine the repair and or replacement
SCHLUMBERGER (Anchorage Alaska), 2013-2015
Field Specialist, August 18 2013 - May 15 2015, 40 hours per week
Participate in equipment design reviews and ensure attributes are in concert with client operational requirements (IAW QSHE, OSHA, EPA procedure); responsible for tracking changes to original designs and Management of Change; perform and interpret engineering programs in accordance to well conditions and client’s requirements; ensure Quality Assurance Control Program is in place and maintained throughout the job preparation/execution process; participate in CWOP (Complete Well on Paper) or similar to ensure practicality and handling feasibility of equipment; check and ensure the quality of data; ensure lessons learned are recorded and appropriate action items are assigned and followed through
Provided front-line support to customer; installed 23 systems-zero accidents/incidents; trained consumers on existing and future monitoring along with integration with futuristic developed systems
Handled special projects; performed liaison duties between global clients and our partnership’s teams
Conducted business activities to include audits, in accordance with our global clients HSE governances
Developed/implemented tooling and component fabrication practices per ISO & International certification requirements/standards; ran multiple medium to high risk applications in the Intelligent Production/Completion Systems product line; 98% projects finalized within budget, achieved 97% client satisfaction score
Applied technical knowledge of drilling and completion techniques and drilling/work over rig operations; mechanical & application proficiency with Intelligent Production/Completion System products
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE (various locations), March 13 1992 – March 31 2013, 40 hours per week
Detachment Chief & Production Superintendent, 2010-2013
Oversaw 41 Community College of the Air Force accredited maintenance course production matters and two facilities spanning 53K square feet and 13 aircraft maintenance trainers worth $51M
Administered 27 personnel programs; provide oversight of aircraft, personnel and equipment scheduling
Led 34K aviation and faculty instructional hours; educated 2,930 technicians
Managed F-22 cockpit trainer installation; completed 5 months ahead of schedule
Supervised and directed the F-15 to F-22 conversion plan via building 42 additional classes which saved customer $212K in travel expenses
Synchronized multiple contractors’ needs; saved $270K during $6.2M facility upgrade
Flight Chief, 2009
Project Lead for $7.3M F-22 building design; worked space and logistical constraints with engineers which included numerous multifaceted organizations
Multiple and diversified team meeting coordinator; developed trainer delivery and set-up plan
Drove modernized web-based employee training record transition; built 11 training plans and eliminated 18 unnecessary entries; finished task 3 months prior to critical deadline
NCOIC; Electrical and Environmental (E&E) Section, 2008
Directed training and 19 additional duty programs; enforced safe maintenance practices; ensured accountability and forms documentation
Developed lead consultant position and policy to eradicate aircraft maintenance integration issues; directed on and off maintenance policy and course
Resolved 2 year computer tech data usage burden; directed power cord usage and ordered equipment; saved $25K in replacement parts and 20 maintenance hours monthly
Airman Leadership School (ALS) Instructor, 2003-2008
Identified a scheduling problem and in turn led a five person team to streamline the instructors work-days which eliminated the average of 196 annual overtime hours
Led a multi-phased, million dollar professional development design which improved the learning environment for more than 650 personnel
Management of the statistical data analysis program recognized as “Best Practice” within Air Mobility Command during a College of Enlisted Professional Education compliance visit
Aircraft Electrical/Environmental Specialist, 1992-2003
Handpicked to solve chronic system failure; identified/repaired technical & mechanical conundrum; talents recognized for leading team and solving deployed operational issue(s)
Troubleshooting skills key to diagnosing system failure; fabricated part, ended four-time repeat occurrence & provided new tool for usage in quick analysis for the world-wide fleet
Solved geographical induced asset repair dilemma; exploited alternate division to assist and repair defective mechanical parts, returned critical assets to service; saved customer $96K
Consistently in position to quickly learn and adapt to highly mechanical systems on four separate platforms, excelling in each; recognized as a superior performer in each, additionally, rapidly earning peak technical leadership standing in all jobs
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Master of Aeronautical Science; Specialization: Aviation Aerospace Management
- Wayland Baptist University
Bachelors of Science, Occupation Education
- Community College of the Air Force
Associate’s in Applied Science, Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Associate’s in Applied Science, Instructor in Technology
Professional Manager and Occupation Instructor Certificates