Martin R Yerby
Kathleen, Georgia 31047
(c) 404-***-****
(h) 478-***-****
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Seasoned Aviation Professional with 30+ years of Military, Commercial and Corporate Aviation experience contributing to exceptional organizational success in the areas of Aircraft Management, Aerospace Engineering, & Aircraft Maintenance. Committed to excellence in internal auditing and safety compliance. Able to combine organizational expertise with efficiency and strong ability to independently plan and direct executive-level business affairs
Leader/Mentor/Team Player • Project Leadership • Vision/Innovation
Business Process Management • Strategic Planning • Marketing/Communications Strategies
HONORS & LEADERSHIP AFFILIATIONS
Member of two separate teams that was awarded the prestigious Collier Trophy the top award in aviation,
The National Aeronautic Association bestows the award annually to recognize the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America:
In 1991 the B-2 Team (including Hughes as a major subcontractor) in recognition of the "design, development, production, and flight testing of the B-2 aircraft, which has contributed significantly to America's enduring leadership in aerospace and the country's future national security."
And again in 2005 the F-22 Raptor Team, because the F-22 "established the unquestionable superiority of the Raptor, a culmination of years of visionary design, rigorous testing, and innovative manufacturing." The Raptor Team consists of the United States Air Force, Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Pratt and Whitney, and 1,000 other suppliers located in 42 states
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Deans List 2005, PAMA, NBAA, & AMT Society member
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Evaluated the Air Force C-5 MSG-3 Regional Isochronal Inspection Bases identifying areas for process improvements
Defined Reliability and Maintainability Program and documented via company process guide for C-5 Program
Served as team member of AFSO21 Lean event Establishing Engineering Requirements Review segment of Maintenance Requirements Supportability Process (MRSP)
Developed F/A-22 ECS CONOPS (Concept of Operations) for operation of delivered aircraft to Nellis AFB in support of DIOT&E (Dedicated Initial Operational Testing & Evaluation)
Volunteered for a Special Assignment Responsible for identifying F/A-22 Critical Nonconformance Conditions
Led a 135 On-Demand Air Carrier Certificate company to a independent AR-GUS, Wyvern & IS-BAO safety rating
Maintained a 99.5% dispatch rate for a 135 Air Carrier flight department by ensuring the department was always at a state of readiness through constant analysis, adjustments, organization, and delegation of assignments
Had the opportunity to personally work with Aviation Pioneers such as USAF Gen. Chuck Yeager, NASA Lifting Body Test Pilot Bruce A. Peterson, USAF Lt. Col Bruce Hinds and USAF Lt. Col Schroeder Leroy
CORE COMPETENCIES
Management, Systems Engineering, Product Support, Maintainability, Reliability, Safety, Diagnostics & Health Management (DHM) Engineering, Reliability Centered Maintenance Analysis (RCMA), Maintenance Steering Group 3 (MSG-3), Acquisition Program Management, Logistics, Technical Publishing, Quality Assurance, Aircraft Management, Material Review Board, Corrective Action, Configuration Management, Lean Process, Flight Test, Electronics, Avionics, Radar, Search and Detection, Autopilot, Communication and Navigation, Hydraulics, Oxygen, Weapons Systems, Fire Control, Low Observable and Radar Cross Section
AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCE
B-2 Bomber, FA-22 Fighter, C-5A, B, C & M, C141, C130H & J Military Aircraft, P-3 Surveillance Aircraft, 747-400, 757, 767, 727, A300 & DC-9 Commercial Aircraft, Gulfstream GIISP, GIIB, Gulfstream GIII, Gulfstream GIV, Gulfstream GIVSP, GV, G650, G150, Learjet 24, 25, 31, 35, Cessna Citation 550, 560 XL, Conquest 441, Beechcraft King Air 300, B200, King Air C90GT, Barron & Dassault Falcon 20 Corporate Aircraft, and Agusta 109 & AS355 F "Twin Star" Helicopter, C-130 AN/ALR-56M, AN/APN-241,
F/A-22 AN/APG-77 & B-2 Bomber AN/APQ-181 radar, & F/A-22 Common Integrated Processor (CIP)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MacAulay-Brown, Inc. (MacB)– Robins AFB Ga.
Senior Program Manager, Feb 2011 – Sept 2011
Served as a staff acquisition program manager, responsible for providing life cycle management for the development, acquisition, integration, field support and modernization of Air Force systems. Supported the initiation and execution of acquisition/management of selected modifications and sustainment actions on selected C-130, or other WR-ALC/GRB program office supported aircraft.
Defined processes to allocate resources to optimize the performance of program offices. Identified measurable goals and objectives to include substantial depth of analysis of program resources, defining problem areas, and establishing milestones.
Provided technical guidance, advisory support, and assistance on a wide range of management issues. Analyzed and assessed program management application (planning, development, acquisition, system engineering, and logistics support) to implement SAF, HQ USAF, and HQ AFMC processes and procedures for life cycle program management. Developed and implemented HQ AFMC policies, concepts, and procedures for projects and programs. Identified problems, recommended solutions and implemented changes in policy, procedures, and other improvements to increase organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Served on Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and/or working groups to shape initiatives, assess feasibility, and evaluate progress toward accomplishment of complex goals or resolution of complex issues. Performed staff studies on a variety of issues, and led teams of specialists when studies required significant input that only subject matter specialists can provide.
Interpreted Air Force acquisition, logistics, and program management directives. Stayed abreast of regulations, policies, and procedures
and provides guidance in interpretation and implementation. Implemented congressional, SAF and HQ USAF, and HQ AFMC mandated initiatives to streamline business operations. Developed plans for implementing decisions and procedural changes, sets goals and milestones and adapts/develops new methods of implementation, and monitors command operations to evaluate conformance with
policies and procedural guidance. Adhered to appropriate security directives and safeguards classified information in the performance
of duties requiring access to classified information.
Intergraph Inc- Robins AFB Ga,
Senior Customer Application Engineer, Jan 2010- Feb 2011
Assigned as C-5 Maintenance Program Office (MPO) manager, using various Air Force maintenance data systems to collect, research, analyze, validate and correct maintenance data. Using depth and breadth of C-5 maintenance knowledge and experience to ensure weapon system data accuracy. Recommends process improvements for maintaining weapon system maintenance data. Managing C-5 MSG-3 Maintenance program for the Program office. Created the Maintenance Program process guide for Reliability and Maintainability Engineering Departments providing data and recommendations to the update Maintenance Requirements Supportability Process (MRSP) Served as member of the Regional Isochronal Inspection Team visiting various Air Force bases analyzing their maintenance operation and identifying areas for process improvements to support fleet Sustainability.
This position required the knowledge and working experience working with Air Force Technical Orders (TO) and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM) and associated Military Specifications (MIL SPEC) and Commercial Manuals. Utilized a thorough knowledge of the How’s and Why’s inter-related to incorporation and the effects of TCTOs, Changes, Supplements, and Modifications into Air Force TOs and IETMs. Requirements of this position include but are not limited to coordinating with manufactures, engineers, equipment specialist, program managers, and active duty Air Force technicians and flight crew members. Responsible for providing support documentation drawn from source data supplied by customer to support changes to the IETM TOs. Senior level experience in Acquisition and Sustainment/modification of major weapon systems
Experienced interfacing with Air Force Material Command units, operational MAJCOMS, Air Staff offices, other DOD agencies,
Have in-depth knowledge of program and business management concepts and/or performing acquisition strategy and life cycle sustainment
Air Med – Augusta Ga.
Director of Maintenance / Chief Inspector - Oct 2009-Jan 2010
Manage and maintain FAR 135 fleet consisting of King Air 200, King Air F90, Agusta 109, and AS355 F "Twin Star" Helicopter
Gulfstream Aerospace via Onit Aviation - Savannah Ga.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician Flight Test - July 2009-Sept 2009
Contract assignment as a Flight Test Technician on G650 Flight Test program
Airstar Charter - Athens, Ga.
Director of Maintenance / Chief Inspector - Oct 2008-July 2009
Managed and maintained FAR 135 10 or more aircraft program for Air Carrier Certificate. Assisted in the development of the General Maintenance Manual governing the 10 or more passenger aircraft requirements for the Air Carrier Certificate
Jets R Us LLC / RB Aviation Services LLC - Athens, Ga.
Chief Inspector / General Manager - Oct 2008-May 2009
Integrity Jet Management - Peachtree City, Ga.
VP of Aircraft Management / Director of Maintenance - Sept 2006-Oct 2008
Responsibilities included assuring that aircraft in 135 Air carrier fleet were maintained in an airworthy condition and that all inspections, repairs, and component changes are accomplished in accordance with manufacturers or FAA approved procedures. Ensured that all maintenance technicians are trained and current on the types of aircraft for which approved and they are certified and supervised according to the requirements specified in the Federal Aviation Regulations
Tradewinds Aviation - Hampton, GA
Director of Maintenance / Chief Inspector - Sept, 2005-Sept 2006
Coordinated and supported all phases of maintenance and logistics of assigned aircraft maintained under FAR Part 145. Provided technical support to area mechanics for assigned aircraft. Maintain assigned aircraft under FAR Part 135 performing hands-on maintenance as necessary Ensure the aircraft are maintained IAW FAA regulations and company policies
Lockheed-Martin Aero. - Marietta, Ga.
Senior Systems Engineer / Reliability & Maintainability Engineer - Feb. 2002-May 2005
Performed Reliability/Maintainability & Diagnostics & Health Management Engineering analysis for the F/A-22 & F-35 fighter. Developed supplier specifications and statement of work requirements to ensure top level F/A-22 Maintainability, Human Factors and Diagnostics Health Maintenance requirements were achieved. Performed Repair Level analysis, collected data defining bad actors and performed other engineering trade studies to determine most supportable design options for new design and design changes. Utilized in-depth knowledge of program and business management concepts and/or performing acquisition strategy and life cycle sustainment.
Systems Engineer / Configuration Management - Aug 2001-Feb 2002
Administered Flight-line/Manufacturing Configuration Management activities to identify, control, and account for C-130J & C-5 systems/equipment. Establish and Control Aircraft As-Designed Engineering Baseline & Maintain Aircraft As-Built/As-Maintained Status utilizing the Configuration Status Accounting System II (CSAS II) Database, Manufacturing Assembly Tracking Systems (MATS) Database & Ground Maintenance System Database (Ground Based Data System GBDS)
Special Technology Low Observables Coater/Finisher - Aug 2000-Aug 2001
Flight Inspector - Jan 1996-Aug 2000
Electrical and Electronics Technician - Feb 1994-Jan 1996
Weber Aircraft - Atlanta, Ga.
Aircraft Seat Technician - July 1993-Feb. 1994
Overhauled and repaired aircraft seats at authorized FAA Repair station, reworked aircraft seats per FAA regulations, structurally, mechanically, and electronically. Possessed FAA repairman certificate for facility
Northrop Grumman B-2 Division - Edward's Air Force Base, Calif.
Flight Test Quality Assurance Specialist / Supervisor - Mar. 1990-July 1993
Coordinated Quality Assurance Program requirements and inspection of B-2 Stealth Bomber during conformity validation and flight-test operations. Assisted in the development of flight test inspection requirements, methods and plans. Directed inspection work as required. Maintained status of flight test inspection activities and configuration controlled items. Represented QA issues during mission briefings and during flights via mission control room. Served as member of Material Review Board exercising MRB authority for acceptance of engineering dispositions
Boeing Commercial Aircraft Co. - Everett, WA.
Quality Assurance Inspector - Mar. 1989-Mar. 1990
Performed required inspections of 747-400, 757, & 767 aircraft undergoing modifications and flight testing
Eastern Airlines - Atlanta Ga.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Nov. 1988-Mar. 1989
Performed maintenance on DC-9, 727, 757, & A-300 aircraft after Quality Assurance phase checks were performed
Lockheed-Martin Aeronautical Company- Marietta, Ga.
Modification/Flight Operations Supervisor - Dec. 1984-Nov. 1988
Alenco Inc - Peachtree City, Ga.
Production Manager - Nov.1983-Dec.1984
Gulfstream Aerospace - Savannah, Ga.
Quality Assurance Inspector - May 1982-Nov. 1983
Midland Ross Grimes Div. - Peachtree City, Ga.
145 Repairstation Quality Assurance Manager / Chief Inspector - Aug. 1980-May 1982
EDUCATION
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Bachelor of Science, Professional in Aeronautics; Attending
Griffin Area Technical College, Griffin, Ga. Drafting and Blueprint; 1981
Bessemer State Technical College, Bessemer, Al. Air Conditioning & Refrigeration; 1977
Brooklane Baptist Academy, Hueytown, Al. Graduate; 1977
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate with Inspection Authorization • Annual IA FAA Training
Systems Engineering Training • Logistics DoD 5000 Engineering Training • Reliability Centered Maintenance Analysis Training
Lean/Six Sigma Training • Field Data Analysis Training • F/A-22 Systems Training
RF Cable and Fiber Optics Assembly • Aircraft Electrical Inspection • MIL STD 1553 Databus Familiarization and Termination
B-2 & F/A-22 Coatings Preparation & Application • Multi Disciplined Aircraft Systems Training
Security Clearance / Secret
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
MS Office, Publisher, CMP, Avtrak, Cescom, CAMS, Corridor, Aircraft Maintenance System software, Catia 5, Acrobat, SGML, ATLAS Logistics Database, MIL-STD-1388-2B (LSAR), Affordable Maintenance Management Software, Relex, Configuration Mgmt Oracle Software Relational Database engine running a Sun UNIX based Server & Java Initiator with a NT mid-level server, Various Configuration Management & RMS software applications.