Aerospace and Defense

Joshua W. Gregory

*** * ******** **. *** C*** Layton, UT 84041

Phone: Cell 812-***-**** Work 801-***-**** Email: ***********@*****.***

Highly talented, motivated, and accomplished professional powered with comprehensive skills in aviation maintenance. Recognized for hands-on experience in troubleshooting, diagnostics, quality control, inspection, repair, and overall maintenance of aircraft fuel systems. Experienced in coordinating maintenance project schedules and monitoring timelines, combined with significant experience in developing innovative plans and strategies to resolve maintenance issues. Proven ability to multitask in a competitive, dynamic, and detail-oriented environment. Able to adapt quickly to changing work environments and capable of working independently or as part of a team. Currently hold a DoD Secret security clearance.

Summary of Qualifications

• Highly skilled in aircraft maintenance, technical troubleshooting, hydrazine maintenance, servicing, emergency response, and hazardous waste cleanup and disposal.

• Knowledgeable in business management principles, i.e., strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources, leadership, supervision, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

• Experienced in aircraft fuel systems, fuel tanks, electrical and environmental systems, and sheet metal maintenance, to include depot level repairs and modifications required on fighter aircraft.

• Experienced in the use and maintenance of a variety of hand tools, equipment, and precision measuring and test equipment.

• Experienced in safe handling practices and emergency procedures involved with hazardous materials, as well as a broad knowledge of Air Force/OSHA safety instructions, regulations, policies, practices, and procedures.

Work Experience

1. May 2011 - Present

Aircraft Fuel Systems Craftsman/Logistics Management Specialist 573 AMXS Hill AFB, Utah

• Developed comprehensive cost benefit analysis for the procurement and sustainment of weight and balance requirements to be utilized by the DoD and our allied nations on the Joint Strike Fighter F-35A, F-35B, and F-35C.

• Developing first ever OO-ALC F-35 crash recovery checklist while working for the Joint Strike Fighter JPO (Joint Program Office) to ensure proper F-35 mishap recovery.

• Assisted in the development of a time compliance technical order database for the F-35. Streamlining the depot mod package process by generating an output of all due time compliance technical orders under each individual panel while in depot status. The database will save the OO-ALC numerous man hours and aircraft downtime.

• Supervise and perform depot-level maintenance, modifications and major aircraft over haul in support of the Ogden Air Logistics Center worldwide maintenance commitments to Active, Reserve, Air National Guard units, and allied nations.

2. October 2009 - May 2011

Aircraft Fuel Systems Craftsman 388 CMS Hill AFB, Utah

• Assigned as an aircraft fuel system repair section shift lead with the responsibility of supervising the daily work activities and training of 30 subordinate airmen, as well as directing and prioritizing aircraft maintenance.

• Provided effective leadership and guidance to a shop of 12 technicians in overseeing and directing the maintenance of squadron aircraft as lead technician during 7-month deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

• Awarded “red X” orders as a Senior Airman and given lead technician spot due to unsurpassed maintenance standards. Leadership affirmed, “First Senior Airman to receive red X orders in last 10 years”.

• Orchestrated a comprehensive aircraft fuel leak prevention initiative, resulting in the identification and repair of over 508 leaks. The initiative cut aircraft abort rates by 26%.

3. October 2008 - October 2009

Aircraft Fuel Systems Journeyman 8th MXS Kunsan AB, ROK

• NCOIC (non-commissioned officer in charge) of aircraft external fuel tank maintenance section. Outstanding leadership abilities drove the fuel tank maintenance section to earn a 100 percent pass rate in 2009 on 72 quality assurance inspections.

• Launched an extensive equipment account asset accountability program for external fuel tanks. The result was 100% accountability and serviceability of 2.7M dollars in assts.

• Coordinated a 5 year inspection of 312 war reserve material fuel tanks, ensuring 8.3M dollars in assets were accounted for and fully mission capable.

4. October 2006 - October 2008

Aircraft Fuel Systems Journeyman 56CMS Luke AFB, Arizona

• Initiated and executed 230 fuel systems phase inspections to ensure aircraft were thoroughly inspected and properly maintained in a safe and airworthy condition. Inspections resulted in 8.3K savings in preventative maintenance repairs.

• Led revitalization of section tool room, cutting initial 30K procurement estimate in half, saving 15K by reallocating used tools throughout unit. Replaced over 260 tools and reduced unserviceable tool backlog by 30%.

• Streamlined aircraft fuel system section’s HAZCOM (hazardous communication) and MSDS (material data safety sheet) programs. Lauded by Quality Assurance as “best seen to date” with inspections resulting zero defects.

5. October 2004 - October 2006

Aircraft Fuel Systems Journeyman 35MXS Misawa AB, Japan

• Hand-picked for “Tiger Team” to perform the 35th FW’s first ever F-16 wing change, slashing the 120hr standard completion time by 3 days. Ensured first time fix of the major component.

• Maintained and stream-lined the war reserve material fuel tank inspection process by utilizing Lean Six Sigma principles to identify a surplus, returning 1.8M in assets back to 35th FW’s forward supply point.

• Hand-picked for MRT (maintenance recovery team) to Manila, Philippines. Quickly identified faulty fuel oil heat exchanger and returned the F-16 aircraft back to home station “code 1”.

Honors & Awards

Numerous personal awards for superior professional performance, to include:

• Earned, 35th FW Lt. Gen Leo Marquez award, 2006 - Best Overall Maintainer at Misawa AB, Japan.

• Earned, Air Force Achievement Medal, 2007 - Exemplary service at Luke AFB, Arizona.

• Earned, 7th Air Force PACAF IG “Top Performer”, 2009 - Superior Performance in PACAF Readiness Inspection.

• Earned, 8th MXG Quality Assurance Excellence Award, 2009 - 100% Pass rate on 72 Quality Assurance Inspections.

• Earned, Air Force Achievement Medal, 2009 - Exemplary service at Kunsan AB, ROK.

• Earned, Knuckle Buster Award, 2010 - Best Overall Maintainer at Hill AFB, Utah.

• Earned, Air Force Achievement Medal, 2011 - Exemplary service at Hill AFB, Utah.

Job Related Training & Education

• Aircraft Fuel Systems Technical School - June 2004

• War Reserve Material F-16 370/300 Gallon Tank Build-up Field detachment Training - March 2005

• F-16 Hydrazine Bottle Servicing Field Training Detachment - August 2007

• F-16 Fuel Systems Field Training Detachment - August 2007

• U.S. Air Force Airman Leadership School - September 2008

• Aircraft Battle Damage Repair Initial Technician - July 2011

• Non Commissioned Officer Professional Enhancement - November 2011

• Fundamentals of Systems Acquisition Management - January 2012

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