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Savannah, Georgia, United States

-Develop and implement reliability engineering strategies to enhance the performance and reliability of aircraft systems, components, and modifications.-Conduct reliability analyses, including reliability predictions, failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), fault tree analysis (FTA), and reliability block diagrams (RBD), to identify and mitigate potential risks.-Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, maintenance, and operations, to integrate reliability considerations into the design, testing, and maintenance processes.-Lead in-service monitoring programs, utilizing data analytics and predictive maintenance technologies to optimize aircraft performance and reliability.-Evaluate and analyze reliability data from in-service operations, identifying trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.-Develop and maintain reliability metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track and communicate reliability performance to stakeholders.-Support special missions aircraft modifications and enhancements, ensuring reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance.-Drive continuous improvement initiatives in reliability engineering processes, tools, and methodologies.

Savannah, Georgia, United States

Savannah, Georgia, United States

Principal maintenance manager for the support company and single point of contact for internal and external logistics requirements. Responsible for coordinating sustainment-level maintenance support through the Support Operations Office based on mission requirements. Responsible for establishing formal Standard Operating Procedures to maximize the efficient use of maintenance resources.

Al-Riyadh Governorate, Saudi Arabia

Senior Aviation Advisor assisting in the planning, implementation, and execution of an $11.7 Billion Foreign Military Sales Program. Advised Saudi Arabian National Guard senior leaders on all areas of maintenance operations and procedures, maintenance training, and personnel and logistics during the fielding of three Aviation Brigades and one Sustainment/Training Brigade to include 156 aircraft. Responsible for preparation, oversight, and execution of aviation training and logistical operations.

Fort Drum, New York

Production Control Manager for an Aviation Support Battalion (ASB). Managed and coordinated backup, field, and sustainment level aviation maintenance. Managed and directed the daily workflow of 300 aircraft mechanics and 20 contractors with over 12 occupational specialties. Established new program evaluation tools required to increase efficiency and production output by 300% while simultaneously managing over 3,922 work orders; achieved a production index over 100% Flawlessly tracked all implemented work orders, which saved the organization over $14M in aircraft component depot-level repairs; this action reduced organizational operational costs by 13%, lower than the rest of the Army.

Fort Riley, Kansas, United States

Managed daily operations of the aviation technical supply section, including requesting, processing, issuing, stocking, and turning in repair parts, special tools, and components. Coordinated high-priority part acquisition and balanced the unit budget in detail.

Fort Rucker, Alabama

Quality Assurance Specialist for the Aviation Center Logistics Command (ACLC) in all quality assurance matters for ACLC government and contractor, in all aviation/ground maintenance-related policies, and quality supply assurance. Performed Quality Assurance Evaluations and Audits on contract maintenance and supply operations to ensure compliance with all applicable publications, regulations, directives, the contract, safety practices, and contractor procedural manuals Reviewed contractor operations, maintenance procedures, inspection procedures, supply procedures, flight line, and shop practices for adequacy, and compliance with regulations and technical manuals. Performed surveillance technical inspections of the contractor performed supply operations, and repair, maintenance, and inspection of aircraft, aircraft armament, and government-owned contractor-operated equipment and facilities.

Fort Campbell, Tennessee, United States

CH-47D/F Chinook Helicopter airframe and systems Technical Inspector. Responsible for providing technical guidance and quality assurance to maintain airworthiness. Monitored adherence to safety standards, repair parts for quality assurance. Reviewed forms and records for accuracy and completeness. Maintained aircraft historical records and Unit Level Logistic System - Aviation (Enhanced) (ULLS-A(E)) computer system.

Fort Campbell, Tennessee, United States

Responsible for maintenance functions of assigned aircraft and is responsible for supervising day-to-day maintenance tasks on the aircraft, support equipment, and special tools. Managed all aspects of aircraft maintenance and ensure all work is scheduled and performed safely and efficiently. Supervised maintenance staff set priorities. Perform scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, servicing, launch and recovery, corrosion control, inspection, and routine through complex maintenance of aircraft, aircraft sub-systems, and components, as required. Reviewed work orders regarding modifications and/or upgrades to various aircraft systems. Provided guidance and instruction to team members concerning technical orders, checklists, and hazardous materials. Ensured availability of materials, anticipating requirements, and reordering. Offered technical guidance to leadership regarding the start-up of new equipment and follow-up of maintenance programs. Provided employees with proper training on company equipment as required by Regulations and monitored annual training requirements. Supervised and assisted in aircraft/equipment movement. Oversaw flight line and hangar foreign object damage prevention walks and housekeeping.

Fort Campbell, Tennessee, United States

responsible for the removal, inspection, installation and modification of aircraft components and sub components. Using electronic technical manuals, drawings and blueprints I performed maintenance and troubleshooting on a multitude of aircraft systems and subsystems. I developed and began to hone my knowledge of various systems consisting of but not limited to; mechanical systems, rotor systems, flight controls, hydraulic systems, pneumatics, electrical systems, cryptographic systems, avionics, and electronic countermeasures. To aid in the troubleshooting and repair process, I developed proficiencies in a variety of test kits, special tools and diagnostic equipment decreasing the amount of non-mission capable time in the organization.

Camp Humphreys, Korea

Crew chief and maintainer of a CH-47D helicopter responsible for the removal, inspection, installation and modification of aircraft components and sub components. Using electronic technical manuals, drawings and blueprints I performed maintenance and troubleshooting on a multitude of aircraft systems and subsystems. I developed and began to hone my knowledge of various systems consisting of but not limited to; mechanical systems, rotor systems, flight controls, hydraulic systems, pneumatics, electrical systems, cryptographic systems, avionics, and electronic countermeasures. To aid in the troubleshooting and repair process, I developed proficiencies in a variety of test kits, special tools and diagnostic equipment decreasing the amount of non-mission capable time in the organization.

Ormond Beach, Florida

Designed and checked production drawings for the fabrication and erection of structural steel including detailing beams, columns, bracing, girts, erection plans and sections, roof frames, handrails, lintels, concrete embeds, ladders and cages, roof screens, dumpster gates, canopies, field bolt lists, gather sheets, mill orders, CNC files, and checking drawings. Utilized and proficient in SDS2 and AUTOCAD

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

Associate Of Science - As, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science And Technology, General