Responsible for purchasing & shipping of all parts and equipment for a fleet of 31 aircraft for two Part 135 airlines (Yute Commuter Services and Renfro's Alaska Adventures) which include: Cessna 172s, Cessna 207s, Piper PA-18s, Piper PA-32Rs, PA31-350s, DHC-2s (turbine), Maule M-7, and UC-46A. Consistently ensured all parts had proper traceability to include: 8130s, Certificate of Conformity, and confirmed to all Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs). I use both ground and air shipping assets to ensure that all requested parts and supplies are received in a timely manner minimizing down time. Maintained 100 percent accuracy on all purchase orders, ensured all vendors were paid promptly. Maintained open lines of communication between our maintenance personnel and company leadership while working remotely.

Responsible for purchasing all parts for a fleet of 32 aircraft for the 2nd largest Part 135 operator in Alaska which includes: Cessna 207s, Cessna 208s, Piper PA-31s, GA8 Airvans, and B200 King Airs; while operating on a tight budget. Consistently ensured all parts had proper traceability to include: 8130s, Certificate of Conformity, and confirmed to all Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs). Additionally, worked with Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs) to ensure our fleet had all necessary documents when conducting aircraft modifications. Maintained 100 percent accuracy on all purchase orders, ensured all vendors were paid promptly and worked with the CFO to pay off past debts created by previous parts department/owners. Negotiated contract pricing with vendors greatly reducing costs, reduced back logged order requests from 778 lines to less then 56 lines within the first 6 months with the Company. Increased parts inventory by over $1 million within the first 18 months with the company, while adhering to a $1.5million annual budget. Successfully started sending unserviceable cores out for repair/overhaul, bartered with other companies and specialty repair shops in order to receive serviceable parts for our unserviceable parts.

* Requested by Senior Management to improve the quality of work and serve as the Technical Supply Section Officer for all Class 9 (Air) support parts, supervised and trained 5 employees, ensured inventory accuracy by conducting weekly 10% inventories of over 6400 lines of supply valued at over $230 million increasing inventory accuracy by 4% to 94% utilizing ULLS_A, and GCSS Army.* Worked with other agencies to expedite the turn-in of unserviceable parts by reducing delays from 85 days to 30 days or less on average.* Collectively worked with AMCOM Logistics Assistance Representatives (LARs) to expedite parts through the item managers. * Utilized the Lockheed Martin Performance Based Logistics Representative to receive PBL parts as needed for operations.* Implemented operating procedures for the Aviation Life Support Systems repair facility, facilitated the proper training of personnel, and established a budget; which supported 87 crew members and 22 helicopters.* Played a pivotal role in establishing Arctic Flight Survival requirements for the first AH-64D Helicopters in Alaska through specialized training, and equipment.* Composed and adhered to an annual budget of $675,000 utilizing cost analysis from previous experiences consisting of supply classes 2, 8, and 9 ensuring continued Aviation Life Support to facilitate combat flight training.* Contacted Air Warrior Product Manager in order assist in filling shortages of much needed Aviation Life Support Equipment saving the unit over $48,000.* Executed 218 scheduled inspections annually, with a zero delinquency, or delay in organizational readiness.* Utilized TC-AIMS II to execute an organizational movement and training plan to facilitate the delivery of all required equipment safely from Alaska to California using both ground and air assets.* Trained 28 coworkers and 2 other agency support personnel on STRATAIR Operations.

* Operations Officer of an under staffed organization, methodically executed all goals set forth from higher headquarters, created an annual training calendar deconflicting training and operations, ensured all 240 employees received proper professional education, conducted and organized numerous planning cells and meetings to ensure unit training and success.* Synchronized a joint agency forward arming and refuel point, ensured all personnel were trained with local, state and federal regulations, ensuring zero environmental incidents or accidents.* Oversaw the effective and timely off-loading and rebuilding of 24 helicopters at the Port of Charleston with 35 coworkers and 13 contractors ensuring quality of work to facilitate the completion of operations 4 days quicker then scheduled saving money and resources.

.* Managed Operations and enforced quality assurance standards for the Aviation Life Support Systems facility, ensured the proper training of personnel, and adhered to a tight budget; which supported 124 crew members and 24 helicopters.* Accounted for over $3million in Aviation Life Support Equipment, with no loss or damage for over 4 years by conducting monthly and semiannual inspections/ inventories.* Created and implemented curriculum for the Portable Helicopter Oxygen Delivery System, ensuring 100% proficiency by all coworkers for high altitude flight operations.* Managed an organizational movement plan utilizing TC-AIMS to ensure safe delivery of over $200million in equipment safely from North Carolina to Afghanistan.* Accumulated over 1019 flight hours in 2 separate airframes, used advance FLIR sensors and scanning techniques, to prevent and locate threats while conducting flight operations in Afghanistan.* Used Risk Mitigation Techniques to identify and mitigate risk while conducting flight operations throughout the United States and Overseas.

* As a Contracting Officer’s Representative, I created a scope of work, and negotiated an annual $1.9 million “Wash Rack Facility Maintenance” contract saving the US Army over $100,000, while supervising over 130 contractor maintenance personnel at 3 separate locations throughout Kuwait while conducting random Quality Assurance/ Performance inspections ensuring contractors adhered to the contract.* Managed two separate Contract Line Items (CLINs) with zero errors and 100% accountability of all invoices, for three separate Wash Rack Facilities.* Worked with the Contracting Officer and Contractors as necessary to modify or amend existing contracts as necessary to meet the need of the Government.* Provided guidance as a Technical Monitor to the Production Control and Supply Sections of a $110 million maintenance contract, ensured production never fell below 91% with a drop-in customer service complaints of 25%. Conducted daily inspections and provided Performance reports to the appropriate Contracting Officer.* Administered quality assurance and contract oversight techniques for two separate maintenance contracts increasing overall production, while reducing unnecessary spending.

* Managed all maintenance on 7 AH-64Ds with 16 subordinates to include scheduled/ unscheduled maintenance, time before overhaul (TBO) parts, phase maintenance flow, and troubleshooting, which enabled more 1000 flight hours, while exceeding maintenance standards by 5%.* Ensured that all CFC/HCFC operations were executed per Department of Defense Environmental Protection Agency guidelines when conducting repair/ services on type 2 appliances on 7 AH-64D helicopters.* Implemented and adhered to an aggressive quality assurance/ quality control program for 7 AH-64Ds helicopters reducing man hours, and minimizing non-productivity, by using direct supervision, and enforcing the use of proper maintenance manuals.* Maintained a superb level of readiness and 100% accountability of 7 AH-64D helicopters, 3 vehicles, and ground support equipment valued over $220 million by conducting daily inspections and weekly inventories.* Was chosen over peers to additionally serve as a unit quality control representative for 24 AH-64Ds helicopters, ensuring all maintenance procedures were enforced by conducting Quality Control inspections after every maintenance task.

* Strong maintenance and leadership abilities resulted in over 5846 accident free flight hours to be flown in an unforgiving environment.* Redeployed unit to Savannah, Georgia while ensuring 100% accountability of equipment valued over $120 million.

* Maintenance management skills attributed to the highest operational rating exceeding Department of the Army standards, while reducing quality control deficiencies.* Orchestrated and implemented a 24hr maintenance plan, enabling the unit to increase overall readiness of 7 AH-64D helicopters.

* Managed all maintenance work orders for a fleet of 21 AH-64A helicopters, coordinated maintenance through Department of the Army contractors, intermediate, and depot level support units permitting over 4500 flight hours to be flown.* Supervised maintenance actions, and quality of work for 245 mechanics, and 8 contractors resulting in over 7100 maintenance man hours.* Responsible for ULLS-A administration and reporting through Army Material System Status system, currently known as Logistics Support Activity.* Coordinated the GE-E-700-701C engine modification on 45 engines to facilitate combat operations in Afghanistan.* Provided necessary support and guidance to accomplish 7 “phase” maintenance inspections in a five-month period.* Managed the maintenance, upkeep, and appearance of a multi-million-dollar hangar facility.