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Melbourne, Florida, United States

Malabar, Florida, United States

Florida, United States

Melbourne, Florida Area

Provide innovative aviation maintenance solutions to the Department of State, International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Agency. Manage ambiguity and build relationships. Provide life cycle sustainment of engine management through collaboration with Aviation Services Contractor and cross functional divisions with DOS.• Coordinated Statement of Work technical and financial requirements of over 200 engines across 9 separate engine types for the Department of States engine repair and overhaul vendor. Developed budgeting process and repair cycle timelines which resulted in minimal unserviceable engines on program and saved the customer $1M+ in excess repair costs and minimized operational downtime. Monitored vendor for successful accomplishments and corrective actions, as necessary.• Primary contact for engine program activities with routine team meetings involving costs, logistics and technical performance for the Department of State, primary O&M contractor and engine vendors.• Developed Process of Analysis for improved visibility of Top 5 cost and frequency drivers covering nine aircraft fleet types encompassing both rotary and fixed wing aircraft deployed in nine different countries.

403Rd Wing

Command Chief Master Sergeant, 403rd Wing, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. Serve as the principle advisor to the commander on matters of health, welfare and morale, professional development, good order and discipline, and the effective employment of the wing's 1,700 enlisted members. The 403rd Wing is the only Air Force Reserve C-130J Total Force Integrated flying unit in Mississippi and largest tenant unit on Keesler AFB. The wing trains, equips and employs airlift forces in global support of the nation's interests to include tactical air-land and air-drop of personnel, supplies and equipment. The wing also provides trained support personnel to augment active component personnel, support of aeromedical evacuations and humanitarian flights, in addition to the only aerial weather reconnaissance mission in the Department of Defense.Previous Key Positions Held: F-15 A/B/C Crew Chief, Aircraft Battle Damage Repair Instructor/ Evaluator, Quality Assurance Assistant Superintendent – 622nd Robins Air Force Base, GA. Aircraft Maintenance Production Superintendent, First Sergeant, 908th Operations Support Squadron & Security Forces Squadron – 908th Airlift Wing, Maxwell AFB, Alabama. First Sergeant, 455 ELRS – Afghanistan, Bagram Air Base.

Atlanta

Managed and maintained effective communication and relationships between Delta Air Lines Technical Operations and the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board relative to aircraft maintenance, restoration, shop inspections and policies & procedures pertaining to a fleet of 60 international aircraft across four different type certificates, including B767-300 & 400ER and B777LR & ER aircraft. Previous Key Positions Held: Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Quality Control Pre-Flight Inspector, Engine Disassembly / Reassembly, All Fleet Performance Coordinator, Maintenance Programs Senior Analyst.• Established design concepts, developed integration plans, and created milestones to implement an improved Flight Operations Quality Assurance data population across 3 continents and international aircraft; monitored master plan throughout implementation; reduced cost burdens and resource challenges and logistics of new and aging aircraft through proper IT and IS equipment and solutions.• Developed Aircraft Parts Quarantine Program to ensure quality control of aircraft parts ranging from engines to fluids. Ensured proper program management, ease of access, accountability for regulatory interests or inspection, and security of assets during normal operations or government investigations.• Managed over 300 aircraft across 6 fleet types for Aging Aircraft Inspection Program; provided FAA & contract inspectors comprehensive historical documents and required materials for program compliance.• Directed life cycle plan on technical work-card review project for Delta Airlines and Northwest Airlines merger; guided critical integration of operations and directed 30 personnel to secure a seamless transition of maintenance functions; project finalized and approved by FAA 3 months ahead of schedule.

Bachelor'S Degree, Human Resource Management

Associate'S Degree, Human Resources

Diploma, Diploma

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