The Combat Air Forces/Contracted Air Support (CAF/CAS) program provides combat training for fighter aircrew and close air support training for Joint Terminal Attack Controllers. U.S. Air Force pilots fly against contracted pilots and aircraft acting as adversary air. It is comparable in size to the world’s 20th largest air force.

Aerial Target Functional Manager responsible for logistics activities for both full-scale (QF-16s and QF-4s) and sub-scale (BQM-167A, BQM-34s, and MQM-107s) aircraft; assisting in AT development, procurement, modification and sustainment. Assist in identifying potential CS candidates, provide maintenance contract surveillance guidance, assist with contract requirements, technical proposal and statement of work development, perform staff assistance visits in support of aircraft maintenance contracts, participate in source selection and contract negotiation, interface with government contracting personnel, contractor program managers and base commanders to meet contract and mission requirements.

Responsible for combat readiness of 200+ weapons personnel to produce combat-loaded aircraft. Provided technical and managerial advice to senior leaders on weapons issues for 40 assigned F-22A aircraft. Developed policies and procedures and interprets technical data and directives to standardize wing weapons programs. Coordinated with Higher Headquarters on equipment and manning issues and fielding of new munitions, weapons equipment and polices.

Responsible for combat readiness of 200+ weapons personnel to produce combat-loaded aircraft. Provided technical and managerial advice to senior leaders on weapons issues for 40 assigned F-16C/D aircraft. Developed policies and procedures and interprets technical data and directives to standardize wing weapons programs. Coordinated with Higher Headquarters on equipment and manning issues and fielding of munitions, weapons equipment and polices.

Inspected, evaluated and standardized aircraft and armament system maintenance and Quality Assurance programs. Performed logistics activities at ACC active duty, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command units. Directly affected over 33,000 personnel and provided technical assistance and enforced command maintenance policies.