Christopher Fraley Email & Phone Number

Wichita, Ks, United States

The Product Manager works directly with the Director for Program Management in support of the program and aircraft. The Product Manager has overall responsibility for the cost, schedule and technical performance of the product. Will be responsible for supervising and overseeing the Product and Project Managers. Must be able to coordinate proposals, develop statements of work and specifications, estimation of product/service costs along with negotiation and administration of costs; ability to work directly with internal and external customers, along with suppliers to improve the overall performance of the fleet. The Product Manager goals rely ultimately on the success of the product and improvements or changes to the product to make it more successful and meet customer requirements. The Product Manager will represent a cross-functional organizational initiative (i.e. engineering, supply chain, logistics, finance, contracts, manufacturing, quality, training, etc.), and leads an integrated team of project managers, and product managers who own different impacted components of the product.

Wichita, Ks, United States

Works directly with the Product/Program Manager and Director of program Management for projects in support of the program and aircraft. Responsible for the financial and schedule performance of projects. Able to coordinate proposals, develop statements of work and specifications, estimate product/service costs along with negotiation and administration costs; ability to work directly with internal and external customers, along with suppliers to improve the overall performance of the product. The Project Manager's goals ultimately rely on the completion of the project within budget and schedule constraints.

Seymour Johnson Afb Nc, Holloman Afb Nm And Osan Air Base Republic Of Korea

(Equivalent to Operations Manager, Human Resources/Aircraft Maintenance/Logistics/Current Ops)Manages over 1,000 maintenance personnel; directs and administers activities engaged in planning, prioritizing, repairing, inspecting, and servicing tactical aircraft, components and support equipment. Ensures personnel, funds and resources are projected to support maintenance effort and are managed to optimize mission accomplishment. Inspects and evaluates aircraft maintenance activities to determine operational status and maintenance performed; provides assistance in solving maintenance, supply, and personnel problems. Coordinates with supply, operations, and other support activities to improve procedures and resolve problems. Interprets technical publications and resolves concerns related to inspecting, maintaining, and modifying aircraft and support equipment. Interprets and discusses inspection findings; recommends action to correct deficiencies. Ensures submission of deficiency reports- Directed squadron preparation for 2012 AF Logistics Assessment--earned 88.25%, second highest Aircraft Maintenance Squadron score in over 24 months- By-name select to augment Class-A Safety Investigation; addressed crucial issues in F-16 phased inspection process and personnel management- Oversaw maintenance bed-down supporting F-16 pilot training mission at Holloman AFB--integrated 54 aircraft/392 people/16 specialties- Mitigate foreign object events through aggressively interaction with safety office/FOD manager--incidents reduced 35%- Executed innovative F-16 hydraulic system purification plan; 48 aircraft--abort rate cut 44%, $31K man-hour savings- Manpower manager; validated needs, evaluated and allocated people, authored agreement between units- Experienced with international partners; exercise leader, 3 countries/2,389 people/143 aircraft--over 1,500 sorties flown with 98.8% effectiveness

Osan Air Base Republic Of Korea And Seymour Johnson Afb Nc

(Equivalent to Division Supervisor of Mechanics/Installers/Repairers)Principal manager within the aircraft maintenance unit providing administrative control. Provided direction and leadership to over 230 tactical aircraft maintenance personnel including general airframe, powerplant, avionics, electrical and weapons systems specialists. Oversaw section organization, personnel management, control of resources and equipment, logistical requirements, individual medical readiness, occupational training, mobilization, demobilization, discipline and other matters not included in direct aircraft operational missions. Assured unit met mobility requirements.- Forged unified team of 10 diverse flight chiefs--earned four Aircraft Maintenance Unit of the Month awards in first six months on station- By-name selected to prepare unit for 2009 AF Logistics Assessment--unit’s Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year 2009- Managed maintenance resources posture to assure 12 alert sorties generated during base drawdown--supported troops in contact- Led investigation into nose landing gear collapse on landing; identified cause in only 11 days--4th Maintenance Group’s Senior Noncommissioned Officer Maintenance Professional of the Year 2011

Sheppard Afb Tx

(Equivalent to Personnel Manager and Senior Advisor to the Director)Principal advisor to the squadron commander on personnel issues affecting the enlisted force’s structure, strength, development and readiness. Organized, trained and equipped over 225 technical training instructors from multiple Air Force specialties. Managed 113 training devices, 12 ground instructional training aircraft (GITA) and six buildings totaling one million square feet. Coordinated with Air Staff and Major Command managers to establish minimum instructor qualification criteria for hiring. Oversaw efforts of squadron and subordinate flight leadership to ensure on time completion of higher headquarters taskings.- Focal point for 16 resident/22 distance learning courses--98% field supervisor sat rate- Laser-focused on production--equipped, trained and provisioned over 500 students daily- Managed $327,000 budget execution; sourced requirements from HQ Air Staff and major command- Closely coordinated required facility repairs--secured higher funding priority- Coordinated with Air Force Personnel Center to smooth flow 33 personnel assignments--foresight eliminated 24% manpower shortfall- Managed student training/discipline concerns despite 80% leadership rotation--365th Training Squadron Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year 2007- Led squadron preparation for 2008 Air Education and Training Command maintenance standardization evaluation; directed self-insp of all programs--782 Training Group’s 2008 Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award winner

Eglin Afb Fl And Sheppard Afb Tx

(Equivalent to Senior Technician of Specialized Mechanics/Service Technicians)Supervised daily operations of military and civilian workers on F-16 test aircraft or teaching apprentice-level tactical aircraft avionics courses. Reviewed data entered into core-automated maintenance and technical training management systems for accuracy. Interfaced with manufacturers, test engineers and pilots, project officers and senior management to maximize effectiveness of munitions, avionics, and electronic warfare test flights to support US and allied air forces’ objectives. Planned and scheduled worker job responsibilities. Oversaw employees’ skill level upgrade and continuation training. Enforced ground safety, operations security, hazardous material, and foreign object prevention policies and procedures. Managed $65,000 annual budget/sped plan. Advised unit commander on resource utilization, personnel training, and morale issues. - Managed 17 test aircraft, 8 training aircraft, 9 avionics trainers and support equipment tool room--reduced trainer maintenance cost 2%- Led, evaluated and assured qualification/performance of 80+ instructors and 700 students/year - Built comprehensive Access database to track personnel info- Authored Distance Learning Course for 3,000+ workers- Guided development, validation and management of initial skills courses- Leaned 38 tech order accounts to 8--saved 400 hours/month in TO upkeep- Oversaw 250,000sqft facility used by 10 units/1,200 people- Managed Safety Program--zero findings on major command inspection, “Best Practice” and “Superior Performer” recognition, fueled 46 Test Wing’s “Outstanding” rating and “Best ever!” comment- Aircraft Maintenance Unit’s SNCO of the Third Quarter 2004- “Outstanding Flight Chief” and “Motivator”--782 Training Group SNCO of the First Quarter 2006 and Second Quarter 2007- “Natural-born leader and team builder”; "Technically the best"--Air Education and Training Command Flight Chief of the Year 2007

Kunsan Air Base Republic Of Korea And Eglin Afb Fl

(Equivalent to Shift Foreman or First-Line Supervisor of Specialized Mechanics/Service Technicians)Directed maintenance activities in support of combat and test configured F-16 aircraft. Supervised technician from three specialties. Coordinated with the production superintendent to establish maintenance priorities, plan maintenance and assign work. Tracked and analyzed performance of aircraft. Monitored progress of work to ensure completeness and avert negative trends. Assured time compliance technical orders and one-time inspections were completed in a timely manner. Assured completion of scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, supply requisitions and component turn-ins, cannibalization actions, log book and maintenance database documentation, and shift turnover. Conducted roll calls and briefings, trained and counseled personnel on training standards, safety procedures and correct forms documentation. Assured compliance with occupational safety and health guidance. Performed section chief duties when required.- Monitored all tasks to ensure accurate repairs--achieved superb repeat/recur rates below 1%- Proactive leadership essential to unit reaching fully mission capable rates of 93.7%- Named “Outstanding Performer” by Inspector General during Operational Readiness Exercise- Recognized as “Outstanding Performer” while deployed supporting dissimilar aircrew training- Instrumental to initial operational test and evaluation of modular mission computer configured jets- Led successful short notice avionics retrofit of two aircraft supporting $480 million Thailand production operational flight program flight test

Holloman Afb Nm

Planned, conducted, evaluated and documented classroom and flight line instruction including theory of operation, component description and operational checkouts. Conducted annual course reviews. Reviewed contractor supplied courseware and provided recommendations for improvement.- Competitively selected ahead of peers to become maintenance instructor- Taught more than 3,800 hours of formal technical training- Assessed and motivated students of different learning abilities- Developed comprehensive student guides and training aids--increased examination pass rate by 25%- Workhorse instructor; taught 49% more hours than detachment’s average instructor- Earned Instructional Achievement award; taught over 1,150 podium hours within a 12-month period- Revised 126-hr avionics integration and difference courses; researched and designed 27 written exercises- Managed 26 formal Air Education and Training Command courses and associated control documents- Superior professional knowledge in computer database design management- Managed 526 manual technical order account- Managed Quality Assessment Program- Managed Personnel, Physical and Industrial Security Program- Provided guidance to aircraft mishap investigations; assured collected data integrity- Corrected inaccurate technical order fault analysis guides; averted aircraft down time - Exercise Evaluation Team inspector; 49th Fighter Wing earned “Outstanding” rating- Initiative to excel--completed Airman Leadership School as Distinguished Graduate- 49th Support Group’s Noncommissioned Officer of the Second Quarter 1997- Training Detachment’s Instructor of the First Quarter 1996, Instructor of the Second and Fourth Quarters 1997, Training Professional of 1997, Instructor of the Second Quarter 1998, Training Professional of 1998 and Instructor of the Second Quarter 1999

Ramstein Air Base Germany And Holloman Afb Nm

Operated, maintained and troubleshot malfunctions on F-16 and F-117 tactical aircraft avionics systems. Removed, installed, aligned, operationally checked and boresighted installed attack control, instrument, flight control, communications, navigation, and penetration aid systems and line replicable units. Posted entries in manual and automated inspection and maintenance records. Recommended methods to improve equipment performance and maintenance procedures- Knowledgeable in electronic, microelectronic, gyro, synchro and indicator principles, theory, and application; radio frequency ranges; digital computer logic; principles of aerodynamics, motion and power transmission by mechanical and electronic means; electronic combat principles; and Air Force maintenance directives.- Designed and implemented procedures for avionics component replacement while away from home station- In depth troubleshooter with extensive F-16 system knowledge; traced signal data flow on wiring diagrams--identified defective components more experienced technicians missed- 86th Fighter Wing Maintenance Professional of the Second Quarter 1991- 86th Operations Group Airman of the Second Quarter 1992- Augmented F-117 coating application section; reduced backlog 200 hours--earned Air Force Achievement Medal

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Bachelor’S Degree, Professional Aeronautics, Minor In Aviation Safety And Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude; Gpa 3.93

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Associate’S Degree, Instructor Of Technology And Military Science

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Associate’S Degree, Avionic Systems Technology

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