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Hamilton, Ms, Us

Hamilton, Ms, Us

Marignane, Bouches Du Rhone, Fr

Marignane, Bouches Du Rhone, Fr

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Led 200+ aviation maintenance technicians through all stages of maintenance and sortie generation on 22 F-15E aircraft worth $1.1B. Additionally, managed end-item maintenance and time change requirements on 44 Pratt & Whitney -220 Turbofan engines. Developed/executed plans that produce in excess of 3,500 sorties/5,000 flight hours annually. Generated immediate (0 -3 months), intermediate (3 - 12 months), and long range ( up to 6 years) plans that encompass scheduled inspections, maintenance, modifications, Programmed Depot Maintenance, Time Compliance Technical Orders, and aircraft ground training requirements. Balances technician training against customer demands to create sustainable sortie production rate. Mentors/guides sortie generation production staff consisting of 15 senior level maintenance technicians. Analyzes maintenance and personnel trends to correct deficiencies and/or enhance unit's production rate. Coordinates with sister F-15E units and multiple back shops for resource allocation and maintenance prioritization. Review aircraft records (digital and physical) to ensure quality maintenance and safety of flight. Performs Exceptional Release duties prior to each flight. Maintains deployment ready force and assets to support DOD requirements.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Directed diverse Safety Office - Occupational, Flight, and Weapons. Developed, tested, and validated plans that affected 6,000 US, NATO, and partner nation personnel. Liaised with host country representatives (Turkish) for aviation safety matters. Conducted near-miss (High Accident Potential), flight incident, and crash investigations. Led three Wing Mishap investigations on Unmanned Aerial Vehicle crashes - collected evidence, sequestered witnesses, conducted interviews, impounded equipment. Developed and implemented preventative safety strategies to ensure Incirlik AB remains fully capable to execute the mission and provide agile combat support.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Led 70 F-15E maintainers through the execution of the unit's flying hour program. Ensured training and well-being requirements were met. Developed training plans to meet production demands. Completed performance reports, duty evaluations, awards, and disciplinary actions. Counseled personnel on personal/professional conduct, finances, deployment status, and post-Air Force preparation. Balanced leave, training, personal appointments, and short term deployment requirements with sortie production demands to ensure adequately qualified members were assigned/available. Enforced maintenance discipline to ensure reliability and safety requirements were met or exceeded. Reviewed aircraft maintenance and documentation for accuracy and thoroughness. Maintained deployment ready force to support DOD directives. Performed temporary Production Superintendent duties on an as needed basis.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Directed 150 personnel in ten distinct back shops: aircraft fuel distribution, nondestructive inspection, sheet metal, metals technology, phase inspection, crash recovery, egress systems, aerospace ground equipment, aircraft armament, and wheel & tire refurbishment. Coordinated maintenance response for seven airframes in a combat environment. Led squadron's post attack recovery efforts through 50+ indirect fire attacks. Coordinated offsite equipment calibration, shipment, and tracking. Developed and executed the US Air Forces - Afghanistan Crashed, Damaged, or Disabled Aircraft Recovery plan. Maintained $2M in recovery/extraction equipment in a immediate ready status. Led/dispatched teams that recovered disabled F-16C and crashed C-130J.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Developed inspections and exercises to validate 5,000 member wing's combat readiness, counter-terrorism, and emergency response plans. Validated joint disaster response (aircraft crash, natural disaster, terrorism) capabilities with military, DOD assets, city first responders, media, and local government officials. Detected/remedied multiple critical deficiencies using 8-step Problem Solving Process, OODA Loops, and Value Streams. Guided 185 member cross-functional inspection cadre through 25 unit inspections, evaluations, and exercises. Generated events tailored to evaluate commander's intent. Validated "Best Practices" for distribution throughout US Air Force enterprise. Provided Wing Commander a method to measure success/failure and bottleneck analysis to better allocate resources and attention.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Directed 44 specialized technicians on F-15E landing gear, flight control, throttle, and canopy replacement and rigging. Supported flying operations on 95 F-15E valued in excess of $5.1B. Developed and validated base's Crashed, Damaged, or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) plan. Conducted bi-annual recovery exercises with emergency responders that included lifting a 32,000 lb F-15A with pneumatic bags or crane. Managed on-call crane contract with civilian firm to provide immediate response. Ensured readiness through rigorous training events. Balanced various on-off station training requirements against flight line demands. Completed performance reports, duty evaluations, awards and dislplincary actions. Reviewed aircraft maintenance and documentation for accuracy and thoroughness. Maintained a deployment ready force to meet DOD directives.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Led 14 cross-functional technicians at the Pacific Air Forces Command's second busiest transient hub. Managed training and execution of the US Air Force (USAF) / Republic of Korea's (RoK) Cross Combat Servicing program where USAF members would generate combat sorties on RoK aircraft. Completed performance reports, awards, feedbacks, and performed disciplinary measures. Directed the Crashed, Damaged, or Disabled Aircraft Recovery program; maintained $3.4M of extraction equipment. Led teams that recovered two disabled tactical aircraft involved in separate mishaps.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Coordinated maintenance support across four squadrons to maintain 95 F-15Es worth $5.1B. Set priorities based on flying schedule, available specialities, and leadership priorities to meet DOD directives. Utilized Air Force Instructions to verify aircraft status, Flying Scheduling Effectiveness, and Maintenance Scheduling Effectiveness. Tracked Launch and Recovery sequence to determine potential bottlenecks.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Performed daily maintenance on 24 F-16C/Ds to maintain combat capability and support for Pacific Air Forces Command's objectives and DOD directives. Completed Preflight, Thruflight, Basic Postflight, and Walk Around inspections as required. Troubleshot/replaced/repaired flight controls, engine, structures, landing gear, emergency back up power unit, hydraulic systems, avionics, and electrical systems.Qualifications: Engine Operation (GE - 129), intake/exhaust inspections, Hot Pit Supervisor, and Tow Supervisor.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Member of 15 person team that performed in depth hourly inspections on 24 F-16C/Ds (Block 42). Rigged landing gear, engine, and flight control. Performed hourly engine phased inspections. Inspected, serviced, and operationally checked all aircraft systems.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Performed daily maintenance on 24 F-16 C/Ds (Block 42) to meet flying/maintenance scheduling requirements. Completed Launch, Recovery, End of Runway, Preflight, Thruflight, Basic Post Flight, and Walk Around Inspections. Replaced landing gear, flight control, engine, and hydraulic components.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Learned military life requirements. Completed Basic Military Training. Completed Aircraft Fundamentals and Basic F-16 Maintenance Programs.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Aviation Maintenance Management

Military And Strategic Leadership

Master'S Degree, Occupational Safety Management

Educational Leadership And Administration, General

Associate'S Degree, Aviation Maintenance Technology

Tactical Level Leadership