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Alexandria, VA, US

BreakLine is an education and hiring initiative designed to prepare high performers from all backgrounds for careers in technology. The program combines intensive, graduate-level classroom instruction with hands-on workshops and professional networking.

-Facilitated systems testing for F/A-18 simulator upgrades. Engaged software engineers to address systems concerns, ensuring alignment with training objectives while upholding 100% adherence to timelines-Managed cross-functional teams directing flight operations for 150+ aircraft valued at over $800M. Led technical teams and collaborated with 40+ units.

-Oversaw accuracy/compliance for 4 high value programs during an organization-wide audit. Regulatory and quality assurance processes achieved 0 significant discrepancies-Orchestrated flight operations for a fleet aircraft and led a 65-man technical team to achieve 100% mission readiness for $200M worth of aircraft by reallocating resources to maintain.

-Implemented rigorous risk assessment protocols for all training missions, identifying potential hazards and developing mitigation strategies that reduced incident rates by 25% and enhanced flight safety

-Managed extensive aircraft maintenance training and compliance programs. Developed procedures for 45 technicians to resolve quality assurance issues, enhancing operations and reducing incidents by 20%-Revamped aircraft scheduling processes to optimize operational efficiency and timing coordination. Enhanced safety protocols for launch and landing.

-Collaborated with instructors and peers to conduct, analyze, and debrief mission outcomes achieving a personal evaluation score in the 97th percentile among student aviators

-Overhauled auto repair operations by optimizing workflows, reorganizing staff, adjusting procurement process, cutting repair times by 50% and overhead by 30%, boosting profits by over $5M in one year