Michael Radford Email & Phone Number

Las Vegas, Nv, Us

Somewhere In Nevada

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

• Spearheaded a team of six to define customer requirements, drive engineering design, fabricate components, integrate systems onto aircraft platforms, and finalize documentation for high-priority test missions and aircraft capability enhancements.• Orchestrated and optimized test program timelines and milestones; facilitated primary test missions by coordinating flying schedules, managed instrumentation setups, and oversaw data processing requirements.• Secured and maintained a Top Secret/SCI security clearance, with a background check completed on March 3, 2020, and continuous vetting initiated on August 30, 2024.

Creech Air Force Base, Nevada

• Directed a maintenance operation of 400+ aircraft technicians, and ensured the readiness and upkeep of a fleet of 200 MQ-9s through mission-focused efforts.• Served as a technical advisor to senior maintenance leaders, and provided expertise on all aircraft matters, daily fleet health assessments, and future operational plans.• Managed a wide range of programs including safety protocols, security measures, facility upkeep, vehicle management, FOD prevention, and tool control policies.• Supervised the daily operations of 200+ technicians, successfully generated 3K+ flights and 7.5K+ flying hours annually.• Performed thorough airworthiness verifications of scheduled aircraft by reviewing both written and digital maintenance documentation.• Coordinated time-sensitive supply requirements for time-change components and justified critical supply requests.

Japan

• Led daily activities of over 200 technicians generating over 3,000 flights and 7,500 flying hours annually.• Developed and executed daily, weekly and monthly aircraft maintenance flying hour program including scheduled maintenance plans and daily flying schedules.• Verified airworthiness of scheduled aircraft to include both written and computerized documentation review.• Plotted time sensitive supply requirements for time-change components and substantiated critical supply requests.• Determined, tracked and reported aircraft and systems status; validated aircraft systems configurations.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

• Led small team of inspectors evaluating the quality of maintenance accomplished and personnel performing it to identify, validate and/or resolve workmanship, proficiency and compliance issues affecting fleet health.• Served as primary technical advisor to the commander on all maintenance issues impacting mission generation.• Performed duties as QA inspector directly evaluating F-16 maintainers and completed maintenance 1998-2000.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

● Managed maintenance of F-16 and F-117 aircraft, including assembly, modification, and fabrication of metal and composite components.● Maintained accurate historical documentation in accordance with guidelines.● Performed preflight, postflight, and special inspections, along with ground handling, jacking, lifting, and towing operations.● Diagnosed and repaired airframe, engine, hydraulic, avionics, electrical, and other critical systems.● Removed and installed aircraft and engine components, conducted functional tests, and adjusted mechanical systems.● Inspected aircraft systems for proper clearance, tolerances, installation, and operational readiness.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Professional Aeronautics

Associate Of Applied Science, Airframe Mechanics And Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician