Specialized in the field search, recovery, investigation, and repatriation of the remains of US Service Members missing as a result of Vietnam War. Amassed 22 years and 4 months of Air Force supervisory/managerial experience and was continuously relied on for subject matter guidance from Squadron and Group Commanders. Experienced Aircrew Flight Equipment Superintendent skilled in U.S. Air Force, Department of Defense, Government Contracting, Aerospace, Operational Planning, and Life Support Systems Engineering. Strong operations professional graduated from Community College of the Air Force. As a Aircrew Safety Systems Technician, I maintained Survival Equipment safety systems on U-28A, KC-135, C-146A, C-20, C-21A, B-52, C-141, C-17, AC-130 Gunship, C-130J, C-130W, UH-1N, HH-60, PC-12, M-28, Q200, Dornier 328, F-15, F-16, CV-22, P3 aircraft and TAC Ps, Combat Controlers, PJs assigned to STS/Rescue units. Also advised engineers on product performance during field-testing. Experience and qualifications led to career progression as: Section Leader, Quality Assurance Inspector, Safety Manager, Explosives/Weapons Safety Manager, Class Room Instructor, Foreman, Operations Manager. Amassed extensive experience collaborating with engineers, contractors and Senior Staff Agencies concerning aircraft: maintenance procedures, textile products, and safety systems. Authored multiple changes to technical manuals and Air Force Operating Instructions. Merged operations from two diverse departments and consolidated: training, budget, workflow using Lean initiatives.
Listed skills include Management, U.S. Department Of Defense, Data Analysis, Team Leadership, and 4 others.