Ron Simmons Email & Phone Number

Grand Prairie, Texas

Subcontract Manager

Wilmington, North Carolina Area

North Myrtle Beach, SC

Wiesbaden Area, Germany

• Served as primary Aviation Maintenance Manager on 14 contracts worth $9.3 Billion on F-35/ F-16/ F-15/ F-5/ E-2/ E-3/ C-130/ G-222 and HH-60 aircraft.
• Administered US government contracts; enforcing, regulating and monitoring contractors' compliance with aircraft flight and ground safety policies, contract requirements, Agency, DoD and contractor regulations which.
• Performed as a functional specialist responsible for identifying, understanding, proofing, measuring and analyzing contractor production process capability.
• Independently performed audits/surveillance of contractor processes to ensure customer and contractual requirements were met. Issued verbal and written Corrective Action Requests (CARs) and Continuous Improvement.
• Analyzed available data to determine the level and frequency of surveys required; performed FAR/DFARS Contract Administration Functions and regulatory surveillance of flight and ground operations at 15 different.
• Participated in pre-award surveys to Tunisia and Morocco regarding the establishment of major aircraft upgrade programs. Advised subordinates and Commanders on complex operational and technical problems.

Shaw AFB, SC

• Performed 180 flightline spot inspections mitigating risk to 20 FW pilots and 42 F-16CJ aircraft
• Authored briefings for quarterly flight safety meetings; gathered critical flight data instilling safety mindset for pilots
• Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Program subject matter expert; instituted multi-tiered prevention program reducing bird strikes by 42 percent over a 3-year period
• Investigated 144 Class A/C/E/BASH mishaps and incidents

Shaw AFB, SC

• Conducted 140 periodic and special HAZMAT/ESOH inspections in three Aircraft Maintenance Units (AMUs)
• Co-led Six-Sigma event for HAZMAT processing time reduction; cut time by 99% with over a $14M reduction in cost per year
• Consolidated HAZMAT storage points within MXG; initiative reduced storage by 50% saving $60K per year
• Reviewed all AF Form 3952 Hazardous Material Requests to ensure accuracy and compliance with Technical Order requirements

Shaw AFB, SC

• Managed, maintained, and accounted for approximately $1.2M in special/multi-purpose vehicles as squadron Vehicle NCO
• Managed Unit Anti-terrorism program briefing over 400 personnel on Operation Security (OPSEC) and Communication Security (COMSEC)
• Managed Government Purchase Card Program; purchased all supplies for Maintenance Squadron; executed end of year purchases of over $124K
• Processed 34 short tons of tools/equipment for Head Quarters Air Combat Command Operational Readiness Inspection with zero turn backs

Shaw AFB, SC

• Assisted in the management of 12 support technicians and 6 supply personal
• Served as a technical advisor in the support area and evaluated on-the-job training
• Maintained, issued and accounted for approximately $11.7M in tools and aircraft test equipment
• Repaired, replaced, researched and ordered new tools, cables and components as necessary

Shaw AFB, SC

• Directed, controlled and coordinated all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance performed on 14 F-16CJ aircraft valued at more than $325M
• Responsible to the Production Superintendent for maintenance actions of 200 maintenance personnel
• Supervised crew chiefs, specialists and weapons personnel during launch, recovery and repair of aircraft
• Managed resources to ensure proper tools, powered aerospace ground equipment and technical data were provided and properly used

Shaw AFB, SC

• Supervised and evaluated performance of 52 assigned personnel and ensured compliance with all technical orders, directives and policies
• Reviewed maintenance forms, aircraft records and reports to ensure complete documentation in accordance with directives
• Coordinated the work shift schedule with the production superintendent and maintenance office to ensure sufficient personnel were available to support the mission 
• Directed maintenance during two deployments with 355 personnel and 20 aircraft
• Supervised on-the-job training programs and instructed subordinates in maintenance practices and techniques

Shaw AFB, SC

• Wrote and implemented plans of instruction and evaluated methods, techniques, document interpretation and performance to meet Air Force standards. Emphasis was on aircraft flight control, landing gear and engine system.
• Instructed 28 formal 40-hr Advanced Crew Chief Training courses, 95 inspections with zero discrepancies, 100% Quality Assurance pass rate
• Taught 22 F-16 engine start system courses to 328 host personnel which included theory and fault analysis; troubleshooting led to discovery of 18 defective engine start system controllers 
• Analyzed Hazardous Waste non-compliance Program, determined to rectify inadequate conditions, implemented/executed new inspection documents specification and policies.
• Supervised, counseled and evaluated students progress throughout all phases of crew chief training

Georgia, Arizona, South Korea

• Performed flight chief, expediter, crew chief, repair and reclamation, and maintenance support functions. Coordinated maintenance plans and schedules to meet operational commitments. Supervised and assisted in.
• Inspected aircraft to include performing end-of-runway, post-flight, pre-flight, thru-flight, special and phase inspections. Performed sortie generation operations and hot pit refuels. Advised on problems maintaining.
• Troubleshot and maintained aircraft engines, hydraulic, and other related systems, structures, components, and related equipment. Removed and installed aircraft and engine components. Conducted functional tests of.
• Inspected aircraft structures, engines, systems, components, and related systems. Supervised and performed aircraft, engine and component inspections. Interpreted inspection findings and determined adequacy of.

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General, 3.5

Dawia Level Iii Certification, Production, Quality And Manufacturing, 4.0

Associate’S Degree, Educational/Instructional Technology, 4.0

Associate’S Degree, Airframe Mechanics And Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, 4.0

High School, General Education, 3.8

Activities and Societies: 4-year Honor Graduate, Beta Club, DECA Club, National Honor Society