Accomplished program manager in the aerospace and defense industries. As U.S. Air Force aircrew, I worked in strategic planning and operations at all levels. As a program manager with Collins Aerospace, I have led the development of 4 new programs for military and commercial customers. When I'm not contributing to my organization I enjoy volunteering for Habitat for Humanity, working out, traveling, puzzles and board games.Some of my top Career Highlights include:· Managed execution of 11.6K global missions; ensured movement and tracking of 668K passengers and 317K tons of cargo.· Improved effectiveness of $4.8M Program Flight Training (PFT) through agile planning and coordination of teams. · Won award for best Airlift Squadron in the Air Mobility Command (AMC); reduced failed evaluations by 90% by planning / executing weekly training initiatives. · Developed a product to track and monitor training initiatives based on data analysis from four separate systems. Top Skills:Program Management • Transportation Oversight • Material Management • Logistics Planning • Supply Chain Management • Budgeting & Forecasting • Strategic Planning & Execution • Project Scheduling • Global Resource Management • Team Development • Training Program Execution • Operational Excellence • Continuous Improvement • Policies & Procedures Development • Quality Assurance • Regulatory Compliance • HAZMAT & OSHA Standards • Executive Advisory SupportEducation:Bachelor of Science (B.A.) in Transportation and Logistics Management from American Military University in 2017
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Program ManagerSafran Oct 2024 - PresentEverett, Washington, United States
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Program ManagerCollins Aerospace Aug 2023 - Oct 2024Everett, Washington, United States· Directs program phases from inception through completion.· Interfaces with customers on project specifications and requirements to ensure successful project scoping and confirmation of targets.· Manages the contract lifecycle, cost, schedule and performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs.· Establishes and managed to cost focused performance targets and directs work to achieve these targets. -
Operations Program ManagerUnited States Air Force Jan 2004 - Jan 2024Charleston Afb, ScLed a team of 166 members to oversee maintenance and overall operations of a $8.6B aircraft fleet. Formulate strategic and operational plans to support the accomplishment of U.S. National Command Authority's objectives. Remediate operational inefficiencies and boost staff performance by preparing and delivering training. Ensure compliance of overall operations with established policies and procedures. · Drove 15% decrease in non-mission-ready status of the organization while facilitating 42 training courses for 450 personnel.· Saved $18,000 in cost and increased task force by 80% while spearheading Joint Airdrop Inspector (JAI) course.· Guided training system requirement analysis: led a 12-member team and interviewed 118 aircrew maintenance civilians, securing $50M of future contracts. -
Installation Aircrew Training Program ManagerUnited States Air Force Oct 2020 - Nov 2022Charleston Afb, ScDirected a cross-functional team of 16 members to drive strategic and operational aspects of training projects. Defined and tracked project priorities, timelines, staff activities, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) while serving as a liaison between Air Force headquarters and Charleston AFB. Maintained optimal staffing levels and honed employees' skill sets by meeting training and workforce needs. · Planned and executed employee training / development programs while administering an annual budget of $223M. · Ensued mission readiness of 500+ personnel and drove organizational effectiveness by overseeing the planning and execution of 87 training and mission-driven events.· Oversaw Specialized Fueling Operations (SFO); accomplished 50% of aircraft refueling before schedule while ensuring adherence to all organizational policies and procedures.· Laid foundation of Professional Loadmaster Association (PLA) chapter; served as a President to chair meetings and raise funds. Provided a networking platform to ensure seamless collaboration and communication among 500 personnel.· Authored pre- and post-formal training checklists to guide members in meeting all requirements while managing the prompt resolution of administrative conflicts. · Achieved an 80% decrease in non-mission readiness rate while leading continuous improvement initiatives and managing 180 member events and 11,000 items.
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Contingency Airlift Program ManagerUnited States Air Force Oct 2017 - Sep 2020Scott Afb, Illinois, United StatesFormulated project plans and defined delivery schedules while maintaining 1,400 aircraft worth $9.1B. Delivered training initiatives to enhance the skillset of 60 employees. Streamlined all aspects of project management, including scheduling, quality control, communication planning, and cost management. Ensured execution of organizational standards and strategic directives by developing operational processes. · Managed 400+ missions across 48 geographical locations while creating project management strategies and overseeing tactical planning and execution functions.· Devised plans for the successful execution of the President of the United States (POTUS)' India support mission; oversaw the movement of 97 passengers and 126 tons of cargo while completing seven assigned missions.· Empowered the professional capabilities of 8 Branch Managers to steer 2,000 communication initiatives annually. Advised senior leadership on operational issues, including managing $300B transportation costs. · Directed a 31-member team to lead critical projects supporting international crises, humanitarian relief, and contingencies.· Led a high-performance team of 23 fleet planners and logisticians to spearhead planning 7,300 sorties; oversaw the safe and cost-effective transportation of 74,000 tons of cargo and 81,000 passengers.
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Aircrew Quality Assurance Program ManagerUnited States Air Force Dec 2015 - Sep 2017Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord, WaFunctioned as a strategic advisor; guided executive staff and Operations Managers on implementing operational excellence initiatives and changes within the management structure. Provided direction to develop workflows, policies, and procedures to advance and achieve organizational vision and objectives. Boosted operational efficiency by implementing Lean principles, conducting personnel assessments, and assigning the right jobs to the right employees. Drove professional development and growth of employees by providing training.· Developed and motivated a team of over 51 members to maintain an aircraft fleet valued at $215M.· Led successful completion of 11,000 flight currency items to ensure the provision of scheduling / training support to 157 employees. · Accomplished a 23% increase in organizational mission readiness by managing the inaugural Loadmaster Development Flight.· Saved over 480 hours annually by formulating a flight tracking tool while providing a unified product / presentation (comprising the information of 5-6 different systems) to the leadership team.· Recognized by leadership for airlifting 320K lbs. cargo and 475 passengers and increased manning of the squadron evaluators by 17%.· Oversaw Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) upgrade; issued and tracked 153 devices worth $112K with no lapse in POTUS and Prime Nuclear Airlift Force (PNAF) missions.
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Aircrew Instructor And Program SchedulerUnited States Air Force Sep 2013 - Nov 2015Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord, WaRendered leadership to oversee operations related to the $215M aircraft. Ensured work center building and grounds maintenance while coordinating the security, inspections, and space management functions. Headed a team of 8 members to identify and meet individual training needs and manage the fleet schedule for mission-ready upgrades.· Oversaw air transportation of 23 U.S. personnel with 60,000 lbs. of cargo while providing logistical support for POTUS' KSA visit.· Supported worldwide missions by expediting the movement of 2.5M lbs. of cargo and 1,300 passengers to dispersed locations.· Evacuated 12 patients from Guam before the defined schedule by efficiently managing transportation and logistical functions.· Fixed 15 discrepancies and ensured adherence to building safety codes while conducting 12 QA inspections and assessing 27 items.· Raised awareness of 150 personnel on flight safety by providing comprehensive training sessions on a regular basis.
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Progressive Levels Of Leadership ResponsibilityUnited States Air Force Jan 2004 - Sep 2013
Ryan Yarton Education Details
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Bachelors -
Aviation Operations
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Ryan Yarton works for Safran
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Ryan Yarton's current role is Program Manager.
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Ryan Yarton attended American Military University, Community College Of The Air Force.
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Ryan Yarton's colleagues are Stéphane Douillard, Simon Accolg, Michal Krypciak, Chaima Jaibi, Daniel Leclair, Gabriel Escobar, Michel Gataz.
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