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Cherry Point North Carolina (Mag 14)

Cherry Point, North Carolina

Serves as Director of Aviation Logistics Support to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, in support of 476 aircraft of 9 different Types, Models and Series. Develops and coordinates: doctrine, policies, strategic planning, metrics, management, training, personnel, and procurement for Aviation Ordnance, Aviation Supply, Information Systems, Aviation Maintenance, Avionics, and Facilities Engineering. Responsible for Global distribution and warehousing of aviation supply chain resources valued in excess of $3 Billion with an annual execution budget of $1.128 Billion.

Jacksonville, North Carolina Area

Commanding Officer (Chief Executive Officer equivalent) of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 29 (MALS 29). MALS 29 is comprised of 700+ Marines, Sailors and Civilian employees with a strategic mission of providing direct aviation support to seven flying squadrons executing the six functions of US Marine Corps Aviation worldwide. MALS 29 provides Intermediate Level Maintenance, Aviation Supply, Class V Munitions / Ordnance, Aeronautical Equipment, Logistical and Information Technology products and services to the flying squadrons of Marine Aircraft Group 29 in Jacksonville North Carolina. MALS 29 supports multiple types of aircraft and provides detachments to aviation combat elements operating globally in support the United States National Defense Strategy.

Naval Aviation Systems Command Headquarters - Nas Patuxent River, Md

Manage the cradle to grave procurement, development, fielding, sustainment, and disposal of the Marine Corps H-1 helicopter program. Implement the modifications and product support for rotary wing close air support, anti-armor, armed escort, armed/visual reconnaissance, and fire support missions for these Weapon Systems. Logistics Manager / Product Support for H-1 Aircraft Foreign Military Sales and the Department of Defense Future Vertical Lift aircraft program.

Mcas Cherry Point, Nc

Principal advisor to Executive Leadership on all matters pertaining to global aviation operations and sustainment of a $25.6 Billion aircraft inventory. Orchestrated and executed complex cross-functional logistics elements: aerospace engineering, supply chain, administrative and legal policy development and enforcement, air vehicle life cycle management, and technical publications conservation. Provided financial recommendations and obligated funding for the execution of an annual operating budget in excess of $1.1 Billion.- Briefed US Congressional Delegations and members of Congress on matters involving USMC Aviation Readiness, Maintenance Operations and Department of Defense funding priorities.- Developed regional wide aircraft maintenance policies regarding: aircraft reporting standards, aircraft mechanic and technician technical training requirements, aircraft ground handling practices, and aircraft mechanic and technician qualification standards for a conglomerate consisting of 512 aircraft and 9,200 aircraft maintainers across the eastern United States.

Camp Pendleton, Ca And Quantico, Va

Administered the Operations of a multi-discipline maintenance department consisting of: Airframe repair and fabrication, Avionics component repair, Aircraft Propulsion and Lift systems, Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems, and Aviation Ground Support Equipment maintenance. Organized and ensured the full and effective employment of 600+ maintenance personnel and the execution of $168 million annual operating budget. Ensured production output of the department was of proper quantity and quality per applicable specifications and directives. Responsible for all aspects of Quality Control and legislative compliance. - Recognized by the Marine Corps Logistics Command for accomplishing a $6.5 Million per year Total Ownership Cost Reduction across an entire fleet of military helicopters by restructuring the overhaul strategy of high cost repairable rotor system components. - Recognized by the Department of Defense for the design of the Concept of Operations for the field level replacement of individual modules of the Pratt Whitney F-135 turbojet engine across the United States Marine Corps Fleet F-35 Joint Strike Fighter organizations.

Developed maintenance plans, managed aviation programs, and provided direction to aviation maintenance divisions in support of department level production objectives. Provided Operational Control, logistical support, and the assignment of workload priorities for the timely and efficient repair of aeronautical components. Served as technical advisor to aerospace engineers, aircraft Program Managers and aircraft Original Equipment Manufacturers regarding both Material and Non-Material Solutions.- Managed organization’s responsibilities and contractual obligations between the US Government and the Boeing Company’s Performance Based Logistics Contract.- Expanded maintenance department authorized capabilities by 25% across all maintenance divisions reducing Operational cost, improving supply response times, and improving asset availability.

Planned, managed, and led the maintenance department of organizations that operate and perform on-aircraft maintenance including: inspecting, servicing, lubricating, adjusting, replacing parts and major assemblies and subassemblies of manned air vehicles. As Maintenance Control Officer: managed the life cycles of a $582 Million 30 aircraft fleet, with an annual operating budget of $20.8 million, assigned aircraft to a flight schedule, coordinated all preventative and corrective aircraft maintenance, responsible for airworthiness directive compliance, managed aircraft weight and balance, managed aircraft logs and records, and planned for the material requirements of the department.

Mechanics Division Supervisor, Quality Assurance Division Supervisor, Maintenance/Production Controller at organization operating 30 or more aircraft.

Airframe and Power Plants FAA certificated mechanic. 10 years of hands-on helicopter line maintenance experience with US Military equivalent of FAA Inspection Authorization certification.2,138 flight hours as Crew-Chief on UN-1N, AH-1W, CH-46E and CH-53D helicopters. 513 flight hours at night using Night Vision Devices. Military Aerial Gunner Instructor on M60D, GAU-2B, GAU-17, and GAU-16 machine guns. MAWTS-1 Weapons and Tactics Crew-Chief Instructor, Night Systems Instructor, and Aircrew ground school instructor.

Bachelor Of Science, Aeronautics. Minors: Aerospace Safety, Business Admin

Undergraduate Studies