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Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Jacksonville, N.C. And San Diego, Ca

Manage global operational readiness and ensure proper operation of functional processes and personnel management, driving mission success and continuous improvement. Serve as a liaison between up to 20 Naval Aviation agencies to facilitate the management of all aircraft and aviation logistics assets. Advise and influence senior leaders on operations, including aircraft maintenance configuration, rework, material, engineering, and readiness metrics, by applying LEAN initiatives to streamline operations. Direct maintenance operations for one Marine and one Navy organization operating jointly, supervising 543 personnel, and managing $131.8M in support equipment and tool assets. Manage sustainment, ensure timely repair, and logistics support of up to 75 aircraft of eight different types/models/series within eight distinct organizations (squadrons) across three geographical locations.  Supervised day-to-day operation of the organization ensuring productive effort, training, qualification, and well-being of the 160+ military personnel, enabled 22,635 mishap-free flight hours with 94% completion rate. Maximized operational readiness rates by focusing on continuous process improvement and received a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, June 2021 Increased follow-up inspection scores 55% by implementing innovative change management initiatives and improved leadership effectiveness after two major inspections; led to standardized best practices across eight distinct organizations (units).Captain to Major

Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States

Managed and planned the productive effort of 300+ Aviation Maintenance Professionals, ensuring maximum availability of repairable aircraft components, sub-components, and other logistical requirements for six MV-22 Osprey squadrons supporting 120+ aircraft valued at $7.4B. Prioritized strained material supply system to ensure the fulfillment of critical components needed to meet operational priorities.  Slashed inducted items 39% (1603 to 971) and the total items awaiting maintenance by 45% (1363 to 743) in only four months by spearheading and managing an initiative to change the primary workload management tool utilized in the Maintenance Department. Instituted and managed an initiative to reduce the total number of MV-22 Osprey Proprotor hubs inducted for repair resulting in reduction of aircraft awaiting and increasing the number of Ready for Issue prop rotor hubs. Managed eight “Naval Aviation Maintenance Program” programs with 100 percent “On Track” ratings. Provided mentorship, training, and guidance to nine Maintenance and Material Control Officers  Received a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for directing and facilitating maintenance priorities for 35 work centers, drove a 50% reduction in maintenance actions, and reduced maintenance backlog 50%.

Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States

Oversaw 70+ MV-22 maintenance instructors and managed training of 160 Marine personnel and 89 Foreign Military Sales students undergoing training for the MV-22 Airframes, Hydraulics, Avionics, Flight line, and Crew Chief Military Occupational Specialties. Established goals and set priorities to meet specified training requirements and deadlines while maintaining all facilities, trainers, and equipment. Managed the training schedules, instructor qualifications, training resources, and curriculum for four Military Occupational Specialty courses while supervising 95+ classes and 700 students annually.  Served as a member of the PMA-275 Trainer Integration Product Team, aiding in the development and incorporation of two new electronic and virtual training devices.  Managed a large relocation and schedule adjustment after a major hurricane rendered the unit’s main training facility uninhabitable, reducing the number of available classrooms by 75% without reducing throughput.  Provided superior leadership and management skills that resulted in having been awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Jan 2020.

San Diego, California, United States

Directed, planned, and coordinated the maintenance efforts of 500+ aviation maintenance professionals ensuring maximum availability in the performance of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of 100+ aircraft.  Initiated and managed an initiative to change the Maintenance Department workload management tool. Reduced inducted items 51% and the total items awaiting maintenance 62% in only eight months.  Oversaw the initial stand-up of the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16 Joint Oil Analysis Lab. Developed Standard Operating Procedures that allowed same-day oil sample results. Supervised and managed two streamlined divisions ensuring production and material support met the requirements of the supported aviation organizations.  Maintained 80% of operational readiness for Ground Support Equipment and averaged less than eight items inducted for expeditious repair. the production, repair, and overhaul of GE-T64 engines.Chief Warrant Officer 2, Chief Warrant Officer 3 to Captain

San Diego, California, United States

Served as the Maintenance and Material Control Officer at VMM-166. Established and managed the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on 12 MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft.Chief Warrant Officer 2

Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States

Served as the Maintenance and Material Control Officer of HMM-461. Planned and managed the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on up to 24 CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters.Warrant Officer to Chief Warrant Officer 2

Jacksonville, N.C. And Okinawa Japan

Served as a Ch-46 (helicopter) mechanic holding billets as a Collateral Duty Inspector, Full Systems Quality Assurance Representative, Phase Maintenance Staff Non-Commisioned Officer In Charge, Flightline Instructor, Instructor Evaluator and Master Training Specialist.Served as a MV-22 mechanic holding billets as a Work Center Supervisor and Safe For Flight Maintenance Control Representative.Private to Gunnery Sergeant