Timothy Tafe Email & Phone Number

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

United States

St. Louis

Leads three man team to accomplish Delta, United, and Engineering requested Engineering orders, Airworthiness Directives, and aircraft reliability tasks on 47 CRJ 700/900’s. Ensures that team completes other scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks on assigned aircraft (LC-1/2, Engine oil servicing, Tire Servicing, aircraft Block inspections, ect). Recommends additional support as required to include aircraft components, personal, and engineering. Replaced 44 Engine Driven Pumps… Show more Leads three man team to accomplish Delta, United, and Engineering requested Engineering orders, Airworthiness Directives, and aircraft reliability tasks on 47 CRJ 700/900’s. Ensures that team completes other scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks on assigned aircraft (LC-1/2, Engine oil servicing, Tire Servicing, aircraft Block inspections, ect). Recommends additional support as required to include aircraft components, personal, and engineering. Replaced 44 Engine Driven Pumps, repacked 66 Landing Gear Struts; Increased Revenue Reliability of Delta CRJ fleet to 99.4%Flexible; coordinated with other aircraft leads and assigns personnel to fill manpower shortfallsLeads from the front; worked with supply section to stock parts required for Delta and United reliability programs. Ensuring “Aircraft on Ground” was kept to a minimumSubject matter expert/mentor; developed training strategy and mentored 3 man team; increased team maintenance qualifications by 30% Show less

Hq/Air Mobility Command

Advisor to the Director of Logistics on aircraft hydraulic interest items, programs, and procedures used to facilitate policies and directives. Manages, validates aircraft modification, maintenance manual corrections, one-time inspections, and waivers enabling solutions for field units. Performs safety analysis of subordinate units to include human factors, risk management and logistics mishap trends, facility inspections, project support, document reviews to include drawings, plans, and… Show more Advisor to the Director of Logistics on aircraft hydraulic interest items, programs, and procedures used to facilitate policies and directives. Manages, validates aircraft modification, maintenance manual corrections, one-time inspections, and waivers enabling solutions for field units. Performs safety analysis of subordinate units to include human factors, risk management and logistics mishap trends, facility inspections, project support, document reviews to include drawings, plans, and program requirements. Adjunct Inspector to IG. Director of logistics safety coordinator. Division Executive Assistant.Administered C-130 fleet carbon brake, anti-skid, and wheel conversion; coordinated manpower and equipment support, both domestic and international for on-aircraft testing and follow-on Command approvalPrinciple staff adviser to the Director of Logistics for organization safety program; subject matter expert on safety issues.Executed safety and quality audits of subordinate maintenance units; verified compliance with OSHA 29 CRF 1910 and 1926, Air Force safety, maintenance practices, tool control, and foreign object damage programs in accordance with federal and state laws, Air Force Instructions, and aircraft technical manuals.Implemented lean strategy to reduce Air Mobility Command hydraulics manpower by 33% and simultaneously increase efficiencies by combining multiple hydraulic sections into one. Developed Directorate job safety analysis; targeted each sections specific job, general weather safety, local hazards, how to report hazards, initial safety training, and weekly “Safety Grams”.Managed Division workflow accounts; deconflicted manager’s calendar and prioritized meeting requests, reviewed management emails for grammar and content prior to management signature. Maintained Division Task Management system; assigned questions/tasks to appropriate branches/personnel, ensured tasks were completed, reviewed by management and closed on-time. Show less

Mcguire Afb, Nj

Developed, reviewed, updated course materials and formalized curriculum for Maintenance Qualification Training Program and Major Command courses. Evaluated student performance, administered exams, provided counseling and corrective measures as necessary. Trained new technicians to a proficiency level of primary Air Force Specialty code for pertinent systems and provided recurring training.Expedited renewal of $32.8M maintenance training device contract, ensured new contract was in… Show more Developed, reviewed, updated course materials and formalized curriculum for Maintenance Qualification Training Program and Major Command courses. Evaluated student performance, administered exams, provided counseling and corrective measures as necessary. Trained new technicians to a proficiency level of primary Air Force Specialty code for pertinent systems and provided recurring training.Expedited renewal of $32.8M maintenance training device contract, ensured new contract was in place before old contract expired. Ultimately achieving 1.5K maintenance trainer hours of use and saving 62 aircraft from being grounded-for-training days.Forecasted training requirements to meet upgraded (block 18) C-17 arrivals from Boeing assembly line; requirements identified, new courses developed and implemented to ensure trained technicians available for aircraft delivery.Held 4 hydraulic system, 7 risk management, 5 flightline safety, 12 Block training, and 4 CPR classes. Ensured technicians were properly trained and recurring training requirements were maintained. Show less

Mcguire Afb, Nj

Led and supervised six Air Force maintenance specialties to maintain aircraft airworthiness on 13 C-17s valued at $2.6 Billion; assigned technicians to provide 24 hour coverage in support of scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance requirements. Performed confined space maintenance; used proper ground equipment to perform routine and daily maintenance tasks, and flew assigned missions as required. Conducted aircraft fuel and oil servicing, repairs, replacement of line replaceable units… Show more Led and supervised six Air Force maintenance specialties to maintain aircraft airworthiness on 13 C-17s valued at $2.6 Billion; assigned technicians to provide 24 hour coverage in support of scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance requirements. Performed confined space maintenance; used proper ground equipment to perform routine and daily maintenance tasks, and flew assigned missions as required. Conducted aircraft fuel and oil servicing, repairs, replacement of line replaceable units (LRU), testing, and adjustments. Completed aircraft paperwork in compliance with Air Force Instruction standards. Managed and developed schedules for 174 maintenance technicians; balanced daily work schedules with deployment commitments; enabled 100% shift coverage.Coordinated and monitored day-to-day operations, personnel training, and qualifications. Flight line maintenance expediter; prioritized and executed maintenance assignments and prioritized the aircraft maintenance based on the flying schedule.Developed training packages for newly assigned hydraulic technicians to include training records, plans, milestones, and scheduling formal training. Ensured technicians complied with OSHA 29 CRF 1910, Air Force Instructions, aircraft technical manuals, risk management, aircraft safety zones, and general flightline safety.Developed training packages for newly assigned hydraulic technicians to include training records, plans, milestones, and scheduling formal training. Troubleshot and replaced leaking TF-33 engine in 8 hours; ensured aircraft ready for priority missionAuthored aircraft maintenance manual change for rigging of C-17 Auxiliary Power Unit inlet door, approved and implemented by Air Force engineering, saved the Air Force $444K in annual costs. Lead 3 man team in executing lift of C-17 after main landing gear collapse; stabilized aircraft and expedited completion of safety investigation and repair Show less

Minot Afb, Nd

Delegated daily maintenance workload. Evaluated effectiveness and certified shop personnelcompleting inspections, troubleshooting, disassembly, cleaning, repair, assembly, testing of components in accordance with maintenance manuals. Overhauled 3 critical B-52 Tip wing tip landing gear struts, normally performed by the aircraft depot.Returned 3 aircraft to service and established local repair cycle and saved the Air Force $90,000. Identified improper assembly… Show more Delegated daily maintenance workload. Evaluated effectiveness and certified shop personnelcompleting inspections, troubleshooting, disassembly, cleaning, repair, assembly, testing of components in accordance with maintenance manuals. Overhauled 3 critical B-52 Tip wing tip landing gear struts, normally performed by the aircraft depot.Returned 3 aircraft to service and established local repair cycle and saved the Air Force $90,000. Identified improper assembly procedure of main landing gear control valve, wrote new technicalorder procedure for control valve; new procedure approved by AF engineering and released to fieldMaintained shop repair cycle management, average of 1 day DIFM time. Continually exceeded the 5 day Headquarters Air Combat Command (ACC) standard. Show less

Minot Afb, Nd

Performed hydraulic maintenance and periodic phase inspections on B-52 aircraft landing gear, flight control, and in-flight refueling system components. Ensured system integrity by performing operational checks of the reservoir pressurization, alternate brake slave, and AGM-69 short range attack missile launcher systems. Disassembled, inspected, repaired, assembled, and bench checked various hydraulic system components. - Dispatched to B-52 aircraft with a failed brake return spring… Show more Performed hydraulic maintenance and periodic phase inspections on B-52 aircraft landing gear, flight control, and in-flight refueling system components. Ensured system integrity by performing operational checks of the reservoir pressurization, alternate brake slave, and AGM-69 short range attack missile launcher systems. Disassembled, inspected, repaired, assembled, and bench checked various hydraulic system components. - Dispatched to B-52 aircraft with a failed brake return spring adjuster. removed an replaced faulty spring adjuster. This led to the saving of $11,000 in brake replacement cost and saved the assigned mission. - Spearheaded the repair of 3 critical B-52 wing tip landing gear struts. This established local repair capability to what is normally considered a higher depot repair. This decreased aircraft downtime and saved over $90,000 dollars.- Responded to a B-52 with a hydraulic pressure malfunction. Isolated the problem to a improperly adjusted engine driven pump. Performed engine running adjustment to the pumps pressure compensator, This returned the aircraft back to fully mission capable. Show less

Master Of Science, Aviation Safety

Bs, Professional Aeronautics With Minors In Management And Aviation Safey

As, Applied Science