Air Force One Production Superintendent
Andrews Air Force Base, Md
Lead Maintenance ManagerManaged and directed all maintenance aspects and operations for AF-1 fleet and associated aircraft designated for stateside and overseas Presidential travel - Directed all aspects of maintenance, inspections, modifications, troubleshooting and aircraft repairs on the Air Force One fleet valued at $1.3B- Coordinated and resolved safety and technical matters with flight crew, government agencies, and commercial contractorsAnnual Performance Report Bullets:Organized maintenance preparation for historic Cuba mission; navigated logistical hurdles for first Presidential visit in 88 years--earned Presidential Logistics Squadron Senior Noncommissioned Officer of year nominationChairman for 89th Airlift Wing Annual Awards Council; organized 15 committees, led 56 personnel, raised $5.6K--recognized 42 award nominees, lauded by 89th Airlift Wing CommanderManaged Nose Landing Gear strut overhaul; led 14 member team for 1st in-house inner cylinder change--circumvented depot level maintenance and saved the Air Force $1.2MGoverned units 1st tri-segment flap replacement; successfully executed 5-day, $745K task--doubled President Obama's west coast travel optionsCommanded 15 member field team; facilitated repair for arcing wire bundle--averted total system loss and preserved safety for the President and aircraft passengersLed engine change team; shaved 4-hrs off of standard and secured Air Force One for no-notice mission--President Obama spoke at Charleston, SC shooting memorial