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Led a team of 651 personnel across 27 field training detachments, ensuring comprehensive basic qualification and advanced maintenance training for fighter aircraft engines, aerospace ground equipment, and remotely piloted aircraft communications.Managed a diverse unit by keeping command leadership informed on performance evaluations, awards, and professional development, while providing 354 advanced maintenance-accredited courses for 29 Air Force Specialty Codes to nine Major Commands worldwide.Delivered 354 advanced maintenance-accredited courses across 29 Air Force Specialty Codes to nine Major Commands globally, enhancing operational proficiency and technical expertise.Directed deployment strategy for 15.5K personnel across 61 locations, facilitating F-35 program transitions and coordinating with headquarters to train 1.9K staff, supporting 634K operational hours for NORAD.Led the Department of Defense’s sole micro-miniature electronics repair initiative, certifying 64 NASA specialists and delivering $50M in contract cost savings by repairing 157 critical components in-house.Oversaw 13 innovation initiatives valued at $6.8M, incorporating AR/VR and 3D printing into training frameworks, resulting in an 8K-hour reduction in non-mission capable time.Directed regional recruitment, training, and leadership development to foster continuous improvement, helping the unit achieve recognition as Squadron of the Year within the 982nd Training Group.Enhanced EUCOM’s training protocols by advancing safety and weapons handling education, preparing 56 Army and Air Force specialists for NATO-led recovery operations in the Horn of Africa.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Led the development, testing, acquisition, and fielding of the U.S. Air Force E-7A aircraft while providing comprehensive life-cycle management for 31 E-3 AWACS aircraft, ensuring optimal performance and mission readiness.Managed $7.8 billion in defense program funds for advanced airborne surveillance and battle management command and control, driving fiscal responsibility and strategic resource allocation.Oversaw a diverse team of over 400 military, civilian, and contractor personnel, coordinating user requirements, development initiatives, and sustainability programs to enhance operational effectiveness.Collaborated with NATO sustainment teams to build strategic partnerships, acquiring critical reliability data that improved U.S. Air Force intelligence capabilities and informed key decision-making processes.Developed and implemented logistics strategies to maintain the operational readiness of the E-3 weapon system, coordinating with warfighters, Air Force Materiel Command AFMC, and Boeing to ensure system longevity and mission success.Managed the DRAGON Logistics framework and coordinated with the Systems Program Office SPO, United States Air Forces in Europe USAFE, Air Combat Command ACC, and Pacific Air Forces PACAF to establish the FY21 test schedule, facilitating the seamless execution of critical testing activities.Monitored the inventory of E-3 spares kits, components, and hardware to ensure the sustainment of Airborne Warning and Control System AWACS platforms and associated support equipment, effectively preventing logistical bottlenecks.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Led the autonomous Global Hawk mission for Air Force Central Command, managing a team of 55 personnel and overseeing six aircraft and three Launch and Recovery Elements, with operational facilities valued at over $1.6 billion.Managed the capabilities of 105 MQ-1B/9 remotely piloted aircraft, valued at $2 billion, across four Areas of Responsibility, effectively supporting the Joint Force Air Combat Command mission.Oversaw the global combat operations of 60 remotely piloted aircraft, advising the Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility Director on 1,200 flight deviations and canceled sorties due to maintenance issues, enhancing operational readiness and mission success.Developed and recommended a comprehensive Maintenance Standardization and Evaluation Program by leveraging trend analysis and a tracking database approved by Air Combat Command, enhancing operational efficiency.Led initial investigations into 14 RPA mishaps, coordinating with Logistics Readiness Units and senior leaders to identify trends and mitigate mission impact, improving safety and operational readiness.Oversaw the flight hours program for MQ-1B/9 aircraft, scheduling 1,400 sortie requirements and evaluating capabilities to enhance mission effectiveness and daily fleet operations.Generated and disseminated daily maintenance reports in support of six combat operations, providing real-time aircraft status to the Combined Air Operations Center and contributing to 16,000 sortie hours for CENTCOM.Delivered classified briefings to senior leadership, including the 12th Air Force Detachment 3 Commander, 432nd Attack Wing Commander, and 432nd Maintenance Group Commander, regarding the operational status of deployed MQ-1B/9A combat aircraft.

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