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Greenville, SC, US

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Lead F-16 Depot Modification Operations.

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Lead Operations Manager for 10-Year, $900 Million contract with USAF for structural modifications and avionic upgrades of Block 30, 40, and 50 F-16 aircraft.

Jacksonville, Florida

Evaluates, rebuilds, calibrates, decommissions, repairs, performs tests and installations of ophthalmic diagnostic equipment. Performs field service as required at medical facilities. Performs all repairs and calibrations of the Zeiss Visual Field Analyzers (VFA), Heidelberg Engineering Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)s Spectralis/Heidelberg Retina.

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Led team of 20 mechanics responsible for modifying an aged fleet of F-16 fighter aircraft into drones from induction to delivery. Implemented lean principles, employee involvement, and six sigma that led to execution of several rate breaks.Major Accomplishments: Led ramp operations performing all live aircraft operational checks, local test flights, and.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Led 18 structural technicians performing the 48/48 Ream, Horizontal Stabilizer (HSTAB) buildup, Vertical Fin (VFIN) assembly, and final Empennage Join integration.Major Accomplishments:  Drove lean organizational initiatives and 5S improvements to move from a 4-day to 2-day rate  Continuous improvement by leading Stage 2 Employee Involvement teams to.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Handpicked to lead Position 0 Joins during this period as the Senior Manager. Responsible for 3 managers and 60+ technicians performing all structural integration.Major Accomplishments: Utilized public speaking skills to communicate with executive leadership at daily stand-ups Led to a 36% improvement in cost per job and 50% improvement in first pass.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Led a team of 20 technicians by using effective and positive communication skills. Utilized Kaizen at detailed daily start up meeting reviewing quality, productivity, safety, and morale to the teams.Major Accomplishments: Lean initiatives improved a 4-day to 3-day HSTAB rate and 3-day to 2-day VFIN rate Led circumferential join teams producing LN 46.

Shaw AFB, SC

In charge, as a staff position at headquarters, for directing policy and program management of aircraft maintenance for the Central Command, and $1.6M War Reserve Materiel Management program consisting of largest Aerospace Ground Equipment reserves. Direct supporting maintenance operations for all combat aircraft for 2 Wings in 28 locations in Iraq.

Navsta Rota, Spain

Charged with directing operations at Naval Station Rota, Spain and Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy locations to ensure daily flying schedules are met through effective maintenance of aircraft, facilities, and adequate supply of parts and diagnostic equipment availability. Controlled $500M inventory and directed 136 personnel. Maintained forward supply.

Kunsan Air Base, Republic Of South Korea

Accountable for maintenance of 24 F-16CG/DG fighter aircraft squadron valued at $725M. Directed 250 personnel in 8 different specialties. Evaluated and initiated corrective actions on aircraft scheduling, maintenance scheduling, analysis, and personnel training to ensure ability to fulfill combat mission. Administered Safety, Security, Hazardous Waste, and.

Luke Air Force Base, Phoenix, Arizona

Delivered results by providing all on- and off-aircraft systems maintenance (Egress, In-Tank Fuels, Hydraulics, and Electrical-Environmental Shops) performed on 200 F-16 aircraft valued at $4.3 billion with a flight of 177 military and civilian personnel in 4 different specialties. Maintained equipment and six facilities worth $42M.

Luke Air Force Base, Phoenix, Arizona

Set high expectations and motivated 200 personnel from 10 different specialties performing flight line maintenance activities on 27 F-16CG/DG aircraft valued at $810 million. Executed 5,408 sorties and 7218.7 flying hours in USAF’s only F-16 Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) training squadron. RESULTS: Despite executing an.

Luke Air Force Base, Phoenix, Arizona

As Production Superintendent, built the maintenance and flying schedules. Utilized 27 F-16CG/DG aircraft and built effective work teams of available crew chiefs, avionics, electro-environmental, and weapons loading personnel to execute the daily flying schedule. As Specialist Flight Chief, led as teacher/developer of team leaders, managing all shift.

Luke Air Force Base, Phoenix, Arizona

Streamlined and executed 150-hour phase inspections on 27 F-16 CD/DG aircraft by coaching and mentoring a team of seven military and five civilian personnel. Led entire depanel, inspection, repanel and post-phase engine run for completed aircraft functional tests. Led pre-dock meetings and approved any work orders (time change items, modifications, or.

Torrejon Air Base, Madrid, Spain

Deployed in support of Operations DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM, leading 60 aircraft specialists in six different Air Force specialties. RESULTS: Flight enabled the unit to generate over 1,100 combat sorties at a phenomenal 39.0 aircraft utilization rate during Operation DESERT STORM. As Tool/Equipment Section Chief, led replacement of 80% of all test.

Homestead Air Force Base, Homestead, Florida

Inspected, removed, installed, disassembled, troubleshot, repaired, assembled, serviced, tested and modified aircraft oxygen, heating, air conditioning, cabin pressurization, rain removal and engine bleed air distribution systems, components, and associated equipment. Led two units through F-4D to F-16A/B aircraft conversions. Performed top-notch.

Torrejon Air Base, Madrid Spain

Inspected, removed, installed, disassembled, troubleshot, repaired, assembled, serviced, tested and modified aircraft oxygen, heating, air conditioning, pressurization, bleed air, anti-G, and fuel inerting systems, components and associated equipment. Supported F-4D and F-16A/B aircraft phase inspections.

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Administration-Management

Associate Of Applied Science, Aircraft Environmental And Egress Systems