AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

PROFILE
Highly accomplished professional offering more than 20 years of dynamic senior e
nlisted leadership experience within highly competitive military environments. B
ackground encompasses 16 years of level 2 supervisory experience, complemented w
ith planning and statistical analysis expertise, creative problem solving, excel
lent multitasking capacities, strong mechanical and electronic acumen, along wit
h superior computer operation and programming aptitude. Exude sound understandin
g of organizational functions of the 127th Wing and key personnel. Demonstrate p
roficiency in relating guidelines and regulations to effectively hire and manage
personnel as well as to implement competitive appropriate disciplinary actions.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

127TH MXS MICHIGAN AIR NATIONAL GUARD

Selfridge Air National Guard Base, MI 48045
Supervisor: CMSgt. Bruce Collins, 586.239.5555 (may be contacted)
Grade Level: WS-12 (retained WS-13) / SMSgt
Hours per week: 40
Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic Supervisor, 2610 Apr 2007-Present
- Provide strategic leadership and direction to a group of personnel consi
sting of 11 technicians (WG-12/13), 2 supervisors (WS-12), and 18 traditional gu
ardsmen
- Administer Avionics Intermediate Shop (AIS) and Electronic Counter Measu
res (ECM) Shop with full responsibility for AIS inspection, repair, and authenti
cation of operational status of LRUs (Line Replaceable Units) from A-10s and tes
t station maintenance
- Adeptly handle all funding, equipment, personnel, training, planning, an
d organization section needs in support of mission requirements
- Serve as Alternate Approving Official for funds for AMX as well as Tele
phone Control Officer for 127th AMX
Accomplishments:
- Led the section through a Higher Headquarters Unit Compliance Inspection
that received zero discrepancies in 2008
- Spearheaded the section through an aircraft conversion from F-16 to A-10
aircraft, ensuring all training, manning and equipment requirements were met.
- Effectively led the Element in a Higher Head Quarters inspection â⠬ŠCombat Shield
pods with a passing score of 100% in both 2007 and 2010, and 94% in 2009.
- Designated to lead the workforce that was instrumental for improving hea
lth of the fleet from an average of 10% MC rate to sustaining 40% MC within a tw
o-month scale. Rolled out 10 aircraft with a spare to the first deployment with
the new aircraft.
- Most recently I have been detailed to another unit (127 Air Refueling G
roup) to establish and run their Alert Facility, establish program, checklist, c
ontrolled area and bring building up to

127TH AMX, MICHIGAN AIR NATIONAL GUARD

Selfridge Air National Guard Base, MI 48045
Supervisor: CMSgt. Henry Ryan, 586.239.4988 (may be contacted)
Grade Level: SMSgt/E-8
 Hours: 20 per month
Aircraft Maintenance Production Superintendent Oct 2001-Apr 2007
(traditional position)
- Oversaw aircraft production and maintenance to facilitate aircraft fligh
t schedule
- Managed the aircraft configuration and preparation in alignment with fli
ght schedules
- Synchronized all maintenance initiatives within shops, Maintenance Opera
tions Control Office, and 107th Flight Operations
- Coordinated both maintenance and flight scheduling meetings
- Established priorities on all aircraft maintenance activities
Accomplishments (Lead Pro-Super):
- Passed the 2006 Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI)
- Successfully completed 110% of mission tasking, 2800 hours of flying ove
r, and 800 combat sorties in support of the Operation Iraqi Freedom at Kirkuk Ai
r Base, Iraq in 2004
- Consistently maintained 100% availability during the entire deployment a
nd produced more than 65 sorties while deployed to Red Flag 2002

127TH AMX, MICHIGAN AIR NATIONAL GUARD

Selfridge Air National Guard Base, MI 48045
Supervisor: CMSgt. Henry Ryan, 586.239.4988 (may be contacted)
Grade Level: WS-13/SMSgt
Hours per week: 40
Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic Supervisor, 2610 Jul 1994-Apr 2007
(full-time position and traditional, 1994-2001)
- Fostered an authentic leadership image and motivated 13 technicians (WG-
13), 1 supervisor (WS-11), and 30 traditional guardsmen to boost their performan
ce and consistently perform at their peak
- Assumed full responsibility for the attack control systems; communicatio
ns, navigation and penetration aids, along with flight control and instrumentati
on
- Expertly managed funding, equipment, personnel training and management,
as well as planning and establishing mission requirements for the Element
- Performed duties relating to approving official for funds, telephone con
trol officer, Promotions Committee member, TARS maintenance liaison to NGB, and
emergency management representative
Accomplishments:
- Played an integral role in the advancement of the Element through upgrad
es, including lighting pods, situational awareness data link (SADL), and embedde
d global positioning satellite system
- Gained an "Excellent" rating for the Element during two ORIs
- Rendered proactive support to numerous TDY initiatives, such as ONW, OSW
, OIF, Red Flag, Maple Flag, Snow Bird, and Combat Archer
- Spearheaded the Maintenance Organization through a mission change of inc
orporating a Theater Airborne Reconnaissance System; functioned as SATAF organiz
er/POC and provided assistance to NGB and BAE (contractor) during the developmen
t, procurement, training, and employment of the infrastructure
- Instrumental in the development of unique training initiative: refined k
nowledge of 13 other ANG and AFR units on best practices in e-TARS pod operation
s and maintenance
- Singlehandedly established a hub of operations for TARS in theater that
was utilized by units rotating in and out of theater to fly the reconnaissance p
od without bringing any equipment; adopted by the Air Force and currently in use
to support various military operations. (Balad Air Base, Iraq 2005)
EARLIER CAREER
127 CAM SQ, MICHIGAN AIR NATIONAL GUARD
Selfridge Air National Guard Base, MI 48045
Supervisor: CMSgt. John P. Forand, 586.949.2691 (may be contacted)
Grade Level: WS-12/MSgt
Hours per week: 40
Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic Supervisor, 2610 Jan 1990-Jul 1994
Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) Chief (full-time and traditio
nal)
127 CAM, MICHIGAN AIR NATIONAL GUARD
Selfridge Air National Guard Base, MI 48045
Supervisor: CMSgt. John P. Forand, 586.949.2691 (may be contacted)
Grade Level: WS-16/MSgt
Hours per week: 40
Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic Supervisor, 2610 Dec 1993-Jul 1994
emporary Detail to Avionics Branch Chief (full-time and traditional)
127 CAM, MICHIGAN AIR NATIONAL GUARD
Selfridge Air National Guard Base, MI 48045
Supervisor: CMSgt. John P. Forand, 586.949.2691 (may be contacted)
Grade Level: WG-12/MSgt
Hours per week: 40
Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic, 2610 Oct 1980-Jan 1990
Weapons Control Avionics Technician (full-time and traditional)

EDUCATION
Associate of Applied Science in 4VHS Avionic Systems Technology (Mar 2006)
Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, AL 36114
Associate of Applied Science in 4VHP Electronic Systems Technology (May 2005)
Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, AL 36114

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Jan 1998: Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, In-resident Graduate, Class 9
9A
Feb 1992: Community College of the Air Force, Aerospace Management Certificate
Jan 1991: Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, In-resident "Distinguished" Graduate
Jul 1990: Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory Specialist Course, Honor Gr
aduate

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Air Force Sergeants Association (Lifetime Member)
127th Wing Community Boosters (Treasurer)
National Air Guard Association of Michigan (Member)

ACTIVITIES
2007: 127th Wing Community Boosters (2007 Wing Ball and Selfridge Memorial Garde
n)
2007-2008: St Michael Church Stewardship Committee Member
2001-2006: New Haven Schools Board President
1996-2006: New Haven Schools Elected Board Member
1994-2007: 127th AMX Squadron Fund Treasurer
1988-1994: New Haven Cub Scouts Pack 72 Founder and Cub Master
1985-1996: Little Baseball and Cager Basketball Coach

AWARDS AND HONORS

1993 and 2008: Air Force Meritorious Service Medal with one device
2005 and 2007: Iraq Campaign Medal with two devices
1984 and 2004: Air Force Commendation Medal with one device
2004: Meritorious Unit Award
2004: Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
2004: 127th Wing Commander's Trophy
2001 and 2004: TAG Quality Cup (2)
2001: Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
1985 and 2001: Outstanding Unit Award with one device
1999: Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year for the State of Michigan
1999: Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year for the 127th Wing
1984 and 1999: Michigan State Legion of Merit with one device
1997: Air Force Achievement Medal
1989: Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year for the 127th Wing

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Access, IMDS, ABSS, RA
MPOD, Visio, ATSO Pro, and LOGMOD with strong aptitude at quickly learning new t
echnology