Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Results-oriented Aviation Maintenance Leader with over 12 years of progressive experience managing large-scale aircraft maintenance operations, regulatory compliance, and team development. A proven record of overseeing high-tempo aviation maintenance programs supporting over 200 aircraft and 1,200 personnel. Known for improving operational readiness, driving quality assurance programs, and implementing safety-first maintenance cultures. Seeking to transition into a civilian Maintenance Manager position where military-honed skills and a deep commitment to operational excellence can deliver results.
Assisted the senior leadership of the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade with logistical means to support over 127 aircraft, totaling over 2.2 billion dollars in aircraft. Coordinated training on safe aviation maintenance practices and critical thinking of over 1,200 service members. Provided detailed analysis of aviation maintenance man-hour utilization and cost to higher headquarters, altering the perspective of the Department of the Army’s analytical data pulls. Produced accurate products for aviation maintenance tracking to higher headquarters, to include readiness for combat capabilities. Mentored senior leadership in employee management and utilization for over 1,200 service members.
Supervised over 685,000 hours of aviation maintenance, covering over 80,000 individual tasks. Mentored 15 newly assigned QA representatives, 3 of whom continued to serve in QA Supervisor roles. Led over 100 annual training requirements to service members within and outside of the unit, including DoD civilian contractors. Trained and managed 32 subordinate Quality Insurance Representatives in inspection standardization and data management, totaling over 1.23 million hours in safe aviation maintenance.
Inspected over 240,000 hours of maintenance performed within 1 year with zero mishaps, covering over 23,000 individual tasks. Mentored over 600 service members while simultaneously inspecting aircraft maintenance. Led over 100 annual training requirements to service members within and outside of the unit, including DoD civilian contractors.
Led 44 personnel in flight operations support, logistics, and maintenance coordination in peacetime and deployed settings. Monitored the performance of 22 service members in a combat zone, ensuring safety and morale were maintained for the mission's success.