Bonaire, Georgia, United States
Highly versatile senior USAF operations and logistics manager with DoD Secret Security Clearance (since 2001). Holds a Master's degree in Organizational Development, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, and an FAA Airframe & Powerplant License (A&P). With over 23 years of military leadership experience, Robert brings expertise in Quality Assurance (QA) aircraft maintenance, structural repair, corrosion control, and aviation operations management. Proficient in data management, project creation, program management, and safety compliance. Skilled in overseeing complex operations, ensuring mission success, and fostering continuous improvement.
Integral part of the C-130 Corrosion Prevention and Control Team supporting the Hercules Division’s C-130 Corrosion Program Engineer and the MES Technical and Engineering Support Team. • Performs of corrosion-related conceptual studies and analyses as required by the C-130 Corrosion Program Manager within the scope of the existing contract Performance Based Work Statement. • Assists in the definition, preliminary planning, evaluation of alternative technical approaches and associated costs for United States Air Force C-130 model design series aircraft. • Collects and analyzes aircraft maintenance data from various governmental and non-governmental sources to determine corrosion related problem areas and solutions. • Assists in planning and participation of on-site equipment and corrosion program surveys and technical assessments at select locations representative of the C-130 fleet, organizational depot and contracted depot facilities both in the Continental United States and Outside Continental United States. Surveys include C-130 aircraft on-condition assessments, review of corrosion prevention and control operations and programs and compliance with technical guidance. • Assists in the development and resolution of corrosion findings obtained from organizational and depot maintenance engineering requests, Corrosion Prevention Advisory Board submissions, Technical Coordinating Group meetings, Technical Interchange Meetings, and Multi-Functional Team meetings, as well as technical meetings, symposia, forums, and conferences when requested by the C-130 Corrosion Program Manager. • Assists in the project planning, participation and documentation of the annual Corrosion Prevention Advisory Boards, Technical Exchange Meetings, quarterly telecoms and other related meetings.
• Led 424 personnel across 14 aircraft maintenance specialties in support of 48 A-10C, 14 HH-60W, and 10 HC-130J Aircraft valued at $3 billion. • Oversaw aircraft maintenance compliance and engine management for 182 engines and 81 auxiliary power units valued at $211 Million. • Managed ground equipment fleet, driving repairs and inspections, achieving a 94% mission capable rate. • Spearheaded equipment upgrades valued at $475K, improving efficiency and facility compliance.
• Directed 840 personnel supporting the largest F-35 and F-16 training wing, maintaining 211 aircraft valued at $10.9 Billion. • Managed a $2.7 Million training budget and $68 Million in aircraft equipment programs. • Enabled 35K flying hours, 131K sorties, and 574 pilot graduates through efficient maintenance operations.
• Directed 840 personnel supporting the largest F-35 and F-16 training wing, maintaining 211 aircraft valued at $10.9 Billion. • Managed a $2.7 Million training budget and $68 Million in aircraft equipment programs. • Enabled 35K flying hours, 131K sorties, and 574 pilot graduates through efficient maintenance operations.