Adam J. Shura
Biloxi,MS
Summary
AVAILABLE: 1 JAN 2024 Over 22 years of U.S. Air Force experience with 7 military variants and 17 commercial aircraft. Exceptional visionary leader, strategic planner, regional level program manager, and team motivator offering successful executive-level operations management, administrative, and 11 years of supervisory, project, and program management, 6 years in training, and 4 years in contract administration throughout the Air Force enterprise. Recent staff experience with senior executive team pursuing modernization and transformation of the typical classroom environment. Possesses extensive knowledge in personnel management, maintenance, logistics and quality control. Strong computer skills developing and maintaining complex spreadsheets and data tracking systems and highly proficient with Office Software: MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint, MS-Word, MS-Outlook, and other data/project management programs. Managed multiple multi-million-dollar programs and contracts simultaneously across multiple locations. Superior communicator who readily distills the most complex of materials into easily understood reports and presentations while developing resolutions to meet client-satisfaction, goals, and objectives. Currently possesses active Secret Department of Defense (DoD) Government Security Clearance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Innovation and Future Environments
Second Air Force
03.2021 - 03.2024
- Responsible for collaborating with 8 directorates and 5 training bases for Technical Training Transformation initiatives
- Validated 217 requests valued at $135 million for training modernization efforts across 265 training portfolios
- Produced analytics for senior leaders strategic planning as well as determining return on investment for Department of the Air Forces largest technical training investment valued at $115 million over two years
- Directed three Innovation and Technical Expos bringing 65 academia and military presenters together showcasing best of breed projects for senior executive leaders
- Implemented Continuous Process Improvement and Lean Six Sigma training events across five installations
- Developed and executed monthly, weekly, daily in-person and remote meetings
- Authored strategic Business and Academia partnership call; identified 38 co-operations tripling previous agreements
- Solidified 82 TRW's first Educational Partnership Agreements with University Central Florida
- Refined Aircraft Maintenance Programmed Objective Memorandum inputs; synchronized voice for 100K member community, clinched largest ever investment for training modernization in FY24/25
- Developed Transformation Acceleration Advisory Board charter; developed communication for executive leadership across five organizations created innovation ecosystem/benchmarked across enterprise
- Managed cross-functional team; unified headquarters requirements, communication and innovation workflow; increased 140 project collaborations and wing immersions
- Managed and oversaw creative projects to drive quality, accuracy and deadline management.
Assistant Squadron Superintendent
United States Air Force
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Guided 782 Training Group's largest technical training squadron
- Advised commander on morale and professional development for 268 Active Duty military and civilian cadre as well as 920 average student population
- Coordinated activities of 214 Instructors to support 2.8M academic hours.
- Directly resupplied 2.4K-avionic airmen to 9 Major Commands globally
- Directed international student training operations aligning 6K instructor-hours for 42 Royal Saudi Airmen and 2 Qatari technicians directly solidifying the $29B Foreign Military Sales
- Developed communication channels with Career Field Managers, Major Commands and Foreign military partners
- Led 3-person 26-day tour spanning 6 bases. Catalogued 2K photos of 13 aircraft and all Aerospace Ground Equipment in inventory
- Fueled virtual training projects and 360-degree walk-arounds for 14 MDS
- Briefed Under Secretary of Air Force, Air Education and Training Commander and Second Air Force Commanders
- Demonstrated training gaps and innovation across 103 courses
- Hirschi JROTC board member, chaired 3 meeting, hosted 4 fundraisers securing $3.8K
- Funded 18 extra-curricular events while mentoring and inspiring 75 future leaders
- Steered facility-remodel planning team; defined requirements and coordinated with 7 agencies
- Equipped squadron for 2-yrs, $14.4M MILCON contract.
Squadron Production Superintendent
United State Air Force
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Planned and organized production schedules and assessed project and resource requirements for 21 Career Development Program Managers across 5 organizations responsible for 58 specialty fields supporting 100K airmen enterprise wide
- Advised Headquarters Air Force Maintenance Managers on schoolhouse requirements, training successes and lessons learned and way ahead for 47 variants of aircraft avionics maintainers
- Responsible for $415M training infrastructure consisting of 6 facilities, 10 training aircraft, a $992M support equipment and a $485K annual operations budget
- Collaborated with Headquarters Air Staff, Career Field Managers, Major Command customers as well as coalition partners to deliver top-notch avionics t4ecnical training skills to 17 training pathways
- Chartered squadron Innovation Team consisting of 18 subject matter experts responsible for the installations first digital transformation and tablet acquisition
- Hand selected 2 of 1,600 Master Sergeants for promotion test rewrite for 8 career fields
- Reviewed over 2,000 entries, validating 250 questions and aligning training and testing for 3.4K personnel
- Selected as first ever enlisted Training Development Chief charged with steering 49 training pipelines, 102 courses, 166 instructors and over 9K hours of classroom instruction
- Attended and completed Project Management Professional training course
- Utilized tools from training to lead Avionics Specialty Training Resource Team meeting revolutionizing 12 continuous upgrade and proficiency training outlines for 49 demographics internalized career field manager's vision.
Flight Chief
United States Air Force
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Managed professional growth and development of 49 enlisted personnel by scheduling training and managing schedules. Led active duty aircraft maintenance technicians across 6 Air Force Specialty Codes supporting 32 of USAF's 59 KC-10 fleet valued at more than $2.8B
- Orchestrated daily shift schedules for Vehicle Operations, Dash 21, Consolidated Tool Kit, Debrief, Hazardous Materials and Contractor Operated & Maintained Base Supply sections
- Developed and oversaw work center training, mobility requirements, leave forecasts, safety programs and enforced AFI/Technical Order adherence
- Ensured integrity of aircraft forms and integrated maintenance data systems as well as coordinated Maintenance Operations Control Center & wing agencies for Higher Headquarters requirements including counter drug operations and Southwest Asia commitments
- Appointed Maintenance Group KC-46 aircraft transition program lead; coordinated building and support equipment requirements with 11 joint agencies ensuring $72M/86K square foot hangar design project
- Carried Chief of Staff of the Air Force Mission Command vision from Airlift Tanker Association; Guided squadron initiative for toolbox buildup developing a light box for tool scanning capabilities and online digital tool database. This process was proven to save 1.5K man hours in one squadron and to date has been adopted and shared at 15 locations globally and saved over 1.3M hours
- Awarded Wing Team Innovation award, General Spencer Innovation award and recognized as Air Mobility Command Spark Tank finalist
- Directed support for largest KC-10 fleet; enabled 81% Operations Group qualifications for 5 flying squadrons, 4.5K sorties, two 45 day surges and two Air Force and Navy interoperability capstones
- Mastered tool control program, oversaw 8K tools, equipment inspections and 15K transactions enabling 21K flight hours
- Managed 2K new assets worth $38M, pioneered first Radio Frequency Identification and tracking system to cut lost tools more than 18%
Section Chief, Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
United States Air Force
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Managed 60 active duty aircraft maintenance technicians across 6 Air Force Specialty Codes supporting 32 of USAF's 59 KC-10 fleet valued at more than $2.8B
- Established and coordinated maintenance recovery teams, dispatches personnel supporting mobility requirements for worldwide Joint Task Force enabler taskings
- Developed and oversaw work center training, just in time mobility training, leave and work schedules, Occupational Safety and Health Administration programs and enforced Air Force Instruction and Technical Order compliance
- Hand selected for Headquarters Air Force Maintenance Culture Tiger team selectee; represented Air Mobility Command and contributed 20 issues and solutions to provide real-time data to Headquarters Air Force/A1 (Manpower)
- Managed upgrade training for 41-member shift; oversaw 283 Training Business Administration entries, 32 Career Development Course reviews and 76 pretests
- Boosted 5-level manning by 28%, passed 52 Quality Assurance evaluations solidifying a 90.2% “Excellent” pass rate capturing February team of the month award
- Coordinated 3 Mission Recovery Teams! Completed 115 checklist items critical to deploying 6 technicians in less than 12-hrs, successfully rescuing 618 Aerial Operations Center missions delivering 95K pounds of cargo and 58 personnel worldwide
- Led AMC's largest KC-10 fleet; supported 4 flying squadrons and a Flying Training Unit annual and upgrade training requirements as well as worldwide missions
- Produced 22.1K flying hours and 5.1K sorties
- Owned Master Resiliency Trainer responsibilities
- Led 6 squadron newcomer suicide awareness briefings for 68 members bolstering squadron members key life-skills and saving two lives
- Demonstrated leadership recognizing excellence, drafted the 305 Air Mobility Wing Crew Chief Of The Year, General Leo Marquez, and squadron Non-Commissioned Officer and Airmen Of the Year winners.
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge
United States Air Force
06.2014 - 03.2015
- Performed flight line and hourly isochronal level maintenance on instruments and flight ctrl systems installed on 32 of USAF's 59 KC-10 aircraft valued at $2.8B
- Planned, organized and directed aircraft maintenance activities as well as verified validity of maintenance data collection efforts
- Inspected, evaluated, verified operational status & configuration of integrated avionics system components/software
- Trained and supervised personnel on integrated avionics system utilizing test equipment, general aircraft servicing and ground handling
- Performed organizational level maintenance on KC-135 avionics communication and navigational equipment
- Analyzed data received from testing and troubleshooting procedures to determine necessary repair of components
- Diagnosed malfunctions using maintenance manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams and test equipment
- Removed and replaced faulty system wiring, electrical connectors, antennas, transmission lines and multi-conductor cables
- Deployed Interim Expediter for 159 KC-10 sorties
- Managed 7 shops and 28 personnel securing Feb ‘15 99.2% Mission Effectiveness rate breaking 8-month record!
- Completed AFSO21 Yellow Belt course
- Applied time management, 8 Step and 6S strategies to reduce shift overdue training by 25%
- Led erratic slat disagree light Tiger team and Attitude Direction Indicator emergency maintenance actions
- Identified and repaired components in 15 minutes versus 1-hour standard
- Ensured Nepal Humanitarian relief and US Yemen Embassy Diplomat evacuation mission success
- Managed specialists upgrade training; led 19 personnel across 4 specialties
- Ensured accuracy of 200 tasks and CDC progress, essential to 5/7 level upgrade completions.
Test Center Command Chief Executive Assistant
United States Air Force
11.2012 - 06.2014
- Provided administrative support to AFTC Command Chief Master Sergeant responsible for 18,000 Airmen, 31 sites valued at $31B
- Directed Center quarterly, annual and Stripes for Exceptional Performers recognition programs as well as managed daily, weekly, and annual calendars
- Established taskings and suspense's, official travel arrangements, filed travel vouchers, and scheduled Video Teleconferences and telephone consults
- Managed office files & records and liaised with 412 TW, 96 TW, AEDC leadership on HQ Air Force Materiel Command initiatives
Quality Assurance Inspector
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
05.2010 - 11.2012
- Contract Operations Representative for one of a kind $140M NF-16D VISTA aircraft
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Kept detailed records of quality and imperfect products.
- Oversaw and advised contractor owned maintenance regarding Air Force Technical Orders, OSHA regulations Federal Acquisitions Regulations and Federal Aviation Agency rules
- Ensured 99% April Mission Capable rate
- Led 5-person impoundment team, identified HU-16 gear door lost on water landing, deployed recovery team and guaranteed fix in less than 24 hours ensuring on time takeoff
- Excelled as AFTC Command Chief Executive Assistant! Provided support for 3 Command Chiefs, 2 Executives at 3 wings and 31 Globally Separated Units for 18K Airman.
Maintenance Logistics Section Chief, USAF TPS
United States Air Force
06.2010 - 06.2011
- AF Test Pilot School flight line expeditor responsible for 14 Mission Design Series, 346 sorties, 528 flight hours
- Success pivotal to $48M academic program and 48 DoD and International Test Pilot graduates
- Quality Assurance inspector and Contract Operations Representative for one of a kind $140M NF-16D VISTA aircraft
- Oversaw and advised contractor owned maintenance regarding Air Force Technical Orders, OSHA regulations Federal Acquisitions Regulations and Federal Aviation Agency rules
- Ensured 99% April Mission Capable rate
- Led 5-person impoundment team. Identified HU-16 gear door lost on water landing, deployed recovery team and guaranteed fix in less than 24 hours ensuring on time takeoff
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Avionics Systems Technology
Air University, Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL2010
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Learning Agility
- Problem Solving
- Public Speaking
- Emotional Intelligence
- Avionics System Subject Matter Expert
- Training/Classroom Management/Course Creation
- Self-management
- Human Capital Development
- High Ethical and Moral Standards
- Change Management
- Coaching
- Interpersonal Communications
- Leading Diverse Teams
- Teamwork
- Collaboration
- Workplace Safety/OSHA Standards
- Personnel and Asset Planning Management
- Life Cycle Management
- Aircraft Major Inspection Management
- Aircraft Maintenance Production Management
- Electro Magnetic Spectrum
- Production Trend Analysis
- Air Force Publication Validation and Review
Accomplishments
- 2006 Distinguished Graduate, McConnell AFB Airman Leadership School, Kans.
- 2008 728 Air Mobility Squadron Airman of the Year
- 2010 USAF Test Pilot School NCO of the Year
- 2011 USAF Test Pilot School NCO of the Year
- 2012 USAF Test Pilot School NCO of the Year
- 2014 305 Air Mobility Wing Lt Gen Leo Marquez NCO Category
- 2015 Distinguished Graduate, McGhee Tyson ANGB NCOA, Tenn.
- 2016 305 Air Mobility Wing Tuskegee Airman NCO of the Year
- 2017 305 Maintenance Group SNCO Maintenance Professional of the Year
- 2017 Top 40 Under 40 in the Military, Military Recruit Magazine
- 2017 305 Air Mobility Wing Gen Larry O. Spencer Innovation Team Award
- 2018 782 Training Group SNCO of the Year
- 2019 365 Training Squadron Lance P. Sijan Award SNCO Category
- 2020 782 Training Group Lance P. Sijan Award SNCO Category
- 2020 Air Education and Training Command Technical Training Support SNCO of the Year
Timeline
Manager, Innovation and Future Environments
Second Air Force
03.2021 - 03.2024
Assistant Squadron Superintendent
United States Air Force
06.2019 - 03.2021
Squadron Production Superintendent
United State Air Force
06.2018 - 03.2019
Flight Chief
United States Air Force
06.2016 - 06.2018
Section Chief, Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
United States Air Force
01.2015 - 06.2016
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge
United States Air Force
06.2014 - 03.2015
Test Center Command Chief Executive Assistant
United States Air Force
11.2012 - 06.2014
Maintenance Logistics Section Chief, USAF TPS
United States Air Force
06.2010 - 06.2011
Quality Assurance Inspector
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
05.2010 - 11.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Avionics Systems Technology
Air University, Community College of The Air Force