Allen Leigh Goodger Jr.
Luke Air Force Base,AZ
Summary
Dedicated United States Air Force Avionics Section Chief with 19 years of active-duty service, overseeing over 50 personnel and ensuring mission readiness for F-35 aircraft. Strong background in leadership, employee development, and performance management. Demonstrated expertise in psychological principles related to motivation, team dynamics, and conflict resolution. Proven ability to implement talent management solutions to improve team cohesion and enhance workplace performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specialist Section Chief
United States Air Force
10.2024 - Current
- Manage over 50 personnel, overseeing their development, training, and performance
- Implement leadership strategies to promote effective communication, conflict resolution, and team cohesion
- Apply I/O psychology principles to improve employee engagement and retention
- Coordinate with upper management to ensure operational readiness of F-35 aircraft
- Optimized resource allocation for improved operational efficiency and cost reduction.
- Coordinated resource planning activities to ensure optimal utilization of personnel, equipment, and budgetary resources within the Specialist Section Chief''s purview.
Flight Line Expediter
United States Air Force
04.2022 - 10.2024
- Oversaw daily flight operations, managing resources, personnel, and equipment to ensure mission readiness
- Applied leadership principles to motivate team members and resolve interpersonal conflicts
- Conducted performance reviews and provided coaching to improve individual and team performance
- Streamlined flight line operations for increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Upheld the highest level of professionalism, consistently demonstrating adaptability and resilience in the face of complex challenges on the flight line.
- Maximized aircraft availability by managing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks proactively.
- Conducted risk assessments for each task performed on the flight line to mitigate potential hazards that could impact safety or operational continuity.
Specialist Expediter
United States Air Force, USAF
03.2018 - 04.2022
- Streamlined flight line operations for increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Upheld the highest level of professionalism, consistently demonstrating adaptability and resilience in the face of complex challenges on the flight line.
- Maximized aircraft availability by managing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks proactively.
- Mentored junior staff members in best practices for flight line management, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Evaluated team performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for improved productivity and job satisfaction among flight line personnel.
- Reduced delays, closely monitoring work progress and adjusting priorities as necessary.
Instructor, F-35 Avionics
United States Air Force
06.2014 - 03.2018
- Trained airmen in F-35 and F-16 avionics maintenance and repair procedures
- Utilized psychological strategies to enhance learning and retention among trainees
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Arizona Global Campus
06.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Instructor-in-Technology
Community College of the Air Force
01.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Avionics Systems Technology
Community College of the Air Force
01.2014
Skills
- Leadership
- Team Management
- Mentoring
- Coaching
- Organizational Development
- Team Effectiveness
- Conflict Resolution
- Communication Strategies
- Positive Work Environment
- Performance Evaluation
- Goal Setting
- Employee Engagement
- Talent Management
- Recruitment
- Retention
Accomplishments
- Air Force Commendation Medal x3
- Air Force Achievement Medal x3
Certification
- Conflict Resolution and Mediation Training
- F35 and F16 Avionics Craftsman, 7 Level School.
- Non-Commission Officer Academy (2020)
- Airman Leadership School (2011)
Contact Information
14185 West Falcon St, Luke AFB, AZ 85309
Summary Of Psychological Knowledge
- Understanding of behavioral, cognitive, and social psychological theories as they relate to leadership, motivation, and team dynamics.
- Proficient in applying Industrial/Organizational psychology principles to optimize workplace performance.
- Knowledge of personality assessment tools such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and Big Five Personality Traits.
- Experience analyzing personality development theories, including genetic and environmental influences on behavior.
- Familiar with epigenetic research and its impact on personality development.
Timeline
Specialist Section Chief
United States Air Force
10.2024 - Current
Flight Line Expediter
United States Air Force
04.2022 - 10.2024
Specialist Expediter
United States Air Force, USAF
03.2018 - 04.2022
Instructor, F-35 Avionics
United States Air Force
06.2014 - 03.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Instructor-in-Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Avionics Systems Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Arizona Global Campus
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