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Andrew Bixel

Summary

Highly adaptable and results-driven aerospace maintenance operations professional with extensive experience on multiple platforms. Proven leader with a track record of efficiency and effectiveness while directly supervising 107 personnel. Adept at leading cross-functional teams of up to 750 members, driving strategic policy implementation, and special access program success. Analytical and mission-focused, bringing expertise in operations management, process optimization, and high-stakes decision-making.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Director of Operations

USAF
07.2023 - Current
  • Managed 107 direct reports through aerospace maintenance, repair, and modification execution, driving efficient completion of a $122.4 M contract.
  • Analyzed strategic policy affecting a 500-member cross-functional organization, expediting special access program task objectives, leading to a 27-year high production rate.
  • Developed comprehensive training programs for staff, resulting in increased job proficiency, skill development, and contract obligations, increasing quality standards by 95% in the first month.

Functional Area Manager

USAF
07.2021 - 07.2023
  • Managed the organization's largest functional area, consisting of 92 direct reports, validated in 300K repair actions and documentation, leading to 103 certified aviators.
  • Analyzed team and member performance, provided guidance and corrective measures, and drove 33 promotions.
  • Maximized resource utilization by creatively allocating staff and equipment resources to achieve objectives in 3 operating locations.


F-35 Technical Training Principle

USAF
07.2017 - 07.2021
  • Collaborated with 6 Industry partners to adapt campus resources for 1,081 students, enabling a 100% graduation requirement rate amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Analyzed requirements documents, enforced strict adherence and compliance, and authored 3 annual reports certifying collegiate-level certification.
  • Advocated for organizational improvements among senior program contract directors, united 21 multi-national leaders, and reorganized strategic priorities for training of 21,000 maintainers annually.

Aerospace Emergency Responder

USAF
05.2014 - 07.2017
  • Determined emergency situations and developed ad-hoc plans of action to quickly reopen runway operations.
  • Led a specialized crew of 37 members to cover 24-hour operations, responded and expeditiously corrected 2,500 incidents.
  • Developed an intricate plan to restore historical aircraft and presented it to business executives, generated approval, and saved $750,000.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Operations Management And Analysis

The University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ
04-2025

Associate of Science - Instructor of Technology And Military Science

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
07-2018

Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
11-2017

Skills

  • Logistics and operations oversight
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Strategic planning
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Process optimization
  • Effective communication skills
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Strategic business analysis
  • Organizational growth strategies
  • Responsive to new challenges
  • Performance evaluation and monitoring

Timeline

Deputy Director of Operations

USAF
07.2023 - Current

Functional Area Manager

USAF
07.2021 - 07.2023

F-35 Technical Training Principle

USAF
07.2017 - 07.2021

Aerospace Emergency Responder

USAF
05.2014 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Operations Management And Analysis

The University of Arizona Global Campus

Associate of Science - Instructor of Technology And Military Science

Community College of The Air Force

Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology

Community College of The Air Force

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