Andrew Krivanek
Navarre
Summary
Results-oriented professional with 19+ years in aircraft maintenance management, technical training, and organizational leadership within the Department of Defense. Expertise in overseeing aircraft maintenance and inspection procedures, ensuring rigorous quality assurance compliance, and driving process improvements. Proven ability to manage complex programs, lead cross-functional teams, and deliver significant advancements to multi-million-dollar initiatives. Master Instructor with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, recognized for meticulous attention to detail and effective team leadership, ensuring mission success across multiple aircraft platforms.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Section Chief, Aerospace Maintenance Facility
United States Air Force, USAF
07.2024 - Current
- Leads 256 Airmen across 7 career fields, supporting SOCOM Development Test & Evaluation on 17 MC-130J aircraft valued at $2.1B.
- Manages all aspects of personnel training, discipline, morale, welfare, schedules, and duty hours to meet mission requirements.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel, ensuring adherence to standards and discipline which is required to support mission success.
Flight Chief, Formal Training Unit
United States Air Force, USAF
07.2021 - 07.2024
- Managed 25 member Instructor team of the 2nd most producing unit in the organization; oversees 5 career fields, 56 accredited CCAF courses, supporting aircraft maintenance training & AFSOC's strategic training plan.
- Budgeted funds for planning, designing & purchasing of supplies enabling 3D printing of C-130J system components, and onboarding a virtual reality training simulator that is utilized across 64 courses.
- Oversees 33K square foot facility & $48M in training aids & equipment supporting 2.5K maintainers annually & $8B in aircraft.
- As a Master Instructor, led 38 courses, graduated 58 technicians, and added 2200 teaching hours to his experience; impressive career total of 6021 Instructional experience hours.
Master Training Instructor
United States Air Force, USAF
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Provides instruction on AC-130J/MC-130H/J systems, encompassing theory of operations, inspection procedures, and fault isolation techniques, in support of 51 AFSOC aircraft.
- Manages Quality Assurance and self-assessment functions; implements inspections, enforces standards, and ensures 100% compliance across 27 organizational programs.
- Facility Manager; ensures the upkeep and operational readiness of $45M facilities through monthly inspections and the coordination of repair orders for building upgrades and maintenance.
- Conducts technical reviews of proposed modifications to aircraft and systems training devices, communicates corresponding training requirements to Special Operations Command and joint Major Commands ensuring effective implementation.
Aerospace Maintenance Craftsman
United States Air Force, USAF
05.2018 - 10.2019
- Serves as a Dedicated Crew Chief, maintaining a high state of aircraft readiness and deploying as an integral part of a maintenance support package for worldwide operational requirements.
- Reports to the Shift Lead/Production Superintendent and is responsible for organizational-level maintenance on a fleet of 12 AC-130J aircraft valued at $1.4 billion.
- Performs aircraft inspections, troubleshooting, removal, and installation of aircraft components, demonstrating mastery of all aircraft systems and specialized responsibilities.
- Executes ground handling procedures, including fueling, de-icing, jacking, and towing operations; meticulously documents and maintains aircraft forms and the Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS).
Technical Training Instructor
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2014 - 05.2018
- Designs and implements hands-on and operational training curriculum for the C-130J Mission Ready Airman (MRA) curriculum. Documents completed upgrade qualifications for the apprentice-level members in the Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) awarding course.
- Supports 4 maintenance units with aircraft malfunction troubleshooting and repairs on 81 assigned aircraft, ensuring operational readiness while facilitating host and tenant unit training requirements.
- Guides members through mentorship and ensures adherence to rigorous training policies, standards, and procedures which uphold high levels of discipline, safety, and security.
- Reviews and validates training documentation to identify and rectify errors, implementing improvements through the Instructional Systems Development (ISD) process.
Aircraft Structural Repair
United States Air Force, USAF
12.2012 - 02.2014
- Manages comprehensive maintenance encompassing scheduled, unscheduled, and preventative maintenance on a fleet of 30 AC-130H/W and MC-130J aircraft, safeguarding a $4.1B fleet.
- Inspect, troubleshoot, remove, replace, and rigging of critical aircraft systems, including powerplants, flight controls, landing gear, and cargo ramp/door systems, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
- Document all maintenance actions in accordance with Air Force Technical Order (AFTO) Form 781/244 and the Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS), guaranteeing data integrity and regulatory adherence.
- Execute one-time inspections and aircraft component time changes, utilizing a variety of powered and non-powered support and test equipment to ensure compliance with maintenance schedules.
Aerospace Maintenance Journeyman
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2009 - 12.2012
- Maintain and oversee the servicing, inspection, launch and recovery of 12 MC-130W aircraft fleet valued at $762M.
- Conduct on-the-job training and administer task certifications to facilitate skill-level progression for work center personnel.
- Oversee maintenance activities and validate AFTO 781 series forms/IMDS documentation, guaranteeing data integrity and accurate historical records.
- Deployed globally with assigned MC-130W aircraft, execute Higher Head Quarter (HHQ) taskings and directives, and maintain operational readiness throughout missions.
Aerospace Maintenance Apprentice
United States Air Force, USAF
04.2006 - 02.2009
- Perform launch and recovery on eight AC-130H Spectre Gunships, valued at $1.1 billion, supporting critical Special Operations missions worldwide.
- Inspected equipment, systems and components for operational readiness and compliance with standards.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.
- Deploy worldwide at moments notice to support Air Force Special Operations Command contingencies and joint forces missions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ12-2019
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL04-2015
Associate of Science - Instructor Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL04-2015
Airframe And Powerplant License (A&P) - Airframe And Powerplant, FAA
Bakers School of Aeronautics
Lebanon, TN07-2017
General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) - Aerospace Communications
Federal Communications Commission
02-2018
Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) - Aerospace Electrical Systems
ASTM-NCATT
11-2021
Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Certificate
Coursera
05-2025
Skills
- Effective team leadership
- Aerospace maintenance expertise
- Certified training instructor
- Quality assurance
- Strategic workforce planning
- Coaching and guidance
- Leadership of innovative projects
- Instructional curriculum developer
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Strong interpersonal communication
- Analytical problem solving
Timeline
Section Chief, Aerospace Maintenance Facility
United States Air Force, USAF
07.2024 - Current
Flight Chief, Formal Training Unit
United States Air Force, USAF
07.2021 - 07.2024
Master Training Instructor
United States Air Force, USAF
10.2019 - 07.2021
Aerospace Maintenance Craftsman
United States Air Force, USAF
05.2018 - 10.2019
Technical Training Instructor
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2014 - 05.2018
Aircraft Structural Repair
United States Air Force, USAF
12.2012 - 02.2014
Aerospace Maintenance Journeyman
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2009 - 12.2012
Aerospace Maintenance Apprentice
United States Air Force, USAF
04.2006 - 02.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management
University of Arizona
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Science - Instructor Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Airframe And Powerplant License (A&P) - Airframe And Powerplant, FAA
Bakers School of Aeronautics
General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) - Aerospace Communications
Federal Communications Commission
Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) - Aerospace Electrical Systems
ASTM-NCATT
Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Certificate
Coursera
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