Andy Franklin
Arnaudville
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience within the Department of the Air Force, excelling in training systems design and effective instructional techniques. Proven track record in applying PPBE processes and managing MMIII funding. Adept at maintenance management and prioritizing critical needs while fostering skill development among personnel.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
MMIII Program Element Monitor
Department Of The Air Force
11.2011 - Current
- Applied knowledge of MMIII weapon system and Programming, Planning, Budgeting and Execution process to manage investment and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) funding.
- Led AFGSC/A10 in developing and presenting required products to advocate for required MMIII funding during AFGSC and Air Force corporate Program Objective Memorandum (POM) process.
- Collaborated with MMIII System Program Office (SPO) to identify shortfalls in investment funding and led efforts to determine best means of rectifying shortfalls.
- Applied skill and knowledge, during AFGSC/FM's Execution Planning process, to identify MMIII O&M requirements/costs and led AFGSC/A10 efforts to prioritize and fund most critical MMIII needs.
- Expertly executed O&M funds for AFGSC centrally managed O&M funding ensuring continued, critical contracted and other support to AFGSC and it's subordinate units.
2 MXG Technical Advisor (TA)
USAF
06.2009 - 06.2010
- Provided advice, guidance and expertise to MXG/CC, squadron CCs and enlisted maintenance personnel across 3 distinct AFSCs
- Developed and administered MXG awards program
- Mentored senior and junior NCOs as well as airmen.
- Ensured solid training programs for all assigned enlisted personnel
- Analyzed complex technical issues and recommended solutions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance and reduce downtime.
- Developed effective strategies for risk mitigation, proactively identifying potential problems before they escalated.
2 MXS Superintendent
USAF
06.2007 - 06.2009
- Led enlisted personnel across 3 distinct AFSCs in maintaining MMIII weapon system.
- Managed and ensured solid training programs for all assigned enlisted personnel.
- Coordinated on and reviewed all QA evaluation and inspection reports ensuring follow up and proper remediation for sub-standard performance.
- Oversaw administration of enlisted evaluation, awards and decoration programs ensuring fairness, timeliness and accuracy.
- Analyzed operational data to identify trends and inform decision makers.
- Oversaw resource allocation, ensuring optimal utilization of assets.
2 MOS Superintendent
USAF
06.2006 - 06.2007
- Led enlisted personnel across 3 distinct AFSCs.
- Managed multiple critical functions including the Missile Operations Control Center, Team Training, Plans and Scheduling as well as backshops including Pneudraulics, Mechanical, PREL and E-Lab.
- Ensured equipment availability, efficient scheduling and support to dispatching technicians responsible for maintaining 150 MMIII ICBMs.
CALCM Flight Superintendent
USAF
06.2005 - 06.2006
- Led enlisted personnel across 2 distinct AFSCs responsible for maintaining Conventional Air Launched Cruise Missiles (CALCM).
- Ensured assigned CALCM were ready to meet Air Combat Command warfighter requirements.
- Managed performance reports, awards and decoration programs for assigned personnel ensuring fairness, timeliness and accuracy.
- Oversaw CALCM facility ensuring RPIE and supporting ground equipment readiness.
Systems Flight Superintendent
USAF
06.2003 - 06.2005
- Led enlisted personnel across 3 different and distinct AFSCs.
- Managed multiple functions including Munitions Control, Training, and Scheduling ensuring support to maintaining Air Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCM), Conventional Air Launched Cruise Missiles (CALCM) and Advanced Cruise Missiles (ACM).
- Ensured availability of critical weapon systems to meet warfighter needs.
Missile Maintenance Branch NCOIC
USAF
01.2001 - 06.2003
- Led over 150 enlisted personnel in maintaining ALCM and CALCM missiles
- Managed all facets of maintenance ensuring weapons availability in support of warfighting commanders and SIOP.
- Ensured solid training program for job, skills and ancillary training.
Training Branch NCOIC
USAF
06.1998 - 01.2001
- Managed job, skills, upgrade and ancillary training for 3 different and distinct AFSCs
- Collaborated with prime contractor in validating/delivering type 1 training program for new solid boosters.
- Ensured readiness of Space Launch Operations Controllers overseeing safety and security of contractor operations supporting Titan IV space launch vehicle processing.
Titan IV Booster Maintenance Branch NCOIC
USAF
06.1996 - 06.1998
- Led 2M0X1 personnel contractor oversight for Titan IV space launch vehicle buildup and launch.
- Managed training and scheduling ensuring personnel readiness and safety/security of all operations.
- Oversaw enlisted evaluations, awards and military decorations ensuring fairness, timeliness and accuracy.
- Ensured personnel availability and readiness to provide oversight of contractor operations for Titan IV vehicle processing and launch.
Space Launch Operations Controller
USAF
08.1992 - 06.1996
- Oversaw contractor maintenance and launch operations for Titan IV launch vehicles.
- Supervised contractor work ensuring safety and security for operations including core vehicle buildup and testing as well as booster, upper stage, spacecraft and fairing integration.
- Training and skilled in MMH, N2o4 and cryogenic feuling operations.
Electromechanical Team Branch, Tool Crib NCOIC
USAF
08.1991 - 08.1992
- Led enlisted personnel in ensuring equipment serviceability and availability for dispatching EMT teams responsible for maintaining 150 remotely deployed MMIII ICBMs.
- Managed large inventory or hand tools, specialty tools and test equipment.
QA Evaluator/Inspector
USAF
06.1987 - 08.1991
- Conducted quarterly technical evaluations for all assigned 2M0X1 personnel.
- Ensured safety and technical accuracy for personnel responsible for maintaining 150 remotely deployed MIII ICBMs.
- Performed technical inspections across multiple functions ensuring compliance with Air Force, Headquarters and local regulations.
- Attended boards, as required, to brief Deputy Commander for Maintenance on sub-standard evaluation performance.
Electromechanical Team TTB Instructor
USAF
06.1986 - 06.1987
- Trained EMT technicians on all aspects of assigned MMIII OGE and AVE tasks including, Personnel Access System, Power System, Security System, Communication System and Launch and Enable Systems maintenance (checkout, troubleshooting and repair).
- Taught Technical Order usage to ensure proper maintenance and adherence to strict standards.
- Taught usage of common and specialty tools and complex test equipment.
- Developed and utilized training plans and lesson plans.
- Developed and implemented training scheduled to meed tight timelines and throughput.
Electromechanical Team, Team Chief
USAF
06.1984 - 06.1986
- Led team members in checkout, troubleshooting and repair of MMIII Personnel Access, Power, Security, Launch and Enable systems .
- Employed technical orders to ensure proper maintenance and adherence to strict weapon system safety rules.
- Utilized safety equipment, hand tools, specialty tools and complex electronic equipment.
- Ensured availability of MMIII weapon system to meet warfighter needs.
Electromechanical Team Member
USAF
06.1983 - 06.1984
- Applied training and skills in maintaining Personnel Access, Power, Security and Launch and Enable systems supporting MMIII weapon system.
- Employed weapon system technical orders to ensure proper maintenance and adherence to strict weapon system safety rules.
- Utilized hand tools, specialty tools and complex electronic test equipment.
- Ensured availability of critical weapon system for warfighter needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Space And Missile Technology
CCAF
06-1999
Skills
- Training systems design, development and implementation
- Effective instructional techniques
- PPBE processes and application
- Maintenance discipline
- Problem-solving
- Coordination and teamwork
- Microsoft office
- Conflict resolution
- Creative thinking
- Team leader
- Staff supervision
- Decision-making
- Documentation and reporting
- Team Training
- Lesson planning
- Lesson plan development
Timeline
MMIII Program Element Monitor
Department Of The Air Force
11.2011 - Current
2 MXG Technical Advisor (TA)
USAF
06.2009 - 06.2010
2 MXS Superintendent
USAF
06.2007 - 06.2009
2 MOS Superintendent
USAF
06.2006 - 06.2007
CALCM Flight Superintendent
USAF
06.2005 - 06.2006
Systems Flight Superintendent
USAF
06.2003 - 06.2005
Missile Maintenance Branch NCOIC
USAF
01.2001 - 06.2003
Training Branch NCOIC
USAF
06.1998 - 01.2001
Titan IV Booster Maintenance Branch NCOIC
USAF
06.1996 - 06.1998
Space Launch Operations Controller
USAF
08.1992 - 06.1996
Electromechanical Team Branch, Tool Crib NCOIC
USAF
08.1991 - 08.1992
QA Evaluator/Inspector
USAF
06.1987 - 08.1991
Electromechanical Team TTB Instructor
USAF
06.1986 - 06.1987
Electromechanical Team, Team Chief
USAF
06.1984 - 06.1986
Electromechanical Team Member
USAF
06.1983 - 06.1984
Associate of Science - Space And Missile Technology
CCAF