Anthony Montani

• Led cross-functional teams to optimize value stream processes and enhance overall efficiency.
• Mentored team members on Lean principles and best practices for continuous improvement.
• Analyzed performance metrics to drive data-informed decision-making and strategic initiatives.

• Managed a $25,000 budget responsibly; optimized allocation of financial resources toward priority items without compromising quality or effectiveness.
• Conducted performance evaluations for subordinates, providing constructive feedback for improvement and recognizing achievements.
• Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing innovative solutions to improve productivity.
• Established strong relationships with external partners to enhance collaboration on joint missions.
• Deployed twice as the Senior Enlisted Leader. Led the largest Air Refueling Squadron in the Air Force, and the first deployed unit to include maintenance personnel, over 260 in total.
• Advised logistics on three short notice unit activations. Readied and deployed 300+ members for a rapid deployment. Coordinated personnel movement, 200,000 pounds of cargo, aircraft equipment, and supplies for two Major Weapons Systems.
• Mentored junior enlisted members, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.

• Developed and implemented training programs for new staff, enhancing team performance and productivity.
• Managed budgets, forecasting costs while maintaining financial accountability for all projects.
• Mentored junior staff, leading to increased productivity and improved teamwork throughout the organization.
• Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.

Provides oversight of flight scheduling, aircrew training, safety, and evaluations. Ensured combat air refueling worldwide enabling combat forces for strategic employment of assets ensuring immediate readiness for our

nation and our allies.

• Provided crew management for worldwide taskings, ensured training and personal readiness was maintained for 175 aviators.
• Oversaw flight schedule as operations manager. Ensured $50M annual flying hour programs were managed in accordance with higher headquarters.

Managed standardization and evaluations across two organizations. Wrote policy and developed guides to ensure compliance with higher headquarter directives. Managed aircrew testing program for 175 aircrew.

• Oversaw and developed aircrew qualification, testing and evaluations as the senior evaluator.
• Lead rewrite of standardized testing for 175 aircrew ensuring compliance with headquarters new policies.
• Advised senior leaders on status of crews. Reported any failure of standards to leadership and helped develop retraining courses of action.
• Developed policy for mitigation of COVID-19, ensured 100% of tasked flights were accomplished.

• Managed refueling logistics and delivery for 45 U.S. Air Force fighter aircraft across 8 different coronets, ensuring timely operations.
• Coordinated and scheduled the use of 20 tankers (KC-135 and KC-10) to meet strict delivery timelines.
• Developed and executed detailed tanker logistics plans to support precise fighter aircraft deployment and adherence to rigorous schedules.