Ashtyn Jeffries
Boston,MA
Summary
Proven leader in logistics and maintenance with a distinguished career at the United States Air Force, adept in Logistics Management and Critical Thinking. Spearheaded initiatives that significantly enhanced operational efficiency and team performance. Excelled in roles requiring the coordination of complex projects and the mentoring of large teams, ensuring mission-critical equipment readiness and optimal resource allocation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Executive Team Lead
United States Air Force, USAF
10.2021 - Current
- Leads Communication Network Update and DRAGON teams for acquiring, developing, testing and fielding modifications and manages life-cycle for 18 E-3 AWACS. Oversees $7.8B in airborne surveillance, battle management and control funds. Develops strategies for cost-effective, long-term sustainment of AWACS systems. Guides 400+ military, civilian and contractor personnel. Manages ACIP GGFR duties for the rapid prototype IPT, ensuring tech integration.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key partners, ensuring timely delivery of products and services. Prevailed with approved closure of $546K Unit Should Cost initiative resulting from a successful joint lot buy effort with Navy E-2D & Foreign Military Sales Japan, a $11M contract with 1.1M combined savings. Mitigated schedule delays by coordinating with other programs. Saved 6+ months of production install schedule by prioritizing Unit delivery.
- Ashtyn led 3 teams consisting of 16 people on $3.8B worth of acquisition programs. With her guidance, three programs, two of which were rapid fielding provide crucial ISR upgrades needed to maintain a critical data link update & installed a modern glass cockpit, replacing antiquated flight instruments along with anti-jamming tactical capabilities.
- After successfully obligating 100% of $30.5M FY22 3600 funds, Ashtyn and her team returned $1.356M FY22 3600 excess funds back to their division for AWACS priority realignment. Dutifully transferring $758K to ACIP & $728K to E-7A programs from excess funds. Unit cost saving held with the completion of a 6mo No Cost Extension for test activities.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in increased efficiencies across all aspects of the logistics operation. Interpersonal ties with NATO helped our IPT save over $10M on software updates. The $2M cost of Version 5.0 was split between the USAF and NATO, covering 51 corrections and compliance updates. Streamlining integration and best practices led Capt Jeffries and her team to identify 2,000 production hour savings per jet, saving the Air Force $2M.
- Managed 24 CNU mod kits worth $1B; identifying 46 discrepancies and fielding 21 E-3 AWACS with Link-16 communication capabilities. Fulfilled FOC 2 months early.
Maintenance Operations Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Managed daily/weekly/monthly sortie production schedule and fleet health for 115 MQ-9A aircraft, Ground Control Stations (GCSs) and engines worth over $1.2B. Directed Analysis, PS&D, MOC, Training sections; oversaw real-time aircraft availability, sortie performance, and training standards for 48 members. Provided comprehensive aircraft performance, special studies/reports to Wing senior leadership and Higher Headquarters. Group Commander's principal advisor concerning aircraft planning requirements, sortie generation, maintenance performance actions, and RPA fleet-wide health.
- Successfully filled position 1 rank higher than pay grade for 9 mos. Led 5 shops of 48 personnel in global maintenance operation support, presented 192 Wing and Group briefs; solidified 11.3K flt hrs/180 Enemies Killed In Action.
- Deployed 183 days, leading squadron pack-up and forward deployment for 4 MQ-9A aircraft/2 cockpits/$65M assets. Executing POTUS directed relocation in under 15 days, 16 days ahead of schedule.
- Hand selected by Group for pre-deployment site survey; coordinated MQ-9 mx requirements with USMC and USN partnersestablished foundation for Total Force Integration exercise.
- Liaised with A4 to mitigate information system outage impacts and fixed 150 aircraft records. Reduced downtime through efficient troubleshooting and repair of machinery, resulting in improved productivity. Eliminating 11 mo backlog and solidified 91% mission capability rate.
- Led support for Northern Edge Exercise and readied aircraft for USINDOPACOM theatre. Collaborated with cross-functional teams for the 1st MQ-9 USNORTHCOM international flight.
- Conducted root cause analysis on recurring issues, developing long-term solutions that prevent future occurrences. For example, I worked with my peers to establish a new Maintenance Data Integrity program which ensured training for 161 users and the validity of 1.3K entries. Securing $408B in Air Force systems and DoD records.
- Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols. By managing a 10 member maintenance training section and enabling 101 classes, teaching 1.1K of instructor hours for 213 members. We were able to support 836 personnel/12 deployments/4 sites.
Aircraft Maintenance Superintendent
United States Air Force, USAF
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Assisted in leading 210 active duty Airmen across 4 specialties, maintaining 9 MQ-9 aircraft and support equipment worth $240M.
- Monitored maintenance performance indicators as well as identifying negative trends, requesting studies, and executing preventative measures that'll reduce downtime for aircraft fleets through proactive scheduling of routine checks and repairs.
- Reviewed Quality Assurance reports; verifying assessments and performing root cause analysis and implements corrective actions. Develops and implements the execution of monthly/weekly for maintenance and flying schedule to determine/track aircraft status reports. Increasing operational efficiency by streamlining maintenance processes and implementing best practices.
- Drove timely completion of major repairs by effectively allocating resources among multiple projects simultaneously. Demanding quality maintenance in order to regulate 173 Performance Requirement Documents on 2K tasks; leading to AMU 0% repeat rate for 11 mos, garnering Group level Squadron Of the Year CY19.
- Sustained AMU mission during COVID-19 pandemic; devising shift in contingency plans that guaranteed 149 test and training sorties.
- Teamed with AFLCMC to execute data-link modification for 3 aircraft. This prevented 26 Weapons pipeline shortfalls, SAR capes reestablished. Evaluating final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
Aerospace Ground Equipment Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Directed Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight operations and 27 personnel. She managed deployment and training requirements and maintained global inventory of 1.3K asset valued at $34M.
- Coordinated 24 hr backshop maintenance support for 3 AMUs; guiding TCTO execution, aligning priorities and resources with Maintenance Group's goals.
- Oversaw tech data, maintenance data systems, forms documentation compliance and flight training plan. Examining 24 personnel records/eliminating 687 errors. We were able to achieve 50% increase in flight quality tasks.
- Improved team efficiency through effective supervision, delegation of tasks, and performance evaluations. Leading flight production; directing 140 maintenance actions and 465 dispatches with 94% in-commission rate. Supporting 6.6K flights and 103K flight hours.
- Managed preventive maintenance program implementation which led to an increase in overall lifespan of equipments under my supervision, while prevented power limitations. Helped mobilize generators for base-wide exercise, enhancing safety and safeguard $230M Air Force assets.
- Played a pivotal role in excess equipment audit for 164 items. Managing redistribution while coordinating with 5 locations leading to ACC saving $2M in requisition cost.
- Empowered team innovation through optimistic leadership and skillful delegation we were able to install 77 battery system solar panels for critical equipment with a 40 yr life span, saving the Air Force $1.1M.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to optimize resource allocation and reduce waste by managing a 27-ton cargo movement; deploying 53 assets and 11 chalks in under 48 hrs. Was able to secure vital resources for new Horn Of Africa joint operations site.
- Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot complex technical issues and develop innovative solutions that increased equipment longevity.
- Prioritized tasking and managed deployed aerospace ground equipment re-organization project. Established 6 accounts for 1.3K transfers of $34M AFCENT inventory. Ensuring support to respective area of responsibility.
- Monitored product quality and communicated necessary improvements to site commander leading to savings of $271K along with 11.5K man hours annually, through TO validation changes. We removed an excessive of 124 hr process affecting 93 inspections.
Turndown Attendant
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
08.2012 - 02.2017
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail during turndown service, ensuring all aspects met or exceeded guest expectations.
- Assisted in achieving hotel cleanliness standards by performing daily room inspections and addressing any issues promptly.
- Displayed a strong work ethic by consistently arriving on time for scheduled shifts and completing all assigned tasks efficiently.
- Exemplified excellent customer service skills by taking initiative and going above-and-beyond to create memorable experiences for guests during their stay.
Education
Technical Degree - Aircraft Maintenance
Aircraft Maintenance Technical School
Wichita Falls, TX01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Epidemiology And Disease Control - Public Health
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX08.2018
High School Diploma -
Johnson High School
San Antonio, TX06.2014
Skills
- Logistics Analysis
- Sourcing and Procurement
- Demand forecasting
- Transportation Management
- Lean principles
- Shipping coordination
- Logistics Management
- Maintenance team collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Work Delegation and Tracking
Accomplishments
- CNU Program Management Office - Recognized for the 2023 Dr. James Roche Product Support Excellence Award Winner.
- DRAGON PMO - Recognized for the 2024 Dr. James Roche Product Support Excellence Award Winner.
- Successfully led 218 people and 4 teams in the Maintenance of MQ-9s.
- Currently lead 3 Programs of 38 people in the sustainment of the E-3 AWACS.
- Keen eye for detail, visually inspected 400+ assets catching over 150 discrepancies to include 3/8 difference in washer sizes.
Certification
- DCMA certified - Oct 2023
- Certified Aircraft Maintenance Officer, United States Air Force - 2018
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Timeline
Logistics Executive Team Lead
United States Air Force, USAF
10.2021 - Current
Maintenance Operations Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
12.2020 - 10.2021
Aircraft Maintenance Superintendent
United States Air Force, USAF
04.2019 - 12.2020
Aerospace Ground Equipment Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2018 - 04.2019
Turndown Attendant
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
08.2012 - 02.2017
Technical Degree - Aircraft Maintenance
Aircraft Maintenance Technical School
Bachelor of Science - Epidemiology And Disease Control - Public Health
The University of Texas At San Antonio
High School Diploma -
Johnson High School