Joshua HUGHES
Alamogordo,NM
Summary
Seasoned Technical Sergeant Section Chief offering 15 years of service in United States Air Force. Intelligent, insightful, and well-organized with excellent decision-making abilities and sound judgment. Ready to take on a challenging, growth-oriented position dedicated to management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Section NCOIC
United States Air Force, USAF
Alamogordo, United States
08.2021 - Current
- Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
- Directed collection, organization and application of and flight data to enhance troop safety and operational success.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Security Manager
USAF
Las Vegas, Nevada
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Established company-wide security best practices and protocols to mitigate risk of data breach.
- Led identification, development, implementation and maintenance of security requirements for entire organization.
- Improved security awareness by holding workshops for company employees.
- Supervised grounds, employee entrances and exits and security officers on duty.
- Supervised risk management, loss prevention and safety operations for 100,000 sq. ft. aircraft facility to decrease incidents of theft, waste and abuse.
- Investigated incidents and wrote reports.
- Directed efforts to mitigate threats to personnel and infrastructure, reduce risks and optimize access to critical information.
- Maintained high standards of excellence for security programs, strategies and plans while working in busy, high-risk settings.
- Identified, developed, implemented and maintained security protocols for organization.
Facility Manager
USAF
Las Vegas, Nevada
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
- Led facility management staff and consultants in producing business plan that focused on facility operations.
- Tracked and documented operational and financial records to perform analysis of performance and costs.
- Supervised 2 team members throughout redesign and renovation process.
- Conducted inspections of facility grounds, external structure, systems, and equipment.
- Maintained facility grounds, equipment and safety compliance.
- Reviewed and oversaw construction and renovation projects.
- Developed and oversaw budgets for facilities and worked within cost restraints.
- Prepared reports and schedules with accuracy.
- Ordered, maintained and distributed supplies and inventory.
Aircraft Maintenance Instructor
USAF
Alamogordo, NM
11.2015 - 10.2019
- Developed software content, study aids, and handouts for industry professionals.
- Identified program successes and failures based on student assessments and course reviews.
- Met training needs with well-organized, factual programs based on contemporary requirements.
- Collaborated with colleagues and improved teaching practices through professional learning communities and student retention meetings.
- Advised students on course selection, career decisions and other academic and vocational concerns.
- Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
- Established goals for courses with organized outlines and detailed lessons.
- Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
- Provided detailed instruction and role modeling for acceptable social and work-related behaviors.
- Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
- Provided instructional handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials to facilitate learning.
- Planned and documented programs of study meeting individual needs and abilities of students.
- Kept updated with developments in subject area curriculum, technical and career trends and teaching resources and methods.
- Deployed technology and current research in instruction and monitored students' progress in use of online learning materials and technology.
- Connected instruction to real-world experiences and to students' post-secondary goals.
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback and make suggestions for improvement.
Inspection Section Dock Chief
USAF
Edwards, CA
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Serviced aircraft. Performed end-of-runway, postflight, preflight, thru-flight, and phase inspections. Performed integrated combat turns and hot pit refuels.
- Advised on problems maintained, serviced, and inspected aircraft and related aerospace equipment. Used technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems. Interpreted and advised on maintenance procedures and policies to repair aircraft and related equipment.
- Troubleshot and maintained aircraft structures, systems, components, and related equipment. Removed and installed aircraft components. Conducted functional tests of repaired components and systems. Adjusted, aligned, and rigged aircraft systems. Supervised and performs aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations.
- Inspected aircraft structures, systems, components, and related systems. Supervised and performed aircraft and component inspections. Interpreted inspection findings and determined adequacy of corrective actions. Inspected and checked components for clearances, tolerances, proper installation, and operation.
- Inspected and operated powered and non-powered aerospace ground equipment. Inspected and identified aircraft corrosion for prevention and repair. Reviewed maintenance forms, aircraft records, automated maintenance data systems, and historical reports to ensure complete documentation. Inventoried and maintains aircraft equipment.
- Performed flight chief, production superintendent, expediter, crew chief, repair and reclamation, and maintenance support functions. Coordinated maintenance plans and schedules to meet operational commitments. Supervised and assisted in launching and recovering aircraft. Reviewed maintenance data collection summaries to determine trends and production effectiveness. Performed crash recovery duties. Performed staff and supervisory management functions.
Aircraft Phase Section Inspection Member
USAF
Edwards, CA
12.2010 - 09.2014
- Completed receiving, in-process and final inspections on different manufactured components.
- Analyzed repeated malfunctions and deviations to trace root causes and assist with preventive measures.
- Checked units for foreign objects, rattles and loose internal hardware with shakedown techniques.
- Inspected various units using instruments and proper techniques for reliable results.
- Followed quality assurance policies and procedures to verify work of production team.
- Repaired faults, reassembled products and completed additional tests.
- Performed daily inspection rounds throughout facilities to check on all equipment and machinery.
- Serviced aircraft. Performed end-of-runway, postflight, preflight, thru-flight, and phase inspections. Performed integrated combat turns and hot pit refuels.
- Advised on problems maintained, serviced, and inspected aircraft and related aerospace equipment. Used technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems. Interpreted and advised on maintenance procedures and policies to repair aircraft and related equipment.
- Troubleshot and maintained aircraft structures, systems, components, and related equipment. Removed and installed aircraft components. Conducted functional tests of repaired components and systems. Adjusted, aligned, and rigged aircraft systems. Performed aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations.
- Inspected aircraft structures, systems, components, and related systems. Performed aircraft and component inspections. Interpreted inspection findings and determined adequacy of corrective actions. Inspected and checked components for clearances, tolerances, proper installation, and operation.
- Inspected and operated powered and non-powered aerospace ground equipment. Inspected and identified aircraft corrosion for prevention and repair. Reviewed maintenance forms, aircraft records, automated maintenance data systems, and historical reports to ensure complete documentation. Inventoried and maintains aircraft equipment.
Aircraft Inspection Section Team Member
USAF
Panama City, FL
11.2007 - 11.2010
- Completed receiving, in-process and final inspections on different manufactured components.
- Analyzed repeated malfunctions and deviations to trace root causes and assist with preventive measures.
- Checked units for foreign objects, rattles and loose internal hardware with shakedown techniques.
- Inspected various units using instruments and proper techniques for reliable results.
- Followed quality assurance policies and procedures to verify work of production team.
- Repaired faults, reassembled products and completed additional tests.
- Performed daily inspection rounds throughout facilities to check on all equipment and machinery.
- Serviced aircraft. Performed end-of-runway, postflight, preflight, thru-flight, and phase inspections. Performed integrated combat turns and hot pit refuels.
- Advised on problems maintained, serviced, and inspected aircraft and related aerospace equipment. Used technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems. Interpreted and advised on maintenance procedures and policies to repair aircraft and related equipment.
- Troubleshot and maintained aircraft structures, systems, components, and related equipment. Removed and installed aircraft components. Conducted functional tests of repaired components and systems. Adjusted, aligned, and rigged aircraft systems. Performed aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations.
- Inspected aircraft structures, systems, components, and related systems. Performed aircraft and component inspections. Interpreted inspection findings and determined adequacy of corrective actions. Inspected and checked components for clearances, tolerances, proper installation, and operation.
- Inspected and operated powered and non-powered aerospace ground equipment. Inspected and identified aircraft corrosion for prevention and repair. Reviewed maintenance forms, aircraft records, automated maintenance data systems, and historical reports to ensure complete documentation. Inventoried and maintains aircraft equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV06.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Instructional Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL05.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL04.2014
High School Diploma -
Houston County High School
Columbia, AL06.2007
Skills
- Crew leadership
- Intelligence gathering
- Mechanical expertise
- Tactical planning
- Repair skills
- Defense management
- Organization and Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Collaboration
- MS Office
- Attention to Detail
- PPE Compliance
- Self-Motivated
- Team building
- Maintenance and Repair
Accomplishments
- Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter 2021 4th Quarter
- Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter 2022 1st Quarter
- Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter 2020 1st Quarter
- Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter 2014 3rd Quarter
- Airman of the Quarter 2009 1st Quarter
Certification
- Ground Radio Opperator's License - 2019
Timeline
Aircraft Section NCOIC
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2021 - Current
Security Manager
USAF
10.2020 - 07.2021
Facility Manager
USAF
11.2019 - 10.2020
Aircraft Maintenance Instructor
USAF
11.2015 - 10.2019
Inspection Section Dock Chief
USAF
10.2014 - 10.2015
Aircraft Phase Section Inspection Member
USAF
12.2010 - 09.2014
Aircraft Inspection Section Team Member
USAF
11.2007 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
American Public University System
Associate of Applied Science - Instructional Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
High School Diploma -
Houston County High School