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Benjamin Mahan

Summary

Air Force veteran with 20 years' experience leading and managing large diverse teams as well as maintaining complex avionics systems, to include repairing and replacing components and wiring on various aircraft platforms. Additionally, I have experience in complex security and resource protection, with a track record of effectively managing personnel, physical, and cyber security for an Air Force Installation.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Middle Management

Shaw AFB
12.2022 - Current
  • Led a section of 64 personnel across three Air Force Specialties
  • Developed, implemented, and monitored self-inspection, training, and safety programs, ensuring technical order adherence
  • Reviewed quality assurance reports for trends and handled awards packages, decorations, and enlisted performance reports to maintain combat readiness
  • Key Accomplishment: While overseeing the most diverse section in the organization, my team secured 14 Quality Assurance awards, 4 Superior Performer Awards during a critical exercise, 3 Maintenance Professional of the Quarter awards, and were recognized as the Section of the first Quarter for 2023.


Security Manager

Osan AB
11.2021 - 11.2022
  • Oversaw security requirements for Osan Air Bases Fighter Enhancement Program, managing Personnel, Physical, and Cyber Security
  • Developed and interpreted security policies and directives from the Major Command and the Department of Defense, ensuring resource protection for the Korean Theater of Operations
  • Managed training, budgeting, equipment, and construction for Force Protection initiatives across 12 facilities
  • Key Accomplishment: Led preparations for a Major Command inspection, successfully identifying and repairing 43 discrepancies across 11 facilities, resulting in our base being the sole one out of 8 to pass the inspection and earning praise as the best Advanced Programs Office in the Pacific Air Force by inspectors.

Middle Management

Eglin AFB
10.2017 - 11.2021
  • Supervised a team of 84 military and civilian personnel supporting maintenance for 16 highly modified F-15C/E aircraft
  • Resolved complex technical matters by collaborating with external maintenance organizations, Department of Defense contractors, and testing program agencies
  • Key Accomplishment : Led the largest flight in the Squadron, overseeing 84 personnel and contributing to 35 test programs with 1,300 sorties, resulting in the team receiving the Daedalian award for outstanding supply record, mission effectiveness, and support for aircraft and weapons.
  • Key Accomplishment: Served as additional duty First Sergeant for 443 personnel, effectively managing 17 disciplinary actions, resolving 2 suicidal intention incidents, and collaborating with local authorities to prevent potential harm.

Avionics Systems Craftsman

Seymour Johnson AFB
06.2011 - 12.2017
  • Supervised, trained, and mentored 62 personnel, managed avionics discrepancies on 25 F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft worth $1.4 billion.
  • Enforced maintenance instructions and evaluated personnel for training needs
  • Coordinated on-the-job training and provided corrective actions based on performance indicators and inspection reports
  • Key Achievement: Selected for a specialized task, trained and certified in engine inspections and runs, sole qualified Avionics technician among 120.
  • Key Achievement: Led Communication Security Program, trained 17 personnel, maintained strict compliance, zero defects on 6 inspections, recognized as base's 'best account' by inspectors.
  • Key Achievement: Led hurricane recovery teams, repaired six homes, saved $90,000, assisted elderly homeowners.

Education

Skills

  • Communication and Leadership
  • Resource Manager
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Team Player
  • Adaptability
  • Detail-Oriented

Military Training

  • Airman Leadership School: 192 curriculum hours designed toward entry level leadership
  • Non-Commissioned Officer Academy: 196 curriculum hours designed toward developing the leadership capability of Non-Commissioned Officers with relevant and solution-focused leadership attributes to successfully lead teams, strengthen their organizations culture, solve problems collaboratively.

Awards

Air Force Commendation Medal (2)

Timeline

Middle Management

Shaw AFB
12.2022 - Current

Security Manager

Osan AB
11.2021 - 11.2022

Middle Management

Eglin AFB
10.2017 - 11.2021

Avionics Systems Craftsman

Seymour Johnson AFB
06.2011 - 12.2017

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