Brandon Fenner
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Summary
Seasoned transformational leader with a proven track record of success, excelling in production management, strategic planning and talent management. Mastered recruitment and risk assessment, ensuring optimal staffing and operational efficiency. Championed process improvement, significantly enhancing aircraft maintenance and deployment processes. Showcases exceptional decision-making and leadership skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Functional Area Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
Randolph AFB, TX
02.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented talent management strategies to identify, attract and retain top-tier talent
- Managed relocation and staffing of duty locations for the Aircraft Maintenance career field consisting of over 22k members
- Certified, vetted and staffed over 700 specialty positions
- Advised hiring managers on best practices for interviewing prospective candidates
- Collaborated with senior management on succession planning strategies
- Identified high potential employees for leadership development initiatives
- Recognized potential risk and develop and implement mitigation procedures
Sortie Generation Superintendent
United States Air Force, USAF
Shaw Air Force Base, SC
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Managed the Aircraft Production Team consisting of 6 Senior Non-Commissioned Officers and 7 Non-Commissioned Officers
- Managed the aircraft phase and analyst flights consisting of 25 Airman
- Reviewed final maintenance and flight schedules for 26 F-16 to completion
- Conferred with senior management to discuss and resolve matters regarding work procedures and complaints
- Implemented corrective actions when necessary to ensure optimal performances from personnel assigned to various tasks
Lead Production Superintendent
United States Air Force, USAF
Shaw Air Force Base, SC
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Developed short, medium and long term maintenance and flying schedule for 26 F-16's valued at $26B
- Coordinated movement and full deployment of aircraft and support equipment to various areas of operation
- Analyzed all maintenance actions, determining risk and mitigation measures if needed
- Initiated innovation projects aimed at improving overall operational efficiency
- Scrutinized key performance indicators for improvement areas to meet operational goals
- Implemented preventative maintenance procedures to reduce downtime and increase aircraft and maintenance efficiency
Production Superintendent
United States Air Force, USAF
Shaw Air Force Base, SC
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Executed prescribed maintenance and flying schedules
- Led over 80 aircraft mechanics on day to day maintenance operations
- Managed all aircraft scheduled maintenance actions
- Set priorities for day to day maintenance operations to the meet prescribed flying schedule
- Created easy maintenance tracking product for all actions done for each aircraft
- Expert in managing daily operations, including scheduling of personnel, equipment maintenance, and inventory control
- Real-time decision making to ensure that prescribed flying schedule was met
- Tracked and enforced quality control standards
Aircraft Section Chief
United States Air Force, USAF
Shaw AFB, SC
09.2017 - 03.2018
- Managed and scheduled 80 aircraft mechanics for 24/7 maintenance coverage
- Conducted performance reviews for direct performance report, providing clear feedback on areas of improvement
- Resolved conflicts among employees promptly by employing active listening techniques combined with an understanding of USAF policies
- Created an environment which foster open communication between Airmen at all levels of the organization leading to increased collaboration across all sections
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned specific duties
Inspection Section Team Chief
United States Air Force, USAF
Spangdahlem AB, GR
09.2014 - 09.2017
- Developed and managed intensive inspection criteria
- Used SIX SIGMA principles to lean out inspection processes resulting in a 25% inspection timeline decrease
- Managed daily operations of the team ensuring compliance with safety regulations
- Trained team members in problem-solving techniques, leading to improved decision making skills
- Facilitated daily meetings with team members to discuss progress and short/daily goals
- Mentored and coached team members to ensure successful performance
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
04-2024
Professional Managers Certification
08-2015
Associate of Arts - Aircraft Maintenance
04-2015
Skills
- Risk Management
- Decision Making
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Current and active Secret Security Clearance
- Time Management
- Strategic Planning
- Quality Control
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Transformational Leader
Timeline
Functional Area Manager - United States Air Force, USAF
02.2021 - Current
Sortie Generation Superintendent - United States Air Force, USAF
06.2020 - 02.2021
Lead Production Superintendent - United States Air Force, USAF
09.2018 - 06.2020
Production Superintendent - United States Air Force, USAF
03.2018 - 09.2018
Aircraft Section Chief - United States Air Force, USAF
09.2017 - 03.2018
Inspection Section Team Chief - United States Air Force, USAF
09.2014 - 09.2017
University of South Carolina - Aiken - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration And Management
Community College of The Air Force - , Professional Managers Certification
Community College of The Air Force - Associate of Arts, Aircraft Maintenance
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