Brandon J. McGrath
154 Briar Den CT, Benson,NC
Summary
Accomplished professional with a distinguished career in the United States Air Force, excelling in roles from Healthcare Officer Accessions Recruiter to Avionics Maintenance Technician. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning and team collaboration, with significant achievements including leading a modernization project and managing modifications on $15B aircraft fleet.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthcare Officer Accessions Recruiter
United States Air Force
05.2022 - Current
- Conducted thorough candidate screenings, including reference checks and verification of licenses, certifications, and educational credentials.
- Worked with healthcare employees to determine specific job qualifications.
- Mentored junior recruiters on effective techniques for building rapport with prospective candidates, leading to higher success rates in securing commitments from qualified individuals.
- Organized and participated in job fairs, college campus events, and other outreach activities to increase awareness of military career opportunities.
Enlisted Accessions Recruiter
United States Air Force
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Conducted comprehensive pre-screening interviews to assess candidate suitability for military service, resulting in a higher quality applicant pool.
- Collaborated with fellow recruiters to develop innovative approaches for attracting top talent to join the ranks of enlisted personnel.
- Escorted recruits to Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) for evaluation and in-processing.
- Participated in community events representing U.S. military and recruited interested parties.
Product Improvement Liaison
United States Air Force
11.2016 - 01.2019
- Served as the primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships between internal teams and external partners.
- Led sustainability and reliability upgrades for USAF's 31-aircraft E-3 Sentry fleet ($15B value), including Block 40/45 modernization and DRAGON modifications, enhancing surveillance capabilities and extending operational lifespan beyond 2025
- Served as key 552nd Maintenance Group representative in critical design review and product improvement working groups, ensuring operational perspectives were integrated into aircraft enhancement initiatives and long-term sustainment strategies.
Boeing E-3 Avionics Maintenance Technician
United States Air Force
08.2010 - 11.2016
- Assessed avionic system faults to identify and recommend corrective actions.
- Ensured mission readiness by performing scheduled and unscheduled avionics maintenance on various aircraft types.
- Maintained detailed records of all maintenance activities, ensuring regulatory compliance and clear communication among team members.
- Supervised and mentored junior Airmen in avionics maintenance, providing hands-on training and guidance that enhanced their technical skills and operational readiness, resulting in improved team performance and mission success.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Touro Univeristy Worldwide
Los Alamitos, CA08-2022
Associate of Science - Human Resources Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL04-2022
Associate of Science - Avionics Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL01-2017
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Public speaking
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- 2024 2nd Quarter 318th Recruiting Squadron Top Officer Recruiter
- 2024 2nd Quarter 318th Recruiting Squadron Top Non-Commissioned Officer
- 2021 337th Recruiting Squadron Commander Achievement Award
- 2016 552nd Maintenance Squadron Guidance and Control Maintenance Technician of the Year
- 2014 552nd Maintenance Squadron Maintenance Professional of the Year
Timeline
Healthcare Officer Accessions Recruiter
United States Air Force
05.2022 - Current
Enlisted Accessions Recruiter
United States Air Force
01.2019 - 05.2022
Product Improvement Liaison
United States Air Force
11.2016 - 01.2019
Boeing E-3 Avionics Maintenance Technician
United States Air Force
08.2010 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Touro Univeristy Worldwide
Associate of Science - Human Resources Management
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Science - Avionics Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
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