Brandyn A. Pilon
Eielson AFB
Summary
A highly decorated and results-oriented leader with over twenty years of documented experience in logistics, fleet management, and operations supervision. Proven ability to lead diverse teams, manage multimillion-dollar assets, and optimize complex processes to enhance efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance. Adept at data analysis, budget management, and personnel development, consistently exceeding performance expectations and earning numerous awards for excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Section Chief, Vehicle Fleet Management & Materiel Control
United States Air Force, 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron
09.2018 - Current
- Directed comprehensive logistics for a fleet of 1,100 vehicles valued at over $157M, managing a $1.3M annual budget and leading teams of up to 24 personnel to drive mission-critical operations and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Spearheaded major efficiency initiatives, clearing a three-year vehicle surplus backlog to save the organization $1.9M in new acquisition costs and resolving a critical compliance issue to avert $13,200 in potential daily fines.
- Supervisor: Christopher Schwebach (605) 999-4487
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Section Chief, Vehicle Fleet Management & Materiel Control
United States Air Force, 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron
02.2016 - 09.2018
- Orchestrated full lifecycle logistics for a 779-vehicle, $72M fleet, achieving a 97% mission-capable rate (Top 3 in the Air Force) while providing direct, mission-critical support for Presidential, dignitary (DV), and national security missions.
- Directed a $14M lease program and a $702K operating budget, recovering over $160,000 in misallocated funds through meticulous audits, and spearheaded the creation of a new $450,000 inventory system that contributed to the organization winning a prestigious "100 Best Fed Fleet" award.
- Supervisor: Scott Kanny (907) 377-3465
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, Vehicle Fleet Management
United States Air Force, 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron
02.2013 - 02.2016
- Directed comprehensive lifecycle management for a diverse fleet of 875+ vehicles valued at over $100M, achieving a 98% operational readiness rate while implementing strategic initiatives that saved over $4M in procurement and maintenance costs.
- Led high-stakes logistical operations and asset management, including a time-critical audit of $87M in assets completed two months ahead of schedule, while providing flawless support for Presidential and G7/G8 international summit missions.
- Optimized fleet-wide maintenance workflow across seven repair shops, reducing delayed maintenance backlogs by 62% and slashing repeat critical system failures by 65%, significantly boosting fleet uptime and efficiency.
Contracting Officer Representative
United States Air Force, 39th Logistics Readiness Squadron
11.2011 - 02.2013
- Spearheaded the end-to-end management of a portfolio valued at over $460M, including a $383M base contract and a $77M vehicle fleet, achieving a command-best 97% operational readiness rate through meticulous financial oversight and quality control.
- Directed enterprise-wide performance initiatives for over 900 personnel across six organizations, driving process improvements that resulted in a prestigious "Excellence" rating during a major inspection and a 12-consecutive-month "Outstanding" service rating.
- Engineered a robust quality assurance and compliance framework from the ground up, authoring 33 checklists and conducting 66 inspections covering over 6,000 line items to guarantee 100% compliance and safeguard mission-critical operations.
- Supervisor: Brian Parham (312) 579-7579
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Fleet Management Technician
United States Air Force, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron
08.2006 - 11.2011
- Directed complete lifecycle management for a $34M fleet of 840+ vehicles, sustaining a 91-93% mission-capable rate that surpassed command goals for 12 consecutive months. Authored and implemented new Quality Control and training programs that cut overdue maintenance by 50% and improved data accuracy by 25%, contributing directly to a major command-level Installation Excellence Award.
- Generated over $5.8M in cost savings and avoidance by expertly managing an $8M vehicle lease program, correcting systemic fuel dispensing errors to save 480,000 gallons annually, and resourcefully processing 64 vehicles for disposition to avert over $200,000 in maintenance and 6,000 man-hours.
- Supervisor: Ian Reeves (970) 290-3640
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Education
Associate’s degree - Maintenance Production Management
Community College of the Air Force Maxwell AFB
AL, United StatesBachelor’s Degree (In progress) - Reverse Logistics and Transportation Management
American Military University Charles Town
WV, United StatesHigh school diploma or equivalent - undefined
Bingham High School
UT, United States06.2006
Skills
- Fleet management & logistics
- Electronic communication management
- Business partner relationship management
- Risk analysis and management
- Leadership development
- Government relations
Certification
- Certified Federal Fleet Manager - 2022
Timeline
Section Chief, Vehicle Fleet Management & Materiel Control
United States Air Force, 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron
09.2018 - Current
Section Chief, Vehicle Fleet Management & Materiel Control
United States Air Force, 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron
02.2016 - 09.2018
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, Vehicle Fleet Management
United States Air Force, 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron
02.2013 - 02.2016
Contracting Officer Representative
United States Air Force, 39th Logistics Readiness Squadron
11.2011 - 02.2013
Fleet Management Technician
United States Air Force, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron
08.2006 - 11.2011
Bachelor’s Degree (In progress) - Reverse Logistics and Transportation Management
American Military University Charles Town
High school diploma or equivalent - undefined
Bingham High School
Associate’s degree - Maintenance Production Management
Community College of the Air Force Maxwell AFB
Job Related Training
- Fleet Management Information Systems - 2015-2021
- Federal Fleet Manager Certification - 2022
United States Air Force Deployments
- Balad Air Base, Iraq – 2008
- Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan – 2021
- Ali Al-Salem Air Base, Kuwait – 2023