Brian Manibusan
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
Over 24 years of experience in program management and aviation maintenance; Retired from the United States Air Force, and currently employed with General Atomics; Weapons Loading Evaluator/Instructor/Program Manager; Oversaw Technical Order Program/Checklist/operational supplements on various aircraft F-15C/E, B-52, A-10, F-16C/D multi-role fighter jets and the remotely piloted MQ-9 and MQ-1 UAVs. Proficient in management roles, organizational leadership, and human resources. Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Studies Management as of January 2019. Currently hold a Secret/SCI clearance. Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning, and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Munitions Technician III
General Atomics
1 2019 - Current
- Oversaw and directed configurations of various RPA platforms with munitions and suspension equipment
- Validated and provided key changes to interim technical orders and checklist
- Selected for new developed technical orders to perform step by step procedures, to ensure guidance were clear and concise and made noted corrections if applicable to tasks
- Subject matter expert provides key advice and clear guidance to customer and engineers for developmental testing and operation testing for military customers and allied countries
- Led deployment teams, directly supporting important customers; aircraft maintenance, weapons functional/integrity checks, munitions loading/unloading and aircraft reconfigurations from August 2019 to January 2024.
Installation Flight/Occupational/Weapons Safety Manager
United States Air Force
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Managed Weapon safety programs for the base's weapons safety office
- Provided mishap prevention, investigation, explosive siting, reporting & hazard abatement support
- Responsible for the safety of MQ-1B/MQ-9 remotely piloted aircraft, weapons systems, munitions storage, munitions operations and base personnel
- Co-authored wing’s safety local supplement in all three principles (Flight, Occupational, and Weapons).
Maintenance Group Lead Aviation Maintenance Evaluator
United States Air Force
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Directed 384 weapons technicians performing maintenance, weapons operations, and inspections on MQ-9/MQ-1 remotely piloted aircraft
- Managed weapons personnel certification, personnel administration, maintenance technical orders, ammunition loading and unloading checklists, and self-inspection programs supporting four major commands, 136 MQ-1/MQ-9 aircraft worth $818 million dollars.
Weapons/Maintenance Operations Supervisor (Expediter)
United States Air Force
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Planned, directed, and coordinated daily production of maintenance, inspections, weapons loading configuration, and modifications on MQ-9 remotely piloted aircraft
- Reported aircraft status, job completion, and configuration to senior leaders.
Weapons Section Manager
United States Air Force
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Directed 300 plus weapons technicians performing maintenance and inspections on off/on equipment of F-16, F-15E, F-22, B-52, B-2 aircraft
- Managed mishap prevention, personnel administration, scheduling, and self-inspection programs and TCTO program.
Quality Assurance Chief Inspector
United States Air Force
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Oversaw and directed Quality Assurance Office actions for 25 inspectors, maintenance, electrical, propulsion, fabrication, munitions, and aerospace ground equipment technicians
- Managed key programs; aircraft on & off equipment maintenance, Technical Order Distribution Accounts, Product Improvement program, Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and many others
- Enforced strict adherence to policies, regulations and Air Force Instructions to aircraft maintenance and munitions to more than 400 maintainers.
Education
Bachelor of Administration in Health Care Studies -
Ashford University
Associate Degree Aircraft Armament Systems Technology - undefined
Community College of the Air Force
Associate Degree General Liberal Studies - undefined
University of Phoenix
Skills
- Program Management
- Technical Order Writing and Editing
- Quality Control
- Written/Verbal Communication
- Team Training
- Attention to Detail
- Documentation And Reporting
- Performance Improvement
- Innovation Skills
- Maintenance and repairs
- Customer Service
- Equipment Maintenance
- System Troubleshooting
Keyskillsandqualifications
- Program Manager
- Aviation Maintenance/Lead Evaluator
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Risk Management
- Technical Order Management
- Wiring Specifications and Diagrams Competency
- Electronic Principles
- Resource Management
- Logistics Management
- Quality Assurance Lead Inspector/Program Manager
- Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
- Flight/Occupational/Weapons Safety Instructor
- Flight/Occupational/Weapons Safety Manager
- Aircraft munitions loading and unloading program manager
References
- Edward L. Story Jr., M1 Support Services, 1104 E Hammer Lane, North Las Vegas, NV, 89081, 702-236-9003
- Harvey K. Shim, KIHOMAC, 231 Mariah, Abilene, TX, 79602, 801-719-8242
- Alfredo Gaytan, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., 702-404-3840/702-378-8144, alfredo.gaytan@ga-si.com
- Kenneth J. Clark, United States Air Force, 2132 Old Field Ave, North Las Vegas, NV, 89081, 702-445-4280
Timeline
Installation Flight/Occupational/Weapons Safety Manager
United States Air Force
01.2016 - 01.2019
Maintenance Group Lead Aviation Maintenance Evaluator
United States Air Force
01.2013 - 01.2016
Weapons/Maintenance Operations Supervisor (Expediter)
United States Air Force
01.2013 - 01.2014
Weapons Section Manager
United States Air Force
01.2011 - 01.2012
Quality Assurance Chief Inspector
United States Air Force
01.2007 - 01.2011
Munitions Technician III
General Atomics
1 2019 - Current
Bachelor of Administration in Health Care Studies -
Ashford University
Associate Degree Aircraft Armament Systems Technology - undefined
Community College of the Air Force
Associate Degree General Liberal Studies - undefined
University of Phoenix
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