BRYAN CURTIS
Moore,OK
Summary
United States Air Force Veteran with 24 years of service as an Instructor/Evaluator Flight Engineer and Aviation Maintenance Technician Craftsman, bringing comprehensive expertise in electrical wire technical design and maintenance. Demonstrated proficiency in electrical aircraft wire maintenance for KC-135 and B-52 Boeing aircraft, alongside operational experience on the E-3 AWACS. Skilled in utilizing technical order diagrams to troubleshoot complex electrical issues during both flight and ground operations. Adept at leading cross-functional teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Supported by multiple degrees and a Top-Secret/SCI security clearance, dedicated to further advancing aviation safety and efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Current Operations
United States Air Force
Tinker Air Force Base, OK
06.2023 - 12.2024
- Managed and directed continuation and upgrade training for 1.4K U.S, Canadian, and U.K aircrew members across 8 military specialties
- Delivered daily operational briefings to senior leadership, achieving 100% transparency on previous day's events and contributing to a 28% boost in unit readiness by enhancing strategic awareness and decision-making
- Refined scheduling processes for over 400 ground training events, optimizing resource allocation and increasing scheduling efficiency to ensure seamless operations and a 15% reduction in training downtime
- Coordinated weekly with six divisional agencies to synchronize 100+ flying training events, ensuring real-time operational updates to leadership and maintaining 100% mission readiness
- Mentored and developed 20 personnel, fostering a culture of continuous feedback and professional growth, effectively preparing the team for future leadership roles and enhancing unit cohesion
- Directed worldwide deployment operations, overseeing readiness for 280 personnel supporting $500M in aircraft assets and managing a 1.5K flying hour program to sustain mission-critical capabilities
Program Manager
United States Air Force
Tinker Air Force Base, OK
02.2018 - 06.2023
- Managed the Aircrew Training program, coordinating with contractors to direct revisions for 3 different job positions and updating 250 pages of content for 215 personnel
- Spearheaded overhaul of a critical Air Force manual, collaborating with eight offices across three divisions to proof and edit 102 management changes, enhancing aircrew construct procedures and streamlining aircraft operations
- Led the deployment of a $2.6M internet-based training program, assessing program issues and developing resolutions to meet productivity, boosting training efficiency and enabling leadership to track trends and metric data with 100% accuracy
- Developed, implemented, and maintained ongoing and upgrade training program for over 1.5K aircrew personnel across nine distinct job specialties, ensuring mission readiness, program risk, and maintaining a 98% training completion rate across units
- Coordinated quarterly training events, synchronizing with three divisions and seven agencies to deliver 42 briefings that improved workplace effectiveness by 15% and reinforced cross-functional communication
- Enhanced training program standards, implementing continuous feedback and process improvements, resulting in a 20% reduction in training gaps and ensuring consistent compliance with updated aircrew operations procedures
Senior Instructor Flight Engineer
United States Air Force
Various Locations
11.2012 - 02.2018
- Provided pre- and post-flight maintenance and safety support to aircrews across multiple airframes to include turbo prop, turbo fan, and helicopters, conducting comprehensive inspections and ensuring the safe operation of the aircraft and related equipment
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to execute 100+ successful weapon and defensive system deployments, optimizing in-flight maintenance procedures to maintain a 98% mission success rate
- Conducted in-flight maintenance on critical airborne weapon systems, resolving issues in real-time and reducing unplanned downtime by 25%, ensuring continuous operational capability utilizing technical orders
- Optimized passenger, cargo, and fuel distribution on over 200 flights, enhancing aircraft stability and achieving a 15% improvement in fuel efficiency across missions
- Operated and monitored engine and system controls for diverse aircraft, ensuring 100% compliance with safety standards and maintaining an accident-free record across 2,500 flight hours
- Planned, organized, and directed complex flight operations, consistently achieving mission objectives on time and contributing to a 30% increase in overall mission readiness for the unit
Education
Associate of Arts - Aviation Operations
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Arts - Instructor in Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Skills
- Troublehooting
- Aerospace & Aviation
- Technical Design
- Team Building
- Risk Management
- Team Player
- Adaptable
- Communication
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Office 365
- Google Workspace
- Google Drive
Timeline
Manager of Current Operations
United States Air Force
06.2023 - 12.2024
Program Manager
United States Air Force
02.2018 - 06.2023
Senior Instructor Flight Engineer
United States Air Force
11.2012 - 02.2018
Associate of Arts - Aviation Operations
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Arts - Instructor in Technology
Community College of the Air Force
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