Chad Starkey
Wasilla,AK
Summary
Talented maintenance and logistics manager with 22 years of leading people and multiple organizations. Keeps team members on-task to optimize workflow and meet project deadlines. Experienced in training, coaching and motivating employees. Successful at reviewing and editing Regulations and OSHA standards to enforce on a day to day basis. History of improving shop productivity and work efficiency through hands-on management and good decision-making skills. Organized and disciplined with excellent communication, problem-solving and
planning abilities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shop Foreman
United States Air Force
05.2016 - Current
- Oversaw and managed 900 Air Force assets valued at 55 million dollars
- Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
- Trained and coached employees to improve performance and skills.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
- Built relationships with customers and managed accounts to drive revenue and profit.
Programs Manager
United States Air Force
01.2010 - 05.2016
- Developed 20 million dollar budget initiative to mitigate corrosion issues affecting the Air Force
- Served as subject matter expert (SME) on environmental regulations and policies.
- Investigated accidents and analyzed root causes to develop corrective action plans.
- Managed 25 Facilities to plan maintenance operations for global Air Force exercises
- Participated in vendor selection and management process for program initiatives.
Quality Assurance Inspector
United States Air Force
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Oversaw operation and maintenance of 650 equipment assets and personnel for compliance.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Maintained calibration records and vendor certifications.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Reviewed and implemented regulations regarding OSHA standards.
Shop Craftsman
United States Air Force
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Performed skilled maintenance actions on diesel engines such as HATZ, Detroit, Yanmar etc...
- Reviewed and followed over 100 Technical guides and regulations regarding safety and job specific guidance.
- Scheduled and maintained over 8000 annual inspections and 3,000 maintenance actions for 800 pieces of diesel support equipment.
- Adhered to company standards, safety codes and OSHA regulations.
- Monitored tool and equipment condition and arranged repairs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
American Military University
Online07.2025
Skills
- Reviewing/Rewriting safety regulations
- Loss Prevention Strategies
- Safety Awareness
- Manage Schedules
- Safety Management
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook
- Coordinating Daily Operations
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
- Job Bidding
- Equipment Operation
- Performance Improvement Strategies
Certification
- Secret Security Clearance - good through 2028
- Management and Leadership Course- Jan 2021
- Equipment Custodian Training- Jan 2010
- Facility Manager Training - March 2010
- CFC\HCFC Refrigerant Certified, Type II,
- Fork Lift Certified - July 2007
- Supervisor Safety Course - Mar 2007
- HazMat Waste management Course - July 2011
- Quality Assurance Inspector Course - May 2011
- First Aid Certification
- Forklift Certification
Timeline
Shop Foreman
United States Air Force
05.2016 - Current
Programs Manager
United States Air Force
01.2010 - 05.2016
Quality Assurance Inspector
United States Air Force
01.2008 - 01.2010
Shop Craftsman
United States Air Force
01.2004 - 01.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
American Military University
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