Christopher long

Work History

PKL Services

09.2021 - 09.2023

Assessed and allocated man hours for a mixed team of 11 military and civilian instructors from 3 nationalities, ensuring efficient delivery of aircraft maintenance and engineering training to over 75 military students.
Revamped parts ordering methodology for maintenance section from paper form turn-in to direct user online catalog enabling national/international sourcing, halving 45-day minimum issue time.
Delivered training on inventory management to 53 students, emphasizing efficient LRU intake and issuing processes, accurate handling procedures, and meticulous documentation to ensure seamless logistics operations.
Instructed 48 students on inventory management and hazardous storage, while successfully overhauling special tool room holding 458 items, resulting in a 98% reduction in issue wait time and enhanced operational efficiency.
Led a team of 11 instructors in training 75 students on 357 critical F-15SA maintenance tasks, achieving an End of Course test score average of 97% and maintaining a perfect quality control rating throughout the course.

USAF, 436 MXG

10.2016 - 06.2020

Managed a team of 12 in monitoring the workflow and status of 27 diverse type aircraft, tracking process flow deviations, and providing schedule recovery options to leaders to ensure operational continuity and efficiency.
Authored a Microsoft Excel solution for tracking maintenance requests and prioritizing tasks, streamlining workflows and repurposing 52 man-hours monthly to better meet customer requirements.
Led a team of 9 in restructuring aircraft LRU material flow and tracking strategies for global distribution, achieving a 15% reduction equipment idle time through predictive maintenance and planning.
Coordinated off-station movements of equipment and supplies, tracking assets valued at $475K daily and providing real-time updates to customers.
Optimized man-hour utilization against projected costs by selecting and deploying technicians based on financial and operational requirements, resulting in a 12% reduction in labor costs while maintaining mission readiness across 235 maintenance repair teams.

USAF, 332 EMXG

01.2019 - 08.2019

Managed a $750K budget as Resource Advisor for 15 USAF group programs in 5 regions, eliminating $150K in duplicate purchase requests to stay within budget and achieve a 20% cost reduction.
Partnered with external agency's Hazardous Disposal unit to develop a user-friendly web-based turn-in request form, streamlining and automating documentation processes, resulting in 80% reduction in errors and 50% decrease in processing time.
Led the development and implementation of a training program for newly appointed program managers, creating standardized operating procedures and action templates for 12 diverse programs. Mentored six newly assigned managers, accelerating their proficiency in new responsibilities and achieving a 25% reduction in operational errors through clear documentation and consistent guidance.

USAF, 721 AMXS

08.2013 - 07.2016

Created training plan baselines to increase dual qualification program for 56-member department inducing 150% increase to manpower capabilities.
Created training plan baselines to increase dual qualification program for 56-member department inducing 150% increase to manpower capabilities.
Managed section’s qualification program, developed plan baselines to increase qualifications for a 56-member department, resulting in a 150% increase in manpower capabilities and ensuring flexibility and redundancy.
Leveraged expertise as a Subject Matter Expert in troubleshooting, repairing, and servicing C-17A and C-5A/B/M aircraft for high-priority Joint Chiefs of Staff missions across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Partnered with contractors to enhance maintenance processes, leading to 148 man-hours saved quarterly by eliminating redundancies, boosting operational efficiency and mission readiness.

USAF, 5th RS

06.2012 - 07.2013

Superintended department synchronizing installation maintenance assets providing rapid mission turnaround capabilities for U-2 aircrafts. Spearheaded staggered maintenance resource allotment between organizations to enable rapid turnaround of U-2S reconnaissance and F-16C patrol missions. Produced web-based fleet health and mission capabilities reporting procedures facilitating headquarters real-time decision making.
Streamlined return to service timeline by 3% and documented 15k classified aircraft maintenance discrepancies and repairs with guidance of 9 analysts.

USAF, 743 MXG

08.2006 - 06.2012

USAF, 509 MXG

10.2000 - 06.2006