Joshua Hunter
Executive, Senior Staff; Maintenance Master Chief Petty Officer (MMCPO)
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Skilled and forward-thinking Executive with thirty-two years of organizational development and strategic planning expertise with a proven record of success. Recognized change agent, dedicated to implementing continuous process improvements to optimize efficiency and effectiveness in Aviation Maintenance operations. Masterfully coordinates the effort of stakeholder's (internal and external) in resolving complex issues concerning logistics, engineering, training and system degraders across the Naval Aviation Enterprise. A driven leader known for achieving success under the most stressful and exacting conditions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Skills
Program Oversight
undefinedWork History
Executive Staff; Maintenance Master Chief
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO
Norfolk, VA
05.2019 - Current
- Developed, planned, and executed Maintenance Department readiness based initiatives employing 287 enlisted personnel and 115 civilian contractors resulting in Mission Capability increase of 65% and 40 % in first pass yield exceeding Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE) standards earning earning accolades from COMNAVAIRLANT.
- Instituted Organizational Level Maintenance Management reforms thru implementation of Phase/Special Inspection teams concept significantly reducing Turnaround Time (TAT) by 50% and increasing flight hour availability by 33% (800+monthly) .
- Comprehensively reviewed all Inspection Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRCs). Directed using newly created developed sequence task trackers that eliminated redundancy between multiple inspections thus streamlining inspections and allowing for concentration on repair of discrepancies during heavy inspections.
- Created HSC-2's Maintenance Dashboard providing all entities with aircraft availability and phase/specials/heavy maintenance requirements forecasting manpower availability and strategically planning outlying years.
- Aligned departmental objectives with command mission, increasing fleet replacement pilot production to 100%, executing over 7000 flight hours, 3 years consecutively, first time in 18+ years.
- Identified and solved issues with manpower production and material sourcing driving maintenance requirements on 21 active flight-line aircraft and 14 preserved aircraft awaiting Planned Maintenance Internal induction, modifications, and fleet transfer for employment.
- Led HSC-2 thru CNAFs most recent inspection graded as 93.3%, of note: highest score received by any Fleet Replacement Squadron.
- Spearheaded departmental response to COVID-19. Completely changing departmental shift structure to mitigate risk of infection across shifts. Directed use of four day work weeks, 10 hours each days, across 4 shifts to include weekends one day turn-over between shifts. These actions allowed continuous operations without affecting operational tempo.
- Major contributor to NAVAIR PMA-299, Naval supply and logistic agency and Fleet support teams (Depot Engineers) in identifying and resolving logistic issues for consumable and repairable material requirements during budget shortfalls under multiple continuing resolutions enabling continuous pilot production with limited impact on readiness.
Policy Advisor, Maintenance Master Chief
Commander, Naval Safety Center
Norfolk, VA
12.2018 - 04.2019
- Organized and participated in FLAG level staff productions and meetings in support of Naval Safety Center Objectives to develop tools for operational commander to identify, access, and manage risk.
- Developed statistical probability matrix using 25 data points averaged over six months time period with applicable weights applied according to risk giving OPCON commander's ability to forecast MISHAP probability and apply mitigation strategies.
- Evaluated collected data points by region and performed comparative analysis against historical trends making estimates formulating plans of action and mitigation strategies.
- Managed, trained and motivated personnel to continuously improve knowledge and abilities in Maintenance Management field.
- Supported top-level decision-making and strategy planning, forging productive relationships with top leaders and serving as key advocate for Operational Commanders and Front Line Leaders
- Developed and rolled out aggressive new policy initiatives designed to bolster Aircraft Ground Safety program and reduce associated MISHAP costs.
- Short Toured due to Fleet Forces BY Name Request to assume HSC TWOs MMCPO duties implementing immediate change to improve mission readiness.
N42 NAMP Policy Team, Maintenance Master Chief
Commander, Naval Air Forces
San Diego, CA
03.2016 - 12.2018
- Eloped 3 Star FLAG level staff productions and reports for CNAF Directorate on Force Readiness Degrader's and Fleet policy compliance.
- Performed 123 aircraft Maintenance Evaluations over 36 months, traveling 40 plus weeks each year CONUS and OCONUS.
- Organized and maintained six cross-functional evaluation teams comprised of eleven multi-qualified professionals deploying worldwide while flawless managing 10 Million dollar travel budget in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.
- Coordinated and managed recruiting, training, and staffing of only highly qualified top performers within their respective fields for duties under CNAF significantly improving both evaluation processes and Fleet Policy adherence.
- Provided top-level decision-making and strategy planning for implementing new Force structure tools such as: Organizational Level Maintenance Management (OLMM) reforms, Maintenance Operations Center/Aircraft on Ground (MOC/AOG) and Maintenance Planning Tool (MPT) now used across Enterprise wide.
- Led N42s Maintenance Evaluation Teams in developing and rewriting new Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) policies within CNAFINST 4790.2D, focusing attention on current program requirements and removed antiquated requirements that did not add value thus increasing maintenance personal touch time on aircraft increasing Mission readiness enterprise wide.
- Developed, in coordination with top leaders, newly designed weighted evaluation grading system that treated all NAMP policies/programs as equally important while focusing attention to severity/criticality of non compliance weighting discrepancies as Critical, Major, SigAdmin, or Minor vice weighting questions removing all subjectivity for processes.
- Developed and optimized organizational systems to boost efficiency and keep operations scalable and agile for changing demands.
Executive Staff, QAS/MMCPO
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO EIGHT
Norfolk, VA
12.2012 - 02.2016
- As Quality Assurance Supervisor QAS, directed production efforts of 14 personal conducting critical safety of flight inspections while simultaneously managing and monitoring Naval Aviation Maintenance Program implementation resulting in 100% compliance during CNAF Program assessment, 3 Battle "E" awards, and over 15,000 mishap free flight hours.
- Advanced to Master Chief, assumed Maintenance Master Chief duties and responsibilities including manpower production efforts of 183 Personal across 15 MH-60 Sierra aircraft and all associated weapon systems.
- Immediately implemented departmental reforms establishing clear goals, with set objectives in support of strategic plans that increased aircraft availability and mission readiness by 150% in one year.
- Spearheaded Planning Board for Execution initiatives across departments producing innovative solutions to increasing combat training and readiness requirements of deploying units.
- Analyzed maintenance data identifying production vulnerabilities related to man-hour utilization, instituted individual departmental processes improvement, coupled with streamlined procedures and practices increasing individual productivity by 32%.
- Implemented Lean Six Sigma concepts to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of operations contributing to over 5900 MISHAP free flight hours 3 years consecutively.
Developmental Test and Evaluation Program Chief
Operational Test And Evaluation Squadron ONE
Patuxent River, MD
12.2007 - 02.2016
- Provided over-site for numerous program management aviation (PMA's) offices requesting developmental/operational test and evaluation of advanced aircraft weapon systems.
- Provided direct liaison between organizational personal (military) and selected civilian weapon system representatives in executing the evaluation of system operation and resiliency supporting procurement decisions in future acquisitions.
- Developed and produced reports and memos used by PMA's to support or decline the acquisition and integration of proposed advanced weapons systems.
- Directed all production efforts of 400+ Military personal in repairing, reworking and upkeep of 10 Type/Model/Series aircraft totaling 26 individual aircraft.
J4 Directorate Senior Enlisted Advisor
Commander, United States Forces Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan
12.2010 - 12.2011
- Collaborated with OP-CON, AD-CON, and TA-CON subordinate units within Command and Control of USFA to facilitate rotating of aviation units in CJOA-A achieving all movements ahead of required force structure changes.
- Produced reports and advised Commanding General on force and equipment reductions for Congressional Inquiries with 100% accuracy.
- Volunteered for Combat Escort duties for Army Aviation Missile Command evaluation team scheduling movements under uncomfortable conditions, in dangerous locations, across CJOA-A.
- Awarded: Defense Meritorious Service Medal and promoted to Senior Chief for actions while deployed in Afghanistan.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD 01.2004 - 08.2016
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD 01.2002 - 05.2003
Accomplishments
- Defense Meritorious Service Medal (DMSM).
- Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) x 2.
- Navy Commendation Medal (NCM) x 6.
- Navy Achievement Medal (NAM) x 5
Additional Information
Active Security Clearance (4/03/18)
Certifications/Specific Qualifications/Skills
Safe For Flight (SFF)
- All H-60s
- F-18E/F
- P-3
- P-8
- E-2D
Data Analyist
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Office Suite Fluent
Training Skills
Naval Aircrewman
Sensor Operator
Logistics Management
Combat Skills Trained:
- Survival
- Convoy
- FOP Protection
- Urban Combat Operations
References
CAPT, USN, Edward Johnson, Commodore COMHSCWINGLANT
- Email: edward.d.johnson.mil@us.navy.mil, W: 757.444.2915, H: 757.343.4389
CAPT, USN, Steven Thomas, Commanding Officer HELSEACOMBATRON TWO
- Email: steven.m.thomas.mil@us.navy.mil, W: 757.445.4791, H: 757-450-6853
CDR, USNR, Brandon Michaelis, Maintenance Officer,
- Email: brandon.michaelisQnavy.mil, W: 817.782.5739, H: 858.774.5057
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