Derek O'Brien
Summary
Dynamic leader and strategic planner with a distinguished career in the United States Air Force, specializing in maintenance operations and team leadership. Expert in risk management and safety protocols, demonstrating a proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and crisis management. Skilled in resource allocation and regulatory compliance, consistently achieving mission-critical results.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fabrication Flight Commander
United States Air Force
11.2023 - Current
- Managed a cross-functional team of 3 AFSCs consisting of 100+ personnel to sustain 475 pieces of equipment and 52 aircraft across 4 airframes worth $9.5B.
- Evaluated field and depot-level repairs ensuring adherence to technical guidance.
- Oversaw 1 of only 2 AF Centralized Manufacturing Centers
- Screened advanced manufacturing procedures, engineering requests, and tech data updates, optimizing safe reliable maintenance and combat capability.
Accessories Flight Commander
United States Air Force, USAF
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Oversaw cross-functional team consisting of 141 personnel across 3 disciplines.
- Directed on/off-equipment maintenance for 59 aircraft across 4 airframes worth $9.2B.
- Managed $11M in equipment and $94M in resources
- Supported 60 MXG's acquisition of the KC-46 facility
Assistant AMU OIC
United States Air Force, USAF
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Supervised over 280 personnel across six specialties in daily operations and maintenance for 13 C-17 aircraft valued at over $2.9 billion.
- Executed urgent repairs to ensure COVID-19 supply transport readiness within 6 hours, successfully delivering 1 million masks and test kits, and 440 oxygen cylinders to India.
- Directed maintenance operations for the Afghanistan evacuation support, preparing 7 aircraft and 36 personnel in under 24 hours, facilitating the evacuation of 124,000 people.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Norwich University
Northfield, VT08-2020
Skills
- Maintenance operations
- Risk management
- Safety protocols
- Team leadership
- Crisis management
- Resource allocation
- Strategic planning
- Regulatory compliance
Certification
Lean maintenance repair and overhaul certification from the University of Tennessee
Timeline
Fabrication Flight Commander
United States Air Force
11.2023 - Current
Accessories Flight Commander
United States Air Force, USAF
11.2022 - 10.2023
Assistant AMU OIC
United States Air Force, USAF
03.2021 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Norwich University
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