DONALD SEYMORE
Granbury,TX
Summary
Aerospace operations and safety leader with nearly three decades of experience in aircraft maintenance, flight line operations, and OSHA/AFOSH compliance across U.S. Air Force and Texas Air National Guard programs. Demonstrated strengths include advancing organizational safety culture, managing complex maintenance initiatives, and achieving a 50% reduction in reportable incidents. Proven Red X authority in F-16 flight line maintenance and leadership in production control for C-130H platforms.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Safety Superintendent | Safety Manager
136th Airlift Wing
01.2011 - 01.2025
Oversaw OSHA/AFOSH/ISO compliance programs across all maintenance and operational units.
- Conducted mishap/accident investigations, authored technical reports for AFSC and ANG Safety HQ review
- Implemented risk management strategies supporting inspections, weekly and deployed operations
- Delivered safety briefings and led hazard mitigation efforts wing wide.
Aircraft Production Controller | MOC
136th MXG
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Coordinated real-time aircraft status, dispatching, and maintenance resource utilization.
- Developed flying schedules optimizing sortie generation and mission execution.
- Managed Planning Scheduling, and Documentation requirements, including TCTOs, inspections, and engine management.
Aerospace Maintenance Craftsman | C-130H
136 AMXS
01.1998 - 01.2008
- Held Red X authority; qualified for low/high power engine runs and aircraft taxi operations.
- Led flight line teams during deployments ensuring aircraft availability and safety.
- Performed propulsion troubleshooting, control-surface replacements, and system diagnostics.
Assistant Dedicated Crew Chief | F-16
421st FS
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Maintained flagship F-16 valued at $16M; supported 30+ Code 1 sorties.
- Executed launch/recovery operations, inspections, and aircraft documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
01.2006
AAS - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
01.2007
Skills
- Flight line/Phase Aircraft Scheduling
- Aircraft Flight Scheduling
- Maintenance Operations Control
- Team Leadership & Training
- Deployment Coordinator
- Technical Trouble Shooting
- Red X Authority (Previously Held)
- OSHA/AFOSH Compliance
- ISO 45001 / 14001
- Mishap Investigation
- Hazard Identification
- Risk Management
Accomplishments
Reduced wing wide reportable incidents by 50% via initiative-taking hazard identification and risk mitigation
Delivered OSHA 10/30 training across units, improving safety culture and compliance awareness
Served simultaneously as senior enlisted Safety Superintendent and GS-11 Occupational Safety Manager
Honor Graduate – F-16 Aircraft Maintenance Technical School
Distinguished Graduate – T-56 Engine Propulsion Technical School
Led aircraft readiness operations supporting global mobility missions for F-16 and C-130H fleets
Only junior 3 Level selected wing wide for F-16 transfer team; prepared thirteen aircraft with zero aborts
Certification
- Aviation Mishap Investigation (AMIC)
- Non-Aviation Mishap Investigation (MINA)
- Aviation Safety Management Systems Training
- Risk Management Application & Integration (RM A&I)
- Safety Management: Manager, Craftsman, Apprentice
- Explosive Safety Certification
- T-56 Turboprop Engine
- F-16 Tactical Aircraft Maintenance ACQ
- 101, DAU Ethics & GPC Training
- DAU ACQ 101 Fundamentals of System Acquisition Mgmt.
- Certified Occupational Safety and Health Official, General and Construction Industry UT Arlington
Timeline
Occupational Safety Superintendent | Safety Manager
136th Airlift Wing
01.2011 - 01.2025
Aircraft Production Controller | MOC
136th MXG
01.2008 - 01.2011
Aerospace Maintenance Craftsman | C-130H
136 AMXS
01.1998 - 01.2008
Assistant Dedicated Crew Chief | F-16
421st FS
01.1993 - 01.1995
Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
AAS - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
SYSTEMS & CLEARANCE
- CAMS | IMDS | GO81 | ALIS | JEDI | Maximo
- Security Clearance: Secret