EDWIN G. WILLIAMS

• Program Manager for Sabreliner 65 Star Link Antenna Modification 2024
• Program Manager for Sabreliner 65 Nose Modification 2023-2024
• Managed Turkish Air Force KC-135 Block 45 installation, ensuring compliance with military standards and enhancing operational capability 2021-2023
• Program Manager for DeHavilland Dash-8 ADS-B modification 2020-2021
• Program Manager for USFS Sherpa Avionics Upgrade 2019-2021
• Oversaw KC-135 CIC replacement kits project, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver timely and effective solutions 2017-2018
• Directed KC-10 CNS/ATM modification, streamlining processes for implementation and improving system reliability Nov 2016-April 2017
• Program Manager for KDC-10 TCAS 7.1 Upgrade 2015

• Project Manager for E-6B Carbon Brakes and Brake Temp Monitoring System Prototype Install Sep 2012-Feb 2014
• Project Manager for Block 45 FDR Software Upgrade for converting existing analog signals to Mil-STD-1553 inputs
• Managed Turkish Air Force Circuit Breaker Transformer Rectifier Kits project, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards.
• Assumed Project Manager role for KC-135 Block 45 Prototype installation and OC-135 Block 40 modification, overseeing critical design and implementation phases.
• Project Manager for KC-10 and KDC-10 Engineering Support 2010-2014
• Created build to print projects along with in 2010; ran build to print programs until Oct 2016
• Led production of French Air Force KC-135R avionics upgrade kits, supplying Circuit Breaker Transformer Rectifier Kits, Navigation Safety Kits, and FDR Upgrade kits for 3 KC-135R aircraft.
• Project Manager for KC-135 FDR and CIC Engineering and Logistics Support 2011-2014
• Project Manager for TORP 326 2014-2016

• Project Manager for the KC-135 Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Upgrade program and FDR Sustainment $24M CR2 Task Order
• Managed FDR Software Upgrade for monitoring engine parameters and hard landing indication with sub-contractor Smiths Aerospace
• Managed FDR software upgrade to enhance parameters supporting Military Flight Operations Quality Assurance (MFOQA) with sub-contractor Smiths Aerospace.
• Managed contract field team installs of FDR Upgrade on 290 KC-135 at 5 different locations performing simultaneous modifications; ARINC completed installation of 418 KC-35R/T aircraft between 2004 and 2007
• Project Manager for the OC-135 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) demodification engineering and technical support; oversaw development of engineering package and Time Compliance Technical Order for demodification of SAR from the 2 OC-135 aircraft
• Led RC-135 FDR modification project (Aug 2005-Jan 2009) to redesign KC-135 FDR for RC-135 avionics systems, delivering kit design package, software modifications, install kits for 26 RC-135 aircraft, and onsite training at units.
• Project Manager for the KC-135R Command and Control Interoperability System (C2IS) (Oct 2005-Sep 2006) modification of 22 KC-135 Special Operations Air Refueling (SOAR) aircraft. Modification went from design concept to completion in 12 months. Oversaw engineering, kit fabrication, and CFT installs. System successfully passed Transient Electro Magnetic Pulse Emanation Standard (TEMPEST) testing. ARINC’s performance on this program earned them the nomination for the 327 Aircraft Support Wing Team of the Year Award in 2006.
• Assumed project management of CR2 KC-135 System Sustainment and Support Delivery Order 0223 in January 2009, ensuring continuity of operations.

• Supervised 225 military and civilian aircraft maintenance technicians across six specialties, ensuring high standards of maintenance and readiness. Managed and led training programs, C-17 aircraft production, and personnel deployments, facilitating mission success and operational efficiency.
• Directed daily operations, enforcing Air Force standards, priorities, and mission readiness.
• Oversaw personnel assignments, resolving issues and maintaining accountability across unit functions.
• Coordinated training schedules, ensuring personnel met qualification and compliance requirements.

• Led command-level management, guidance, and logistics support for over 2,200 maintenance personnel, managing logistics for avionics modifications on KC-135, KC-10 air refueling tankers, and C-17 cargo aircraft. Oversaw logistics requirements including maintenance technical data, support equipment, maintenance training, and sustainment needs. Collaborated with ARINC and KC-135 System Program Office to develop KC-135 Roll-On beyond Line of Sight Enhancement program.
• Coordinated logistics and engineering requirements for the KC-135 Flight Data Recorder modification between ARINC and the KC-135 System Program Office.
• Directed daily operations, aligning personnel, resources, and priorities with mission requirements.
• Supervised staff performance, providing guidance on training, discipline, and professional development.
• Coordinated readiness activities, ensuring compliance with Air Force standards and unit procedures.

• MSgt Williams was Maintenance Advisor to the Turkish Air Force on all KC-135 aircraft maintenance activities for the lease program valued at $20 million. Oversaw safe operation of leased aircraft and maintained compliance with USAF standards.
• Supervised daily operations, aligning team tasks with mission priorities and readiness requirements.
• Coordinated personnel assignments, ensuring balanced workload distribution and timely completion of objectives.
• Trained team members on procedures, safety standards, and performance expectations.

• Led 22 avionics technicians in maintenance of KC-135 avionics systems, ensuring operational readiness and reliability.
• Led maintenance teams in troubleshooting complex avionics and ground systems to restore mission readiness.
• Inspected equipment for compliance with technical orders, safety standards, and airworthiness requirements.
• Coordinated repair workflows, prioritized critical discrepancies, and reduced aircraft downtime.

• Maintained inertial navigation systems on C-141B and C-5 A/B aircraft, ensuring operational readiness. Assisted with servicing operations, performing refuels and preflight and post flight inspections to support mission success.
• Diagnosed and repaired electronic systems using technical orders, schematics, and test equipment.
• Maintained preventive maintenance schedules to sustain mission-ready communications and support equipment.
• Troubleshot hardware, software, and wiring issues across deployed and fixed-base systems.

Magna Cum Laude