Frank Chiariello
Beavercreek,United States
Summary
Accomplished Logistics Program Manager with a distinguished 30-year track record in a dynamic and diverse organizational setting. Recognized for expertise in senior leadership roles within Program and Logistics domains, adept at steering large-scale operations, intricate logistics endeavors, and multifaceted teams towards mission success. Demonstrated proficiency in orchestrating strategic initiatives, fostering innovation, and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement through targeted training initiatives in high-pressure environments. Known for forging robust partnerships with stakeholders to optimize organizational performance. A skilled communicator, adept at bridging communication gaps across all levels and departments, while aligning cross-functional teams towards shared objectives. Success-driven approach anchored in meticulous analysis of lessons learned and industry best practices, facilitating the creation of cohesive visions, articulating clear objectives, and achieving mission-critical outcomes. United States Air Force Veteran with a Top-Secret security clearance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Principal/Task Manager
Kellogg, Brown & Root
08.2023 - Current
- Continued to provide government support as Logistics Program Manager along side of Task Manager role.
- Managed large-scale projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to budget constraints and timeline requirements.
- Collaborated with KBR contract manager and Government Technical POC to develop targeted strategies aligned with overarching business objectives.
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete high-impact projects, fostering a collaborative work environment through training, motivation and discipline of assigned employees.
- Enhanced company culture by implementing employee engagement initiatives that fostered collaboration, innovation, and professional development.
Sr Principal/Logistics Program Manager
Kellogg, Brown & Root
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Logistics Program Manager at the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, F-35 Fleet Management Office (FMO)
- Spearheads the coordination of logistics components for programs, ensuring comprehensive identification and customization of integrated logistics support to fulfill the United States Air Force (USAF) requirements for the F-35 Lightning II Program
- USAF F-35 Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP) rewrite integrator. Manages overall F-35 LCSP, ensuring clear sustainment strategy, defined roles, and cost reduction for F-35 readiness
- Service Support Equipment Lead evaluates and advocates for initiatives to improve USAF readiness and reduce sustainment costs. Develop long term support equipment supportability approaches that further government acquisition strategy goals and objectives for F-35 site stand up requirements for all future USAF sites
- Leads FMO’s Product Improvement Working Groups (PIWG) for Support Equipment and Propulsion. Complement and supplement existing continuous improvement efforts by collecting, tracking, and monitoring deficiencies and improvement initiatives to enhance and streamline maintenance capabilities
- Logistics Manager and SME, providing expertise and logistics support for the development of Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP), and Statement of Work (SOW) related to the acquisition of F-35A travel Pods.
Functional Manager
European Major Command
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Functional Manager, Led USAFE aircraft sustainment, supply chain, and modernization efforts
- Provided expertise to enhance training programs
- Oversaw risk management efforts, minimizing potential obstacles through careful planning and proactive problem-solving techniques.
- Addressed manpower, equipment, and supply chain issues
- Managed F-35 logistics and sustainment for 5 UAF bases in the European Theater
- Project Manager for multinational F-35 cross-servicing, Developed Plan of action and milestones directly resulting in a Joint Tech Data change providing F-35 mx interoperability options for US & partner nations
- Managed/coordinated support equipment, manning levels and supply chain shortfalls for all US fighter, airlift and refuel bases in Europe.
Director (Superintendent), Maintenance Group
Aviano Air Base
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Dynamic leader led 1500-member workforce executing $1.9B annually in flying hours, maintenance, training, and supply support for 51 F-16s.
- Innovated new maintenance schedules and processes that significantly reduced aircraft down time, depot requirements and consumables optimizing budgetary constraints
- Led USAF’s most successful/largest training program innovation, reduced time to train mechanics by 30% and returned 10K man-hours in efficiencies.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Drove efficiency and innovation, leading initiative which reduced individual personnel training by nine hours which returned 10K hours back to production.
DIRECTOR, Aircraft Maintenance
Aviano Air Base
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Provided dynamic Leadership to 228 personnel in 8 Air Force Specialties Maintains 37 facilities and managed an annual budget of over $394K; manages over $12M worth of support and test equipment, tools, and support vehicles
- Guided aircraft maintenance personnel, production and aircraft scheduling to safely produce over 4.3K sorties and 5.5K flying hours for aircrew training and contingency ops
- Coordinated intermediate and depot-level logistics support; oversees Quality Assurance, support, training programs
- Tactile leader, guiding 250 personnel through 51k maintenance actions, garnering 2.7K Quality evaluations with a 94% maintenance effectiveness 'excellent' rating
- Executed joint requirements, leading six F-16s / 125 personnel in support of complex operations, arming the U.S
- President with sole combat POTUS w/sole aviation support
- Oversaw U.S President-directed, no-notice requirements, loading 10 F-16 aircraft in less than 36 hours
- Coordinated three multinational training exercises requiring six aircraft and 85 personnel, preparing an international partner for their first ever Mid-East deployment.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, Aircraft Maintenance
Aviano Air Base
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Led 230 personnel across eight functional specialties to generate aircraft and accomplish scheduled / unscheduled maintenance
- Managed fleet health of 25 F-16CM aircraft valued at $950M in one of two enterprise-wide nuclear-certified fighter air mobility units
- Enforced aircraft maintenance discipline, procedures, organization structure, compliance, and management philosophy
- Led major deployments, guiding long-term aircraft maintenance preparations.
Director of Quality Assurance
Rep of S Korea
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Senior Quality Assurance advisor to stakeholders on all aircraft maintenance activity
- Managed Maintenance Standard Evaluation Program/Weight & Balance programs
- Led 20 Quality inspectors across 11 functional career fields encompassing 17 individual programs
- Directed quality evaluations, analyzed incidents, accidents, assessments, and trends, advising stakeholders on results and best practices
- Authored documentation for internal use by QA personnel, setting guidelines for review activities and reporting requirements.
- Directed quality assurance teams, shortened validation turnaround times and reduced customer complaints.
DIRECTOR, F-16 Maintenance Operations
Republic of S Korea
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Led 227 assigned personnel across seven functional specialties in management and maintenance of 27 F-16C/D Block 40 combat aircraft valued more than $1.12B
- Built weekly, monthly, and annual aircraft utilization and scheduled maintenance plans supporting a 6K+ flying hour program
- Developed generation flow plans and executed 51 Initial Tasking Order to meet training and contingency requirements
- Focal point for all maintenance actions with emphasis on phase flow, CANN aircraft, time changes, and programmed depot maintenance.
DIRECTOR, F-22A Maintenance/Production Operations
Las Vegas, Nv
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Planned and directed all Air Mobility Unit functions, leading 180 personnel in maintaining 15 highly modified F-22 aircraft valued at $2B
- Developed and executed flight and maintenance schedules for Test & Evaluation group and Weapons Group flying hour programs
- Trained and led production personnel, balancing operations requirements with fleet health
- Coordinated modification, upgrade, and test programs
- Managed $3M logistics budget, unique F-22 test assets, and 44K square feet of office and hangar space valued at $7.2M.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, F-22A Maintenance Operations
Anchorage, Ak
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Directed and prioritized maintenance operations, leading 125 personnel across six functional specialties to maintain 13 highly modified F-22 aircraft valued at $1.9B
- Executed flight and maintenance schedules for Test & Evaluation group and Weapons Group flying hour programs
- Trained and led personnel, balancing operations requirements with fleet health, for coordination, modification, upgrade, and test programs
- Managed and verified configurations, maintenance actions, inspections, servicing, and exceptional releases, responsible for validating all technical data.
Education
No Degree - Project Management Professional
Project Management Professional Certification
On Line Study12.2024
PMC - Professional Manager Certification
United States Air Force (USAF)
01.2016
CLC - Chief Leadership Course
USAF Chief Master Sgt Academy
Montgomery, AL01.2015
SNCOA - Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Academy
USAF Sr Non-Commissioned Officer School
01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Professional Aerospace Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL01.2002
NCOA - Non Commissioned Officer Leadership Academy
USAF NCO Academy
Anchorage, AK01.1998
A&P - Airframe & Power Plant License
Federal Exams
01.1997
Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Logistics / Operations Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Strategic Planning / Implementation
- Resource / Change Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Training / Development
- Quality Assurance/Management
- Strategic leadership
- Team Collaboration
- Organizational Leadership
Security Clearance
TS/SCI
Timeline
Sr Principal/Task Manager
Kellogg, Brown & Root
08.2023 - Current
Sr Principal/Logistics Program Manager
Kellogg, Brown & Root
01.2021 - 08.2023
Functional Manager
European Major Command
01.2018 - 01.2021
Director (Superintendent), Maintenance Group
Aviano Air Base
01.2017 - 01.2018
DIRECTOR, Aircraft Maintenance
Aviano Air Base
01.2015 - 01.2017
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, Aircraft Maintenance
Aviano Air Base
01.2013 - 01.2014
Director of Quality Assurance
Rep of S Korea
01.2012 - 01.2013
DIRECTOR, F-16 Maintenance Operations
Republic of S Korea
01.2012 - 01.2013
DIRECTOR, F-22A Maintenance/Production Operations
Las Vegas, Nv
01.2009 - 01.2012
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, F-22A Maintenance Operations
Anchorage, Ak
01.2008 - 01.2009
No Degree - Project Management Professional
Project Management Professional Certification
PMC - Professional Manager Certification
United States Air Force (USAF)
CLC - Chief Leadership Course
USAF Chief Master Sgt Academy
SNCOA - Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Academy
USAF Sr Non-Commissioned Officer School
Bachelor of Science - Professional Aerospace Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
NCOA - Non Commissioned Officer Leadership Academy
USAF NCO Academy
A&P - Airframe & Power Plant License
Federal Exams
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