FRANKIE L. HEARN II
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Executive operations and program management leader with 20 years of progressive experience directing aerospace maintenance, enterprise operations, logistics, infrastructure, and cross-functional programs supporting global U.S. Air Force missions. Led organizations of up to 256 professionals and managed $135M in mission assets, equipment portfolios exceeding $10M, logistics programs exceeding $700M annually, and aircraft portfolios valued at more than $6B. Proven ability to translate strategic objectives into executable plans, optimize organizational performance, sustain operations through significant workforce transitions, and advise senior leaders on readiness, operational risk, resource allocation, and mission execution.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Operations & Program Manager
Red Flag Maintenance Division Chief
Nellis AFB, Nevada
01.2023 - 2026
- Directed planning and execution for five major operational programs and 15 planning events annually, integrating maintenance, logistics, infrastructure, personnel, and resource requirements across 44 organizations, 5,200 personnel, 312 aircraft, 1,900 sorties, and $135M in mission assets.
- Designed a three-phase infrastructure and asset-management strategy that restored 25 critical systems valued at $3.5M, sustaining uninterrupted operations supporting five aviation programs and 60 aircraft.
- Stabilized mission execution during 85% workforce turnover, onboarding and developing 35 personnel while standardizing operations supporting 193 organizations, 9,000 personnel, and 2,100 sorties.
- Negotiated and coordinated contractor acquisition of 10 mobile facilities and six generators, eliminating infrastructure shortfalls affecting 4,500 personnel, 162 aircraft, and 1,300 sorties; performance contributed to eight organizational awards and Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year recognition.
- 414th Combat Training Squadron | Nellis AFB, Nevada
Senior Aircraft Maintenance & Operations Manager
757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Nellis AFB, Nevada
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Led 105 maintenance professionals responsible for sustaining 16 F-15E aircraft valued at more than $1B, aligning workforce capacity, maintenance priorities, and operational resources supporting 1,000+ combat-training sorties.
- Elevated workforce readiness by directing qualification programs, maintenance processes, and technical documentation while leveraging performance analytics to improve Quality Assurance performance by 10%.
- Oversaw accountable equipment portfolios exceeding $10M and supply operations valued at more than $5M, balancing staffing, qualifications, aircraft requirements, and competing operational priorities.
- Served as the senior maintenance advisor to executive leadership, providing strategic guidance on aircraft availability, operational risk, resource allocation, and mission execution.
- Nellis AFB, Nevada
Maintenance, Logistics & Supply Operations Manager
8th Maintenance Squadron
Kunsan AB, Republic of Korea
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed seven personnel supporting a 72-member maintenance workforce responsible for sustaining 45 F-16 aircraft during high-tempo international operations.
- Directed logistics and supply operations supporting aircraft parts transactions exceeding $700M annually, ensuring uninterrupted maintenance execution and mission readiness.
- Administered accountability for 7,100 tools and equipment valued at $6.5M, strengthening inventory controls, compliance, and asset-management programs.
- Improved organizational performance by analyzing Quality Assurance trends, implementing corrective actions, and strengthening regulatory compliance across multiple operational programs.
- Kunsan AB, Republic of Korea
Aircraft Maintenance & Technical Operations Supervisor
366th Equipment Maintenance Squadron
Mountain Home AFB, Idaho
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Directed 983 maintenance actions and 300 inspection requirements across seven major inspections, returning 2,800 flying hours to operational schedules supporting 47 F-15E aircraft valued at up to $2.8B.
- Prevented the potential loss of a $47M aircraft by identifying a critical system deficiency while leading modifications replacing 330 obsolete components and recovering 70 maintenance hours.
- Achieved a 100% Quality Assurance pass rate across five consecutive months through disciplined inspections, compliance, and corrective-action programs.
- Accelerated workforce capability by completing 352 qualification requirements for four technicians in six months, increasing organizational capability by 16%, returning three aircraft to service in under five days, and improving fleet availability by 14%.
- Mountain Home AFB, Idaho
Enterprise Maintenance Operations Manager
18th Maintenance Group
Kadena AB, Japan
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Coordinated enterprise maintenance operations across six organizations supporting more than 90 aircraft valued at approximately $6B, orchestrating 32,000 maintenance requests enabling 9,000+ sorties and 18,500+ flying hours.
- Directed coordination for 300+ emergency responses with zero loss of personnel or aircraft while supporting contingency operations protecting 93 aircraft and approximately $9B in government assets.
- Delivered a $1.8M communications modernization project in under two months, generating $75K in monthly savings while eliminating 216 labor hours per month.
- Maintained the organization’s highest maintenance data accuracy in two years by reviewing 9,000+ system entries and sustaining a 1% error rate while coordinating support for 3,500+ government and joint-service missions within a $205M annual operating program.
- Kadena AB, Japan
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
United States Air Force
Luke AFB, Arizona
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Supported flightline operations for fleets of up to 178 aircraft, contributing to 24,000+ annual training sorties.
- Maintained aircraft mission-capable rates as high as 97%, significantly exceeding the established 81% performance standard.
- Reduced maintenance documentation errors by 80% after identifying and correcting 1,473 discrepancies across 4,139 maintenance records.
- Earned a 100% evaluation record across technical, Quality Assurance, and standardization inspections while contributing to 600+ discrepancy-free final inspections and recovering seven diverted aircraft without disrupting operational schedules.
- South Korea & Luke AFB, Arizona
Education
Google Project Management Professional Certificate -
06.2026
Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education - undefined
01-2021
Noncommissioned Officer Academy - undefined
01-2019
Airman Leadership School -
01-2010
Skills
- Program & Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
- Project Execution
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Asset & Infrastructure Management
- Workforce Development
- Organizational Change
- Process Improvement
- Risk Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Quality Assurance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Operational Readiness
Timeline
Senior Operations & Program Manager
Red Flag Maintenance Division Chief
01.2023 - 2026
Senior Aircraft Maintenance & Operations Manager
757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
01.2019 - 01.2023
Maintenance, Logistics & Supply Operations Manager
8th Maintenance Squadron
01.2018 - 01.2019
Aircraft Maintenance & Technical Operations Supervisor
366th Equipment Maintenance Squadron
01.2014 - 01.2018
Enterprise Maintenance Operations Manager
18th Maintenance Group
01.2011 - 01.2014
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
United States Air Force
01.2006 - 01.2011
Noncommissioned Officer Academy - undefined
Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education - undefined
Google Project Management Professional Certificate -
Airman Leadership School -
HONORS & AWARDS
Two-Time Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year Recipient — 2023 & 2024, Five-Time Quality Assurance Honor Roll Recipient, Multiple Group and Squadron Organizational Awards
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Secret Security Clearance