Gary F Wagoner Jr

Advisor to Air Force Materiel Command for the Air National Guard equities and Air National Guard Readiness Center assisting 50 states and territories Air National Guard Wings and units with Air Logistics Complex operations and entities at 3 air base location to include Tinker AFB, Robins AFB, Hill AFB and AMARG at Davis Monthan AFB. Permanently located at Tinker AFB, OKC/ALC collaborating with depot maintenance, propulsion, commodities and equipment that affect KC-135, KC-46, F-16, F-22, F-35, C-17, C-130, and F-15 airframes supporting overall readiness of the Air National Guard fleets

• Oversaw daily operations to ensure mission readiness and operational efficiency.
• Managed logistics to streamline supply chain delivery for multiple units.
• Coordinated pre- and post-depot inspection programs to enhance quality and improve aircraft availability.

Advised leadership on new aircraft basing initiative with emphasis on the maintenance complex and flightline needs. Providing higher management with limiting factors, design and infrastructure needs as well as capabilities such as hangar infrastructure, manning, and equipment requirements.Supervised over 316 aircraft maintenance personnel stateside and internationally. Provided leadership, manning, equipment, and resources for the four sections and 7 shops of Equipment Maintenance Flight, Munitions, Aerospace Ground Equipment, Structures, and Heavy Inspection flight control repair sections. · Key aircraft maintenance advisor to organizational leadership on avionics initiatives and systems as well flight controls, wheel, and tire, landing gear, structures, ground equipment support and munitions. Completed initiatives to prepare the organization for future expansion and streamlining of maintenance with contract purchase of updated manufacturing equipment as well as hangar global positioning systems. · Resident expert and organizer for future airframe modifications working with airworthiness offices to test and validate processes for the Iridium Satellite Communication systems, ADS-B, cryptographic communications, datalink, navigation, and low orbit satellite communications.

Supervised daily maintenance operations for flight crew and support personnel.

• Coordinated training programs to enhance team performance and readiness.
• Managed scheduling and deployment of personnel for missions and exercises.
• Planned daily work to be accomplished using years of training, and common-sense decision making. Further determining specific approaches, and methods with courses of action required to accomplish an array of tasks. Achieving these actions by independently determining appropriate leadership, management, procedures, estimated times, equipment needs, and material requirements.
• Work with other enlisted leaders to oversee the readiness, training, health, morale, welfare, and quality of life of assigned personnel.

Supervised maintenance and repair of aircraft systems and components.

• Supported aircraft verification of deficiency in ADS-B retrofit, grounding local fleet and advising enterprise to prevent mishaps. Collaborated with peer avionics and Supply Chain Management to allocate resources for verification testing of KC-135 enterprise, ensuring compliance with FAA ADS-B mandate. Advocated for additional avionics inspectors in post-heavy depot inspections at depot facilities, enhancing oversight of depot work. Coordinated inspection teams for outside entities to share best practices and experiences. Supervised avionics organization, overseeing 2 specialized shops in communication, navigation, instruments, and flight controls. Utilized web-based programs to track, validate, and trend deficiencies and corrective actions, performing self-assessments to identify issues affecting operational effectiveness.
• Supervised daily workflows, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and maintaining operational compliance.
• Developed training programs for junior mechanics and support staff, enhancing their skills and knowledge.

Assigned tasks and ensured work was available to maintain training, interest, and engagement. Maintained a current knowledge, and answered questions of Airmen on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives. Provided training/instruction as applicable to address deficiencies. Verified training was correctly documented and ensured individuals were qualified to perform tasks. Devised and maintained records and plans using multiple media sources. Provided recommendations, and input to higher supervision concerning personnel actions, to include performance appraisals, awards, position descriptions and changes, disciplinary actions, and leave. Spearheaded the first application and successful testing of Real Time in the Cockpit (RTIC) with Air Force Test Center on KC-135T in live environment. Led to the further development of current RTIC design for KC-135R. Recommended improvements to aircraft maintenance processes to enhance quality, using approved Quality Assurance databases and providing supervisors applicable data. Implemented safety regulation requirements. Ensured that all members in the shop were provided the tools and equipment to perform safe aircraft maintenance and followed all regulatory instructions and publications. Managed, trained and directed the Flight Data Recorder monitoring program guaranteeing accurate flight information with analysis and engine management team while integrating a multi capable avionics team performing downloads to assist in maintenance actions and reduce aircraft downtime. Served as primary technical advisor in the maintenance organization, assisting supervision at all levels to resolve problems. Evaluated the quality of maintenance accomplished. Identified causes of poor quality in the maintenance production effort

Inspected maintenance processes and provided assessments after maintenance, servicing, and repairs, verifying completion of actions for quality assurance.

• Diagnosed mechanical issues in aircraft and ground support equipment.
• Performed preventive maintenance on military vehicles and aircraft systems.
• Repaired hydraulic, electrical, and propulsion systems in aircraft.

Performed maintenance on complex electronic integrated systems for KC-135R airframe, including radar, radio communication, and navigation systems. Completed operational checks, inspections, testing, and troubleshooting of replaceable units linked to integrated systems and independent line replaceable units. Isolated malfunctions using technical orders, job guides, schematics, wiring diagrams, tools, and automatic test equipment during inspections and maintenance. Modified, calibrated, inspected, and operated various aircraft test and diagnostic equipment, including digital and analog multimeters, frequency meters, voltmeters, and ammeters. Recommended improvements for equipment performance and maintenance procedures by reporting hardware and software malfunctions. Conducted on-the-job training for assigned systems and support equipment, including classroom instruction as necessary, and provided guidance to lower graded or newly assigned personnel. Ensured compliance with safety regulations and promoted adherence to safety instructions within the team.

• Upheld safety standards during all aircraft-related activities.

Performed both equipment maintenance on one or more complete electronic, hydraulic, HVAC, and electrical systems associated with all ground equipment used to support Air Force air frames and weapon systems. Tested, inspected, troubleshot, removed, replaced, installed, aligned, overhauled, and modified aircraft ground electrical, power, air bleed, pneumatic and hydraulic systems completing operational checks, inspections isolating unusual malfunctions using technical orders, job guides schematics, wiring diagrams, tools, and test equipment including automatic test equipment. Solved complex aircraft support equipment maintenance issues by analyzing installation, circuitry, and operating characteristics of ground power systems. Recommended changes to technical orders, phased, isochronal, routine inspections, special one-time inspections, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Maintained, modified, calibrated, inspected, and operated a wide variety of user test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment such as digital and analog multi meters, frequency meters, voltmeters, ammeters, circuit cards.· Designed methods to improve equipment performance, technical data, and maintenance procedures by reporting equipment deficiencies and manufacturer defects assisting in design changes as necessary. Conducted on-the-job training on assigned systems, related support equipment, and tasks to include classroom instruction as necessary. Provided on-the-job training to lower graded personnel or to newly assigned personnel on powered and non-powered aircraft support equipment. Implemented safety regulatory requirements per OSHA requirements. Ensured that other workers in the shop had appropriate safety equipment and followed pertinent safety instructions. Practiced and implemented sound environmental and hazardous material policies following all federal, state, and municipal codes and laws.

• Performed maintenance and repairs on aerospace ground support equipment, enhancing operational functionality and reliability.
• Executed inspections to verify operational readiness of equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards.
• Utilized specialized tools for effective maintenance and troubleshooting, contributing to timely resolution of equipment issues.

Tested, inspected, troubleshot, removed, replaced, installed, aligned, overhauled, and modified instrumentation, navigation, and communication systems and subsystems on KC-135E/R aircraft. Completed operational checks, inspections, testing and troubleshooting on line replaceable units which were linked to integrated systems and several units which were independent or associated with non-integrated systems. Isolated unusual malfunctions using technical orders, job guides schematics, wiring diagrams, tools, and test equipment including automatic test equipment. Complied with technical orders, phased and routine inspections, special one-time inspections, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance both on and off equipment Maintained, modified, calibrated, inspected, and operated a wide variety of user test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment such as digital and analog multi meters, frequency meters, voltmeters, ammeters, etc. Recommended methods to improve equipment performance, technical data, and maintenance procedures by reporting hardware and software malfunctions. Conducted on-the-job training on assigned systems, related support equipment, and tasks to include classroom instruction as necessary. Practiced and followed safety regulatory requirements ensuring that peers in the shop were also wearing appropriate safety equipment and following pertinent safety instructions.

• Proposed innovative ideas and solutions that improved team collaboration and effectiveness.
• Achieved high customer satisfaction by resolving issues through knowledgeable and friendly service.
• Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and effectively address product and service-related issues.