Grace Saltzmann
Arnold,MD
Summary
Accomplished Maintenance Management professional with cross‑functional expertise in Plans, Scheduling & Documentation , Maintenance Analysis , and Maintenance Management . Demonstrated history of achieving 99%+ data accuracy while managing complex maintenance programs, historical documentation, and fleet health analysis for multi‑airframe operations valued at over $2.5B . Recognized for process innovation, including automation solutions that saved thousands of man‑hours , prevented a $13.4M operational loss , and optimized mission readiness. Skilled leader in developing training programs, uniting teams, and delivering flawless execution across high‑tempo environments. Proven record in strategic resource allocation, reliability trend analysis, and implementing enterprise‑level improvements that drive measurable gains in performance, safety, and operational efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Plans, Documentation and Scheduling
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2023 - Current
- Automated the maintenance database component rebuild process for 9 CV-22s. Through innovation of loading parts and history, returned 500 man-hours annually across two work centers.
- Enhanced workflow efficiency by optimizing maintenance schedules for all facility assets.
- Improved equipment reliability by conducting thorough preventive maintenance through planning and scheduling.
- Developed robust tracking systems to monitor asset performance and ensure prompt attention to required upkeep.
- Streamlined communication between departments, providing detailed equipment status updates in a timely manner.
- Executed the first-ever CV-22 uninstalled part cleanup. Through automation, eliminated a backlog of 7.5K parts, saving 3.8K man-hours. The process will streamline the $342M migration effort affecting 8 Major Commands and 39 airframes.
- Collaborated with management to develop long-term strategies for improving the effectiveness of maintenance operations.
- Trained junior staff on best practices in maintenance scheduling, resulting in improved team performance and consistency across projects.
- Performed root cause analysis when necessary after equipment failures, identifying key factors and implementing corrective measures to prevent future occurrences.
- Maintained a high level of customer satisfaction by ensuring timely completion of maintenance tasks and promptly addressing any concerns raised by facility users.
- Optimized productivity by eliminating downtime, efficient budgeting, allocating tasks and maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
Maintenance Data Analyst
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Enhanced equipment reliability by conducting thorough data analysis and identifying maintenance trends.
- Streamlined maintenance processes for increased efficiency through detailed data examination and process optimization.
- Reduced downtime with meticulous data tracking and proactive maintenance scheduling.
- Performed validation and testing of models to promote adequacy and reformulate models as necessary.
- Engineered weekly metric brief, upgraded presentation readability 75%.
- Identified and analyzed project risks and developed mitigation strategies.
- Conducted research and analysis to develop model-based solutions to complex operational problems.
- Built a software tool which automated monthly security clearance tracking for the Maintenance Groups Security Management Program team, error proofing the process and cutting man-hour demand 98%.
- Calculated the potential programmed flight training degradation due to the HC-130J fleet reducing to single aircraft operations. The projected sustainability analytics empowered wing leadership to justify the wing's request to ACC for a loaner aircraft. This request was ultimately approved, and programmed flight training salvaged.
- Streamlined aircraft data integrity process in regards to aircraft transfers. My knowledge in programming allowed me to correct the IMDS related issues that occurred prior and returned data integrity to 100%.
- Developed written documents and reports related to programs and operations.
- Presented results of mathematical modeling and data analysis to management or other end users.
Education
Associate of Science - Maintenance Production Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALHigh School Diploma -
Broadneck High School
Annapolis, MD06.2019
Skills
- Data quality assurance
- Data Modeling
- Technical Analysis
- Technical Writing
- Defect Tracking
- Process Improvement
- Project Management
- Database Maintenance
- Data Warehousing
- Data Visualization and Presentations
- Data Quality Assurance Processes
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Data Exports
- Database Programming and SQL
- Reporting Tools
- Clear and Concise Communication
- Data Mining
- Statistical Analysis
- Flexible Schedule
- Data Mapping
- Predictive Modeling
- Data Analysis
- Strong Work Ethic
- Product Development
- Python Programming
- Tableau
- Database Management
- Data Science
- Data Cleaning
- Advanced Excel functions
- Data Visualization
- Documentation
- Public Speaking
- Project Management
Timeline
Plans, Documentation and Scheduling
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2023 - Current
Maintenance Data Analyst
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2020 - 12.2022
Associate of Science - Maintenance Production Management
Community College of The Air Force
High School Diploma -
Broadneck High School
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