Jacob Arnold
Navarre,FL
Summary
With a solid foundation of 23 years in aviation maintenance and management, I have honed my skills across multiple platforms including CV-22, Mi-17, and MH-53M programs. My career trajectory, from an Aviation Mechanic to Program Management, has enriched my understanding of AFSOC Aviation programs and the Aviation Defense Industry Base. This diverse experience has equipped me with a unique blend of technical acumen and strategic insight, enabling me to navigate and contribute effectively within the aviation industry.
My adaptability and application of extensive defense industry and military experience have consistently yielded success in various challenging environments. Recognized for my skills in planning, organizing, managing, and leadership, I have successfully overseen all aspects of personnel, production, and strategic planning. This comprehensive background positions me to excel in a range of settings, leveraging my skills to drive operational efficiency and achieve organizational objectives. I am eager to apply this expertise to drive success in my next role.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
V-22 Integrated Logistics Support-Readiness
Boeing
Hurlburt Field, FL
05.2020 - Current
- Develops, integrates and manages product/program lifecycle support activities to include support system analysis, spares provisioning, technical data, training maintenance/modifications, support equipment, obsolescence management, and risks/issues/ opportunities (RIO) by applying Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) processes
- Lead author on V-22 Platform Integrated Support Plan, coordinated with 12 different Boeing industry leads, providing a solid baseline for platform sustainment support for the post-production environment.
- Directly supports AFSOC/A4MX staff and CV-22 program readiness by developing CV-22 logbook pre-review process, resulting in a 75% reduction in engineering review turn-around-time
- Contributed to the professional development of 15 JPO team members by instructing them on USAF maintenance practices, data documentation, and policies relevant to CV-22 mission within V-22 PMA-275 Readiness team
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully building the V-22 Boeing/DFARS NIST SP 800-171 DoD cybersecurity assessment program from scratch. 1st of Boeing's 25 defense programs with 100% compliance
CV-22 Requirements Section, AFSOC/A5RX
VT Group
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Applies CV-22 aircraft maintenance experience and acquisition logistics training to develop, review, or modify Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), Maintenance Management plans, capability gap analysis, and aircraft requirements for the full supportability of CV-22 aircraft systems. Served as AFSOC/A5RX technical advisor for Forward Defensive Weapon System, Preliminary Design Review
- Uses established maintenance concepts, current reliability data, usage rates, and repair/replacement factors to develop spare parts provisioning recommendations. Led effort to analyze Ku Spread Spectrum antenna (KuSS) system supportability
- Schedule, plan, and participate in technical working group meetings and provide written and oral presentations on program status and current issues ins support of requirements generation. Provided recommendations for changes to silent knight radar critical design review ensuring initial adoption/testing to CV-22s was successful
- Reviews engineering drawings and blueprints to perform physical configuration audits and hardware/software documentation for functional configuration audits
CV-22 AFSOC/A4 Weapon System Program Manager
USAF-AD
03.2017 - 12.2019
- Manages fleet of 50 AFSOC CV-22s with tasks to organize, train, and equip five squadrons. Plan aircraft modernization upgrades, depot modifications, scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, and supply/logistics efforts for fleet of 50 CV-22 tilt-rotor aircraft.
- Worked with Fleet engineering to extend phase cycle preventing double-dock scenarios and USAF-only wiring repair restrictions, injecting more hours into flying hour programs ensuring production of the highest readiness rates in CV-22 history (FY2018)
- Develop maintenance policies, guidance, tactics, techniques and procedures Coordinates with multiple agencies to integrate engineering change proposals, technical order deficiencies, and technical directives into existing aircraft modification, test planning, and inspection schedules.
- Planned dynamic aircraft corrosion reduction/paint schedule. Coordinated $156K EOY funds for additional paint slot. 7 CV-22s completed ahead of schedule.
- Promoted 2nd USAF CV-22 field depot site; redirected $441K CAM funding to parts bench stock reducing future logistics wait-time.
- Resolved command equipment shortage. Combined test sets across fleet restored O2N2 concentrator repair capability cleared 5 MICAPs/grounded aircraft.
- Rectified aircraft modification quality escape, managed inter-agency coordination/re-flowed 14 aircraft modification events, ensured the urgent installation of 5 Joint Urgent Operational Need modifications
- Completed Jet Engine Mishap Investigation course. Selected as safety investigation team member on $2M engine mishap. Identified point of failure worked with platform engineering on cost effective fix and created policy guidance for MAJCOM quality assurance to reduce mishaps
Aircraft Maintenance Section Chief
USAF-AD
Hurlburt Field, FL
05.2016 - 03.2017
- AMU's Lead Section Chief, managed sortie production flights for 15 CV-22s and a skilled team of 76 mechanics through 11 deployments
- Designed and delivered the inaugural CV-22 engine run course, effectively reducing waiting time for aircrew to complete maintenance ground runs
- Managed and coordinated the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs, policies, and procedures.
- Conducted and supervised training programs to enhance skills and qualifications for airmen in engine run, APU, blade fold, and final release procedures before flight.
- Demonstrated resilience in leading airmen during extended hours, exercises, and contingency deployments.
- Directed logistics and assessed personnel, transportation, and maintenance data for maintenance section operations.
Mi-17/Mi-35/MD-530 Advisor for Afghan Air Force (AAF)
USAF-AD
04.2015 - 05.2016
- Advise, train, assist, develop AAF rotary, non-standard aviation enterprise of 35 Mi-17s, 3 Mi-35s and 10 MD-530s
- Non-Standard Rotary Wing team member for MI-35 inspection. Assessed 6 aircraft for multiple instances of battle damage and delayed repairs. Convinced AAF commanders none were salvageable, redirected focus/manpower to more capable MD530 program.
- Mentor Intermediate level Maintenance Squadron leadership and lead technicians on, NDI, airframes, hydraulics, avionics, drive systems, and isochronal phase inspections.
- Advise flight line maintenance squadron leadership and technicians on ground handling, weapons safety, quality assurance, troubleshooting.
- Evaluated AAF sheet metal repair on battle damaged aircraft. Combined previous ABDR experiences/C130 metal technology technicians to monitor repair procedures and techniques. Stressed importance of proper rivet spacing/sealing/existing structure utilization. AAF completed 33 repair and returned 5 damaged aircraft back to Mission Capable while taking less time and Ø consuming less supplies with the newly trained techniques.
- Intervened during weapons safety mishap. Co-authored MI-17 23mm gun/S5 rocket safety checklist. Utilized AAF weapons commander input during process. Submitted appropriate paperwork to Afghan MOD for official approval. Enabled AAFs first ever official weapons safety Operating Instructions to be created.
- Countered Russian weapons trade embargo. Worked with weapons engineers during reverse engineering/creation of MI17 bore sight system for the 23 mm gun/57mm rocket/80mm rockets. Supported 4 different fit tests and provided input during design of 5 separate special tools. Cut boresight time in half.
- Advised AAF Field Grade Officers 1 Colonel, 1 Lt Colonel, and 5 Majors on how to command a squadron. Instilled full range leadership development principles in AAF commanders, highlighted importance of taking care of their people, all while remembering to focus on the importance of training and safety practices.
Squadron Equipment Support/Phase Insp Section Lead
USAF-AD
07.2014 - 04.2015
- Managed a team comprising of 20 personnel to effectively handle the supervision and control over 10,000 pieces of special equipment, tools, portable/digital technical orders (IETMS), and HAZMAT resources for a CV-22 squadron.
- Lead Squadron Equipment Support Section during critical unit inspection, resulting in 99% "excellent" rating from AFSOC inspection team.
- Successfully initiated and structured the initial Cannon AFB phase team, managing personnel and equipment.
- Implemented an optimized phase flow/efficiency by developing and re-flowing the Cannon AFB phase matrix, serving as a fleet model.
Aircraft Maintenance Section Chief
USAF-AD
03.2013 - 07.2014
- Managed sortie production flight for 12 CV-22s and 84 mechanics.
- Led 2A5X2 CFETP successful rewrite for 1,019 Helicopter Maintenance Technicians, honored with Air Commando Association Leadership Award
- Directed training and skill level upgrade programs, advise airmen/qualify for special certifications, engine run, APU, blade fold, final release before flight.
- Demonstrated resilience in leading airmen during extend hours, exercises, contingency deployments and family crisis.
- Managed maintenance section logistics, assess personnel, transportation, maintenance data collection, resources and aircraft availability.
CV-22 Production Expediter/Superintendent
USAF-AD
03.2011 - 03.2013
- Coordinates maintenance plans and schedules to meet operational commitments.
- Supervises/mentors flight line mx ops for 97 mechanics six different AFSCs/10 CV-22B aircraft worth $910.
- Reviews maintenance data collection summaries to determine trends and production effectiveness and performs staff and supervisory management functions.
- Directed blade repair effort; authored TAR/advised engineers after dual prop rotor blade mishapsaved blades and USAF $1.3M.
- Balanced newly implemented Maintenance Qualification Training Program schedule; ensured 100% aircraft availability for training upgrading 12 mechanics to next skill level.
- Performed ABDR repairs on multiple CV-22s during Afghanistan operations in 2011; 2 indirect fire rocket attacks, 3 instances of small arms fire, and 1 hard landing with gear collapse.
CV-22/MH-53 Tiltrotor/Helicopter Mechanic
USAF-AD
09.1999 - 03.2011
- Performs sortie generation, ground handling, and servicing operations. Performs aircraft inspections such as preflight, thru-flight, postflight, hourly postflight, special inspections, and phase inspections.
- Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, and services aircraft, systems, and related equipment. Inspects and functionally checks structures and systems. Checks installed components for proper operation. Adjusts, aligns, and calibrates aircraft systems.
- Maximized training opportunities by utilizing Air Force Engineering Technical Service (AFETS) representative for flight simulator access. Personally qualified 20 maintenance personnel on engine run, APU, Blade Fold and emergency shut down procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Trident University International
Cypress, CA03-2019
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL12-2015
Skills
- Aviation Maintenance Management
- Program Management
- Aviation Maintenance & Logistics Sustainment
- Safety Management/Investigations
- Policy Development
- Data, Analytics Tools and Methods (MS Suite, Tableau, a SQL)
- Defense Contracts-Proposal/Statement of Work development
- Budget Planning & Administration
- Technical Advisory & Communication at Senior levels
- Personnel Management
- Non-Standard Aviation Air Advisor
Certification
- Airframe and Powerplant License, 2008
- Evasion Conduct After Capture, SERE level-B 2014
- MI-17 Maintenance Familiarization Course 2015
- Air Advisor Basic Course-Afghanistan 2015
- RQM 110, 2017
- ACQ 101, 2017
- Jet Engine Mishap Investigation Course, 2017
- Boeing Program Management Best Practices, 2023
- Fundamentals of Data Visualization, Massachuset Institute of Technology, 2024
Timeline
V-22 Integrated Logistics Support-Readiness
Boeing
05.2020 - Current
CV-22 Requirements Section, AFSOC/A5RX
VT Group
12.2019 - 06.2020
CV-22 AFSOC/A4 Weapon System Program Manager
USAF-AD
03.2017 - 12.2019
Aircraft Maintenance Section Chief
USAF-AD
05.2016 - 03.2017
Mi-17/Mi-35/MD-530 Advisor for Afghan Air Force (AAF)
USAF-AD
04.2015 - 05.2016
Squadron Equipment Support/Phase Insp Section Lead
USAF-AD
07.2014 - 04.2015
Aircraft Maintenance Section Chief
USAF-AD
03.2013 - 07.2014
CV-22 Production Expediter/Superintendent
USAF-AD
03.2011 - 03.2013
CV-22/MH-53 Tiltrotor/Helicopter Mechanic
USAF-AD
09.1999 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Trident University International
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
- Airframe and Powerplant License, 2008
- Evasion Conduct After Capture, SERE level-B 2014
- MI-17 Maintenance Familiarization Course 2015
- Air Advisor Basic Course-Afghanistan 2015
- RQM 110, 2017
- ACQ 101, 2017
- Jet Engine Mishap Investigation Course, 2017
- Boeing Program Management Best Practices, 2023
- Fundamentals of Data Visualization, Massachuset Institute of Technology, 2024
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