James Bierman
Enid,Oklahoma
Summary
Experienced Production Superintendent with 24 years of expertise in aircraft maintenance functions, organizational structures, and flight line operations. Proven ability to evaluate maintenance quality, identify deficiencies, and recommend operational and maintenance policy changes. Seeking a role where practical knowledge of contract surveillance, quality assurance principles, and product quality control can be applied effectively.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Superintendent
United States Air Force
10.2021 - Current
- Supervised 413 personnel, ensuring adherence to aircraft maintenance principles and methodologies
- Identified deficiencies in maintenance operations and recommended changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
- Utilized practical knowledge of contract surveillance and quality assurance principles to monitor maintenance activities and ensure compliance with standards.
Assistant Maintenance Flight Chief
United States Air Force
04.2021 - 10.2021
- Reviewed production activities against contract quality requirements, ensuring compliance and identifying areas for improvement
- Evaluated written quality procedures and implemented effective quality/inspection systems to maintain product quality standards
- Analyzed quality data to detect trends or weaknesses and took corrective action as necessary.
Inspection Section Chief
United States Air Force
03.2020 - 04.2021
- Applied technical expertise in reading and interpreting technical data such as blueprints and engineering drawings to ensure compliance with specifications
- Conducted periodic audits and surveillance inspections to evaluate supply systems operations and procedures
- Investigated customer complaints and deficiency reports, providing identification of causes and recommending corrective actions.
Chief Contracting Officer Representative
08.2016 - 11.2016
- Ensured safe flight operations by synchronizing higher headquarters and system program office efforts
- Directed over 7K government-facilitated property items audit worth $23M, ensuring compliance with Department of Defense policy
- Developed plans for potential strikes, identifying major risks and coordinating mitigation strategies.
Contracting Officer Representative Superintendent
05.2015 - 08.2016
- Oversaw government surveillance of aircraft and support equipment assets valued at $1.3B, ensuring compliance with contract requirements
- Led periodic audits and surveillance inspections to evaluate supply systems operations and procedures
- Advised wing leadership on contract compliance issues and aircraft status, communicating directly with higher headquarters.
Section Chief
06.2014 - 05.2015
- Utilized Aero Repair personnel for phase maintenance, ensuring 100% support for A-10 phase operations
- Led technicians in performing flight control maintenance and inspections, supporting aircraft phase and flying operations
- Augmented generation exercise manning, supporting combat training sorties and exercises.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management -
University of Arizona Global Campus
Associate degree Aircraft Maintenance Technology -
Community College of the Air Force
Skills
- Knowledge of aircraft maintenance principles and methodologies
- Understanding of organizational structures and flight line operations
- Practical knowledge of contract surveillance and quality assurance principles
- Experience in reviewing production activities and quality procedures
- Ability to analyze quality data and implement corrective actions
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical data
Certification
- Professional Manager Certification (03/01/19)
- CAF Maintenance Supervision and Production Course (01/01/20)
- ACQ 101 - Fundamentals of System Acquisition Mgmt (08/01/17)
- Jet Engine Mishap Investigation (04/01/16)
- Crashed, Damaged, Disabled Aircraft Recovery (01/01/12)
- Various aircraft maintenance certifications (F-15, AFTC 3S2X1, etc.)
Timeline
Production Superintendent
United States Air Force
10.2021 - Current
Assistant Maintenance Flight Chief
United States Air Force
04.2021 - 10.2021
Inspection Section Chief
United States Air Force
03.2020 - 04.2021
Chief Contracting Officer Representative
08.2016 - 11.2016
Contracting Officer Representative Superintendent
05.2015 - 08.2016
Section Chief
06.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management -
University of Arizona Global Campus
Associate degree Aircraft Maintenance Technology -
Community College of the Air Force
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