James Weatherford
San Angelo,Texas
Summary
- Organized and dependable. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
- Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills.
- Brings a disciplined background and over 43 years of aviation experience to the table.
- 13 Years of MQ-9 Site Lead experience.
- Hardworking Site Supervisor knowledgeable about MQ-9 operations. Versed in project, team and inventory management. Streamlines workflow and optimizes processes for maximum productivity.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Level II Engineer Site Lead
General Atomics Aeronautical
03.2011 - Current
- - Responsible for planning of scheduled maintenance on 3 MQ-9 Predator aircraft, ensuring aircraft availability on daily basis.
- - Supervises overall Operations of Home Site as well as Detachment Site when deployed.
- - Performs Site Surveys to determine feasibility of future proposed operating areas in support of DHS/CBP.
- - Conducts daily inspections of work areas to ensure clean FOD free maintenance areas.
- - Performs daily briefs with customer to discuss aircraft status and planning of future scheduled maintenance and operations.
- - Trained and mentored competent and flexible workforce to meet project needs and promote positive work environment.
- - Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Maintenance Manager
USN
11.1980 - 06.2011
- Supervised over 650 employees in performance, preventive maintenance, and safety on four (4)different aircraft/helicopter platforms.
- Assigned tasking to selected individuals that best matched their skillset to achieve maximum success.
- Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations through diligent record-keeping, reporting practices, and regular audits.
- Forecasted and reviewed maintenance budgets to establish cost-effective measures.
- Established squadron priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Created and submitted detailed reports to highlight maintenance activities and equipment performance.
- Worked with customer to develop detailed maintenance budgets, effectively controlling expenses while ensuring optimal equipment performance.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Arizona Global Campus
Arizona03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
University of Arizona Global Campus
Arizona06.2021
Skills
- Over 43 years of Aviation experience in tactical aircraft as well as RPA
- Quality Assurance inspector
- Jet engine mechanic for 30 years
- Supervised as few as 10 personnel up to 650 personnel maintenance department
- Outstanding communicator with ability to articulate points and processes so everyone involved understands
Timeline
Field Level II Engineer Site Lead
General Atomics Aeronautical
03.2011 - Current
Maintenance Manager
USN
11.1980 - 06.2011
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Arizona Global Campus
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
University of Arizona Global Campus