James A. Ranieri
Middleburg,FL
Summary
A proven Electronic & Calibration professional with over 40 years of experience in leading and managing of the repair and calibration for the US Navy and federal government's equipment and systems. Outstanding track record of meeting deadlines for repair and calibration on numerous aviation equipment and platforms including the F-35. Continually recognized for exceptional leadership, management, communication, team building, mentoring, instructing and personnel skills. Proven track record with F-35 program capability establishment, development, training and production. Adept at engaging with diverse teams, system, process and metrology engineering and Original Equipment Manufacturers thus cultivating long term partnerships with exceptional results. I have a strong working knowledge, of the F-35 avionics systems, ATS support, calibration and component repair capability. Because of these skills, I am seeking to contribute my expertise to the F-35 depot partnering test system program.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Avionics/Calibration Production Deputy
Fleet Readiness Center Southeast
Jacksonville, FL
01.2021 - 12.2023
- As Production Deputy (GS-13) I was responsible for overseeing the completion of 5100 Avionics repairs yearly while operating on a $38.5 million budget for Performance Based Logistics (PBL) partnerships with Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, BAE, Northrop Grumman and our Military customers.
- As the Calibration Deputy (GS-13) I was responsible overseeing the calibration of 10-12 thousand items yearly operating on a $4.3 million dollar budget. This included Electronic and Physical dimensional calibration on Automated Test systems (ATS) for the F35 program, Performance Based Logistics (PBL) partnerships, Fleet and FRC calibration including all ancillary equipment needed to maintain these systems.
- Attended Program Management Reviews (PMR) for all our customers and Joint Defense Acquisition Working Group (JDAWG) conferences as the Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) representative for production and calibration. I held briefs for FRCSE Commanding Officer, FRCSE and PBL upper management and the Joint Program Office (JPO) on current equipment status and new capability establishment for the F35 Avionic systems to complete contractual milestones for production and calibration.
- Consulted with the FRCSE Business office, PBL partnerships and systems engineering on all Avionic capability establishments, contract reviews and verification that all technical and contractual requirements are being adhered too. I posses a working knowledge of Title 10 public law and the Naval Aviation Maintenance Manual 4790.2 required for capability establishment.
- Held daily, weekly and monthly meetings with all production and calibration shops, partnerships and field service support representatives to discuss, prioritize and resolve any production or calibration issues or schedules leading to successful partnering.
- Monitored and tracked material and labor costs, workload hours, parts cost/usage and equipment downtime for repair and calibration. Weekly discussions with our partnerships to ensure we are meeting all contractual and work scope requirements. This was noted by Lockheed Martin in our outstanding delivery numbers of the HOTAS repairs for the F35 system.
- Continually received outstanding customer reviews through diligent scheduling coordination, ensuring all deliverables were met within agreed timeframes and under budget. This was noted with all partnerships across numerous product lines and new capability stand ups..
- Continually worked with our PBL partnerships, NAVAIR Metrology Engineering, Field Service Engineers and FRCSE team members to meet all calibration needs and requirements for present and future equipment.
Program Manager
Fleet Readiness Center Southeast
Jacksonville, FL
01.2018 - 12.2021
- As a GS-12, I Planned, designed and scheduled phases for large projects including new standup capability requirements including the new building design for the F35 Avionics program at FRCSE.
- Coordinated with OEM's to ensure ATS requirements are understood including calibration.
- Monitored and tracked material and labor costs, workload hours, parts and equipment downtime for repair and calibration on all FRCSE Avionic programs. Achieved success by working with all partnerships, JPO and Government organizations both in and out of FRCSE.
- Monitored all FRCSE Site Service Requests with field engineers ensuring program production support.
Calibration Equipment Scheduler
Fleet Readiness Center Southeast
Jacksonville, FL
08.2015 - 01.2018
- As a GS-11, I scheduled, tracked and monitored over 5 thousand calibrated items our for partnerships, fleet customers and FRCSE ensuring all calibration deadlines were met ontime or ahead of schedule.
- I eliminated and provided workarounds for any calibration conflicts that FRCSE may have encountered by proactive scheduling and resource allocation adjustments.
- I interfaced with OEM facilities for items requiring their calibration stateside and overseas.
Electronic Measurement/Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor
Fleet Readiness Center Southeast
Jacksonville, FL
08.2012 - 08.2015
- As a WS-12, I was responsible for all personnel, repair and calibration for several Avionic production and calibration shops.
- I was hand picked by senior management due to my wide range of expertise to manage several shops with new capability requirements. This ensured that production, calibration, sustainment and PBL programs were kept in sync with OEM issues, requirements and solutions leading to the success of numerous programs all with outstanding results.
- I managed, lead and mentored junior personnel providing guidance on career enhancements. I was selected to participate and chair selection review boards for new job positions grading resumes and conducting interviews.
- Worked with metrology engineering to develop and improve existing calibration procedures on numerous ATE's and test stands including for use with the F35 systems.
Calibration Technician/Maintenance Work Leader
Fleet Readiness Center Southeast
Jacksonville, FL
06.2003 - 08.2012
- Demonstrated expertise in the use of various tools software applications and metrology techniques for precise data collection during calibration processes. Responsible for training and qualifying artisans in most aspects of physical/dimensional and electronic calibration.
- Contributed to a safe work environment through consistent adherence to safety protocols during equipment handling and testing procedures.
- Ensured compliance with all calibration standards by keeping up-to-date with regulatory requirements and applying them in daily tasks and training.
- Performed calibration on FRCSE in house equipment, used throughout the facility including all Avionic equipment, ATS, hydraulic equipment, Temperature devices torque measurement, pressure, Force measuring equipment, Oxygen and Breath Air equipment, Navy Dive Chambers and numerous aircraft platforms including the F-35 program.
- I performed calibration in numerous countries, foreign bases, deployed military units and also facilities throughout the USA.
Electronics Technician Senior Chief Petty Officer
United Staes Navy
Various
03.1981 - 06.2001
- I held numerous positions/billets as a Electronics Technician throughout my 20 Year Naval career and retired as a Senior Chief Petty Office (E-8) were I was required to maintain a Top Secret/Secret security clearance.
- Graduated Numerous Electronic schools and held several Naval Enlisted Classification (NEC's) during my career.
- I taught the required Naval Leadership Management and Education (LMET/NAVLEAD) training, communication skills and presentation, and mentoring.
- Taught Electronic theory and troubleshooting practices for over 750 junior personnel and the proper use of electronic equipment, ATS and calibration methods.
- Qualified on HF/UHF communication equipment, Air and Surface search Radar systems, IFF, Crypto and Navigational equipment.
- I was R-4 Divison Officer onboard USS Yosemite AD-19 for the Electronic Repair shops, 2-M Micro Miniature Repair, Antenna and Calibration Lab.
- Was selected as a Sailor of the Year and Commander Training Atlantic Group's Instructor of the Year.
- Conducted audits and inspections of equipment and personnel throughout my career always maintaining the highest standards and receiving outstanding remarks and scores.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Management
Florida Community College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FLSkills
- Master Electronic and Calibration Technician
- Production/Calibration Scheduling
- LEAN/SIX SIGMA Methodology
- Written/Oral Communication/Public Speaking
- Quality Assurance/Internal & External Audits
- Customer Relations/Service Negotiations
- Team Leadership/Training & Mentoring
- Outstanding Organizational Skills
- Meeting Organizational and Execution Skills
- Program Management and Budgetary
- Efficiency and CPI Improvement recognition
Timeline
Avionics/Calibration Production Deputy
Fleet Readiness Center Southeast
01.2021 - 12.2023
Program Manager
Fleet Readiness Center Southeast
01.2018 - 12.2021
Calibration Equipment Scheduler
Fleet Readiness Center Southeast
08.2015 - 01.2018
Electronic Measurement/Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor
Fleet Readiness Center Southeast
08.2012 - 08.2015
Calibration Technician/Maintenance Work Leader
Fleet Readiness Center Southeast
06.2003 - 08.2012
Electronics Technician Senior Chief Petty Officer
United Staes Navy
03.1981 - 06.2001
Associate of Science - Culinary Management
Florida Community College At Jacksonville