Jamison Garzarek
Air Force
Box Elder,SD
19
years of professional experience
Dynamic Special Programs Manager with the Air Force, skilled in innovation management and team leadership. Successfully directed program execution, enhancing compliance and operational efficiency. Proven problem-solver, leveraging data-driven metrics to drive improvements and ensure mission readiness. Adept at training and developing teams to meet high standards in challenging environments.
Work History
Special Programs Manager
4 Years 6 Months- Directed special programs execution, aligning requirements with Air Force policy and mission priorities.
- Coordinated stakeholders across units to resolve taskers, suspenses, and operational dependencies.
- Developed program briefings, status updates, and decision papers for senior leadership review.
- Managed compliance with Air Force instructions, tracking actions and correcting procedural gaps.
- Advised leadership on risks, resource needs, and implementation impacts for program changes.
- Evaluated program success using data-driven metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Led quality assurance initiatives that ensured high standards were consistently met throughout each stage of the program lifecycle.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
4 Years 9 Months- Inspected aircraft systems, identifying discrepancies and ensuring mission-ready condition before flight operations.
- Performed scheduled maintenance on airframes, engines, and avionics using technical orders and safety procedures.
- Troubleshot hydraulic, electrical, and fuel system faults to restore aircraft functionality.
- Documented maintenance actions, parts usage, and corrective repairs in aircraft records and logs.
- Coordinated with flight line crews to expedite turnaround and support sortie generation requirements.
- Replaced defective components and conducted operational checks to verify proper system performance.
- Enforced ground safety standards during maintenance activities, reducing risk to personnel and equipment.
- Trained junior technicians on inspection procedures, tool control, and compliance with maintenance directives.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance tasks performed, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines, and flight control.
Tower Technician
9 Years 3 Months- Installed and aligned wireless antennas, radios, and transmission lines on tower structures.
- Inspected climbing gear, fall protection, and rigging equipment for safe field operations.
- Troubleshot signal issues and replaced damaged components to restore network performance.
- Secured coaxial and fiber connections using proper grounding and weatherproofing techniques.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Innovation management
Customer service
Problem-solving
Attention to detail
Team leadership and direction
Team management
Training and development
Timeline
Special Programs Manager
Air Force
01.2021 - 07.2025Read More
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Air Force
04.2016 - 01.2021Read More
Tower Technician
Sharp Line Construction
01.2007 - 04.2016Read More
Calera High
High School Diploma
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