Joe Sides
Fort Worth
Summary
Strategic maintenance leader with expertise in large-scale aircraft operations and quality assurance. Skilled in process improvement and global logistics, with a focus on developing high-performing technical teams. Served as Subject Matter Expert for promotion and career advancement materials impacting over 70,000 personnel.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance/Support Flight Chief/Quality Assurance NCOIC / Master Sergeant
United States Air Force
06.2020 - Current
- Led a 43-member team across 6 specialties in 24/7 maintenance operations, managing 46 programs and 13,000 assets valued at over $14.6M across 6 global locations.
- Oversaw the seamless transition into a new $7M maintenance facility, sustaining 100% equipment availability while slashing critical response times by 80%.
- Led 15-member Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) section, managing 9,000 inspections and 6,400 repairs to ensure operational readiness across six geographically separated units and two U.S. Navy organizations.
- Selected as an Air Mobility Command Subject Matter Expert (SME) to validate over 400 test questions, refining career advancement for an entire Air Force-wide career field.
- Spearheaded fabrication of two eco-friendly solar-powered light cart prototypes, advancing HAF-level modernization and securing the 2021 Wing-level General Spencer Innovation Award for the team.
- Authored definitive Performance Work Statement and established new 10-year, multi-site contract for Ground Support Equipment, enhancing equipment quality and lifespan by 25%.
- Served as the command's Corrosion Control Representative, mentoring quality assurance personnel and scrutinizing contractor hiring requirements across five operating bases.
- 725th Air Mobility Squadron | Naval Station Rota, Spain/Kirtland AFB, NM
Human Factors Instructor / Human Factors Level II
United States Air Force
04.2021 - 06.2025
- Led instruction over 4 years, delivering Human Factors training to hundreds of maintenance and operational personnel, enhancing their awareness of safety protocols.
- Developed tailored curriculum to mitigate human error and improve safety and performance in high-risk, technical environments, directly impacting operational effectiveness.
- 725 AMS | Naval Station Rota, Spain
Education
Chief Petty Officer Academy -
United States Navy
Naval Station Rota, Spain09-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology
Community College of the Air Force
04-2021
NATO NCO School -
NATO School Oberammergau
Germany12-2020
Skills
- Quality control
- Project management
- Risk Management
- Safety Training & Instruction
- Senior-Level Technical Inspection
- Contract Management
- Process Improvement
- Logistics support
- Asset Management
- Human Factors Analysis
- Office software
- Staff mentorship
Clearance
SECRET CLEARANCE
Core Competencies
Personnel Supervision & Mentorship, Program & Project Management, Safety Training & Instruction, Quality Assurance (QA) & Control, Contract Management, Human Factors Analysis, Risk Management, Senior-Level Technical Inspection, Global Logistics & Support, Process Improvement, Asset Management, Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Human Factors Instructor / Human Factors Level II
United States Air Force
04.2021 - 06.2025
Maintenance/Support Flight Chief/Quality Assurance NCOIC / Master Sergeant
United States Air Force
06.2020 - Current
Chief Petty Officer Academy -
United States Navy
Associate of Applied Science - Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology
Community College of the Air Force
NATO NCO School -
NATO School Oberammergau