John B. Schmidt
Pulaski,TN
Summary
Acquisition and systems engineering leader with deep experience in aviation integration, foreign disclosure, and program management across FMS and DCS efforts. Leads cross-functional teams, advises senior leaders on technical risk, and develops acquisition strategies, policies, and solutions that support compliant, timely fielding of complex aircraft and mission systems.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Engineer for Assistant Program Executive Officer Aviation (APEO) International & Technical Security Foreign Disclosure Lead, Program Executive Office Aviation
CCDC AvMC
Redstone Arsenal, AL
01.2023 - Current
- Led the engineering team for APEO-International, managing various technical responsibilities related to foreign partners. Providing technical leadership to the APEO International team. Advising the APEO on technical concerns and issues that arise when our foreign partners purchase US aircraft either by Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Direct Commercial Sales (DCS). Ensuring engineering processes are followed to provide quality products to our foreign partners and customers. Managed governing work processes related to engineering tools and maintained compliance with regulatory requirements. Coordinate with other sections within APEO International, Program Management Offices and external organization to facilitate solutions to complex problems. Foster good relationships with our foreign partners to ensure quality solutions for their aircraft and aviation products. Identified problems in existing products or processes and proposed fiscally sound solutions ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Provide input to budget personnel on upcoming fiscal year efforts and salary support.
- Served as Technical Security Foreign Disclosure Lead for PEO Aviation, aligning Classified Military Information disclosure with United States foreign policy and national security objectives. Established policy and procedures for all of PEO Aviation to ensure all release of data and equipment are authorized release. Monitor Direct Commercial Sales or Foreign Military Sales to ensure technical data and equipment are authorized for release. Developed relationships with foreign governments to enhance efficiency in the exchange of authorized information. Facilitate, represent, and defend, PEO Aviation's technical data and information disclosure position to external stakeholders and organizations to include the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Defense Exports and Cooperation, Defense Technology Security Administration, U.S. Army Security Assistance Command and Security Assistance Management Directorate. Coordinated authorization for equipment release with PEO Aviation's subordinate program managers in accordance with United States foreign policy. Represent PEO Aviation on the Lo Observable/ counter Lo Observable coordination meetings and facilitate briefings to the tri-service committee on classified and sensitive military information and equipment release requiring exception to the National Disclosure Policy-1. Coordinated release of classified information to foreign partners per NDP-1 guidance, seeking exceptions when alignment with U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives warranted. Coordinate the approval and signature of foreign project agreements with PEO Aviation and set the strategic direction, develop policy and implement U.S. Army International Cooperative Research, Development, and Acquisition (ICRADA) activities. Participate in ongoing dialogue with partner countries to ensure alignment among our respective RDT&E programs and avoid duplication of effort. These exchanges occur under framework Master Data/Information Exchange Agreements (MDEA/MIEA), individual DEA/IEAs may be established with a partner nation to exchange basic and advanced research data/information in an area of mutual interest.
- Current pay plan, series, DB-0861-04, 40hrs per week.
Integration Branch Chief, Lead Supervisory Engineer, PEO Aviation
CCDC AvMC
Redstone Arsenal, AL
02.2020 - 01.2023
- Integration Branch Chief providing technical leadership and expertise to the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft Program Management Office. Advising leadership on Improved Turbine Engine integration, Modular Effects Launcher, Aircraft Survivability Equipment and 20mm Cannon. Led all aspects of acquisition, including development, testing, system integration, production, deployment, sustainment, and future improvements of the airframe and integration of government furnished materials for timely fielding of advanced reconnaissance aircraft for Army aviation. Oversee the hiring of staff and employees to fulfill positions to complete the mission. Identified and assessed technology maturity and critical technologies, supporting Program Office objectives. Principal Government Systems Engineering IPT lead for the technical management of programs to develop, upgrade, and integrate mission and airframe systems providing state of the art technologies to the Future attack Reconnaissance Aircraft. Supervised government and contract support personnel to achieve mission completion. Created policies and formulated objectives and statements of work for systems engineering execution during FARA EMD phase. Collaborated with stake holders, OSD, AP-RDD, CP and private industry to ensure the FARA will meet the user requirements stated by the A-CDD and ensuring the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft will fill the 6 capability gaps stated in the Initial Capabilities Refinement Document (ICRD). Executed various duties and functions to support the program office's operations. Other duties include Aircraft Performance Specification creation and management, Initiating SIPR Access for the CP performers, Lockheed/Sikorsky, and Bell. Reviewing and completing SIPR taskers as from higher headquarters. Performing staff functions creating briefs, and briefing leadership on risk associated with FARA program. Continually monitoring and assessing GFM risk to the FARA program. Leads air vehicle integration and Science and Technology transition activities for PM FARA programs across the acquisition lifecycle. Subject matter expert in the area of air vehicle integration and Science and Technology transition. Develops, plans, implements, reviews, and directs assigned program that involves work in areas of considerable engineering difficulty and complexity. Oversees the development of assigned equipment/weapon systems capabilities. Incorporates the latest technology in acquisition programs and ultimately the fielding of new and enhanced capability. Developed policies and guidelines addressing unexplored areas, enhancing PM FARA's mission completion and aligning with long-range organizational goals. Guides the work of subordinate employees or other person by means of periodic reviews, briefings, reports, or observations. Represents PM FARA at conferences and meetings with the most senior representatives from DOD, DA, Army Commands, other services, foreign governments, and industry. Exercises full authority of PM when dealing with both higher and lower echelon organizations in the area of expertise. Exercises managerial and decision authority for systems or technical engineering and logistical developments at the branch level in all phases of state-of-the-art aviation weapon systems and related mission equipment programs that have a broad impact within DOD, DA, and PEO/PM. Prepares and presents special studies and briefings, chairs conferences and meetings. Performs the full range of administrative and technical supervisory duties. Understood and actively supported the PEO/PM affirmative action/EEO program, reflecting EEO principles in all aspects of personnel management. Assigns work and establishes priorities; evaluates the performance of subordinates; gives advice, counsel, and/or instruction to subordinates on both work and administrative matters; interviews and recommends a selection of candidates for positions, promotions, and reassignments; hears and resolves complaints from subordinates. Ensures adequate and responsive management internal controls are operational and that efficient government resource utilization is part of the organizational climate.
- Current pay plan, series, DB-0861-04, 40hrs per week
- Led branch operations supporting Aviation and Missile Center engineering programs.
- Directed staff work across AvMC technical tasks and priorities.
- Coordinated branch planning with CCDC leaders and mission partners.
Product Director/Lead for Counter Rocket and Mortar (C-RAM), Mobile Low Slow Small Integrated Defeat System (M-LIDS), PEO Missiles and Space Staff
CCDC AvMC
Redstone Arsenal, AL
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Product Director/Lead for Mobile Low Slow Small Integrated Defeat System (M-LIDS) and related acquisition programs supporting Joint Urgent Operational Needs Statement (JUONS). Oversaw all aspects of acquisition, including development, testing, system integration, production, deployment, sustainment, and product improvements with a multi-million dollar annual budget. Balances cost, schedule and performance to assure best value for the Army within the allotted schedule of the JUONS. Manages a government team consisting of assigned civilian and military personnel, matrix and support civilian and military personnel. In addition manage the efforts of supporting contractor teams. Coordinates and leads the combined efforts of the United States Government team in expediting assigned M-LIDS responsibilities. Maintained continuous communication and monitored collaborative planning with stakeholders, including military users, DA staff, and other agencies, to develop solutions for M-LIDS management activities. Reviews M_LIDS programming documents received from HQDA to determine the effects and impacts on the M-LIDS program and efforts. Based on analysis and evaluation of current program schedule, budget, and performance objectives develops a comprehensive time-phased and budgeted program designed to meet mission requirements. Analyzed and evaluated programs for their impact on assigned equipment. Provided CRAM Director with recommendations and guidance for acquisition planning and discussions with government agencies, ensuring alignment with acquisition authorities. Determined required capabilities to meet objectives, identifying areas needing assistance or revision by higher headquarters. Directs other AMC, DA, and DoD activities supporting the systems to assure proper balance consistent with requirements and available resources. Visits industrial facilities, other government agencies and high headquarters to assure program task accomplishment. Joined meetings, working groups, and committees to address major policy and procedural matters. As M-LIDS Program lead, oversees Program Objective Memorandum (POM) planning, cost estimating, program planning, programming, budgeting, program integration, interoperability and oversight. Provided leadership in developing and managing milestones that pertain to software and vehicle integration to Government, support contractors, and OEM technical and subject matter experts. Keeps informed of current developments in the technical field and maintains oversight of the integration of the project system with other systems. Directs the development of life cycle documentation for assigned projects and funds. Defends systems decision papers or other decision documents at each milestone or IPR in the life cycle of the project. Advised officials with broader responsibilities on the status of the project, progress made, projected future plans, and problems. Conducts briefings at all echelons of the OSD, HQDA, and if required, Congress. Performs the full range of administrative and technical supervisory duties. Supports an understanding of the Command's Affirmative Action/EEO Program; ensuring EEO principles are reflected in all aspects of personnel management. Planned and prioritized work for subordinates, establishing completion schedules and assigning tasks based on project priorities. Coordinates, communicates with external stakeholders such as representatives from OSD, ATEC, HQDA, TRA DOC, ASA (ALT), PEO Staff, and other commands and agencies, and private industry on all matters effecting program execution.
- Managed current pay plan as DB-0801-04 for 40 hours weekly.
- Directed aviation and missile product strategy for Army CCDC AvMC portfolios.
- Coordinated stakeholders across engineering, acquisition, and program teams at CCDC AvMC.
- Led requirements reviews for Army aviation and missile modernization efforts.
Lead Program Integrator for International Systems Integration Cell PEO Missiles and Space Staff
CCDC AvMC
Redstone Arsenal, AL
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Providing Program leadership for the integration of the Poland WISLA Defense Program. Managing cross functional and integrated product teams to provide Poland with their own version of the Integrated Air Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS) and Patriot System. Managing the integration of non-US missiles and sensors into the US IBCS and developing a Polish unique missile defense system. Managing a very dynamic and complex environment to ensure multiple Project Offices are on schedule, within budget while meeting the goals of Polish Defense Ministry. Coordinated with several government agencies, including the Missile Defense Agency, Tri-services Committee, and U.S. Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC), to facilitate technology transfer and a strategic missile defense. Establishing objectives for the Poland Missile Defense Program and its capabilities. Managed personnel and resources for Poland Foreign Military Sales (FMS) funding to maximize Polish industry and US technology. Also providing and short/long term planning to incorporate US technology as it becomes available to export. Program Integrator directed by the U.S. Government for the successful execution of the Poland FMS. Providing Leadership and support necessary for the PEO MS personnel and contractor support to execute program coordination functions. Integrated and synchronized technical and programmatic activities, facilitating delivery of Poland WISLA architecture. Some of the responsibilities include: Prepares for and facilitates execution of formal and informal reviews and working group meetings; provides critical support to Program Management Reviews. Coordinates with all PEO MS government offices and contractors supporting the WISLA program in developing and maintaining the program integrated master schedule. Coordinates and tracks scheduled equipment deliverables. Supports schedule reviews and analyses in identifying potential issues and recommending resolution approaches. Maintains descriptions of architecture, technical baseline and concept of operations d. Prepares for and facilitates execution of key program events (e.g., site surveys, Battery 1 Flight Test Demonstrations, System Integration and Check-Out, and New Equipment Training. e. Supports development of program risk and opportunity assessments and risk mitigation plans; supports conduct of failure reviews and establishment of recovery plans. Coordinates the international program activities of multiple weapon system acquisition programs. Acted as the primary interface with the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Defense Exports and Cooperation (DASA DEC), United States Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC), and the AMCOM Security Assistance Management Directorate (AMCOM SAMD) regarding the status of ongoing projects impacting the security assistance enterprise.
- DB-0801-04, 40 hrs per week.
- Supported CCDC AvMC staff operations and daily administrative coordination.
- Managed correspondence, records, and routing for AvMC office workflows.
- Prepared briefings, reports, and reference materials for AvMC leadership.
Technical Team Leader for Surveillance Team, Assistant Project Manager (APM)/Project Lead/Technical Chief/ Lead Engineer for Degraded Visual Environment (DVE)
CCDC AvMC
Redstone Arsenal, AL
01.2013 - 10.2018
- Provided technical leadership and managed government, support contractors, and OEM technical experts to achieve PM Aviation Systems mission. Mentored and trained team of 6 personnel, resolving conflicts and grievances while defining performance objectives and contributing to performance appraisals. Support the Product Director/APM by providing technical support to development of milestone documents, acquisition strategies, program briefings, white papers, and other products required to meet program objectives. Performed assessments of, technology and mission requirements, to establish program objectives. Established, requirements, schedules, and courses of action required to meet requirements and attain program objectives. Met overall programmatic requirements and objectives. Lead technical integrator for the DVE system. Manages a team of engineers, engineering program and technical personnel ensuring the requirements and goals of the Project Management Office are met. Provided the Project Manager with technical recommendations and guidance, coordination, and support for acquisition planning and discussions with other government agencies and coordination with Acquisition Authorities. Reviewed all OEM/contractor technical efforts to identify, define, schedule, resource, and execute contractual technical work tasks. Based on mission requirements, established program objectives, requirements, schedules, and courses of action required to meet requirements and attain objectives. Ensured overall programmatic requirements and objectives are met. Performed resource management to include planning, allocating, programming, expenditures and obligation rates. Technical Lead and integrator of the APX-123 System. Provides leadership and engineering oversight and supervision to government and contractor personnel to develop and integrate APX-123 required capabilities for Army aircraft. Leads, organizes and controls the technical workload involving professional engineering work to ensure all tenets of system engineering are applied. Provides leadership and direction in the areas of aircraft integration, software development and hardware development. Developed policies and formulated objectives, overseeing execution of statements of work/performance work statements for engineering support across all projects and products. Additionally, duties include evaluation of contractor products and deliverables, recommendation of technical courses of action, management of resources, and coordination with upper management on program status and issues. Directed BORES Project to complete BORES Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), contributing to informed decision-making and strategic planning.
- Advised leadership on the Common Data Loader and the adopted path forward for PEO Aviation.
- Executed DB-0801-04 project management tasks
Product Director Aircraft Survivability Equipment
Redstone Arsenal
Redstone Arsenal, AL
07.2008 - 01.2013
- Provided technical leadership as a Lead General/Principle Systems Engineer and Lead for Rotary Wing Aircraft Integration Integrated Product Team, the Software Engineering Integrated Product Team and the IASE Program. Technical and Lead integrator of Common Missile Warnings Systems (CMWS) for all rotary wing aircraft for PM Aircraft Survivability Equipment. Provided leadership in developing and managing milestones that pertain to software and aircraft integration development programs for Government, support contractors, and OEM technical and subject matter experts. Led technical leadership and engineering oversight for government and contractor personnel to develop, upgrade, and integrate countermeasures for Army, Navy, and Air Force aircraft employing CMWS. Directed technical leadership in Infrared Countermeasure system engineering and software integration for the IRCM Project Office, including ATIRCM, CIRCM, and electronic control unit upgrades. Provide technical leadership and expertise in systems engineering, led Integrated Product Teams containing several government agencies and functional areas. Provided review of all OEM/contractor technical efforts to ensure the contractual technical work tasks are identified, defined, scheduled, resourced, and executed. Identified technology, assessed technology (Hostile Fire), and assessed its technical maturity and critical technologies in support of the Product Office. Lead engineer and subject matter expert managing complex programs and providing technical leadership for the technical aspects of several ongoing programs within PM IRCM. Principle Government Systems Engineering IPT lead for the technical management of programs to develop, upgrade, and integrate IRCM systems providing state of the art missile protection to rotary wing aircraft. Supervised several government and contract support personnel to ensure mission completion. Created policies, formulated objectives, statement of work/Performance work statements and direction for execution of systems engineering and software support to all CMWS systems to include product assurance, test, software, simulation, technical analyses, environmental considerations, and configuration management. Lead Systems Engineer using leadership and Systems Engineering skills on QRC programs and several other Preplanned Product Improvements associated with the Infrared Countermeasures. Provided technical expertise to assigned programs, directing and addressing airworthiness issues and finding solutions for customer requirements in a timely and cost-effective manner. Additionally, duties included evaluation of contractor products, recommendations of technical courses of action, update of the CMWS Program Protection Plan, management of resources, and coordination with upper management and Product Directors on program status and issues. Also served as the Software Branch Chief responsible for the technical management, planning, organizing, directing and managing overall ASE software acquisition and development, software quality assurance, and independent verification and validation of software necessary to the acquisition and sustainment of ASE Systems, including FMS efforts. Supervised 16 personnel, providing mentorship and training while addressing conflicts and resolving grievances. Other duties included: resource management to include programming, expenditures and obligations. Also, executed operational control over collocated personnel assigned from the U.S. Army AMRDEC to include the Software Engineering Directorate (SED); direct contractor support personnel. Duties also included oversight of all software development efforts relative to lifecycle management of ASE systems from concept planning, through contract award, requirements analysis, design, development, testing, fielding, and sustainment; execution of and oversight over software safety management in order to ensure that software safety requirements are adequate, implemented, documented, and reported; sustainment of system-level software architecture products for ASE capabilities.
- Several Positions- IASE Technical Chief, Lead Engineer Rotary Aircraft Integration, Lead Systems Engineer, Software Engineering Branch Chief DB-0801-04
- Directed product strategy for defense programs supporting Redstone Arsenal mission requirements.
- Coordinated stakeholders across Army teams, contractors, and leadership at Redstone Arsenal.
- Defined product requirements and priorities for technical solutions and service delivery.
Cargo Helicopters Project Management Office
Redstone Arsenal
Redstone Arsenal, AL
10.2003 - 07.2008
- Lead Aerospace Engineer managing technical and programmatic aspects for various Preplanned Product Improvement programs within the Cargo Helicopter Project Management Office (PMO). Minor Modifications Project Lead manages all project resources including: budget/manpower, schedule and performance requirements for 40 different programs. Led a team of contractors to integrate soldier-focused logistics into each Product Improvement. Coordinated the integration of upgrades to common legacy components from the CH-47D to the CH-47F. Managed an engineering staff conducting integration activities across diverse technical specialties and defined technical strategies for development, system improvements and sustainment programs. Developed plans for migration of science and technology into the CH-47 as Preplanned Product Improvements. Managed development and testing of upgrades, ensuring successful transition to production activities. Developed plans and budget support for engineering operations across programs, including T55-GA-714A engine, crash worthy crew seats, electric utility hydraulic pump, local test cell capability, and future upgrades. Lead of a quick reaction fielding initiative team for Cargo Helicopters rapidly fielding high priority programs in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Led all system engineering efforts for programs under my direction. The engineering/technical point of contact for the field researching and answering field technical concerns ranging from Depot Maintenance through pilot/ aircrew procedures. Specific issues included the Improved Magnetostrictive Torque System, Digital Electronic Control Units and Performance Assurance Checks/Tests. In coordination with Quality Engineering, provided technical review for all quality deficiency reports associated with the T55-GA-714A engine. Member of the Emergency Action Team (EAT) in support of fielded units on the T55-L-712 and T55-GA-714A Bevel and Spur Gears and T55-L-712 First Gas Producer Spacer. Developed and provided technical project briefings to higher headquarters and to the Department of the Army.
- Led integrated product team as aerospace engineer, streamlining project execution to enhance delivery timelines.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Senior Analyst
Camber Corporation
Huntsville, Alabama
04.2002 - 10.2003
- Assigned as the main support for the Assistant Project Manager of the T55-GA-714A engine program, within the Cargo Helicopter Project Management Office. Coordinated and advised on various technical issues associated with the engine program dealing with systems engineering, component engineering, safety and airworthiness qualification. Coordinated with the Systems Engineering Group in successfully obtaining Airworthiness Flight Releases for the FADEC Software Block Upgrade, the operational use of the fielded production engines and the use of firefighting equipment on the CH-47D aircraft with T55-GA-714A engines. Coordinated technical review for quality deficiency reports, enhancing resolution processes for T55-GA-714A engine issues. Member of the Emergency Action Team (EAT) for the T55-L-712 and T55-GA-714A Bevel and Spur Gears, T55-L-712 First Gas Producer Spacer. Assisted government engineers and served on Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) for Flight Safety Parts, Low Cost Electronic Control Unit, Elastomagnetic Torque System and future block upgrades to the T55-GA-714A engine. Lead the T55-GA-714A engine program and the Extended Range Fuel System thru successful Milestone III production decisions. Developed engine project briefings to communicate critical program updates and technical insights to stakeholders. Coordinated and helped revise memorandum of agreement between the PMO and Technology Applications Program Office (TAPO) in respect to the T55-GA-714A engine. Acted as the primary point of contact in the PMO for the Technology Applications Program Office (TAPO) regarding all T55 engines. Researched contracts histories and provided technical support for contractual actions, ensuring alignment with project goals and requirements. Provided technical input for Production and Engineering/ Logistical Services contracts for the T55-GA-714A engine.
- Analyzed contract data for defense programs at Camber Corporation.
- Prepared financial reports for government project reviews.
- Reviewed compliance files against federal contract requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA05-1989
MSE - Aerospace Engineering
The University of Alabama
Huntsville, ALSkills
- Aircraft integration
- Systems engineering
- Program management
- Acquisition strategy
- Foreign disclosure
- International relations
- International cooperation
Certification
Engineering & Technical Management - Practitioner, Program Management - Advanced, Test and Evaluation Level - Practitioner, Member of the Acquisition Corps, Top Secret/SCI Clearance
Accomplishments
- Developed and wrote the PEO Aviation Technical Security Standard Operating Procedures
- Developed procedures for documenting PEO Aviation's position on release of technologies and data.
- Participated in project agreement working groups and facilitated and coordinated project agreements with 3 of our foreign partners.
- Briefed the PEO and DPEO on upcoming Foreign Partner and Future Vertical Lift engagements.
- Briefed Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Defense Exports and Cooperation on efforts to streamline technical data transfer to our close foreign partners.
- Led Program Management Office personnel in accomplishing multiple Third-Party Transfer and Technical Assistance Agreements responses.
- Developed initial System Performance Specification for Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft
- Developed Program Protection Plan for Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft
- Developed Security Classification Guide for Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft
- Developed Integration plan for Government Furnished Equipment
- Led the team to a successful system test in support of the DVE Operational Needs Statement (ONS).
- Led the DVE ONS program in saving over $3 million in one year due efficiencies and requirements definition.
- Led several quick reaction efforts to fix priority safety software faults enabling the Army user to utilize the APX-123 as intended without work around procedures.
US Army & US Army Reserve 1989- 2011 Multiple Assignments
Program Management Officer within the Defense Contract Management Agency. Served as a program management officer and project team leader for designated program offices, product groups, directorates and the command staff for high priority or highly complex programs and functions. Provided both acquisition and portfolio management to an entire suite of projects/programs spanning the entire DOD acquisition spectrum. Provided overall planning, direction, and support to acquisition programs, systems development efforts and technology initiatives that have great significance to the command's needs. Also served as authoritative adviser to diverse multifunctional teams that are responsible for highly complex projects. Implemented decisions, guidance, and policies in the development of the projects or program and determined existing program effectiveness and made recommendations for adjustments to accomplish intended goals and meet program baselines and exit criteria. Analyzed balances and reconciled the program requirements with available resources and adapted plans to meet programmatic needs. Commanded Headquarters and Headquarters Company, US Army Garrison, Redstone Arsenal, which consisted of 370 soldiers stationed at Redstone Arsenal, six Additional CONUS locations and two OCONUS locations. Responsible for servicing and maintaining accountability for 27 assigned/attached elements including Aviation Missile Command, the Program Executive Offices for Aviation, Air and Missile Defense, and Tactical Missile, Army STRICOM, IMMC Logistics Support Activity; and the Corps of Engineers. Responsible for effective management of personnel equipment, supplies, and property. Additionally responsible for policies and standards pertaining to training conduct, performance, health and welfare, and discipline of all assigned/attached personnel. As a UH-1 and CH-47 Maintenance Officer/Manager & Platoon leader, directly supervised up to 85 soldiers, 15 Non-Commissioned Officers coordinating and prioritizing; depot, Aviation Intermediate and Unit Level, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to meet the commanders' intent and mission requirements. Providing direction to ensure airworthiness for all aircraft completing zero defect maintenance while exceeding the Army's goal for the Operation Readiness Rate by 15% at any given time. Managing budget to ensure that all repair parts, tools are on hand or ordered promptly to meet the mission and Operational Readiness Rate. Production Control officer managing assigned personnel, parts, tools, and effective time management to ensure safe and accurate repairs and coordination of repairs to all aircraft assigned. Quality Control officer ensuring quality of aircraft repairs' Maintenance Manager/Maintenance Platoon Leader: Supervise 8 salary supervisors and indirectly, 45 maintenance technicians, ensuring maintenance operational checks and general test flights are performed after maintenance or modification to aircraft. Oversee all maintenance performed on CH-47D and UH-1 Helicopters.
Timeline
Lead Engineer for Assistant Program Executive Officer Aviation (APEO) International & Technical Security Foreign Disclosure Lead, Program Executive Office Aviation
CCDC AvMC
01.2023 - Current
Integration Branch Chief, Lead Supervisory Engineer, PEO Aviation
CCDC AvMC
02.2020 - 01.2023
Product Director/Lead for Counter Rocket and Mortar (C-RAM), Mobile Low Slow Small Integrated Defeat System (M-LIDS), PEO Missiles and Space Staff
CCDC AvMC
10.2019 - 03.2020
Lead Program Integrator for International Systems Integration Cell PEO Missiles and Space Staff
CCDC AvMC
10.2018 - 10.2019
Technical Team Leader for Surveillance Team, Assistant Project Manager (APM)/Project Lead/Technical Chief/ Lead Engineer for Degraded Visual Environment (DVE)
CCDC AvMC
01.2013 - 10.2018
Product Director Aircraft Survivability Equipment
Redstone Arsenal
07.2008 - 01.2013
Cargo Helicopters Project Management Office
Redstone Arsenal
10.2003 - 07.2008
Senior Analyst
Camber Corporation
04.2002 - 10.2003
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Wilkes University
MSE - Aerospace Engineering
The University of Alabama