John Charles Mcilwain

Battalion Aviation Maintenance Officer responsible for coordinating and synchronizing maintenance actions for the Battalions 23 AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters and associated equipment. Maintenance advisor to the Battalion and Company Commanders; mentors fellow Warrant Officers and provides superior training to the Enlisted maintainers. Responsible for the flow and direction of Battalions maintenance program. Provides continuous logistical information on maintenance actions to the Battalion Commander and staff on aviation maintenance and aviation-related systems, including tracking information on aircraft repair parts affecting the Operational Readiness posture of assigned aircraft. Serves as the principal adviser to the Commander on maintenance impacts on operations.

Battalion Production Control Officer primarily responsible for the management of the Production Control Office and act as the principal maintenance manager and coordinator in the maintenance company and coordinates maintenance at the company and battalion levels; acts as the maintenance company commanders primary maintenance advisor for all internal production and maintenance activities, managing daily maintenance operations and workflow for maintenance, and assisting the commander with balancing unit maintenance priorities with unit mission requirements. Orchestrating maintenance efforts and priorities by coordinating with Commanders, Aviation Maintenance Officer, Вrigade Aviation Maintenance Officer, and the Support Operations Officer for aviation maintenance requirements.

Quality Control Officer responsible for the management of the battalion aviation Quality Control section, 8 Technical Inspector NCOs; and the operational readiness for 24 AH-64 Apache valued at over $960 million. Coordinates the training of 15 Technical Inspectors and over 200 Soldiers Aviation Maintenance Training Program. Ensures Executes the sustainment information system and unit training program, manages the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.

Maintenance Test Pilot responsible for the management of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for eight AH-64E's. Directly responsible for managing the Commander's available combat power.

As a Pilot In Command responsible for maintaining proficiency in day/night/NVS modes of flight while demonstrating tactical and technical proficiency in air cavalry operations, conducting armed reconnaissance, joint air attack operations, security operations, laser designation for precision weapons, and close air support for ground tactical units in unfamiliar terrain during combat and stability operations.