John J. Fetting
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Maintenance and logistics leader with extensive experience in the U.S. Air Force, recognized for enhancing operational efficiency through effective process optimization and team leadership. Achieved a 20% reduction in flying attrition while overseeing maintenance for 27 aircraft. Proficient in compliance inspections and building strong customer relationships.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Site Lead
Kern Inc.
Colorado Springs, CO
11.2015 - 08.2023
- Led maintenance team to maintain machines at or above 95% operational capability per contract with Progressive Insurance
- Coordinated site-level payroll with Kern HR to ensure timely processing for all employees
- Delivered customer service for Progressive Insurance, ensuring timely processing and delivery of all mail to customers
Maintenance Logistics Manager
U.S. Air Force
02.2013 - 03.2015
- Managed 27 grounded aircraft by evaluating over 11,000 aircraft form entries in under 72 hours, enabling pilots to achieve full Combat Mission Ready status within 7 weeks post sequestration stand up
- Concentrated maintenance efforts on first-time repairs, achieving a 3.4% overall discrepancy/repeat/re-occur rate for fiscal year 2013, surpassing Combat Air Forces standard of 4%
- Evaluated pilot-reported discrepancies and quality assurance reports for critical maintenance and safety trends to develop and implement corrective actions and training solutions thus reducing flying attrition by 20%
Program Manager
U.S. Air Force
11.2010 - 02.2013
- Evaluated logistics, operations, and compliance of 1,700 personnel as an inspection team member; contributed to the 388 Maintenance Group receiving an overall 'Excellent' rating during the USAF compliance inspection.
- Executed LEAN initiatives for multiple software and electronics test programs valued at over $1B; saved over $100M in procurement costs through engineer coordination and innovative software validation procedures
- Assessed employee performance according to duties, leadership, conduct, education, and teamwork.
Operations and Logistics Planner
U.S. Air Force
11.2007 - 11.2010
- Coordinated 500+ Time Compliance Technical Orders and one-time inspections, resulting in 12-month turnaround recognized by 12th Air Force Command during quarterly inspection
- Analyzed Hazard Communication Program and implemented revised procedures, achieving 10% reduction in work-related accidents
- Led A-10C modified pylon fit test, managing assets to save Combat Air Force $12K and enabling fielding Air Force-wide with upgraded GPS bomb capability
Production Logistics Supervisor
U.S. Air Force
11.2006 - 11.2007
- Established job priorities for 60 employees, tracking and documenting aircraft operations, configurations, equipment, and munitions to ensure operational readiness.
- Managed product quality through inspection, repair, and Product Quality Deficiency Reporting, contributing to a 15% increase in commission rate.
- Compiled documentation for production sequences, transportation, personnel schedules, purchases, maintenance, and repair orders to streamline operations.
Supervisor, Weapons Loading and Maintenance
U.S. Air Force
08.1995 - 11.2006
- Executed dual role of weapons expediter and certified load crew team chief, ensuring efficient operations during critical missions.
- Loaded 'Hull Buster' ship destroyer missile on aircraft, ensuring precision for high visibility test of bomber aircraft weapons delivery system.
- Supervised team operations to maintain mission readiness and compliance standards.
- Coordinated training programs to enhance personnel skills and operational effectiveness.
- Managed logistical support for equipment maintenance and supply chain processes.
Education
AS - Aircraft Armament Systems Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Maxwell AFB, ALSkills
- Equipment maintenance
- Process optimization
- Compliance inspection
- Logistics management
- Inventory control
- Team leadership
- Customer relationship management
Executive Profile
Accomplished leader/manager with solid history of logistics management, maintenance, supply chain management, safety, environmental management, directing human resources, training, programs, LEAN initiatives. Career marked by early promotions for exceptional performance. Recognized for professionalism, commitment, integrity, dedication, and proven ability to build strong teams. Demonstrated talent in collaborating with all levels and across multiple functions. Strong communicator able to clearly communicate goals and objectives and identify each individual's unique contribution to mission success. Ability to plan, organize, work and meet deadlines while maintaining teamwork and working relationships., Led more than 230 employees in daily, high-tempo, logistics operations across 4 departments with asset responsibility exceeding $675M; consistently met daily, weekly, and yearly production and maintenance goals., Built and coordinated monthly and weekly flying schedules with Fighter Squadron personnel while employing higher headquarters standards for flying hour programs which lead to 100% scheduling effectiveness., Created and led a one-time inspection and repair for an Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) F-16 fleet. Discovered and corrected 8 of 26 F-16s with faulty horizontal stabilizer boxes and 20 of 26 aircraft that had major cracks in the main avionics bay bulkhead that required depot level repair., Worked with System Program Office (SPO) engineers on supply chain issues for F-16 engine signal data controllers; coordinated repair schedule and aircraft operational/functional checks; aided the Air Force in resolving #1 MICAP., Planned and ensured execution of scheduled maintenance tasks and all training requirements with three squadrons which drove the 4th Aircraft Maintenance Unit to exceed Air Combat Command's standard of 81% mission capable rate for the first time in 5 years., Graduate of Community College of the Air Force with an AS (2 years) in Aircraft Armament Systems Technology., Maintained all necessary certifications required of aircraft maintainer over duration of Air Force career., Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint., Experienced with computerized maintenance management, training records, electronic inspection checklists, audit systems, technical manual databases, supply chain systems, life cycle processes, one-time inspections, and time compliance technical orders (TCTO's)., Current active secret security clearance.
Timeline
Maintenance Site Lead
Kern Inc.
11.2015 - 08.2023
Maintenance Logistics Manager
U.S. Air Force
02.2013 - 03.2015
Program Manager
U.S. Air Force
11.2010 - 02.2013
Operations and Logistics Planner
U.S. Air Force
11.2007 - 11.2010
Production Logistics Supervisor
U.S. Air Force
11.2006 - 11.2007
Supervisor, Weapons Loading and Maintenance
U.S. Air Force
08.1995 - 11.2006
AS - Aircraft Armament Systems Technology
Community College of the Air Force