Jonathan Woodle, B.B.A., PMP, A&P
Https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanwoodle/
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Air Force veteran with 20 years of specialized experience in aircraft fabrication and structural maintenance. Proven track record in leadership as a Senior Operations Manager, delivering strategic solutions, and managing technical support operations. Adept at managing complex projects, optimizing processes, and mentoring teams to achieve excellence in high-pressure environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Fabrication Operations Manager
United States Air Force
Command Fabrication Superintendent
04.2024 - Current
- Provides strategic-level oversight of three aircraft fabrication maintenance career field activities for over 1,100 personnel across ten bases and eleven airframes.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs to enhance future force development.
- Oversaw safety and compliance inspections, identified shortfalls, and reduced incidents by 30%.
- Command-level fabrication representative for top-tier guidance and policy development.
- Reviewed project proposals, estimates, schedules and contracts related to the project.
Senior Maintenance Manager
United States Air Force
Command Corrosion Manager & ASM Functional
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Provided strategic-level oversight of structural maintenance and corrosion activities for over 500 personnel worldwide.
- Managed facility project teams to improve equipment sustainability and maintenance schedules, while monitoring regulations and compliance.
- Integrated project lead for a multi-command teams designated to cultivate innovative corrosion abatement solutions at the enterprise level.
- Lead command representative for structural symposiums, advisory boards, training development, and executive working groups.
Aircraft Maintenance Manager
United States Air Force
Technical Support Manager
02.2020 - 02.2024
- Provided comprehensive structural life cycle support for nearly 3,000 F-16 aircraft, contributing to optimal mission readiness and operational excellence that resulted in a 4,000 flying hour increase.
- Team lead for the development and implementation of structural repair projects, while managing a team that consistently meets tight deadlines, maintains quality, and ensures airworthiness.
- Introduced maintenance process enhancements that increased maintenance efficiency by 25%.
- Restructured supply chain processes, saving $200K annually in maintenance costs.
- Provided expert technical guidance, assisting in the resolution of complex aircraft maintenance issues in deployed locations.
Operations Manager
United States Air Force
Production Superintendent
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Coordinated maintenance activities supporting the Air Force’s largest F-16 combat fleet of 79 aircraft, valued at $3.4 billion.
- Led a team of 580 technicians across 15 career fields to achieve a sustained aircraft availability of 80% across 35 maintenance work centers.
- Managed readiness, repair, and utilization of aviation support equipment, and 2.4K pieces of alternate mission equipment assets valued in excess of $144M.
- Resolved maintenance and production issues by prioritizing manpower and asset distribution for maximized efficiency.
Structural Repair Manager
United States Air Force
Structural Maintenance Section Chief
12.2016 - 03.2019
- Led a team of 75 cross-functional personnel across diverse work centers, ensuring operational readiness and support for 99 deployment scenarios, enhancing mission adaptability and success.
- Oversaw structural maintenance operations, effectively managing $7M in critical assets to maintain 100% combat readiness.
- Managed $3.5M worth of facilities and corrosion control resources, ensuring optimal infrastructure support, and extending the lifecycle of mission-critical assets.
- Developed and implemented quality assessment standards for maintenance activities, leading internal audits and self-inspections that uncovered key process inefficiencies—driving continuous improvement and increasing compliance metrics.
Education
Bachelor’s of Business Administration - Magna Cum Laude
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV02.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Maxwell AFB, AL05.2018
Project Management Professional - Project Management
Project Management Institute
06-2025
Level II Life Cycle Logistics - Life Cycle Logistics
Defense Acquisition University
08-2020
Airframe And Powerplant Mechanic - Aerospace Maintenance
Federal Aviation Administration
06-2015
Skills
- Secret security clearance
- Program management
- Quality assurance
- Critical thinking
- Technical writing
- Team building
- Blueprint comprehension
- Repair activity coordinator
- Process improvement
- Project management
Timeline
Senior Fabrication Operations Manager
United States Air Force
04.2024 - Current
Senior Maintenance Manager
United States Air Force
02.2024 - 03.2024
Aircraft Maintenance Manager
United States Air Force
02.2020 - 02.2024
Operations Manager
United States Air Force
04.2019 - 01.2020
Structural Repair Manager
United States Air Force
12.2016 - 03.2019
Bachelor’s of Business Administration - Magna Cum Laude
American Public University System
Associate of Applied Science - Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Project Management Professional - Project Management
Project Management Institute
Level II Life Cycle Logistics - Life Cycle Logistics
Defense Acquisition University
Airframe And Powerplant Mechanic - Aerospace Maintenance
Federal Aviation Administration
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