Joshua B. Hamilton
Summary
Certified Project Manager with an active SECRET security clearance and 19 years of proven leadership in driving operational excellence, managing high-performing teams, and executing complex projects in fast-paced environments. Adept at overseeing operations, scheduling, and risk mitigation, with a demonstrated ability to lead teams of 90+ personnel and manage assets valued at over $9.2B. Expertise includes training and development, strategic planning, and team relationship building. Proficient in developing effective work schedules to meet tight project deadlines while fostering communication and collaboration with senior leaders. Known for adaptability, developing others, and building cohesion that cultivate a culture of continuous improvement. Currently seeking new opportunities that can leverage my vast team leadership, project management, and implementing strategic improvements skill-sets.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fabrication Flight Chief
USAF
11.2024 - Current
- Oversaw the fabrication requirements for operational bed-down of the Air Force's 6th-generation B-21 aircraft, optimizing resources and processes for seamless implementation.
- Hand-selected by senior leaders to conduct comprehensive safety analysis reports for 3 impounded aircraft, returning the aircraft to Fully Mission Capable and increasing aircraft availability by 24%.
- Managed 92 personnel, the flight's test equipment and facilities valued at $4.2M, scheduled & unscheduled structural maintenance, modifications and inspection of 19 B-1B aircraft.
Accessories Flight Chief
USAF
04.2023 - 11.2024
- Led 73 members through 5.6K tasks, enabling the Wing to surpass it's $141M flying-hour program 2-years running.
- Organized cross-utilization training across 344 tasks for 8 personnel, which led to an 87% decrease in component repair time.
- Spearheaded supply chain management initiatives to increase serviceability by 24-months for 3 high-failure assets.
Lead Production Superintendent
USAF
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with engineers for 1st validation/verification in the field for a structure-critical nacelle inspection procedure, benchmarking statement of work and implementing improvements across B-1 fleet.
- Commanded a hail damaged B-1 aircraft refurbishment, executing detailed maintenance plans for 300 technicians across 8 specialties.
- Led a corrosion depot-level repair, managing 180 technicians through 20 thousand repair actions, increasing the 28 BW's combat capability 14%.
Production Superintendent
USAF
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Deployed as EMXS Lead Production Superintendent, guiding 134 members across 10 sections, successfully executing 4 Agile Combat Exercises, 2 thousand missions, and 112 bombs on target.
- Developed F-15E fuel transfer repair plan, coordinating with engineers for repair procedures, resulting in 74% decrease in reported discrepancies and eliminating a 24-year system shortfall.
- Steered scheduled maintenance timelines, organized 24 aircraft major inspections with 80% complete ahead of schedule.
Section Chief
USAF
12.2019 - 05.2021
- Managed the wing's largest flight of 163 members, achieving a 92% Quality Assurance pass rate across 755 evaluations, and bested 9 of 11 Major Performance Indicators.
- Improved the unit's Engine Health Management, blueprinting 1st Comprehensive Engine Trending & Diagnostic System, guarding the longevity of $143 million in assets.
- Led maintenance teams during 4 generation exercises, consistently meeting and exceeding deadlines .
Lead Technician
USAF
06.2017 - 10.2019
- Drove E-3A part reallocation by inspecting & refurbishing 154 defective components, returning $850 thousand in NATO assets.
- Expedited a fleet-wide flight deck wire harness inspection, inspected & repaired 10 aircraft in 70% of allotted time.
- Managed 37 major inspections, directing 15 personnel across 327 tasks, decreasing inspection timelines 23% and provided 4.8 thousand flight hours to the wing's flying hour program.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALBachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD05-2017
Skills
- Organizational leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Project Coordination
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Operations management
- Results-driven
- Deadline oriented
Certification
Project Management Professional (PmP)
Government Flight & Ground Representative (GFR/GGR)
Time Critical Risk Management (TCRM)
Security Clearance
SECRET/SCI Active as of April 2024
Timeline
Fabrication Flight Chief
USAF
11.2024 - Current
Accessories Flight Chief
USAF
04.2023 - 11.2024
Lead Production Superintendent
USAF
07.2022 - 04.2023
Production Superintendent
USAF
05.2021 - 07.2022
Section Chief
USAF
12.2019 - 05.2021
Lead Technician
USAF
06.2017 - 10.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
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