Justin Mollohan
Propulsion Systems Senior Maintenance Manager
Hill AFB,UT
Summary
Results-oriented leader with over 23 years of aviation experience applying a unique mix of strategic analysis, program management, employee development, and technical skills. Adept at balancing operational, financial, personnel, and regulatory constraints when managing projects. Imparts clear vision to guide cohesive,
high-performing teams.
Overview
2
2
Certificates
4
4
years of post-secondary education
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager Intern
Kihomac Inc.
Layton, Utah
09.2021 - Current
- Experienced project leader successfully managing multiple projects in varying stages at the same time, capable of operating on senior management levels, with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment.
- Assesses performance and scheduled cost control while maintaining contractual and internal performance requirements.
- Ability to evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, and break down high-level information into details.
- Results oriented with the ability to effectively prioritize details with the big picture in mind.
- Actively manages integration risks; identify and solve cross-functional integration issues.
- Assists in organizing and overseeing assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and outsourced resources.
- Reviews established policies and procedures to take on temporary leadership positions, motivate employees and facilitate smooth Advanced Development and Manufacturing operations.
Propulsion Systems Senior Maintenance Manager
United States Air Force
Hill AFB, Utah
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Directed operations, production and human resource activities for over 70 military & U.S. Air Force civilian employees, supporting 53 F-16 aircraft and 61 F110-GE-100 turbofan jet engines valued at $2.1 Billion.
- Networked with repair node managers across 5 Air Force major commands, leading fleet sustainment efforts to meet worldwide war ready engine requirements.
- Controlled inventory, production output, and workflow by analyzing each stage of product life cycle while administering annual operating budget of $107 Million.
- Empowered employees to critically think to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions by using best methods for performing maintenance tasks in accordance with technical procedures.
- Developed and implemented performance enhancement strategies while promoting continuous process improvement through innovative means of effective employee cross utilization, reducing overall engine build time by 20%.
- Pioneered F135-PW-100 organizational maintenance support through collaborative effort with P&W F135 FSEs, providing engine specialist technical expertise for 76 F-35A aircraft & engines valued at $ 6.7 Billion.
- Key accomplishments: Team earned 2021 Unit Effectiveness Inspection "Superior Team" Award, 388th Fighter Wing Team Quarterly Award, and named Maintenance Squadron 2020 Lieutenant General Leo Marquez Award winner.
F-16 Aircraft Maintenance Manager
United States Air Force
Kunsan Airbase, Republic Of Korea
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Managed aircraft production and operations activities for over 540 U.S. Air Force personnel & 32 Korean civilian employees from 16 diverse specialties, performing maintenance on 44 F-16 aircraft valued at $1.2 Billion.
- Planned and organized production schedules and assessed project resource requirements. Estimated, negotiated and agreed on budgets and timescales with clients and stakeholders.
- Oversaw scheduling and job backlogs to properly allocate personnel and material resources, implementing quality improvement changes to minimize product defect rates.
- Synchronized materiel and foreign contractor requirements for $4.4 Million fleet-wide F-16 Radar Absorbent Material enhancement project, solidifying 100% return to service rate with zero delays.
- Key accomplishments: 8th Fighter Wing earned Korean Presidential Unit Citation.
F-15 Aircraft Maintenance Manager
United States Air Force
Royal Air Force Station Lakenheath, United Kingdom
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Governed aircraft repair & facility maintenance for over 400 U.S. Air Force personnel & 41 Ministry of Defense employees, performing maintenance on 76 F-15C/E and 5 HH-60G aircraft valued at $6.7 Billion.
- Managed facilities and vehicles valued at $455 million while providing direction and guidance to maximize team and resource effectiveness.
- Oversaw $2.8 Billion in avionics and jet engine authorizations/repairs for USAF's largest Avionics Intermediate Section and Propulsion Centralized Repair Facility in Europe.
- Enforced compliance with U.S. Air Force, Ministry of Defense and European Command regulations and safety mandates.
- Key accomplishments: 48th Maintenance Group earned 2018 SECDEF Field Level Maintenance Award, named 2018 Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year nominee.
F100 Jet Engine Intermediate Maintenance Manager
United States Air Force
Royal Air Force Station Lakenheath, United Kingdom
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Supervised 75 military & U.S. Air Force civilian employees performing repair on 190 F100-PW-220/-229 turbofan jet engines valued at $728 Million.
- Planned reliability centered maintenance by evaluating long range schedules and trending fleet performance indicators as part of a robust preventive maintenance program.
- Lead team through Safety Investigation Board process to determine critical fan blade failure by conducting damage analysis & pinpointing root cause, generating fleet-wide inspection of over 250 aircraft engines.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues and increasing fleet asset availability by 78%.
- Key accomplishments: Team earned 2017 "Flight of the Year" Award, named 2018 Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award nominee.
F100 Propulsion Support Section Manager
United States Air Force
Royal Air Force Station Lakenheath, United Kingdom
07.2016 - 02.2017
- Managed 25 U.S. Air Force personnel and 2 Ministry of Defense civilian employees in maintaining 3K specialized engine support equipment fixtures, 34 consolidated tool kits, and over 200 PMEL calibrated assets valued at $7.2 Million.
- Identified section KPIs and created measurement mechanism to track monthly tool inspections for over 15K line items while supporting 4 sections in European Commands largest Centralized Repair Facility.
- Delivered weekly critical equipment updates to management to enhance program visibility and promote improved project performance.
- Executed 140 quality assurance audits and addressed non-complying issues to improve section performance in managing 18 U.S. Air Force & OSHA programs.
- Resolved customer service escalations to promote mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Key accomplishments: 48th Maintenance Group earned 2016 SECDEF Field Level Maintenance Award, Team earned 2016 Unit Effectiveness Inspection "Superior Team" Award, named Maintenance Squadron 2016 Maintenance Support Professional of the Year.
Development & Instruction First-Line Supervisor
United States Air Force
Royal Air Force Station Lakenheath, United Kingdom
04.2014 - 07.2016
- Supervised 15 maintenance instructors to prepare online materials, content, and tools to facilitate training for European Commands largest maintenance group supporting 2.2K U.S. Air Force and civilian employees.
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation for 23 course control documents.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs, facilitating the administration of over 2.3K exams & F-15 Ground Instructional Training Aircraft training events.
- European Commands sole instructor SME for Air Force Manpower study, certifying 53 workflows/300 inputs & validating maintenance training positions.
- Key accomplishments: Team earned 2015 Maintenance Training Flight of the Year for European Command, earned 2015 Senior Instructor Award and named Maintenance Group's 2015 Instructor of the Year.
F-15E Propulsion Team Lead
United States Air Force
Royal Air Force Station Lakenheath, United Kingdom
06.2011 - 04.2014
- Supervised diverse team of 24 engine technicians, supporting O-Level maintenance on 104 F100-PW-229A engines powering 52 F-15E aircraft valued at $5 Billion.
- Provided leadership and technical support for planning of all scheduled & unscheduled propulsion maintenance functions and activities.
- Diagnosed aircraft engines and prioritized appropriate repairs needed to correct issues in compliance with technical parameters.
- Interpreted drawings and engine blueprints to determine exact locations where issues occurred.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times.
- Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms, IMDS and IMIS.
- Key accomplishments: Participated in first-ever Blue Flag exercise with Israeli Defense Forces (2013), named 2013 Lieutenant General Leo Marquez Award winner for 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.
Earlier Work Experience
United States Air Force
02.1998 - 04.2014
- Additional work experience available upon request.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Project Management
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL 01.2020 - Current
Jet Engine Mishap Investigation Course
Community College of The Air Force
Sheppard AFB, TX 04.2016 - 04.2016
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL 01.2013 - 11.2015
Instructional Systems Design
Community College of The Air Force
Sheppard AFB, TX 04.2015 - 05.2015
Skills
Secret Security Clearance
Certification
Project Management Professional
Work Availability
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Quote
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
Timeline
Project Management Professional
11-2021
Program Manager Intern
Kihomac Inc.
09.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Project Management
Columbia Southern University
01.2020 - Current
Propulsion Systems Senior Maintenance Manager
United States Air Force
11.2019 - 08.2021
F-16 Aircraft Maintenance Manager
United States Air Force
11.2018 - 11.2019
F-15 Aircraft Maintenance Manager
United States Air Force
03.2018 - 10.2018
F100 Jet Engine Intermediate Maintenance Manager
United States Air Force
02.2017 - 02.2018
F100 Propulsion Support Section Manager
United States Air Force
07.2016 - 02.2017
Jet Engine Mishap Investigation Course
Community College of The Air Force
04.2016 - 04.2016
Instructional Systems Design
Community College of The Air Force
04.2015 - 05.2015
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License w/ Ship Radar Endorsement License #: 0023890437
08-2014
Development & Instruction First-Line Supervisor
United States Air Force
04.2014 - 07.2016
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance
Community College of The Air Force
01.2013 - 11.2015
F-15E Propulsion Team Lead
United States Air Force
06.2011 - 04.2014
Earlier Work Experience
United States Air Force
02.1998 - 04.2014
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