Keith V. Holbert
Doha
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Manager with over 36 years of military aircraft maintenance experience, including 32 years in leadership and managerial roles. Recognized for the ability to swiftly adapt to diverse work environments while effectively managing personnel and operations to achieve exceptional outcomes. Flexibility and versatility enable seamless navigation of cultural differences and foster a collaborative atmosphere. Excels in deadline-driven settings, demonstrating outstanding team-building skills that prioritize personnel well-being alongside performance and KPI achievement.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Knowledgeable Manager. Adept at managing resources and providing strategic advice to enhance organizational efficiency. Proven track record of facilitating effective budget management and resource allocation. Demonstrated expertise in analytical thinking and communication.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
F15QA Weapons and Munition Focal
Boeing Qatar Inc.
01.2020 - Current
- Directs team of 2 personnel across both I/O-level organizations to meet contractual requirements of the F-15QA program and ensures contractual mile-stone completion.
- Serves as Weapons and Munitions focal point to customer leadership in the establishment of required programs and organizational structures to meet US directive compliance and customer needs.
- Effectively established Weapons Load Training protocol for employees enhanced safety environment for Program
- Networks with Engineering and Logistics entities in the procurement of required assets to support maintenance needs of assigned aircraft.
- Manages training and certification of assigned company and customer personnel, building competence and confidence with customer workforce.
- Drove actions of assigned personnel in a First Time Quality and Zero Injury environment: zero quality escapes/injuries
- Drafted proposal for foreign customer to procure needed assets, projected savings of +$2M and 2yrs lead time.
- Drafted plan for Install of four new gun systems to complete aircraft builds by end of fiscal year to enable remaining payment to be captured during current FY.
Supervisor - Level Quality Control
AMMROC
10.2014 - 01.2020
- Managed activities of Quality Control team within the Maintenance Operations department; ensured robust program that effectively enhances the Quality Assurance program.
- Drafted sound corporate program directives in compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
- Managed the achievement of objectives, developed staff and managed performance, developing staff to maximize overall performance and engagement.
- Monitored PBL KPIs, ensuring contractual requirements achieve/exceeded; implemented corrective actions shortfalls.
- Reduced Quality Failure rate on primary contract by 79% within first year
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor- F35 Integrated Test Facility at Edwards AFB, Ca.
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
04.2012 - 07.2014
- Managed F-35 program's Weapons Section in the execution of maintenance activities to support ITF F-35 Lightning II testing.
- Collaborated with Senior Management to effectively draft an operational plan for required testing, test points met with satisfactory results and relative KPIs were met and/or exceeded.
- Drafted and verified safe and effective single loading procedures for SDB GBU-39 on the F-35 Lighting.
- Networked with other Flight Test locations and vendors on creation of effective and sustainable processes for asset repair/modification as not to impact to test points.
- Effective management of section personnel and assets; resulted in the only 'Benchmark' rating during the 2013 GFR inspection, best overall inspection in previous 8 yrs.
- Worked with Defense Contract Management Agency to ensure contract obligations and requirements were being met.
Maintenance Production Superintendent -Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, Bagram AB, Afghanistan
USAF
07.1988 - 07.2012
- Managed maintenance actions of 320 personnel spanning across 11 career specialties supporting 36 combat aircraft/22K flying hrs.
- Drove simultaneous Phased Inspections of 24 F-15E and 12 F-16C aircraft; 88 Inspections- 98 % QA pass rate.
- Networked with off-site engineering on resolutions for urgent maintenance repair authorizations; on-time return of 12 combat aircraft.
- Organized/Maintained operational records, such as inventory data, repair and maintenance statistics for reporting to Senior group Leadership and Higher Headquarters.
- Maintenance NCOIC- 4th FW Seymour Johnson AFB, NC
- Directed 45 maintenance personnel in the execution of maintenance on $562M of assigned assets supporting 96 F-15E aircraft.
- Drafted and executed sound maintenance plans for 24 F-15E aircraft deploying to Real-World Contingency operations.
- Developed future leaders thru management of personnel’s personal and professional development.
- Multi tasked roles of Production Superintendent, Assistant Flight Chief, and gun system 7-Level simultaneously.
- Stellar performance rewarded with exception to policy for AF Meritorious Service Medal.
- Effective management of maintenance schedules maintained consistent 99 percent Maintenance Effectiveness rate.
- Armament Flight Chief- 52d Equipment Maintenance Squadron, Spangdahlem Air base Germany.
- Managed 56 personnel in USAFE's largest Armament Flight and Central Air Force's only A-10 weapons system component repair facility; managed maintenance actions on over 2700 assigned assets, valued over $40M.
- Executed supervisory quality assurance and spot inspections; achieved 95% QA pass rate, exceeded HQ KPI by 9%.
- Reduced Wing budgetary strain by $.2M per year, thru transfer of Forward Supply Point assets to flight’s Special Purpose Recoverables Authorized Maintenance account.
- Effective Mentoring and team building drove outstanding performance of personnel, 12 personnel recognized, 3 promoted early.
- Foreign relations experience, led to selection as Maintenance Production Superintendent for deployments to Turkey.
- Negotiated with foreign military customs officials for expedited procurement of vital parts; named 'Top Performer.'
Resource Advisor
USAF
08.2001 - 07.2004
- Cost Account Manager for unit’s allocated budget to ensure funds availability to meet mission requirements.
- Assisted in setting of annual budget forecasts and reconciliation of $260K operating budget drove fiscal responsibility.
- Collaborated with Wing Comptroller in creation/funding of Transient Aircraft supply account, eliminated $180K drain on unit’s annual budget.
Education
Weapons Safety Management Course -
Dep of The Air Force
Lackland AFB, TX01.2023
Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt Academics -
British Standards Institute
Abu Dhabi, UAE01.2016
Certified Quality Engineer Certification -
American Society of Quality
USA12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics, Minor in Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide
Worldwide, On-line01.2011
Skills
- Cross Functional Teams
- RCCA
- RIO
- Earned Value Management
- Manpower Planning
- Maintenance Management
- AF Mishap Investigation
- Military Program Support
- Project Management
- QMS Experience
- Lean Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- F-16 Experience
- F-15 Experience
- F-35 Experience
- Resource Management
- Personnel Development
- AS9110 Experience
- Cross Functional Team Management
- Team Building
- Management of union personnel
- Explosive Safety
- Negotiating Skill
- Quality Engineer Experience
Timeline
F15QA Weapons and Munition Focal
Boeing Qatar Inc.
01.2020 - Current
Supervisor - Level Quality Control
AMMROC
10.2014 - 01.2020
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor- F35 Integrated Test Facility at Edwards AFB, Ca.
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
04.2012 - 07.2014
Resource Advisor
USAF
08.2001 - 07.2004
Maintenance Production Superintendent -Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, Bagram AB, Afghanistan
USAF
07.1988 - 07.2012
Weapons Safety Management Course -
Dep of The Air Force
Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt Academics -
British Standards Institute
Certified Quality Engineer Certification -
American Society of Quality
Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics, Minor in Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide
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