Kevin Albin
Milton,FL
Summary
Maintenance control supervisor with 26 years of experience in U.S. Navy and contractor roles, specializing in high-visibility research, development, test, and evaluation projects. Demonstrates strong technical acumen and decisive problem-solving abilities. Proven success in managing diverse teams and executing complex projects while ensuring safety compliance and logistical efficiency in high-pressure environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor
Vertex Aerospace
Milton, Florida
08.2026 - Current
- Supervised daily aircraft maintenance operations and ensured compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated repair schedules and allocated resources for efficient workflow management.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians in maintenance procedures and best practices.
Senior Maintenance Manager
VTG Defense
California, Maryland
07.2020 - 08.2026
- Managed the maintenance efforts of 180 civilian defense contract personnel in support of the Presidential Helicopter Support Facility mission.
- Certified over 500 individual test and evaluation flights across three distinct aircraft. Efforts were instrumental in the VH-92A achieving Initial Operational Capability and assuming the duties of the presidential airlift mission.
- Worked on the planning and execution committee which led to the establishment of depot-level maintenance and heavy aircraft modification capabilities. Instrumental in developing performance metrics for this newly formed department and a fifty percent reduction in Phase maintenance timelines.
- Served as liaison between HMX-1, multiple engineering teams, scheduling authorities, and aircraft maintenance teams in the successful accomplishment of more than 300 distinct test events and modifications.
- Interfaced with DCMA Owego, NY in the identification and corrective actions of VH-92A acceptance discrepancies resulting in a 75 percent reduction in acceptance timelines.
Chief Petty Officer
United States Navy
NAS Patuxent River, MD
09.2015 - 09.2020
- Led a diverse workforce comprised of 88 military and 320 aviation maintenance contract personnel performing inspection, repair, and modification of 42 uniquely-configured aircraft.
- Managed the Aviation Program Team for Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Twenty-Three consisting of 14 military and two civilians in the compliance of NAVAIR 3710.1G oversight for three service-based contracts.
- Planned, coordinated, and executed the logistical requirements for the establishment of four remote flight testing detachments which directly led to the safe and successful completion of 102 test flights.
- Served as liaison between engineering project teams, change management office, military oversight personnel, and maintenance contract personnel ensuring effective coordination and communication during all phases of flight testing.
- Recognized as 2018 Naval Test Wing Atlantic Maintenance Chief of the Year.
Aviation Electrician's Mate
United States Navy
MCAS Kaneohe Bay, HI
09.2000 - 09.2016
- Patrol Squadron Nine Maintenance Controller responsible for the maintenance efforts of 45 inspectors and technicians and the certification of safe-for-flight of eight P-3C aircraft.
- Led a diverse Quality Assurance division consisting of 12 senior maintenance personnel managing, monitoring, and auditing 34 Naval Aviation Maintenance Programs. Qualified as a full-systems Quality Assurance Representative ensuring maximum flexibility in personnel scheduling.
- Provided front-line supervision of 18 inspectors and technicians as the Electrical and Instrument Branch Lead. Balanced the personnel qualifications, training, and maintenance demands of a 24-hour schedule.
- Supported Joint Special Operations Command as a member of Special Projects Patrol Squadron Two.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Ashford University
San Diego, CA04-2013
Joint Ground Government Flight Representative -
Defense Acquisition University
Fort Belvoir, VA09-2017
Skills
- 26 years of aircraft maintenance and program management experience
- BA Organizational Management, Ashford University
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Active Top Secret/SCI with Yankee White clearance
- 10 years' experience in support of Naval Aviation Research, Development, Test and Evaluation
- Qualified as Safe-For-Flight certifier on five different aircraft Type Model Series
- Well-versed in and committed to continuous process improvement
Timeline
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor
Vertex Aerospace
08.2026 - Current
Senior Maintenance Manager
VTG Defense
07.2020 - 08.2026
Chief Petty Officer
United States Navy
09.2015 - 09.2020
Aviation Electrician's Mate
United States Navy
09.2000 - 09.2016
Joint Ground Government Flight Representative -
Defense Acquisition University
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Ashford University