Kiwan J. Edwards
Abilene,TX
Summary
Military veteran with a secret security clearance and over 21 years of distinguished leadership and management experience. Demonstrated expertise in orchestrating complex missions, projects, and programs by strategically aligning personnel and resources to meet dynamic internal and external demands. Established proficiency in global logistics operations—planning, coordinating, synchronizing, and managing high-volume supply chains across diverse military environments. Skilled in optimizing schedules, controlling costs, and driving performance to achieve high-quality outcomes consistently. Known for blending strategic vision, innovative thinking, and sharp business acumen with robust project management, and leadership capabilities to enhance organizational effectiveness, expand operational reach, and fuel sustainable growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Section Chief
United States Air Force
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed, mentored, and supervised 150+ active-duty military personnel // Conducted aerospace maintenance inspections and repairs to all aircraft systems, ensuring world-class airlift capabilities throughout the Area of Responsibility
- Supervised and performed personnel actions for mobilizing members to combatant commanders.
- Updated military personnel data system records // Managed Air Force retention and benefits programs, assisting military personnel in making career decisions.
Maintenance Operations Center Superintendent
United States Air Force
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Directed aircraft maintenance, command, control, and logistical sustainment support for multiple aircraft weapon systems that managed strategic and Aero-Evacuation airlift as well as Presidential Support
- Managed shop training, budget, and work schedules to ensure 24/7/365 coverage and multiple programs required by Headquarters Air Force // Properly aligned section to disseminate all notifications from Higher Headquarters accurately.
C-17 Production Superintendent
United States Air Force
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Directed 180+ Active-Duty, Air National Guard and civilian personnel spanning multiple career fields while managing fleet dynamics of C-17 aircraft valued at over $2B
- Developed, managed, and executed maintenance support and aircraft generation plans and alleviated production delays/conflicts and personnel/equipment shortages.
- Coordinated maintenance recovery team support with multiple Air and Space Operations Center taskings // Reviews maintenance data collection summaries to determine trends and production effectiveness.
Aircraft Section Chief
United States Air Force
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Led 180+ Active-Duty, Air National Guard and civilian personnel // Advised senior leadership on maintenance, repairs, and inspections.
- Oversaw maintenance and morale trends and enforced compliance with Quality Assurance and Air Force standards, ensuring members met/exceeded Higher Headquarters directives.
- Managed staffing requirements, annual evaluations, awards, and unit recognition program. Finalized/validated leadership staffing decisions. Updated military personnel data system records and managed Air Force retention and benefits programs, assisting military personnel in making career decisions.
Aircraft Maintenance Assistant Flight Chief
United States Air Force
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Directed a dynamic and specialized section charged with opening air bases in permissive and uncertain hostile environments.
- Ensured focused training effort of maintenance flight personnel in-garrison supports the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff’s objectives for forward operating locations.
- Managed flight resources to meet operational/sustainment requirements while lobbying for next-generation contingency equipment.
- Served as Maintenance Team Lead, provided initial control of flight line operations, ensuring safe aircraft movement on contingency airfields.
Executive Assistant to the Commander
United States Air Force
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Led and coordinated executive requirements for Squadron Commanders and 150+ personnel, directly supporting the global directives of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
- Maintained Commanders' calendar; input 1,800 events/meetings, prioritized appointments, and resolved scheduling conflicts.
- Ensured Higher Headquarters issues and taskings were staffed and suspense appropriately; coordinated weekly, monthly, and annual meetings and briefings. Ensured completion of yearly evaluations, promotions, decorations, policy letters, and instructions were done promptly.
Aerospace Maintenance Craftsman
United States Air Force
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Coordinated and controlled global use of deployable aircraft maintenance support assets valued at over $1M.
- Leads and performs scheduled and unscheduled flight line maintenance, including aircraft servicing, towing, launch, and recovery. Diagnosed malfunctions using technical orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, integrated test systems, and various test equipment.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Trident University International
Chandler, AZ08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Trident University International
Chandler, AZ01.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Avionics Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery04-2014
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suites
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- SharePoint
- Mac
- Microsoft Windows
- Google Chrome
- Team leadership
- Project management
- Aircraft maintenance
- Logistics coordination
- Performance evaluation
- Data analysis
- Strategic planning
- Customer relationship management
- Technical training
- Ethical leadership
- Employee training
- Conflict management
- Government relations
- Leadership development
- Mentoring
- Business management
- Cross-functional team management
Certification
- Maintenance Supervision and Production Certification, 01/01/17
- Flight Safety Non-Commissioned Officer Certification, 01/01/15
Accomplishments
- Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO) of the Year, Group Staff, 2020
- Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO) of the Year, Maintenance Support, 2019
- Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO) of the Year, Aircraft Maintenance Unit, 2017
Affiliations
Airman's Attic President, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, 2018
Timeline
Aircraft Section Chief
United States Air Force
01.2022 - 01.2023
Maintenance Operations Center Superintendent
United States Air Force
01.2019 - 01.2022
C-17 Production Superintendent
United States Air Force
01.2018 - 01.2019
Aircraft Section Chief
United States Air Force
01.2016 - 01.2018
Aircraft Maintenance Assistant Flight Chief
United States Air Force
01.2015 - 01.2016
Executive Assistant to the Commander
United States Air Force
01.2014 - 01.2015
Aerospace Maintenance Craftsman
United States Air Force
01.2012 - 01.2014
Master of Business Administration -
Trident University International
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Trident University International
Associate of Applied Science - Avionics Technology
Community College of The Air Force