Korvarsie Hicks
Buckeye,AZ
Summary
Highly accomplished and mission driven United States Air Force (E-7) with 23 years of progressive leadership experience in aircraft maintenance, operations management, project coordination, and team supervision. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage large-scale maintenance operations, and ensure safely and compliance in high-pressure environments. Holds multiple academic degrees and professional certifications. Seeking to leverage extensive military, management, and logistical leadership role in the civilian workforce.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Associate - Package Handler
Fed Ex Ground
Goodyear, AZ
11.2023 - Current
- Efficiently transported average of 500 packages per shift, reducing delivery time by 15%
- Successfully handled packages up to 100 lbs, ensuring no damage and maintaining a 99% accuracy rate.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline loading processes, increasing overall warehouse productivity by 20%
- Expertise in equipment handling, safety protocols, and team collaboration to ensure optimal performance.
Aircraft Maintenance Production Superintendent
United States Air Force
Luke Air Force Base, AZ
05.2023 - Current
- Oversaw subordinate section maintenance efforts utilizing data tracking, assigning maintenance priorities, logistic and resource management to ensure timely maintenance productivity.
- Managed critical aircraft maintenance projects under tight deadlines while ensuring adherence to Air Force regulations and safety protocols.
- Streamlined communication between units to ensure smooth operations and timely delivery of products.
- Established performance metrics to monitor progress towards goals, enabling data-driven decision-making within the unit.
- Planned and organized production schedules and assessed maintenance timelines and resource requirements.
- Reduced equipment downtime by conducting regular preventive maintenance and addressing potential issues promptly.
- Led process improvement projects resulting in streamlined workflows, reduced cycle times, and improved equipment utilization rates.
Accessories Assistant Flight Chief
United States Air Force
Osan Air Base South Korea
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Assessed individual skills of team and delegated daily tasks based on strengths.
- Enhanced flight safety by conducting thorough pre-flight inspections and addressing potential issues.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for aircraft maintenance personnel.
- Monitored the performance of subordinate personnel, providing feedback and guidance as necessary.
- Ensured compliance with airworthiness regulations and standards.
- Managed professional growth and development of 125 enlisted personnel by scheduling training and managing CBT schedules.
- Fostered culture of excellence, setting high performance standards and leading by example.
NCOIC, Accessories Flight Programs Management
United States Air Force
Luke Air Force Base, AZ
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Developed detailed plans, tasks, milestone dates, and schedules to track and manage processes and costs for subordinate maintenance sections.
- Coordinating and collaborating with section leads to monitor, maintain and report on status and progress of work.
- Established program objectives and metrics.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Aircraft Egress Systems Section Chief
United States Air Force
Luke Air Force Base, AZ
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Managed and coordinated the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs, policies, and procedures in a Section Chief role.
- Provided strategic direction f staff on priority projects, assigned tasks to 96 team members, monitored progress and ensured deadline are met.
- Regularly reviewed operational performance metrics and provided feedback to ensure goals were achieved within established timelines.
- Conducted performance review with direct reports to assess individual performance levels, identify areas of improvement and provide coaching as needed.
Aircraft Fuel Systems Section Chief
United States Air Force
Luke Air Force Base, AZ
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed and coordinated F-35 and F-16 maintenance teams on scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, Time Compliance Technical Directives (TCTD), implementation, and evaluation of programs, policies, and procedures in a Section Chief leadership roles.
- Provided strategic direction of staff on priority projects, assigned tasks to team members, monitored progress and ensured deadlines were met.
- Regularly reviewed operational performance metics and provided feedback to ensure goals were achieved withing established timelines.
- Conducted performance reviews with direct reports to assess individual performance levels, identify areas of improvement and provide coaching as needed.
- Maintained collaborative relationships with other sections within the organization to ensure effective coordination of resources across units.
- Directed research initiatives aimed at gathering data that could be used to improve process or inform decision making.
- Ensured quality control measure were implemented consistently throughout operations.
- Resolved conflicts amongst team members by facilitating open dialogue between parties involved.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
Aircraft Fuel Systems Section Chief
United States Air Force
Osan Air Base, Republic Of Korea
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Managed and coordinated F-16 maintenance teams on scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, implementation, and evaluation of programs, policies, and procedures in a Section Chief leadership roles.
- Provided strategic direction of staff on priority projects, assigned tasks to team members, monitored progress and ensured deadlines were met.
- Regularly reviewed operational performance metics and provided feedback to ensure goals were achieved withing established timelines.
- Conducted performance reviews with direct reports to assess individual performance levels, identify areas of improvement and provide coaching as needed.
- Maintained collaborative relationships with other sections within the organization to ensure effective coordination of resources across units.
- Directed research initiatives aimed at gathering data that could be used to improve process or inform decision making.
- Ensured quality control measure were implemented consistently throughout operations.
- Resolved conflicts amongst team members by facilitating open dialogue between parties involved.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
Aircraft Fuel Systems Specialist
United States Air Force
Cannon AFB, NM / Ramstein AB, Germ. / Shaw AFB, SC
08.2002 - 05.2016
- Performed weekly inspections of aircraft fuel systems and components for F-16, C-130, C-5, C-17, and B-52 aircraft weapon systems.
- Identified and reported fuel system degrades to appropriate maintenance supervision.
- Conducted fuel system maintenance to include, component changes, leak evaluation and classification, fuel tank drain/purge, bladder cell replacement and filter changes.
- Replaced faulty valves, pumps, and other components as need to maintain safe operation of the aircraft fuel system.
- Cleaned aircraft fuel tanks using approved chemicals and methods to removed debris or buildup from interior surfaces.
- Ensured safety precautions were observed while utilizing hazardous materials such as aviation fuel and cleaning solutions.
- Collected and disposed of of hazardous waste substances in accordance with local, state, federal and OSHA guidelines.
- Executed corrosion control and inspection duties with minima supervision.
- Utilized and maintained aircraft test equipment, reading dials, and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
Education
Master of Arts - Executive Leadership
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL07-2011
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL04-2008
Skills
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- Active Project Management Certification (PMI)
- Maintenance Operations & Project Oversight
- Team Leadership & Personnel Development
- Safety Compliance & Risk Mitigation
- Autonomic Logistics Information System
- Inventory Management & Process Improvement
- Aircraft Fuel Systems & Structural Maintenance
- Training & Technical Instructor
- Cross-Functional Collaborator
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Strong Work Ethic, Integrity, and Attention to Detail
- Proactive Problem Solver
Certification
- Project Management Professional, Project Management Institute (PMI), July 2004
- Professional Manager, United States Air Force / Community College of the Air Force - March 2017
Timeline
Warehouse Associate - Package Handler
Fed Ex Ground
11.2023 - Current
Aircraft Maintenance Production Superintendent
United States Air Force
05.2023 - Current
Accessories Assistant Flight Chief
United States Air Force
02.2022 - 02.2023
NCOIC, Accessories Flight Programs Management
United States Air Force
07.2021 - 02.2022
Aircraft Egress Systems Section Chief
United States Air Force
01.2021 - 07.2021
Aircraft Fuel Systems Section Chief
United States Air Force
07.2019 - 01.2021
Aircraft Fuel Systems Section Chief
United States Air Force
09.2018 - 07.2019
Aircraft Fuel Systems Specialist
United States Air Force
08.2002 - 05.2016
Master of Arts - Executive Leadership
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force