Kristopher Duer
Winters,CA
Summary
Seasoned Aircraft Production Superintendent with a robust background in the USAF, adept at leading teams to maintain aircraft readiness through meticulous maintenance and inspections. Excelled in personnel supervision and electrical/avionics systems troubleshooting, ensuring compliance with USAF regulations and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven track record in managing complex projects and fostering collaborative relationships, achieving high levels of team productivity and satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Production Superintendent
USAF
04.2022 - Current
- Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and inspections on diverse aircraft systems, to maintain flight readiness of aircraft.
- Inspect all maintenance actions to verify compliance with FAA regulations.
- Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
- Verify the recording of maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks, keeping accurate and detailed records of aircraft maintenance progress and productivity.
- Monitor priorities and liaise between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Communicate and liaise with outside agencies to collaborate on the completion of overhauls, heavy maintenance, and mobile maintenance teams.
Aircraft Maintenance Section Chief
USAF
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes.
- Collaborated with supervisors and commanders to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for the maintenance of training records.
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by distributing employee engagement surveys to identify areas of improvement, and by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Handled in-processing for newly assigned personnel, which included training, records management, and deployment readiness.
- Authored and administered annual performance evaluations for 250+ personnel to provide constructive feedback and identify ideal candidates for promotion.
- Advocated for Airmen by, helping to identify and resolve conflicts, while collecting and analyzing information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
C-17 Flying Crew Chief Manager
USAF
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Lead and managed a team of Flying Crew Chiefs (FCCs) responsible for maintaining C-17 aircraft during flights and at remote locations.
- Assigned FCCs to specific missions, ensuring proper crew coverage for each flight or deployment.
- Provided mentorship, technical guidance, and professional development to team members, ensuring they are proficient in C-17 systems and procedures.
- Acted as a liaison between FCC teams and command structures, providing updates on aircraft status, maintenance needs, and potential delays.
- Evaluated the performance of FCC candidates and provided recommendations for hiring, certifications, and additional training as necessary.
- Managed a $2.1M annual budget for the payment of travel expenses for flying crew chiefs, while monitoring spending, to stay within budgetary limits.
Education
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL06-2019
High School Diploma -
Fayette County High School
Fayetteville, GA05-2005
Skills
- Electrical/Avionics Systems troubleshooting, repair and inspection
- Engine/Environmental/Hydraulic Systems troubleshooting, repair and inspection
- Reading/Interpreting technical manuals and wiring diagrams
- Safety and Quality assurance management
- Preventive Maintenance
- Removing and Installing components
- Maintenance Planning
- Personnel Supervision
Certification
- Licensed Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic - September 2024
Timeline
Aircraft Production Superintendent
USAF
04.2022 - Current
Aircraft Maintenance Section Chief
USAF
10.2020 - 04.2022
C-17 Flying Crew Chief Manager
USAF
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Licensed Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic - September 2024
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
High School Diploma -
Fayette County High School
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