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Kyle Wilson

Haslet,TX

Summary

Over 10 years of leadership and hands-on aviation maintenance experience with F-16, F-35, F-117, F-15, F-4, and MQ-1 airframes. Expertise in project management, successfully leading projects from inception to completion while coordinating cross-functional teams. Proven track record of optimizing processes, delivering projects on time and within budget, and enhancing operational workflows. Active Top Secret security clearance, renewed 03/2019.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Supply Chain Project Manager

Bell Flight
Fort Worth, Texas
02.2024 - Current
  • Directed internal and external transition projects spanning all stages of aircraft production.
  • Skilled in utilizing engineering and project management tools, including CATIA V6, 3DX, Bedvue, Primavera, SAP, Enovia, and Microsoft Office.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental efforts aimed at pivotal project rollouts across diverse business units.
  • Reduced lead times via optimized supplier management and strengthened communication channels among internal teams and external partners, including procurement, finance, engineering, contracts, production, and executive leadership.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to secure on-time delivery of essential projects, improving overall performance.
  • Elevated inventory control by leveraging data analysis and forecasting methods, decreasing both stockouts and surplus inventory.
  • Oversaw project financial management, securing optimal resource allocation in line with organizational goals.
  • Cultivated strategic partnerships with suppliers, securing advantageous contracts and promoting collaboration for sustainable growth.

Multi-Functional Manufacturing Supervisor

Lockheed Martin
Fort Worth, Texas
02.2023 - 02.2024
  • Executed lean manufacturing strategies, driving improvements in operational efficiency.
  • Performed root cause analysis on production issues, identifying solutions that mitigated future occurrences of similar problems.
  • Administered production plans through effective scheduling and assignment of personnel to daily activities.
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure consistent compliance by collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve production goals, improve workflow efficiency, and minimize lead time.
  • Established and reinforced standard operating procedures (SOPs) to boost productivity and compliance through active conflict resolution and performance issue management to ensure optimal team dynamics
  • Utilized data analysis to drive decision-making and identify areas for process improvement.
  • Oversaw inventory control and supply chain logistics to streamline resource allocation and drive continuous improvement initiatives, yielding cost savings and improved product quality.
  • Navigated union environment while collaborating with labor relations and HR teams.

Director of Maintenance Operations

United States Air Force
10.2020 - 11.2022
  • Directed a team of 368 maintenance technicians, performing organizational and intermediate-level maintenance on 51 assigned aircraft.
  • Led 18 project managers to uphold aircraft airworthiness, ensure completion, and maintain documentation of component installation, systems functional checks, flight inspections, and aircraft releases for flight inspections, facilitating a program surpassing 12K flying hours.
  • Collaborated across multiple divisions to achieve goals and meet program objectives within budget constraints.
  • Streamlined scheduling and organization of 44K+ yearly maintenance activities and 1,300+ urgent repairs, supporting execution of 9K+ projects annually.
  • Defined expectations, expertly managed program parameters, confirmed team received training and possessed all necessary knowledge, tools, and supplies for success.
  • Directed all HR functions encompassing staffing allocation and succession planning, training, performance evaluations, counseling and discipline, promotions, teambuilding, and recognition programs.
  • Led agile project teams, executing logistics for the transport of 70 tons of equipment, 285 personnel, and 12 aircraft to a remote site.
  • Engaged with the contingency planning team, analyzing risks, and crafting mitigation strategies, guaranteeing complete coverage of customer needs.
  • Accelerated customer service; minimized production turnaround time from 3 hours to ~45 minutes by optimizing and standardizing production processes without compromising quality and safety.
  • Cut costs by $104K via enhancement of training process and dismissal of redundancies in program, ensuring no negative impact on instruction quality or students' technical proficiency
  • Collaborated with product engineers to establish innovative solutions, including refurbishment and in-house fabrication, without deviation from technical data or safety standards.
  • Evaluated key performance indicators (KPIs) to pinpoint trends and rectify issues, including training or policy deficiencies.

Senior Maintenance Manager

United States Air Force
10.2017 - 10.2020
  • Supervised 75 technicians, responsible for maintaining and repairing up to 77 F-16 and 96 F-35 aircraft, valued at $10.9 billion.
  • Directed operations of 3 backshops, including independent engine maintenance (IEM), wheel and tire services, and phase inspections.
  • Oversaw $2.5M equipment account and nine facilities encompassing 80K square feet valued at $25M.
  • Set daily and long-term production priorities; organized 5,300 annual phase maintenance tasks and supervised on- and off-equipment inspections and repairs.
  • Launched a new IEM shop, reintegrating 15 F-135 engines into the fleet, and executing 22 module repairs within the first 6 months.
  • Facilitated 16 continuous process improvement (CPI) events
  • Guided team in balancing safety, quality, and customer needs; secured 95%+ QA pass rate on over 1,000 inspections.
  • Directed adherence to regulations such as OSHA, FOD prevention, hazardous materials handling and storage, and application of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Appointed F-16 subject matter expert (SME), contributing to the training of 7,000 Pakistan Air Force technicians in aviation maintenance operations, quality initiatives, and airworthiness appraisal.

Production Manager

United States Air Force
11.2015 - 10.2017
  • Orchestrated, managed, and oversaw production efforts involving up to 220 technicians for maintenance, repair, and inspection of 26 Test & Evaluation aircraft.
  • Formulated daily production priorities, organized workflow schedules, allocated tasks, and monitored the achievement of daily production goals.
  • Reduced the delayed discrepancy rate by 40% below USAF standards through proactive time management and efficient scheduling, balancing safe, timely completion of scheduled maintenance, and emergency repairs.
  • Implemented a transparent communication approach, enhancing clarity of expectations, strengthening team rapport, and promoting a cooperative environment, inspiring technicians to achieve shared objectives.
  • Diagnosed root cause of issues, assessed training needs, recognized policy or procedure deficiencies, and executed solutions.
  • Partnered with division managers to address scheduling conflicts, troubleshoot malfunctions, and enhance aircraft performance
  • Supervised enforcement of safety regulations related to OSHA, utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE), disposal and storage of hazardous materials, and protection of environmental standards.
  • Directed cross-functional project teams while delivering essential program support for a $5M initiative that transported 162 personnel, 85 tons of cargo, and 11 aircraft to Pakistan.

Education

Bachelor of Psychology -

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology

Community College of the Air Force

Senior Leadership, Project Management and Professional Communication Courses

USAF

Skills

Production and project management

HR leadership

Logistics and supply chain

Quality assurance and safety

Maintenance coordination

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, Project Management Institute
  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification, United States Air Force

Timeline

Supply Chain Project Manager

Bell Flight
02.2024 - Current

Multi-Functional Manufacturing Supervisor

Lockheed Martin
02.2023 - 02.2024

Director of Maintenance Operations

United States Air Force
10.2020 - 11.2022

Senior Maintenance Manager

United States Air Force
10.2017 - 10.2020

Production Manager

United States Air Force
11.2015 - 10.2017

Bachelor of Psychology -

East Carolina University

Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology

Community College of the Air Force

Senior Leadership, Project Management and Professional Communication Courses

USAF

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