Loren Martin

• Seasoned maintenance leader with a strong record of managing large-scale teams and complex operations in high-tempo environments. Oversaw daily operations, workforce scheduling, and task execution for a team of 198 technicians across multiple maintenance sections. Supervised and developed six team leads, ensuring adherence to safety, technical, and quality standards. Mentored junior supervisors and technicians, cultivating a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Enforced compliance with regulatory and quality assurance standards while implementing performance metrics and accountability systems to enhance productivity and morale. Led conflict resolution, performance evaluations, and corrective actions. Drove process improvements that streamlined workflow and boosted team efficiency. Developed and executed training programs to ensure team readiness and compliance with safety procedures.

• Directed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for transient C-17 and C-5 aircraft and six assigned aircraft, ensuring safe and on-time execution of mission requirements. Managed and prioritized daily workflows for over 200 technicians across multiple shifts, maintaining operational continuity and meeting critical deadlines. Developed and enforced production schedules aligned with personnel, workload, and resource constraints to maximize efficiency and reduce aircraft downtime. Ensured strict compliance with technical orders, safety protocols, and performance standards. Applied proactive risk management practices to aircraft maintenance operations, enhancing safety and mission assurance.

• Proven maintenance leader with extensive experience directing cross-functional teams in the launch, recovery, and repair of C-17 and C-5 aircraft in high-tempo environments. Led a team of 12 technicians across 5 specialties, driving operational readiness through effective personnel development and process optimization. Spearheaded improvements that enhanced aircraft inspection and repair timelines, ensuring mission efficiency. Skilled in interagency collaboration, resource coordination, and managing rapid-response teams in austere and forward-deployed locations. Committed to fostering a culture of technical excellence, safety, and continuous improvement in aircraft maintenance operations.

• Managed the inventory of $25 million tools, test equipment, and supplies. Showed success in leading compliance programs, ensuring audit readiness, and supporting high-tempo flightline operations. Utilized LEAN Concepts to reduce tool inventory time by 15% and errors by 25%. Revamped Hazardous Waste TTPs, saving over $400,000 in environmental cleanup and fines.

• Led a 3 member team assigned to an aircraft for all aspects of maintenance, training and preparedness. Mentored 4 maintenance technicians through requirements for promotion. Met Headquarters metrics requirements for world wide deployment.

Led curriculum development, scheduling, and performance tracking to ensure high-quality instruction and optimal team efficiency. Conducted staff evaluations and mentored 9 instructors on best practices for 600+ student engagements, learning strategy, and classroom management. Designed and implemented individualized academic and training plans to enhance student skills and career readiness. Delivered tailored feedback and assessments to support trainee development and employability. Provided comprehensive instructional materials, including handouts, multimedia resources, and lesson aids to facilitate learning across various skill levels.