Manuel Victor Fajardo

• Oversaw maintenance operations for 155 team members, enhancing communication, scheduling, quality control, and engine management.
• Cultivated safety-oriented environment, ensuring compliance with maintenance operations standards.
• Directly responsible to the Chief of Operations.

• Directed team of 300 in maintenance of high-value aircraft components, ensuring optimal performance of fuel hydraulic propulsion systems and precision equipment.
• Coordinated logistics and resource distribution for multiple projects focused on facility improvements and advancement of aircraft technology.

Streamlined operational workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce processing time.

Led cross-functional teams in implementing process improvements and operational strategies.

Developed training programs for new staff, enhancing team performance and knowledge retention.

• Supervised 288 Japanese, Philippine, Thai, and US members in transporting hundreds of thousands of passengers and cargoes across the Pacific region.
• Coordinated logistics for efficient resource allocation and inventory management across multiple units during high-tempo operations.
• Used diplomatic skills to engage with Senior Military Officers and diplomats in securing three highly sought after bases in the Philippines.

• Implemented cross-departmental strategies to enhance operational efficiency, supporting the largest foreign military sales program in the U.S.
• Provided strategic advice to Royal Saudi Air Force leadership to facilitate acquisition of 30 combat search and rescue helicopters, enhancing operational capabilities.

• Managed logistics and safety protocols for daily operations at premier U.S. munitions storage site, overseeing secure handling of 17 million pounds of munitions.
• Streamlined logistics for 144 personnel and 300 facilities, effectively managing $3 million in equipment to enhance operational efficiency.

• Supervised maintenance activities for four RQ-4 Global Hawk reconnaissance drones, safeguarding assets valued at $1.5 billion through rigorous oversight and quality control.
• Facilitated equipment maintenance and supply chain management logistics to ensure operational efficiency during two deployments to Yokota, Japan.

• Led 40 personnel in maintaining and servicing of fuel, hydraulic, and ejection seat systems in multiple aircraft platforms.
• Streamlined operations by implementing process improvements, enhancing team efficiency and productivity.
• Led cross-functional teams to optimize workflow processes and reduce operational bottlenecks.
• Developed training programs for new staff, enhancing skill sets and promoting adherence to safety regulations.

• Directed 130 personnel in the maintenance and operational readiness of eight rescue helicopters and nine HC-130J rescue aircraft.
• Managed maintenance operations for four rescue helicopters, ensuring team of 40 members met safety and performance standards in austere conditions in Somalia.

• Developed maintenance schedules to maximize vehicle uptime and reliability.
• Oversaw fleet operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
• Implemented inventory management systems for tracking vehicle parts and supplies.
• Trained staff on fleet management best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Served in overseas locations such as South Korea and the United Kingdom along with three deployments to Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Qatar.