Mason Watley
Wichita
Summary
Dedicated aviation specialist with six years of experience in the U.S. Air Force as a KC-46 crew chief and aerospace maintenance journeyman. I am skilled in program and project management, logistics coordination, asset management, and aircraft readiness operations. Proven ability to manage complex maintenance programs, lead teams, improve processes, and ensure high operational reliability under tight deadlines. Recognized for excellence in supporting high-visibility missions, including 9 presidential support missions. Seeking to transition into a civilian program manager, project manager, or aviation logistics/assets management role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
KC-46 Crew Chief/ Aerospace Maintenance Journeyman
United States Air Force
McConnell AFB
07.2020 - 07.2026
- Performed scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on KC-46A and KC-135 airframes, conducted various periodic inspections as well as troubleshooting and diagnostic maintenance.
- Program Managed $18.5M in aircraft support assets for both KC-46A and KC-135 airframes, $15M in airfield support assets, a fleet of 56 specialized vehicles, $7.7M in emergency support equipment.
- Two-year assignment as a vehicle training instructor, facilitating over 50 safety and training classes each year, along with being a shift supervisor for 19 airmen between 3 different shifts.
- Two-year assignment managing aircraft records alongside conducting aircraft maintenance data entries of classified and unclassified information. Conducting aircraft maintenance data briefings and assisting in the facilitation of scheduled maintenance.
- Three Air and Space outstanding unit awards for my unit’s direct involvement in 3 major conflicts.
- The Air and Space organizational excellence award for my unit's involvement in a major conflict.
- 9 Presidential support missions that directly supported the president or his executive order.
- 2023 Maintenance Team of the year award and 2023 Support squadron Team of the year award, both awards were presented to myself and my unit of 19 airmen for supporting unit missions in a global conflict that year.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Aerospace Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Aircraft maintenance and inspection (KC-46)
- Maintenance planning and scheduling
- Technical documentation management
- Troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Safety and quality compliance
- Program and project management
- Logistics and asset management
- Reliability and performance analysis
- Data entry and analysis
- Risk management and process improvement
Certification
- Security clearance, SECRET, 05/11/20
- Community College of the Air Force (CCAF), Aviation Maintenance Technology
- OSHA Aviation Safety/Occupational Safety
- PMP certs, In Progress
- Air Force Risk Management
- Air Force Records Management
- Equipment Preparation (EPIC)
- First Aid & CPR
Accomplishments
- Three Air and Space outstanding unit awards for my unit’s direct involvement in 3 major conflicts.
- The Air and Space organizational excellence award for my unit's involvement in a major conflict.
- 9 Presidential support missions that directly supported the president or his executive order.
- 2023 Maintenance Team of the Year award and 2023 Support Squadron Team of the Year award, both awards were presented to myself and my unit of 19 airmen for supporting unit missions in a global conflict that year.
Timeline
KC-46 Crew Chief/ Aerospace Maintenance Journeyman
United States Air Force
07.2020 - 07.2026
Certificate of Technical Studies - Aerospace Technology
Community College of The Air Force