Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Professional Development
Certification
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Matthew Lin

Rosamond,CA

Summary

Experienced manager and instructor with over 12 years of experience in aircraft maintenance overseeing, supervising, training, coaching, and mentoring people in a teamwork environment. Detailed expertise on project management and planning, course development, aircraft general systems and engine operations, airfield drivers training, and American Red Cross certified Adult CPR/AED/Basic First-Aid Instructor. Adept at developing, implementing, and conducting diverse training courses utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Excellent communication, planning, and time management abilities.


Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

TRAINING INSTRUCTOR

United States Air Force
08.2020 - Current
  • 40 hours per week
  • Manages, develops, and instructs ancillary training lesson plans/programs overseeing and utilizing 88 training/instructional assets that account for 73 equipment items valued at over $64.3K for over 2.53K combined Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve, Federal civilian, contractor, and international maintenance personnel as lead instructor
  • Implements Instructional Systems Design/Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, & Evaluation model overseeing 33 diverse training courses and aids Developmental Test & Evaluation on 69 total aircraft spanning 16 various Mission Design Series
  • Evaluates Engine Operation Test program through administering, validating, and verifying 25 various tests for 16 bomber, fighter, and transport aircraft
  • F-16 aircraft engine operations certifier equipped with General Electric F110-GE-100/129 and Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220/220E engines

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR - F-16

United States Air Force
06.2018 - 08.2020
  • 40 hours per week
  • Directed maintenance efforts of over 195 personnel spanning 8 different career fields for 25 modified F-16 test aircraft valued at over $700M in direct support of Test Wing's mission
  • Coordinated aircraft parts cannibalization actions and repairs, monitored aircraft status and airworthiness, and incorporated local airfield emergency disaster prevention plans
  • Facilitated weekly, monthly, and quarterly maintenance and modification projects to ensure resource stewardship and deadlines met multi-billion dollar test program requirements
  • Managed Mission Impaired Capability Awaiting Parts (MICAP) assets not otherwise available at local supply facilities and ensured all Due-In From Maintenance (DIFM) parts were turned into supply system and accounted for

SENIOR AIRCRAFT MECHANIC - F-16

United States Air Force
05.2017 - 06.2018
  • 40 hours per week
  • Led 6-person End-Of-Runway (EOR) group as team chief supervising performance of overall aircraft inspection for leaks, loose parts, and tire damage prior to take-off to prevent any potential mishap in flight or on-ground emergencies
  • Supervised launch/recovery, various inspections, servicing, troubleshooting, operational checks, Time-Compliance Technical Order changes, and repairs of major airframe systems on a fleet of 23 F-16 aircraft valued at $614M
  • Trained and mentored 27 aircraft mechanics providing feedback, counseling, and leadership guidance to promote the organization’s priority in aircraft maintenance proficiency
  • Ensured accuracy of reported aircraft discrepancies and corrective actions taken through monitoring and updating Maintenance Information Systems (MIS) to reflect aircraft forms daily

SENIOR AIRCRAFT MECHANIC - F-16

United States Air Force
05.2015 - 05.2017
  • 40 hours per week
  • Led maintenance efforts on servicing, towing, crash recovery response, fault isolation analysis, inspections, major repairs, and launch/recovery operations on assigned F-16 aircraft valued at over $25M
  • Spearheaded overhaul of safety program reference book to train monthly risk management/mitigation and facility spot checks to all supervisors and employees
  • Monitored On-the-Job training (OJT) tracking and documenting proficiency upgrade progress on all junior maintenance technicians
  • Conducted certification training for 8 technicians on over 225 various maintenance tasks to ensure familiarity with all aircraft general systems

AIRCRAFT MECHANIC - F-16

United States Air Force
04.2012 - 05.2015
  • 40 hours per week
  • Responsible for performance and coordination of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on assigned F-16 aircraft valued at $32M under the direction and mentorship of a Senior Aircraft Mechanic
  • Accomplished daily aircraft flight generations, inspections, and functional checks to ensure aircraft serviceability and availability for Pacific Air Forces’ Flying Hour Program (FHP)
  • Managed, prioritized, and repaired assigned aircraft discrepancies while documenting and maintaining aircraft maintenance forms, historical data, and MIS data entries
  • Performed regular servicing of aircraft engine oil, fuel, hydraulic and pneumatic systems

INSPECTION TECHNICIAN - F-16

United States Air Force
03.2011 - 04.2012
  • 40 hours per week
  • Performed weekly phase/airfield inspections and major aircraft repairs on 45 F-16 aircraft between 2 Aircraft Maintenance Units (AMU) total valued at over $1.1B
  • Conducted maintenance, servicing, and operational checks on aircraft hydraulic, engine, landing gear, airframe, and flight control systems
  • Expedited replacement of mandatory aircraft Time Change Items (TCI) and ground handling requirements to prevent component premature failure
  • Utilized technical orders, aerospace ground equipment, and maintenance data collection systems to perform and record all maintenance tasks

Education

Master of Business Administration - Project Management

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL
08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration

Park University
Parkville, MO
03.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
12.2015

Skills

  • Initiating Production/Changes/Improvements
  • Communicating/coordinating with others
  • Confronting people/difficult issues
  • Mentoring employees/colleagues
  • Directing administrative staff/projects
  • Establishing objectives/guidelines/policies
  • Evaluating programs, solutions, instructors, peers, and students
  • Managing organizations
  • Preparing reports/presentations
  • Decision making
  • Critical Thinking
  • Attention to detail

Accomplishments

  • Directed a team of 4 in the development and enhancement of a standalone F-16 Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220/220E engine operation course with 60 Microsoft PowerPoint slides for classroom lecture in conjunction with a complete study guide provided for all students while being 1 of only 2 engine operation certifiers earning Instructor of the Quarter Award 2021.
  • Managed flightline operations coordinating over 51,000 maintenance actions with Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), the United States Navy, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Lockheed Martin, and European Participating Air Forces (EPAF) supporting various test, chase, and photo opportunity missions winning 2019 Maintenance Professional of the Quarter.

Professional Development

Certificate of Completion - Professional Skills and Abilities Course

Robert L. Potter, LLC. - Lake Barrington, IL

  • Completed professional development in Creative Thinking, Problem-Solving, and Decision Making


Certificate of Achievement - Logistics Professional Development

Professional Maintenance Certificate Program - Edwards Air Force Base - Edwards, CA

  • Awarded Level 1 & Level 2 certificate
  • American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Accredited
  • Completed professional development in Lean Six Sigma Concepts and Processes/Project Management/Configuration Management/Life Cycle Management/Supply Chain Management/Continuous Process Improvement/Quality Assurance


Certificate of Completion - Classroom Lecture Techniques Training Course

Principles of Instruction Course - Travis Air Force Base - Fairfield, CA

  • Professional development completed in Public Speaking/Curriculum Development/Communication and Learning Processes


Certificate of Graduation - Middle Management Training

Robert D. Gaylor Non-Commissioned Officer Academy - Lackland Air Force Base - San Antonio, TX


Certificate of Graduation - Supervisory Skill Training

Misawa Airman Leadership School - Misawa Air Base, Japan


Certificate of Completion - Advanced Aircraft Maintenance Concepts Course

Advanced Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Course - Misawa Air Base, Japan


Certificate of Completion - Intermediate Aircraft Maintenance Concepts Course

Intermediate Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Course - Misawa Air Base, Japan


Certificate of Graduation - Basic Aircraft Maintenance/Theory of Operations Training

Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice School - Sheppard Air Force Base - Wichita Falls, TX


Certificate of Graduation - Basic Skills Training

United States Air Force Basic Military Training - Lackland Air Force Base - San Antonio, TX

Certification

  • American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED/Basic First-Aid Certified Instructor
  • F-16 General Electric F110-GE-100/129 Engine Operation/Inlet and Exhaust Inspection Certifier and Instructor
  • F-16 Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220/220E Engine Operation/Inlet and Exhaust Inspection Certifier and Instructor
  • F-16 Hot Refuel Certified Instructor

Affiliations

  • Edwards Air Force Base 412th Maintenance Group Booster Club - Secretary

Timeline

TRAINING INSTRUCTOR

United States Air Force
08.2020 - Current

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR - F-16

United States Air Force
06.2018 - 08.2020

SENIOR AIRCRAFT MECHANIC - F-16

United States Air Force
05.2017 - 06.2018

SENIOR AIRCRAFT MECHANIC - F-16

United States Air Force
05.2015 - 05.2017

AIRCRAFT MECHANIC - F-16

United States Air Force
04.2012 - 05.2015

INSPECTION TECHNICIAN - F-16

United States Air Force
03.2011 - 04.2012

Master of Business Administration - Project Management

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration

Park University

Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology

Community College of The Air Force

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