Matthew Welborne
Laurel Hill,FL
Summary
Aircraft Maintainer and Production Superintendent with proven leadership in logistics and team management. Oversaw operational readiness for 263 aircraft valued at $19 billion, ensuring compliance with safety standards and enhancing maintenance quality. Expertise in data analysis and communication facilitated mission success through effective strategic oversight.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Combat Logistics Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
Hurlburt Field, FL
12.2023 - Current
- Directed logistics activities for 5 AFSCs, facilitating solutions for off-station aircraft repair/recovery and overseeing command and control of 263 aircraft valued at 19 billion dollars.
- Directed data compilation for fleet location, maintenance, and logistics updates for 24-hour AFSOC and SOCOM reporting.
- Managed 14 MCAs across 6 AFSCs, partnering with supply points and maintainers worldwide. Ensured accurate logistics status through effective communication with cross-functional teams.
- Executed timely reporting of fleet operational readiness and maintenance metrics.
Production Superintendent
United States Air Force, USAF
Duke Field, FL
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Supervised comprehensive maintenance operations for scheduled and unscheduled activities
- Mandated strict observance of Air Force Instructions, encompassing policies, directives, and manufacturer-directed service bulletins, alongside time compliance technical orders.
- Established and coordinated annual flying program for three flying squadrons along with worldwide maintenance schedules
Section Chief
United States Air Force, USAF
Cannon AFB, NM
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Lead, directed, and mentored Aircraft Maintenance Unit's aircraft section of 105 personnel.
- Established rigorous maintenance quality, qualification, and training protocols for personnel, reinforcing adherence to housekeeping, safety, security, and environmental control standards.
- Managed personnel work schedule for 24-hour operations, training, temporary duty assignments, and deployments.
Production Expeditor
United States Air Force, USAF
Cannon AFB, NM
10.2016 - 07.2021
- Managed and directed 325 maintenance staff from 7 different career fields, maintaining operational readiness of 21 Mc-130J aircraft worth $1.9 billion
- Prioritized and addressed maintenance, supply, personnel, scheduling, and aircraft modification challenges.
- Directed oversight of squadron equipment and facility resources worth over $100 million, including 2,200 bench stock and support items valued at $750K.
Quality Assurance Evaluator
United States Air Force, USAF
Cannon AFB, NM
09.2015 - 10.2016
- Evaluated Civilian contract maintenance on 95 special operation aircraft worth $4.9 billion
- Assessed monthly contract surveillance records, recognized negative trends, and advised on corrective measures.
- Administered contract oversight and provided support for Big Safari, Transient Alert maintenance, Sierra Nevada Corp, and Lockheed Martin.
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor/Aerospace Maintenance Craftsman
United States Air Force, USAF
Little Rock, Ramstein AB, Cannon AFB, Arkansas, Germany, New Mexico
08.2006 - 09.2015
- Inspected, troubleshot, removed, replaced, and adjusted/rigged flight controls, landing gear, crew doors, escape hatches/windows, cargo doors and ramps
- Completed one-time inspections of aircraft, adhering to regulatory requirements. Facilitated component time changes to optimize aircraft performance. Operated both powered and non-powered support equipment during maintenance activities.
- Performed preflight/post flight inspection, Isochronal inspection, completing required repairs, lubrications, system operational checks, performed engine performance runs, servicing fuel, towing and jacking of aircraft
Education
Associate of Science - Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL04-2018
FAA Certification - Airframe And Powerplant
Bakers School of Aeronuatics
Lebanon, TN05-2025
FAA Certificate - Aircraft Electronics Technician
SpaceTEC Partners, Inc (SPI)
Online11-2021
FCC Certificate - General Radiotelephone Operator License
Federal Communication Commission
N/A01-2020
Certified Fitness Trainer & Specialist in Fitness Nutrition - Master Trainer Certification
Lionel University
Online04-2014
Skills
- Aircraft maintenance
- Electronic systems
- Regulatory compliance
- Safety standards
- Data analysis
- Logistics coordination
- Team leadership
- Quality assurance
- Effective communication
- Logistics management
- Mentoring and training
- Team management
- Employee supervision
- Product management
- Lean six sigma
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
Affiliations
- Active Lifstyle
- Fitness
- Old Cars
- Hunting
- Dogs
Accomplishments
- Meritorious Service Medal x2
- Air and Space Commendation Medal x3
- Joint Service Achievement Medal
Certification
- FAA Certificated Airframe and Powerplant
- General Radiotelephone Operator License
- Aircraft Electronics Technician Certification
Timeline
Senior Combat Logistics Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
12.2023 - Current
Production Superintendent
United States Air Force, USAF
05.2022 - 12.2023
Section Chief
United States Air Force, USAF
07.2021 - 05.2022
Production Expeditor
United States Air Force, USAF
10.2016 - 07.2021
Quality Assurance Evaluator
United States Air Force, USAF
09.2015 - 10.2016
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor/Aerospace Maintenance Craftsman
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2006 - 09.2015
Associate of Science - Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
FAA Certification - Airframe And Powerplant
Bakers School of Aeronuatics
FAA Certificate - Aircraft Electronics Technician
SpaceTEC Partners, Inc (SPI)
FCC Certificate - General Radiotelephone Operator License
Federal Communication Commission
Certified Fitness Trainer & Specialist in Fitness Nutrition - Master Trainer Certification
Lionel University
Similar Profiles
MICHAEL BELLEMICHAEL BELLE
Sports Director/Fitness Supervisor at United States Air Force, USAF, Langley Air ForceSports Director/Fitness Supervisor at United States Air Force, USAF, Langley Air Force
Philip D. SpencerPhilip D. Spencer
Aircraft Generation Flight Chief at United States Air Force, USAF, MacDill Air Force BaseAircraft Generation Flight Chief at United States Air Force, USAF, MacDill Air Force Base
William CriswellWilliam Criswell
Structural Quality Assurance Officer at United States Air Force, USAFStructural Quality Assurance Officer at United States Air Force, USAF
Isaiah MillerIsaiah Miller
Quality Assurance Evaluator at United States Air Force, USAFQuality Assurance Evaluator at United States Air Force, USAF
Melissa Mosier WatfordMelissa Mosier Watford
Practical Nurse Instructor at Florida Panhandle Technical CollegePractical Nurse Instructor at Florida Panhandle Technical College