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MICHAEL BRUNIN

Lake Havasu City

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Aircraft Maintenance Superintendent with a proven track record at 926 AMXS. Expert in strategic planning and personnel management, successfully grew ART/CIV manning from 20% to 100%. Recognized for innovative resource allocation and leadership, driving significant operational improvements and enhancing mission readiness.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Squadron Superintendent WS16/CMSgt

926 AMXS
06.2015 - 06.2023
  • Worked directly with AFRC to implement top ACC plan to place Active Associate Reserve owned F16's into Nellis AFB.
  • Developed new hiring practices for all AFRC. First to split ART billets into straight civilian positions.
  • Designed, structured and built with AFRC A1/A4/A8 the first F35 integrated unit for AFRC. (826 AMU)
  • Redesigned and developed the Special Salary Rate process for the federal government.
  • Retained one of the largest Special Salary pay raises in the history of AFRC. Efforts grew 926 ART/CIV manning from 20% to 100% within one year.

Aircraft Maintenance Superintendent. ART/ WS13/CMS

FLANKER AMU
10.2012 - 01.2014
  • First ever CMSgt ART to run a RegAF/AFRC/NBG unit.
  • Due to fiscal budget constraints and cost of mx per FHP on the F15C/C V0 Radar, ACC decided to shut unit down. I developed a perfect execution of jet flow and saved over $300K of transfer money for ACC to NGB transfer

Production Superintendent WS10/SMSgt

Flanker AMU
10.2010 - 10.2012
  • Worked directly with Ops to ensure aircraft availability, with the oldest F15's in inventory to fly Aggressor missions.
  • First ever ART to be nominated to F15 Lead Production Superintendent.
  • Devised and implemented perfect FHP ensuring OPS met all mission goals.
  • Never missed one FHP UTE rate.

Production Superintendent F15 C/D (ART) WS10/SMSGT

Eagle AMU 57th FW
10.2009 - 10.2010
  • First ART to ever step into RegAF F15 Production roll at Nellis AFB.
  • Handled 3 seperate FHP's. OT/WPNS/AGRS untilthey split the unit into 2

APG FLIGHT CHIEF/ WS10/MSGT

926 AMXS
01.2009 - 01.2010


  • Built brand new unit from ground up.
  • Built all programs to effectively integrate with active duty personnel
  • Hired all Air Reserve Technicians
  • Worked with recruiters to have even balance of ART to TR for training caps.


Air Reserve Technician F16 DCC WG11/MSGT

301st Fighter Squadron
05.2007 - 01.2009
  • Maintained aircraft systems for optimal operational readiness.


KC-135 Crew Chief Air Reserve Technician WG10/TSGT

931st Air Refueling Wing
10.2006 - 04.2007
  • Assisted with daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and customer satisfaction.


Air Reserve Technician F16 DCC WG11/TSGT

944th Fighter Squadron
12.2000 - 10.2006
  • Maintained aircraft systems to ensure operational readiness.
  • Conducted routine inspections for identifying potential mechanical issues.
  • Improved safety standards by adhering to strict maintenance protocols.
  • Coordinated repair schedules for minimizing aircraft downtime.
  • Unit BRAC 2006.

F16 Crew Chief Traditional Reservist /SSGT

944th Fighter Squadron
05.2000 - 12.2000

B1 Traditional Air National Guardsman ADCC/SSGT

184th Bomber Wing
09.1999 - 04.2000
  • Unit had 2 aircraft on station with a heavy abundance of Guard Technicians. As a TR we would help launch when aircraft flew. Was part of the first ever JDAM drop launch crew.

LEAD PHASE DEDICATED CREW CHIEF. SSGT

62ND FIGHTER SQUADRON
06.1998 - 09.1999
  • Controlled all F16 phase inspections criteria to meet flight line demand.
  • 62nd FS borescope certifier.
  • Lead team of 10 personnel. Typically a TSgt position but was handed to me as SSgt.
  • Met 100% on time effectiveness delivery of aircraft.

DEDICATED CREW CHIEF

36TH FIGHTER SQUADRON
06.1997 - 06.1998
  • Reduced downtime for aircraft repairs with prompt troubleshooting and effective problem-solving skills.


Dedicated Crew Chief/SRA

62ND FIGHTER SQUADRON
04.1996 - 06.1997
  • Leveraged extensive knowledge of various aircraft systems to provide valuable insights during diagnosis and repair of complex issues.
  • Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders such as pilots, engineers, and support staff for seamless coordination during critical missions.


EMS CREW CHIEF/SRA

56TH EMS SQ
04.1994 - 04.1996

WORKED IN PHASE, EOR AND ASSISTED WITH WHEEL AND TIRE OPERATIONS.

DEDICATED CREW CHIEF/ SRA

62ND FIGHTER SQUADRON
12.1993 - 04.1994
  • Supervised and trained other personnel to work on aircraft.
  • Championed continuous improvement initiatives, fostering a culture focused on efficiency and excellence in service delivery.

ASSISTANT DEDICATED CREW CHIEF A1C/SRA

23 FIGHTER SQUADRON
11.1991 - 11.1993
  • Contributed to on-time mission completion through diligent execution of assigned tasks.


Education

Associate of Applied Science - Professional Aircraft Maintenance

Community College of The Air Force
Gunther Alabama
05-2009

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Strategic planning (outside the box thinking)
  • Personnel management
  • Resource allocation
  • Manpower savant Would be called by other AFRC units to help revise and work with A1 on bad UMD's that were previously manipulated wrongly
  • Been requested to help build first ever AFRC Deployment Wing manning (Homestead AFB)

Timeline

Squadron Superintendent WS16/CMSgt

926 AMXS
06.2015 - 06.2023

Aircraft Maintenance Superintendent. ART/ WS13/CMS

FLANKER AMU
10.2012 - 01.2014

Production Superintendent WS10/SMSgt

Flanker AMU
10.2010 - 10.2012

Production Superintendent F15 C/D (ART) WS10/SMSGT

Eagle AMU 57th FW
10.2009 - 10.2010

APG FLIGHT CHIEF/ WS10/MSGT

926 AMXS
01.2009 - 01.2010

Air Reserve Technician F16 DCC WG11/MSGT

301st Fighter Squadron
05.2007 - 01.2009

KC-135 Crew Chief Air Reserve Technician WG10/TSGT

931st Air Refueling Wing
10.2006 - 04.2007

Air Reserve Technician F16 DCC WG11/TSGT

944th Fighter Squadron
12.2000 - 10.2006

F16 Crew Chief Traditional Reservist /SSGT

944th Fighter Squadron
05.2000 - 12.2000

B1 Traditional Air National Guardsman ADCC/SSGT

184th Bomber Wing
09.1999 - 04.2000

LEAD PHASE DEDICATED CREW CHIEF. SSGT

62ND FIGHTER SQUADRON
06.1998 - 09.1999

DEDICATED CREW CHIEF

36TH FIGHTER SQUADRON
06.1997 - 06.1998

Dedicated Crew Chief/SRA

62ND FIGHTER SQUADRON
04.1996 - 06.1997

EMS CREW CHIEF/SRA

56TH EMS SQ
04.1994 - 04.1996

DEDICATED CREW CHIEF/ SRA

62ND FIGHTER SQUADRON
12.1993 - 04.1994

ASSISTANT DEDICATED CREW CHIEF A1C/SRA

23 FIGHTER SQUADRON
11.1991 - 11.1993

Associate of Applied Science - Professional Aircraft Maintenance

Community College of The Air Force
MICHAEL BRUNIN