Michael Martin
Wasilla
Summary
Experienced with leading and managing teams to achieve operational excellence. Utilizes strategic planning and effective communication to drive team performance. Track record of fostering collaborative environment and meeting organizational objectives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Team Manager (Full Time)
Lockheed Martin
03.2022 - Current
- Manage a multidisciplinary team of 50 aircraft technicians, quality inspectors, and field‑service engineers to support F‑22 modernization programs while maintaining strict safety and operational standards
- Direct hiring, onboarding, training, shift scheduling, material provisioning, and budget control to meet contractual aircraft delivery milestones
- Partner with cross‑functional groups (engineers, logistics, program management) to streamline communication, align priorities, and accelerate project execution
- Consistently deliver aircraft on‑time and within budget by optimizing resource allocation, delegating tasks effectively, and monitoring progress
- Conduct regular performance evaluations against predefined objectives; instituted corrective actions and continuous‑improvement initiatives to sustain high‑performance outcomes
Completion Supervisor (Full Time)
Lockheed Martin
12.2018 - 03.2022
- Supervised a team of six aircraft maintenance & production technicians supporting aircraft manufacturing, depot maintenance, and flight test operations
- Oversaw hiring, training, shift scheduling, material provisioning, and budget management to meet stringent aircraft maintenance, manufacturing, and flight schedule requirements
- Ensured compliance with technical data, engineering blueprints, tool control procedures, foreign object damage (FOD) prevention, safety regulations, DoD instructions, and hazardous‑materials handling standards
- Leveraged Shop Floor Manager, Earned Value Management (EVM), Elapsed Time Generator, and Atlas systems to track labor performance, generate real‑time status reports, and provide transparent updates to senior management and customers
- Coordinated with program management, stakeholders, customers, and vendors to secure necessary resources, troubleshoot technical issues, and devise both short‑term fixes and long‑term process improvements
- Served as an adjunct instructor for the Training Department, delivering escape systems training to personnel across multiple aircraft maintenance disciplines, enhancing overall crew safety and technical proficiency
Maintenance Trainer Senior (Full Time)
Lockheed Martin
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Scheduled and delivered comprehensive training for >500 personnel across F‑16, F‑22, F‑35, and U‑2 platforms; ensured ongoing qualification compliance
- Utilized Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) and MyLearning to conduct training‑needs analyses, track certifications, and generate qualification status reports for all participants
Flight Safety and Survival Technician (Full Time)
Lockheed Martin
11.2014 - 01.2017
- Performed detailed inspection, repair, and overhaul of F‑22 and U‑2 aircrew escape system components (ejection seats, parachutes, survival kits, and aircrew flight equipment) supporting programmed depot maintenance and high‑risk flight test operations
- Collaborated with engineering, program management, and customer representatives to define aircrew escape systems maintenance requirements, troubleshoot system failures, and develop corrective action plans
F-22 Training Detachment Flight Chief (Full Time)
United States Air Force
09.2011 - 11.2014
- Delivered 2,000+ hours of classroom instruction on F‑22 egress system maintenance and Integrated Maintenance Information System (IMIS) usage
- Scheduled and coordinated aircraft, personnel, and equipment for 1,200 annual graduates across multiple aircraft maintenance and administrative units, ensuring on‑time course delivery and optimal resource utilization
- Supervised, mentored, and evaluated a team of 15 F‑22 aircraft maintenance instructors
F-16 Egress Section Chief (Full Time)
United States Air Force
09.2008 - 09.2011
- Managed personnel actions, welfare, and career development for a team of 35 F‑16 egress system maintenance technicians, overseeing shift assignments, on‑the‑job training, and certification tracking to maintain compliance with military readiness standards
- Directed and supervised >1,000 back‑shop and flight‑line maintenance actions each year across six separate aircraft maintenance organizations, ensuring timely execution, proper resource allocation, and strict adherence to technical data and safety procedures
F-15 and F-22 Egress Section Supervisor (Full Time
United States Air Force
09.2005 - 09.2008
- Supervised, trained, and coordinated back shop and flight line work assignments for a team of 15 egress system maintenance technicians on both F‑15 and F‑22 platforms, ensuring adherence to technical data, safety regulations, and schedule commitments
- Managed the section’s explosive‑safety program, overseeing hazard assessments, compliance with DoD explosive safety directives, and regular safety audits
F-117 Egress System Technician (Full Time)
United States Air Force
12.2001 - 09.2005
- Performed back shop and flight line maintenance on F-117 aircrew escape and recovery systems
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southwestern College
WinfieldAssociate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALAssociate of Applied Science - Instructor of Technology And Military Science
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Customer focus
- Employee scheduling
- Performance evaluations
- Staff development
- Workforce planning
- Schedule oversight
- Budget management
- Operational excellence
- Employee engagement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Managing operations and efficiency
- Hiring and training
Timeline
Field Team Manager (Full Time)
Lockheed Martin
03.2022 - Current
Completion Supervisor (Full Time)
Lockheed Martin
12.2018 - 03.2022
Maintenance Trainer Senior (Full Time)
Lockheed Martin
01.2017 - 12.2018
Flight Safety and Survival Technician (Full Time)
Lockheed Martin
11.2014 - 01.2017
F-22 Training Detachment Flight Chief (Full Time)
United States Air Force
09.2011 - 11.2014
F-16 Egress Section Chief (Full Time)
United States Air Force
09.2008 - 09.2011
F-15 and F-22 Egress Section Supervisor (Full Time
United States Air Force
09.2005 - 09.2008
F-117 Egress System Technician (Full Time)
United States Air Force
12.2001 - 09.2005
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southwestern College
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Instructor of Technology And Military Science
Community College of The Air Force