Michael Schmidt
Wisconsin Air National Guard
OSHKOSH,WI
30
years of professional experience
Aviation maintenance professional with solid track record in supervising and coordinating aircraft maintenance tasks. Proven ability to implement effective maintenance schedules and ensure adherence to safety regulations. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and achieving high standards in operational efficiency and reliability.
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor
29 Years 11 Months- Supervised aircraft maintenance teams, ensuring adherence to technical orders and safety standards, enhancing operational readiness. 2. Coordinated daily flight line operations, optimizing workflows to maintain mission-ready aircraft availability. 3. Inspected maintenance documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance. 4. Directed troubleshooting efforts to resolve avionics, hydraulic, and propulsion discrepancies. 5. Scheduled maintenance actions to align manpower, parts, and mission requirements. 6. Mentored airmen on inspection procedures, tool control, and aircraft servicing practices, fostering skill development and operational proficiency. 7. Verified completion of aircraft forms, logs, and discrepancy corrections before release to service. 8. Enforced foreign object damage prevention and maintenance safety protocols across work areas.
- Verified completion of aircraft forms, logs, and discrepancy corrections before release to service.
- Enforced foreign object damage prevention and maintenance safety protocols across work areas.
- Ensured a clean and organized workspace for maximum productivity during maintenance operations.
- Facilitated seamless communication between maintenance teams, ensuring timely resolution of any concerns or challenges.
- Collaborated closely with other departments to address technical issues promptly, minimizing disruptions to flight schedules.
- Reduced aircraft downtime with proactive identification of potential issues through thorough inspections.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of team members, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams during major overhauls or modification projects to ensure successful completion within deadlines and budget parameters.
- Increased on-time departures by effectively managing maintenance schedules and prioritizing tasks.
- Optimized inventory control, monitoring parts usage, and coordinating orders as necessary for timely repairs.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 25 employees.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Skills
Safety protocols
Maintenance scheduling
Pneumatic systems
Structural repair
Team leadership
Quality assurance procedures
Risk management
Technical documentation
Quality control
Personnel management
Attention to detail
Timeline
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor
Wisconsin Air National Guard
10.1993 - 09.2023Read More
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science from Business Management
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