Michael Turner
Tehachapi,Ca.
Summary
A dedicated and experienced aircraft maintenance technician and supervisor who can balance personnel requirements, supply issues, and aircraft generation requirements. Able to identify and solve multiple situational problems as well as applying LEAN/6 SIGMA practices to day to day processes. Equally capable of ensuring internal and external customer satisfaction. Qualifications include: - Secret Security Clearance (2021) - Air Force/Represented Civilian Leadership Skills - Microsoft Office Programs - Advanced Composites\Low Observable - Conflict resolution trained - CAMS/IMDS - AFOSH Standards
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade 16, Lead Fabrication and Structural Dev Tech
Lockheed Martin
09.2020 - Current
- U-2 Structural Repair Including metal fabrication, solid/blind fastener installation/removal, and corrosion identification/removal.
- As Lead Technician, ensure all hazardous material was stored, used, and disposed of properly.
- Teamed up with Aeronautical Engineers to write 1st Lockheed Specification for Full Size Determinant Assembly.
- Well Versed with 3D Experience platform for Aircraft Modelling and Assembly.
- Performed 100% manufacture tracking with I-Base T, Solumina
- Assemble Full Size Determinate Assembly parts per Engineer models and Specification
- Evaluate damage outside of Technical Order guidelines, coordinate with structural engineering on best repair processes.
Aircraft Mechanic (Contract)
HRU Industries contracted by BAE Systems Mojave
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Performed aircraft card inspections on DC-9 aircraft, ensured 100% airworthiness.
- Repaired structural and composite damage to aircraft structure.
- Remove and install engines and engines components.
- Performed Pre and post flight inspections.
- Installed, pressurized and performed hydraulic system checkout.
Level III Aircraft Structures Mechanic
Northrop Grumman
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Performed first time modifications on B-2 aircraft, worked hand in hand with engineering to ensure removal and replacement of existing electrical systems accomplished
- Written and reviewed Non-Conformance tags for received parts not matching engineer specifications
- Installed navigation system and structural upgrade on B-2 aircraft, New system upgrades enhance war fighter efforts into the next decade
- Removed aircraft test wiring system in de-modification to return B-2 test aircraft to full mission capable service
- Trained new entry level employees on blueprint interpretation, electrical system removal/installations and structural modification procedures.
Aircraft Maintenance Production Supervisor
Active Duty USAF
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Supervised 280 personnel on 9 different airframes worth $15 billion dollars ensured mission sorties met day in and day out
- Prioritization maintenance tasking’s for Egress, Aircraft Fuels Systems, Hydraulic Systems, Electronic/Environmental Systems, Inspection Section, Non-Destructive Inspection, Corrosion control, Metals Technology/Weld and Sheetmetal/Composite Sections
- Established Scheduled and unscheduled overtime process, reduced unscheduled over time use by 25% while still increasing maintenance production by estimated 20%
- Performed daily aircraft status briefings for Group and squadron commanders and leaders, to include aircraft status, broken aircraft get well dates, status of parts on order, status of Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO) as well as any and all man power issues throughout the Maintenance Group.
Fabrication Flight Production Supervisor
Active Duty USAF
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Directed Fabrication Sections to include, Non-Destructive Inspection, Corrosion Control, Machinist/weld and Sheetmetal/Composites
- Coordinated/prioritized over 140 flight line on aircraft jobs and over 300 back shops tasks
- Additionally, led the sections through over 100 quality assurance inspections with a 98% pass rate
- Worked directly with state and local OSHA personnel to obtain renewed aircraft wash hangar state recertification
- Additionally, managed $48,000 system and roof upgrade by working with base facility and maintenance personnel
- Oversaw aircraft part local manufacturing policies and procedures, VIA LEAN, introduced new digital tracking and signature process for all local manufacture requests
- Essentially reducing part submission and approval process and cutting customer wait time by approximately 25%.
Aircraft Structural Maintenance Section Supervisor
Active Duty USAF
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Ensured compliance w/ technical order usage, environments and job safety guidance, training & work center specific requirements to advance Air Force Material Command mission
- Organized/led 2x F-16 wing inspections; installed 4 attach fittings/cut 72 hours from schedule/saved $740K per wing vs wing change, supported 2 Test Pilot School class graduations
- Enhanced structural Maintenance capabilities; secured Air Force Education and Training Command, Advanced Composite Courses for 4 personal, elevated section's qualifications by 25%.
Aircraft Structural Maintenance Section Supervisor
Active Duty USAF
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Directly lead 29 military personnel/one Ministry of Defense civilian completed 8,000 Maintenance actions/30 KC-135 Iso-chronical inspections
- Efforts led to the Wing’s 9,000 sorties over 4 years, directly supported forward deployment missions to the middle east
- Established maintenance priorities, briefed commanders of upcoming aircraft schedules as well as deconflict any issues that arise for the aircraft wash hanger and corrosion control booths
- Led Squadron through Self Inspection program; 350+ inspections logged in 4 monthsdirectly contributed to section's 92% quality assurance pass rate.
Maintenance Group Manpower/Security/Facility Manager
Hurlburt Field
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Tracks/maintains 2,900+ manning authorizations consisting of AD/civilian personnel within 6 Squadrons in the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Group
- Functional manager for unit manning document, personnel actions between wing/MAJCOM for 5 Hurlburt Field/1 Eglin AFB Maintenance Squadrons
- Advised maintenance group commander/chief on adjustments to manpower distribution, and future manning management
- Validated Fiscal Year 08/09 unit manning document w/ 2,900+ authorizations; allowed for CV-22 & AC-130U gunship build-up
- Authored/orchestrated Maintenance unit manning document modified unit move for 16th AMUCannon AFB; supported 8 AC-130H aircraft
- Immediately coordinated/filled short-notice Operation Enduring Freedom manning shortfall; enabled unit to meet msn critical tasking.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
University of Maryland University College
01.2016
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy Cert. - Aviation Management
Air University Extension Course Program
Maxwell Afb-gunter Annex, AL07.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Aircraft Metals Technology
Community College of the Air Force
01.2012
Professional Military Management Certification - Personnel Management
Air Education And Training Command
Hurlburt Field, FL01.2012
Certification - Advanced Composites Assembly And Repair
Air Education And Training Command
Pensacola, FL07.2000
Skills
- Technical problem solving
- Test-driven development
- Technical Analysis
- Security best practices
- Performance Optimization
- Project Management
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Technical Writing
- Hazardous Waste Management
- New Feature Development
- Process Improvement
Certification
- Six Sigma and the Organization (Advanced), 2024
- Six Sigma Advanced Define and Measure Phases, 2024
Timeline
Grade 16, Lead Fabrication and Structural Dev Tech
Lockheed Martin
09.2020 - Current
Aircraft Mechanic (Contract)
HRU Industries contracted by BAE Systems Mojave
06.2020 - 09.2020
Level III Aircraft Structures Mechanic
Northrop Grumman
03.2019 - 05.2020
Aircraft Maintenance Production Supervisor
Active Duty USAF
01.2017 - 01.2018
Fabrication Flight Production Supervisor
Active Duty USAF
01.2016 - 01.2017
Aircraft Structural Maintenance Section Supervisor
Active Duty USAF
01.2015 - 01.2016
Aircraft Structural Maintenance Section Supervisor
Active Duty USAF
01.2011 - 01.2015
Maintenance Group Manpower/Security/Facility Manager
Hurlburt Field
01.2008 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
University of Maryland University College
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy Cert. - Aviation Management
Air University Extension Course Program
Associate of Applied Science - Aircraft Metals Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Professional Military Management Certification - Personnel Management
Air Education And Training Command
Certification - Advanced Composites Assembly And Repair
Air Education And Training Command