Norman B. Motos
424th Air Base Squadron, U.S. Air Forces in Europe | Chièvres Air Base, Belgium
Yorktown,United States
1
Certification
23
years of professional experience
Support Operations Manager leading logistics, transportation, fleet readiness, and facilities support for a geographically separated unit. Advises leadership across 17 Air Force specialties and 60 personnel while coordinating with NATO, DLA, host-nation agencies, and vendors to solve sustainment, procurement, and mission-support requirements. Delivers readiness for a 1.2-million-square-foot airfield, 30 facilities, and $102 million in assets through disciplined compliance, training, and project execution.
Work History
Support Operations Manager
2 Years 8 Months- Scope: Operations, logistics, transportation, fleet readiness, facilities, training, vendor/DLA coordination, project management, procurement, and multinational mission support.
- Lead support operations for a geographically separated unit with 17 Air Force specialties and 60 personnel; advise squadron leadership on logistics, transportation, training, professional education, fleet readiness, facilities, and mission projects.
- Support a 1.2-million-square-foot NATO airfield, runway, landing zone, three drop zones, helipad, 30 facilities, and $102 million in assets serving the NATO Alliance and distinguished-visitor airlift mission.
- Oversee vehicle-maintenance requirements across three work centers and maintain readiness for four fire stations, water-port support, airfield operations, and joint civil-support missions.
- Coordinate with NATO agencies, MAJCOMs, wings, U.S. Army, DLA, commercial vendors, and host-nation partners to resolve transportation, logistics, technical, and sustainment requirements.
- Directed logistics and $17,000 in parts procurement to restore eight critical vehicles supporting a 24/7 distinguished-visitor mission; synchronized three outlying shops operating at 50% manning and kept critical assets above minimum essential levels.
- Procured and delivered deicing fluid in less than three days and coordinated disposal of 2,500 liters of expired solvent, enabling 352 operations and earning senior-command recognition.
- Led joint coordination among Army Garrison, 424th ABS, 86th LRS, and DLA to correct a host-base routing error involving a critical TACAN shipment; saved $160,000 and prevented a six-month delay to a flight-safety system.
- Resolved four months of obstacles for a $350,000 military aircraft fire trainer by coordinating a Canadian manufacturer, Army and Dutch vendors for crane offload, adapter fabrication, and propane service; enabled training for 15 firefighters and three local-national brigades and saved $22,000 annually.
- Oversaw a $5.6 million fleet-maintenance program, mission-partner assets, and contracted service for four fire trucks protecting an $86 million NATO airfield; secured mission-partner assets for a five-nation NEO exercise supporting 139 jumps and 800 evacuees during an 860% operations surge.
- Managed sustainment on behalf of the vehicle readiness squadron and approved 35 parts requests valued at $100,000, enabling 2,600 NATO operations and sustained 24/7 mission support.
- Connected three vehicle-management work centers with European companies for contract repair, certification, and parts sourcing, mitigating Air Force-wide manpower constraints.
- Processed 12 training allocations and secured 19 NATO courses for 64 members, strengthening leadership capability and professional interoperability.
- Established on-site Air Force Trainer and Unit Training Manager instruction for seven personnel, increasing qualified trainers by 8% and saving approximately $3,000 in temporary-duty costs.
- Served as deputy/assistant project officer for major SHAPE community events; led logistics planning, food support, setup/teardown, budget execution, and multinational volunteer teams.
- Military Grade: E-7 / MSgt | Hours per Week: 40+
Logistics Readiness Quality Assurance Evaluator / Self-Inspection Administrator
11 Months- Scope: quality assurance and self-inspection oversight across critical logistics functions including Fuels, Vehicle Management, Traffic Management, and Supply.
- Managed Unit Self-Assessment Program activities, MICT/Inspector General systems, compliance data, command-inspection reporting, trend analysis, and corrective-action tracking.
- Provided quality oversight for a 922-vehicle fleet valued at $134 million supporting 39 units, seven geographically separated units, 28 F-16 aircraft, theater security packages, and air mobility missions.
- Validated 41 self-inspection checklists, corrected observations, and drove a 99% compliance rate recognized as the unit's best in two years.
- Performed 32 formal evaluations, identified five deficiencies, and delivered corrective feedback that improved maintenance effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
- Conducted two 25,000-pound aircraft-loader inspections covering 198 line items and six technical-order changes, correcting faults that supported movement of approximately 230,000 tons of cargo.
- Managed 16 Inspector General write-ups, hosted four readiness exercises, and closed nine deficiencies as a Wing Inspection Team evaluator.
- Secured a $40,000 critical part and coordinated repair of the command's sole flight-line emergency-response vehicle in less than two months versus a six-month standard.
- Trained Airmen and fuels personnel on refueling-system component overhaul, expanding organic repair capability and fifth-generation aircraft refueling support.
- Military Grade: E-6 / TSgt | Hours per Week: 40+
Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor / Deployed Theater Security Package Fleet Manager
11 Months- Managed 290 rental vehicles and 51 Air Force assets across three deployed locations supporting 12 F-15 aircraft, air mobility missions, NATO operations, and approximately 500 personnel.
- Directed preventive/corrective maintenance, vehicle support, vehicle-accident packages, travel-document audits, and field repairs under OSHA, Air Force, technical-order, EPA, and Romanian/host-nation requirements.
- Coordinated 120 repairs and inspections and processed 24 vehicle-accident packages, sustaining safe transportation and mission support.
- Completed preventive maintenance, service-bulletin actions, and 21 field repairs on 51 mission-generation assets supporting 12 F-15s, two F-22s, and Exercise Dacian Eagle.
- Diagnosed and repaired a two-year refueling-nozzle leak and replaced filters, tires, and electrical components, enabling issuance of approximately 1.2 million gallons of fuel during NATO operations.
- Managed hazardous-waste activities in Romania, collecting and disposing of approximately 1,500 gallons of liquid waste and 100 pounds of solid waste in compliance with USAFE and Romanian environmental requirements.
- Trained six Romanian military members on 25,000-pound aircraft cargo-loader and 10,000-pound forklift fundamentals, strengthening host-nation capability.
- Built and inspected 10 pallets, loaded C-17/C-130 aircraft, and supported movement of 310 personnel for Romanian special-operations missions; received the Romanian Air Force Emblem of Honor.
- Military Grade: E-6 / TSgt | Hours per Week: 40+
NCOIC, Special Purpose Vehicle Maintenance
11 Months- Led 18 personnel in two maintenance shops supporting an 820-vehicle fleet valued at $82 million for 39 units, seven geographically separated units, 28 F-16 aircraft, transient airlift, and forward-deployed operations.
- Directed maintenance for 224 sortie-generating, sustaining, and nuclear-certified vehicles; managed training, budget, technical compliance, diagnostics, repair priorities, and travel-document audits.
- Led two sections through approximately 250 work orders supporting Operation Atlantic Resolve and 4,900 wing flying hours.
- Established a hydraulic rebuild station and repaired four swing-mast forklifts, eliminating recurring failures and supporting two weapons-training deployments involving 65 munition movements.
- Managed a $10,000 budget and led four Airmen through 135 maintenance actions on eight 10-ton trucks, enabling movement of 65,000 pounds during the Bitburg Annex closure.
- Directed a $5.5 million aircraft-deicer summer-rebuild program with four technicians, improving winter-training capability by 200%.
- Developed seven-level training for three NCOs and certified 68 core tasks for personnel maintaining 108 nuclear-certified assets.
- Secured advanced maintenance and metal-trade instruction that produced host-nation trade certifications, repaired an aircraft staircase, and saved approximately $25,000.
- Military Grade: E-6 / TSgt | Hours per Week: 40+
Section Chief, Vehicle Management Support Section
11 Months- Supervised five personnel managing fleet and operations support for 807 vehicles/equipment valued at $80 million across 22 organizations, six geographically separated units, five theater-security-package locations, and transient airlift missions.
- Administered training for 18 personnel; managed inspection/readiness programs, vehicle operations, records, facilities, and compliance across seven facilities.
- Guided 89 personnel through seven MICT checklists, directed compliance inspections, and corrected deficiencies under OSHA, Air Force, and host-nation requirements.
- Supervised a privately owned vehicle inspection station that completed 7,200 inspections and briefed 800 personnel on German driving requirements, contributing to a 6% reduction in the U.S. Army Europe accident rate.
- Secured 74 advanced technical-course seats, producing 78 CCAF credits and enabling nine personnel to achieve higher skill levels.
- Sourced, procured, and assembled a master fuel meter, resolving an eight-year deficiency, saving approximately $20,000, and supporting accountability of three million gallons of JP-8.
- Developed a readiness tracker covering 89 members and approximately 2,000 line items, supporting a 90% wing readiness objective.
- Prepared seven light tactical all-terrain vehicles and 60 equipment items in less than 72 hours for 19 pararescue personnel supporting Operation Freedom's Sentinel.
- Military Grade: E-6 / TSgt | Hours per Week: 40+
Assistant NCOIC, Special Purpose Vehicle Maintenance / Facility Manager
1 Year 4 Months- Oversaw maintenance productivity for up to 16 military and civilian personnel and unscheduled/preventive maintenance on 234-391 special-purpose vehicles.
- Additional Duty: Facility Manager / Facility Custodian - coordinated facility condition/readiness, safety and environmental compliance, work requirements, technical-order support, and shop equipment accountability.
- Served as facility manager, technical-order custodian, vehicle/airfield driving trainer, and rescue-squadron equipment-support lead.
- Supervised 14 technicians, directed 477 labor hours, quality-checked 200 vehicles, and completed 234 repairs, achieving a 92.9% mission-capable rate - an eight-year high and best in Pacific Air Forces.
- Rebuilt boat-trailer components and fabricated landing gear, saving $450 and returning the asset four weeks sooner than replacement timelines.
- Trained six technicians on hydraulic-cylinder maintenance machinery, increasing shop proficiency and saving approximately $12,000 in contracted repairs.
- Reorganized an equipment account and transferred eight excess assets to Security Forces, improving utilization and avoiding approximately $55,000 in purchases.
- Served as sole unit vehicle and airfield-driving trainer, updated the training plan, and qualified personnel on eight vehicle types.
- Maintained 12 all-terrain vehicles and coordinated transportation/drop-zone support for rescue and jump-master programs, enabling qualification of 10 new jump masters.
- Military Grade: E-5 / SSgt to E-6 / TSgt | Hours per Week: 40+
Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor / NCOIC, Customer Service
1 Year- Supervised vehicle maintenance and customer-service functions within a 2,100-vehicle fleet valued at approximately $152 million supporting the Air Force's largest combat wing.
- Maintained 240 critical vehicles supporting 52 units and contributing to approximately 17,000 flying hours and 8,000 sorties.
- Revamped the technical-order program by reorganizing approximately 1,000 manuals and deleting 35 obsolete publications, reducing technical-reference search time.
- Repaired an aircraft fuel-truck wiring harness, avoiding approximately $1,400 in parts cost and enabling delivery of 644,000 gallons of jet fuel.
- Supported deployment of 12 F-22 aircraft, 300+ personnel, and 76 vehicles, facilitating 756 sorties and 910 flying hours.
- Managed hazardous-material program compliance and achieved 100% compliance with Air Force/local directives during environmental, safety, and occupational-health inspections.
- Conducted electrical-system training for eight Airmen and closed 16 core tasks, improving upgrade-training completion.
- Led two-tactor repairs supporting movement of 375 tons of relief goods for Operation Damayan and 3.8 million affected people.
- Prepared 16 vehicles/equipment items for Cobra Gold and Balikatan multinational exercises.
- Military Grade: E-5 / SSgt | Hours per Week: 40+
NCOIC, Refueling Maintenance / Material Handling Equipment
1 Year- Led refueling-maintenance operations for mission-critical R-11 refuelers and material-handling equipment within a 2,100-vehicle, $152 million fleet.
- Achieved a 91% refueling-fleet mission-capable rate, exceeding the PACAF goal of 85%.
- Supervised 30 mission-critical R-11 technical-compliance inspections, achieving 100% compliance with zero mishaps or findings.
- Expedited refueler repairs using serviceable salvaged components, saving approximately $2,100 and avoiding one month of non-mission-capable time.
- Delivered mobile maintenance response that restored refueler capability in the field with no aircraft mission delay.
- Facilitated compliant disposal of approximately 2,500 pounds of hazardous material and maintained 100% AFOSH compliance.
- Executed quality-assurance checks on outgoing maintenance, reducing repeat maintenance by 28% in 90 days.
- Prepared approximately 200 vehicles and four facilities for four typhoon strikes, supporting wing recovery and regional-defense readiness.
- Organized 404 parts items valued at $135,000 and reduced parts research time by approximately 50%.
- Validated a 157-item logistics compliance checklist and helped the squadron earn an 'Excellent' rating.
- Military Grade: E-5 / SSgt | Hours per Week: 40+
NCOIC, Refueling Maintenance
1 Year- Performed and supervised preventive/unscheduled maintenance, diagnostics, parts research, and compliance activities on a 2,100-vehicle fleet valued at $152 million.
- Disposed of approximately 3,500 gallons of hazardous waste and 11 tons of scrap metal in accordance with environmental standards.
- Prepared three MRAPs for shipment by removing/packing vehicle subassemblies and maintaining accountability for approximately $45,000 in equipment.
- Responded to 40 mobile maintenance calls and repaired 50% in the field, increasing 24-hour turnaround performance by approximately 70%.
- Salvaged 35 wheel assemblies for critical tactical patrol vehicles, saving approximately $35,000 in parts.
- Revitalized the refueling-maintenance lockout/tagout program and achieved 100% AFOSH compliance.
- Spearheaded a refueling-maintenance realignment that absorbed 60 sortie-generating vehicles.
- Led tracking and servicing of 54 priority-one vehicles supporting approximately 9,200 sorties and 21,000 flying hours.
- Military Grade: E-5 / SSgt | Hours per Week: 40+
NCOIC, Refueling Maintenance
1 Year- Led five civilian personnel supporting a 2,100-vehicle fleet valued at $152 million and ensured compliance with federal, host-nation, environmental, health, and safety standards.
- Consolidated petroleum-oil-lubricant bench/work and accounted for 197 items valued at $56,000, improving efficiency by approximately 30%.
- Responded to a disabled aircraft refueler at Naha port, enabling delivery to base and saving approximately $3,000 versus contracted movement.
- Military Grade: E-5 / SSgt | Hours per Week: 40+
NCOIC, Refueling Maintenance
1 Year- Led five civilian personnel and maintenance operations supporting a 2,100-vehicle fleet valued at $152 million.
- Returned a priority loader to service in two hours by replacing hydraulic hoses using on-hand supplies.
- Diagnosed R-11 refueler engine performance and identified turbo/muffler faults, saving approximately $2,000 and four weeks of downtime.
- Fabricated a battery jump-start unit from reclaimed components, improving mobile-maintenance capability by 10%.
- Diagnosed and repaired refueler calibration systems, replacing master-meter batteries and saving approximately $4,100 in parts.
- Corrected three equipment-management account discrepancies and validated inventory for 100% compliance.
- Responded to 20 mobile-maintenance calls during an operational readiness inspection, contributing to the wing's 'Excellent' rating.
- Led the refueling-maintenance element and served as liaison between Vehicle Management and POL functions.
- Researched/located plumbing parts, reduced parts discrepancies by 15%, and saved more than $5,000 in procurement costs.
- Directed repairs on 54 mission-critical refuelers, enabling delivery of approximately 51 million gallons of JP-8 to 12,800 aircraft.
- Military Grade: E-5 / SSgt | Hours per Week: 40+
Vehicle and Vehicular Equipment Maintenance Supervisor
1 Year- Performed scheduled, safety, and unscheduled maintenance on a technically diverse 1,200-vehicle fleet valued at $123 million supporting F-16, A-10, C-12, HH-60, and U-2 aircraft operations.
- Additional Duty: Air Force Flight Equipment Custodian (Equipment Custodian) - managed accountable equipment, recurring inspections, condition/serviceability, discrepancy correction, and utilization.
- Led a 12-member team through 237 repairs on sortie-generating vehicles and achieved approximately 91.4% mission-capable performance.
- Closed 347 job orders covering 690 repairs, contributing to an overall mission-capable rate above 92%.
- Rewired an MB-4 aircraft tow-tractor charging-system harness in one hour versus four, supporting 112 aircraft movements.
- Rebuilt an aircraft tow-vehicle starter motor using salvaged parts, saving approximately $1,200 and 10 days of downtime.
- As Flight Equipment Custodian, managed 496 accountable equipment items valued at approximately $415,000; performed quarterly inspections, corrected 58 discrepancies, and increased equipment utilization by 15%.
- Managed weekly inspections on 22 tool kits, maintaining 100% accountability and serviceability.
- Trained 80 personnel in Self-Aid and Buddy Care and corrected zero discrepancies during five exercises.
- Led eight members in runway FOD-walk operations protecting 59 aircraft valued at approximately $1.2 billion.
- Military Grade: E-5 / SSgt | Hours per Week: 40+
Vehicle and Vehicular Equipment Journeyman / Flight Equipment Custodian
1 Year- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on a 1,200-vehicle fleet valued at $123 million and ensured compliance with U.S. and Korean environmental requirements.
- Additional Duty: Air Force Flight Equipment Custodian (Equipment Custodian) - supported accountable-equipment control, inventory discipline, serviceability, and proper asset utilization while performing primary vehicle-maintenance duties.
- Performed 312 vehicle in/out quality-control inspections, identified/corrected 114 discrepancies, and cleared a 23-vehicle backlog.
- Designed and installed a warehouse-tug jump-pack solution that reduced charging-system repair time and improved 24-hour return-to-user rate by approximately 25%.
- Led fuel-escort duty supporting dispersal of approximately 108,000 gallons to 97 base fuel tanks and heating for 210 buildings.
- Reused serviceable starters/tires from salvaged vehicles, avoiding approximately two weeks of downtime and $550 in parts.
- Designed a structured parking plan for 289 assets, improving storage/parking utilization.
- Reorganized a 250-item bench stock valued at $15,000 and contributed to an 'Excellent' wing inspection rating.
- Prepared and shipped 141 assets valued at $17.2 million for a communications-unit stand-down, moving vehicles to port three weeks ahead of schedule.
- Designed peer core-task training and instructed Airmen in security/ignition-switch replacement and post-attack sweep procedures.
- Military Grade: E-5 / SSgt | Hours per Week: 40+
Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Journeyman / Apprentice
3 Years 5 Months- Performed intermediate-level maintenance and repair on commercial and military vehicles, including electrical, HVAC, fuel, emissions, chassis, powertrain, brake, hydraulic, air, steering, suspension, engine, transmission, gearbox, and differential systems.
- Determined system/component serviceability; rebuilt or replaced worn components; reassembled, adjusted, and tested repaired systems using technical publications and manufacturer specifications.
- Documented maintenance, inspection, and repair actions for historical records and used computerized/electronic technical data to maintain safe, serviceable vehicles.
- Supported fleets of approximately 529-559 vehicles valued at roughly $29-$31 million and complied with tool control, housekeeping, pollution prevention, and safety requirements.
- Contributed to a 93% mission-capable rate, exceeding the Air Mobility Command standard of 90%.
- Managed hazardous-material program requirements and supported external environmental-compliance recognition.
- Completed task evaluations during a logistics standardization inspection and contributed to an 'Outstanding' wing rating.
- During deployment to Iraq, helped restore a 37-vehicle fleet valued at approximately $2.5 million from 65% to 91% mission capable, enabling 57 craftsmen to complete or plan 35 projects valued at $1 million.
- Military Grade: E-3 / A1C to E-4 / SrA | Hours per Week: 40+
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Vehicle Maintenance
- Awarded 22 September 2021.
- 58 semester hours of degree credit documented in vehicle maintenance, specialized support vehicles, advanced automotive maintenance, brakes/suspension, automotive electrical systems, fleet management, advanced maintenance management, leadership, managerial communications, and military studies.
- Additional college coursework/transfer credit: University of Maryland Global Campus, Spokane Falls Community College, and Central Texas College.
- Management Information Systems studies are listed on a prior resume; degree completion date was not established in the source documents reviewed for this master resume.
Skills
Operations & Program Management
Logistics
Supply Chain & Transportation
Fleet
Maintenance & Equipment Management
Safety
Environmental & Facilities
Budget
Procurement & Resource Management
Contract administration
Preventive maintenance scheduling
Work order management
Vendor management
KPI reporting
Quality Assurance
Inspection & Internal Controls
Leadership
Training & Workforce Development
Emergency operations
Equipment accountability
Inventory control
Facilities inspection
Asset lifecycle management
Compliance audits
Certification
- Google AI Professional Certificate - Google/Coursera, 8 Aug 2026; seven-course program covering AI fundamentals, brainstorming/planning, research/insights, writing/communication, content creation, data analysis, app building, effective prompting, output evaluation, and responsible AI use; includes 20+ AI portfolio artifacts and a custom AI solution.
- Microsoft 365 Fundamentals Specialization - Microsoft/Coursera, 1 Aug 2026; Work Smarter with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Google Project Management Professional Certificate - Google/Coursera, 22 Feb 2026; seven-course program covering project foundations, initiation, planning, execution, Agile project management, capstone application, and AI-supported project search.
- Onward to Opportunity - Project Management (CAPM-focused career training), Syracuse University D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families, Jul 2026.
- Forklift Certification - Certus, 4 Aug 2026.
- Telehandler Certification - Certus, 4 Aug 2026.
- Pallet Jack Certification - Certus, 4 Aug 2026.
- CompTIA A+ Core 1 & Core 2 Course Certificate - Skillsoft Percipio, Mar 2026 (course completion; not presented as CompTIA certification).
- NATO NCO Intermediate Leadership in a Multinational Environment - NATO School Oberammergau, Jan-Feb 2025.
- CrossFit Level 1 Certificate Course - CrossFit, Inc., Dec 2024; listed expiration Dec 2029.
- Industry Standard Project Management - Air University / AFIT continuing education, Apr 2023; 35 continuous learning points.
- Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education I - Joint Knowledge Online, Sep 2020.
- Logistics Readiness Quality Assurance Evaluator - Air University, Sep 2019.
- CLC 046 DoD Sustainable Procurement Program - Warfighting Acquisition University, 17 Nov 2017.
- DAF Vehicle Manager Course / Advanced Maintenance Management - Aug 2017.
- DAF Fleet Management Course / Motor Vehicle Fleet Management - Nov 2016.
- Noncommissioned Officer Academy/leadership and management studies - 2016.
- Airman Leadership School - 2007.
- U.S. Forces Driver Training Program for Europe; active Air Force driver record with operator qualification documented through May 2029.
- DPAS Warehouse training; quality assurance, self-inspection, MICT, IGEMS, emergency operations, hazardous materials/waste, and technical-order program experience.
Interests
Worldwide and overseas experience includes the United States
Belgium
Germany
Romania
Japan
Republic of Korea
Iraq
and other deployed/temporary-duty locations.
Experienced partnering with U.S. Air Force
U.S. Army
NATO
DLA
contractors
European vendors
host-nation military organizations
and local-national workforces.
Available for overseas assignment
shift work
weekends
travel
contingency support
and operation of government vehicles/equipment subject to position requirements.
Timeline
Support Operations Manager
424th Air Base Squadron, U.S. Air Forces in Europe | Chièvres Air Base, Belgium
12.2023 - CurrentRead More
Logistics Readiness Quality Assurance Evaluator / Self-Inspection Administrator
52d Logistics Readiness Squadron, U.S. Air Forces in Europe | Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany
12.2018 - 11.2019Read More
Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor / Deployed Theater Security Package Fleet Manager
52d Logistics Readiness Squadron, U.S. Air Forces in Europe | Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany and deployed locations in Romania
12.2017 - 11.2018Read More
NCOIC, Special Purpose Vehicle Maintenance
52d Logistics Readiness Squadron, U.S. Air Forces in Europe | Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany
12.2016 - 11.2017Read More
Section Chief, Vehicle Management Support Section
52d Logistics Readiness Squadron, U.S. Air Forces in Europe | Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany
12.2015 - 11.2016Read More
Assistant NCOIC, Special Purpose Vehicle Maintenance / Facility Manager
18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Pacific Air Forces | Kadena Air Base, Japan
07.2014 - 11.2015Read More
Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor / NCOIC, Customer Service
18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Pacific Air Forces | Kadena Air Base, Japan
07.2013 - 07.2014Read More
NCOIC, Refueling Maintenance / Material Handling Equipment
18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Pacific Air Forces | Kadena Air Base, Japan
07.2012 - 07.2013Read More
NCOIC, Refueling Maintenance
18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Pacific Air Forces | Kadena Air Base, Japan
07.2011 - 07.2012Read More
NCOIC, Refueling Maintenance
18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Pacific Air Forces | Kadena Air Base, Japan
07.2010 - 07.2011Read More
NCOIC, Refueling Maintenance
18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Pacific Air Forces | Kadena Air Base, Japan
07.2009 - 07.2010Read More
Vehicle and Vehicular Equipment Maintenance Supervisor
51st Logistics Readiness Squadron, Pacific Air Forces | Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea
07.2008 - 07.2009Read More
Vehicle and Vehicular Equipment Journeyman / Flight Equipment Custodian
51st Logistics Readiness Squadron, Pacific Air Forces | Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea
07.2007 - 07.2008Read More
Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Journeyman / Apprentice
92d Logistics Readiness Squadron, Air Mobility Command | Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington; deployed to LSA Anaconda, Iraq
02.2004 - 07.2007Read More
Community College of the Air Force / Air University
Associate of Applied Science from Vehicle Maintenance
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ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Emergency Operations, Unit Control Center & Personnel Accountability
- Led Unit Control Center (UCC) operations during military exercises and aircraft in-flight emergency/standardization-and-evaluation scenarios; served as the communications and coordination bridge between the unit and Army Emergency Operations Center (EOC), contributing to successful execution of the first U.S. Army Garrison joint exercise.
- Served as the Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System (AFPAAS) Point of Contact for real-world personnel accountability; maintained emergency accountability status, coordinated required updates, and provided timely personnel-status information during emergency and contingency events.
- Served as the Logistics Readiness Squadron representative to the Wing Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during exercises and real-world events; relayed logistics status and requirements, coordinated EOC taskings, and maintained communication between wing-level emergency operations and squadron/unit response functions.
- Training Management & Instruction
- Managed the full training lifecycle: requirements analysis, curriculum development, formal-training requests, upgrade training, on-the-job training, trainer qualification, testing, documentation, and final mission-readiness certification.
- Used myLearning, Training Business Area, readiness trackers, and local training records to track qualification status, overdue requirements, and inspection compliance.
- Trained U.S. and allied personnel on vehicle systems, airfield driving, cargo loaders, forklifts, hazardous-material/safety procedures, Self-Aid and Buddy Care, post-attack sweeps, and maintenance processes.
- Coordinated courses with Base Training Managers, Formal Training offices, career-field functional managers, NATO schools, vendors, and enterprise stakeholders.
- Transportation, Material Handling & Driver Programs
- More than 20 years of forklift/material-handling and government-vehicle experience, including cargo loaders, tractors, telehandlers, pallet jacks, refuelers, tow vehicles, fire/rescue vehicles, buses/vans, tactical vehicles, utility vehicles, deicers, sweepers, and specialized equipment.
- Planned and supported distinguished-visitor transportation, aircrew movement, material movement, airfield driving, drop-zone/landing-zone support, deployment shipments, and U-Drive-It operations.
- Provided operator training, licensing/qualification, and documentation for U.S. and allied personnel.
- Budget, Procurement, Supply & Property Accountability
- Managed budgets/spend plans up to $150,000, approved parts and purchase requests, monitored expenditures, forecast requirements, and coordinated vendors and supporting agencies.
- Maintained inventory, equipment-account, hand-receipt/property, warehouse, supply, repair-parts, bench-stock, tool-control, and audit-ready documentation.
- Experienced with sustainable procurement principles, salvage/reclamation, disposition, asset reutilization, and cost-avoidance solutions.
FEDERAL APPLICATION PROFILE
- Current Status: Active Duty, U.S. Air Force; retirement effective 1 January 2027.
- Current Grade / AFSC: Master Sergeant (E-7); Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance Craftsman, AFSC 2T371.
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizen.
- Security Clearance: Active Secret security clearance.
- Veterans' Preference: 10-point compensable preference listed on current resume; submit required supporting documentation when eligible/applicable.
- Availability: January 2027; update if terminal leave or civilian availability permits an earlier start.
- Mobility: Worldwide/overseas experience and interest; extensive work with NATO, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, Pacific Air Forces, U.S. Army, Defense Logistics Agency, contractors, vendors, and host-nation partners.
- Driver / Equipment Qualifications: U.S. and European driver qualifications; active Air Force driver record; extensive tactical, cargo, passenger, refueling, forklift, telehandler, pallet-jack, and material-handling equipment experience.
CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Google AI Professional Certificate - Google/Coursera, 8 Aug 2026; seven-course program covering AI fundamentals, brainstorming/planning, research/insights, writing/communication, content creation, data analysis, app building, effective prompting, output evaluation, and responsible AI use; includes 20+ AI portfolio artifacts and a custom AI solution.
- Microsoft 365 Fundamentals Specialization - Microsoft/Coursera, 1 Aug 2026; Work Smarter with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Google Project Management Professional Certificate - Google/Coursera, 22 Feb 2026; seven-course program covering project foundations, initiation, planning, execution, Agile project management, capstone application, and AI-supported project search.
- Onward to Opportunity - Project Management (CAPM-focused career training), Syracuse University D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families, Jul 2026.
- NATO NCO Intermediate Leadership in a Multinational Environment - NATO School Oberammergau, Jan-Feb 2025.
- Industry Standard Project Management - Air University / AFIT continuing education, Apr 2023; 35 continuous learning points.
- Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education I - Joint Knowledge Online, Sep 2020.
- Logistics Readiness Quality Assurance Evaluator - Air University, Sep 2019.
- CLC 046 DoD Sustainable Procurement Program - Warfighting Acquisition University, 17 Nov 2017.
- DAF Vehicle Manager Course / Advanced Maintenance Management - Aug 2017.
- DAF Fleet Management Course / Motor Vehicle Fleet Management - Nov 2016.
- Noncommissioned Officer Academy/leadership and management studies - 2016.
- Airman Leadership School - 2007.
- U.S. Forces Driver Training Program for Europe; active Air Force driver record with operator qualification documented through May 2029.
- DPAS Warehouse training; quality assurance, self-inspection, MICT, IGEMS, emergency operations, hazardous materials/waste, and technical-order program experience.
SELECTED AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Defense Meritorious Service Medal., Joint Service Achievement Medal - awarded for multinational Make-A-Wish event project/logistics leadership at SHAPE., Air and Space Commendation Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster., Air Force Commendation Medal., Air Force Achievement Medal - multiple awards., Army Achievement Medal., Romanian Air Force Emblem of Honor., 86th Operations Group Logistics Readiness NCO of the Year., Squadron Team of the Quarter, Mission Support Senior NCO recognition, maintainer-of-the-month recognition, commander coins, and multiple team/quarterly award nominations.