Paulino De Avila Diaz
U.S. Airforce
Hampton,VA
Summary
A dynamic fleet management executive with 22+ years of distinguished Air Force experience, directing a $13 billion vehicle fleet across 386 global locations. Currently executing a $434 million procurement budget and $145 million lease/sustainment portfolio while developing strategic policies for 7,300 personnel. Collaborates with U.S. House and Senate appropriation committees to secure fleet funding, manages 2T3 Vehicle Maintenance enterprise assessments, and implements cutting-edge automation and analytics solutions. Demonstrates leadership in optimizing fleet operations, ensuring compliance with Executive Orders and DoD regulations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Proven track record of leveraging team strengths, analyzing complex logistical processes, and achieving organizational excellence through strategic planning and efficient resource management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Vehicle Analysis & Compliance Flight Superintendent
Department of the Air Force
09.2022 - Current
- Led a 27-member team managing a $13 billion fleet of 85,000 vehicles, executing a $434 million procurement and $145 million lease/sustainment budget across 386 global locations.
- Developed policies for 7,300 Vehicle Management personnel ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
- Implemented AI solutions, achieving 99% data accuracy and increasing operational efficiency by 60%.
- Secured $1.2 billion for vehicle replacement, enhancing mission readiness and fleet health.
- Managed $99 million aid project, successfully delivering 863 vehicles to support NATO operations.
- Hand-selected to develop promotion exams for 540 Airmen, utilizing Test Development Software to support the CMSAF's Action Order and Enlisted Blueprint.
Vehicle Fleet Manager
Pacific Air Forces Command
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Managed 1,700 vehicles valued at $281 million and led a team of 153 personnel, completing 35,000 repairs and maintaining a 93% mission capable rate for the Air Force's third-largest fleet despite a 28% budget shortfall.
- Established vehicle requirements for three remote Air Stations, securing a 10-year, $405 million Base Operations Support contract, enhancing the Air Force's operational capabilities in the Pacific.
Section Chief of Fleet Management and Analysis
Global Strike Command
06.2016 - 07.2019
- Managed 579 vehicles, achieving a 97% operational readiness rate and overseeing a $735,000 budget facilitating 9,200 vehicle repairs.
- Recovered $2.2 million in lost vehicles and resources across the United States Africa Command's theater, achieving Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation objectives.
- Directed a major inventory of 65,000 stock items and audit of 40,000 tools, enhancing accountability and operational efficiency.
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Vehicle Management and Analysis
Pacific Air Forces Command
05.2013 - 05.2016
- Supervised 18 people in the Vehicle Management Flight assigned to the Rapid Engineer Deployable, Heavy Operational Repair Squadron, Engineer and managed a fleet of 200 vehicles and equipment valued at $30 million, directly supporting the $200 million Pacific Air Forces Regional Training Center buildup, enhancing operational capabilities.
- Led a Headquarters Air Force-directed vehicle validation of 76 Unit Type Code deployable equipment packages, reducing 45 authorizations and saving the Department of Defense $6.2 million in replacement costs.
- Spearheaded the fleet warranty program by collaborating with the regional Volvo representative, coordinating repairs for six construction vehicles, saving the squadron $26,000 in contract repair costs.
- Administered a $682,000 budget, executing 341 Government Purchase Card transactions, facilitating 209 vehicle and equipment repairs in support of 11 Silver Flag construction projects valued at $4.4 million.
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Vehicle Management and Analysis
Pacific Air Forces Command
03.2009 - 04.2013
- Provided exceptional oversight for a team of 11 personnel and a fleet of 1,000 vehicles and equipment valued at $118 million, ensuring efficient vehicle operations at Yokota Air Base.
- Directed the vehicle priority-buy for Misawa and Kadena Air Bases in 2012 and 2013, identifying critical vehicle and equipment shortfalls valued at $13.5 million to support mission readiness.
- Engineered a rapid recall and lease of 70 vehicles during Operation TOMODACHI, facilitating the transportation of 82 short tons of cargo to assist tsunami survivors following Japan's devastating earthquake in 2011.
Education
Airman Leadership School -
McChord AFB, WAAssociate of Applied Science - Maintenance Production Management
Community College of the Air Force
Maxwell AFB, ALSenior Enlisted Joint PME Course - undefined
National Defense University
Non-Commissioned Officer Academy - undefined
Senior Enlisted Academy - undefined
Gunter Annex, AL 01.2024 - Current
Skills
- Fleet Operations & Readiness
- Team Leadership
- Providing Vision & Execution
- Process Optimization
- Vehicle Acquisitions
- MS Office Suite
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Logistical Process Analysis
- Excellent Communicator & Presenter
- Leading Process Improvement Initiatives
- Establishing Policies & Procedures
- Managing Multiple Priorities
- Personnel Management
- Vehicle Maintenance Operations
- Mentoring & Coaching
- Project Management
Accomplishments
- Directed a 27-member team managing the Air Force's vehicle fleet. Defending a $1.2 billion Future Years Defense Program to replace 9,000 vehicles, driving a 10-year high fleet health and posturing the Department of the Air Force's future Agile Combat Employment missions and warfighting capability.
- Managed 153 military and civilian employees across 7 geographically separated facilities in the maintenance and management of the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson fleet consisting of 1,700 vehicles and equipment. Provided direct oversight in the execution of an annual $2.3M operations and maintenance budget.
Awards
- Pacific Air Forces Vehicle Management Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, 11/01/11
- Team of the Year, 554th RHS, Andersen AFB, Guam, 01/01/13
- Vehicle Management Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, 36th Wing, Andersen AFB, Guam, 01/01/14
- Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the 1st Quarter, 28th LRS, Ellsworth AFB, SD, 01/01/19
- Logistics Readiness Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, 673d Logistics Readiness Group, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK, 01/01/19
- Lance P. Sijan Award, 673d Air Base Wing, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK, 01/01/21
- Team of the 1st Quarter, 441st Vehicle Support Chain Operations Squadron, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA, 01/01/23
- General Lew Allen Award, 441st Vehicle Support Chain Operations Squadron, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA, 01/01/23
- Tuskegee Airmen Award, 441st Vehicle Support Chain Operations Squadron, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA, 01/01/24
- Vehicle Management Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, 441st Vehicle Support Chain Operations Squadron, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA, 01/01/24
Timeline
Senior Enlisted Academy - undefined
01.2024 - Current
Vehicle Analysis & Compliance Flight Superintendent
Department of the Air Force
09.2022 - Current
Vehicle Fleet Manager
Pacific Air Forces Command
08.2019 - 08.2022
Section Chief of Fleet Management and Analysis
Global Strike Command
06.2016 - 07.2019
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Vehicle Management and Analysis
Pacific Air Forces Command
05.2013 - 05.2016
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Vehicle Management and Analysis
Pacific Air Forces Command
03.2009 - 04.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Maintenance Production Management
Community College of the Air Force
Senior Enlisted Joint PME Course - undefined
National Defense University