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Ray Frederick

Summary

Section Leader and maintenance Professional with over 20 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree. Skilled organizer who delivers clear and concise instructions on advanced duties while performing multiple tasks under pressure. Strong management, organizational and communications skills enabled exceptional outcomes. Exceptional manager of personnel who excels at conflict resolution that develops interpersonal connections, lead to mission accomplishment, and positively reshapes the moral of fellow team members and colleagues. Well-versed in establishing work priorities to support personnel duties and tasks to promote quality service.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Fabrication Section Manager MSgt \ E-7

U.S. Air Force Active Duty
08.2023 - 03.2024
  • Oversaw 124 personnel, balanced manpower and qualifications to support 6 units of 135 F-16/F-35
  • Aircraft Supervised sections including Sheet Metal, Metals Technology, Non-Destructive Inspection, Low Observables, and Corrosion
  • Conducted annual employee performance reviews to recognize achievements and identify areas needing improvement.
  • Identified section KPIs and created measurement mechanism to track operations efficiency.
  • Assigned employees to ongoing and special projects to realize adequate staffing and meet production schedule parameters.
  • Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
  • Utilized data analysis tools to identify and resolve production issues.
  • Implemented quality control system to review products against technical specifications and corporate standards.
  • Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
  • Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
  • Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.

Maintenance Section Manager MSgt \ E-7

U.S. Air Force Active Duty
04.2020 - 07.2023
  • Oversaw 75 personnel, balanced manpower and qualifications to support hosts $13.6B flying hour program
  • Completed 8 F-35 Hangar Queen form's reviews, 4K maintenance actions reviewed for documentation errors
  • Project Managed 2 Temporary Duty Deployments for 14 Aircraft, 98 personnel, and 15K lbs of equipment
  • Conducted annual employee performance reviews to recognize achievements and identify areas needing improvement.
  • Scheduled weekly section meetings to review emerging challenges, identify opportunities and recognize high-performing employees.
  • Assigned employees to ongoing and special projects to realize adequate staffing and meet production schedule parameters.
  • Managed project technical, schedule and cost risk factors to facilitate completion while minimizing negative outcomes.
  • Executed quality assurance audits and addressed non-complying issues to improve section performance.
  • Supervised, encouraged and evaluated cross-functional teams by coaching and empowering team members to meet production goals.
  • Oversaw projects, equipment and manpower needs to properly allocate resources and training.
  • Coordinated safety improvement activities and training to promote safety awareness.

Production Supervisor, Fabrication MSgt \ E-7

U.S. Air Force Active Duty
09.2019 - 03.2020


  • Supervised Low Observable work center that monitored Outer Mold Line inspections, audits, and advised on mx, supply, and production shortfalls Organized LO mx actions; reviewed Autonomic Logistics Information System and authored F-35 action requests
  • Managed team of 52 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
  • Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
  • Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
  • Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
  • Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
  • Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.

Instructor Supervisor TSgt \ E-6

U.S. Air Force Active Duty
09.2014 - 10.2018
  • Supervised 16 instructors across 9 different specialties and accumulated 2.4K instruction teaching hours Managed and taught 4 courses: Low Observables/Advanced Composites/Basic and Advanced Wire
  • Repair that graduated 109 students and awarded 242 credit hours Curriculum manager, led 8 bi-annual course reviews
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices.
  • Optimized day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
  • Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
  • Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
  • Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
  • Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.

Low Observable Technician, B-2 TSgt \ E-6

U.S. Air Force Active Duty
10.2012 - 03.2014
  • Designed, repaired, modified and fabricated 1K B-2 specific parts, assemblies, tubing, components, and Low Observables Coatings.
  • Accomplished over 100 repairs on advanced composites, preservative treatments, corrosion preventatives.
  • Applies corrosion control treatments to aircraft, missiles, and support equipment.
  • Designs, modifies and fabricates aircraft, metal, plastic, composite, advanced composite, low observable, and bonded structure parts and components.
  • Reviewed blueprints and project specifications ahead of time to fully understand all key details of job.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects and several work teams on consistent basis.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Electrical & Environmental SysTech SSgt \ E-5

U.S. Air Force Active Duty
01.2004 - 08.2011
  • Performed 10K scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, and servicing actions on aircraft and line replaceable units
  • Operationally test and maintained 120 Lithium Ion, Lead, and NiCad batteries
  • Maintained, inspected, repaired, and refurbished 28 liquid and gaseous oxygen and nitrogen equipment units
  • Read technical drawings, diagrams and project documentation to make accurate decisions about electrical system installations and repair work.
  • Trained junior electrical professionals on proper procedures.
  • Interpreted blueprints, schematics, and diagrams of project requirements and initiated appropriate electrical installations.
  • Evaluated existing electrical systems for maintenance, repair, and update requirements.
  • Troubleshooted systems and repaired equipment, ensuring compliance with all established guidelines.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Development

Ashford University
Chandler, AZ
10.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
10.2005

Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Structures Technology

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
06.2012

Associate of Applied Science - Technology And Military Science

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
06.2016

Professional Manager Certification -

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
10.2016

High School Diploma -

Green Hope High School
Cary, NC
05.2003

Skills

  • Active Secret Security Clearance
  • Report Preparation
  • Staff Leadership
  • Operations Improvement
  • Organizational Development
  • Resource Management
  • Process Planning
  • Production Oversight
  • Decision-Making
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Schedule Management

Additional Information

Additional Training

  • Training Supervisor
  • B-2 Low Observable Maintenance
  • Technical Writer Principles
  • Basic Instructor Course
  • B-2 Composite Repair
  • F-16 C/D models Electrical & Environmental Systems
  • Principles of Instruction
  • Instructional Systems Development

Timeline

Fabrication Section Manager MSgt \ E-7

U.S. Air Force Active Duty
08.2023 - 03.2024

Maintenance Section Manager MSgt \ E-7

U.S. Air Force Active Duty
04.2020 - 07.2023

Production Supervisor, Fabrication MSgt \ E-7

U.S. Air Force Active Duty
09.2019 - 03.2020

Instructor Supervisor TSgt \ E-6

U.S. Air Force Active Duty
09.2014 - 10.2018

Low Observable Technician, B-2 TSgt \ E-6

U.S. Air Force Active Duty
10.2012 - 03.2014

Electrical & Environmental SysTech SSgt \ E-5

U.S. Air Force Active Duty
01.2004 - 08.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Development

Ashford University

Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology

Community College of The Air Force

Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Structures Technology

Community College of The Air Force

Associate of Applied Science - Technology And Military Science

Community College of The Air Force

Professional Manager Certification -

Community College of The Air Force

High School Diploma -

Green Hope High School

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