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Richard Ladner
Merrill
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Summary
Accomplished military veteran with expertise in aircraft maintenance and production control. Streamlined maintenance processes to enhance mission readiness, reduce aircraft downtime, and ensure timely sortie generation for F-16 and F-15 operations. Proficient in IMDS, CAMS, FADS, and EMOC to support efficient production control.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Controller (GS-9)
173d Maintenance Operations Center
Kingsley Field
01.2017 - Current
- Coordinate daily aircraft maintenance production to synchronize maintenance, supply, and leadership efforts and keep aircraft available for mission tasking.
- Coordinate maintenance support for F-16 and F-15 aircraft to ensure mission-capable status and timely sortie generation.
- Prioritize concurrent maintenance actions to reduce schedule conflicts and keep inspections and repairs aligned with operational deadlines.
- Resolved production bottlenecks, sustaining workflow and minimizing aircraft downtime for mission readiness.
- Supported continuous process improvements, enhancing mission readiness and maintenance efficiency across operations.
- Track maintenance status and documentation for scheduled and unscheduled work to support leadership visibility and regulatory compliance.
- Utilized maintenance systems including IMDS, CAMS, FADS, and EMOC to monitor aircraft status and enable effective production control.
Production Controller (GS-9)
173d Maintenance Operations Center
Kingsley Field
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Monitored scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions to ensure aircraft availability and mission readiness.
- Supported maintenance operations for F-16 and F-15 aircraft in a fast-paced mission environment.
- Coordinated priorities across maintenance, supply, and leadership teams to enhance maintenance production.
- Delivered timely status updates to leadership, streamlining communication between work centers.
- Used IMDS, CAMS, FADS, and EMOC to track maintenance actions, aircraft status, and production requirements.
Aircraft Structural Maintenance Specialist (WG-10)
173d Structural Maintenance Shop
Kingsley Field
01.2007 - 01.2017
- Supported maintenance on F-16 and F-15 aircraft, ensuring structural integrity and enhancing mission capability.
- Performed structural inspections, repairs, and modifications on military aircraft to sustain airworthiness and mission readiness.
- Identified and corrected structural discrepancies before they affected aircraft availability or safety.
- Interpreted technical orders and engineering data to execute precise repairs, minimizing rework.
- Maintained technical documentation and compliance records, reinforcing quality assurance and inspection readiness.
Forward Observer
United States Army
Multiple Duty Stations
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Coordinated fire support for maneuver units, enhancing operational effectiveness during overseas deployments and training exercises.
- Delivered timely targeting data and battlefield communications to improve responsiveness and mission effectiveness.
- Collaborated with maneuver leaders to align indirect fire support with unit objectives, improving mission success.
- Maintained reliable communications under field conditions, ensuring accurate fire missions and uninterrupted operational continuity.
- Served in leadership roles including Squad Leader for 7 personnel and Platoon Sergeant for 24 personnel.
Avenger Crew Member (MOS 14S)
United States Army
Multiple Duty Stations
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Operated and maintained Avenger air defense systems across multiple duty stations and deployments.
- Conducted preventive maintenance and readiness checks, ensuring weapon systems remained mission-capable.
- Maintained equipment and communications, facilitating rapid response during high-tempo operations.
- Supported field training exercises and operational deployments, enabling continuous air defense coverage.
Ranch Hand
Ladner Cattle Company
Various Locations
01.1992 - 01.1996
- Assisted daily ranch operations through livestock care, fencing repair, and equipment maintenance to ensure smooth functioning.
- Operated and repaired agricultural equipment to reduce downtime and keep essential tools ready for daily use.
- Completed routine maintenance tasks that improved operational efficiency, safety, and reliability.
- Exhibited reliability and mechanical skill while performing in demanding conditions, contributing to overall ranch productivity.
Education
Logistics And Readiness Management
Non-Commissioned Officers Academy
Kingsley Field, Ore.01-2016
Military Leadership
Airman Leadership School
Fairchild Air Force Base, WA01-2015
PLDC - Military Leadership
Primary Leadership Development School
Fort Lewis, Wash.01-2000
Skills
- Aircraft maintenance operations
- F-16 and F-15 support
- Production scheduling
- Logistics coordination
- Maintenance planning
- Mission readiness
- Quality assurance
- Safety compliance
- Process improvement
- Operations management
- IMDS proficiency
- CAMS expertise
- FADS knowledge
- EMOC familiarity
- ERP systems expertise
- Aircraft assembly
- Team leadership
- Cross-functional coordination
- Military operations
- Industry specialization
- Product expertise
- Active secret security clearance
Awards
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Army Commendation Medal
- Air and Space Achievement Medal (1 Oak Leaf Cluster)
- Army Achievement Medal (4 Oak Leaf Clusters)
- NATO Medal
Certifications And Qualifications
- Basic Training, U.S. Army
- Avenger Gunner School (MOS 14S), Fort Bliss, Texas
- Forward Observer School, Fort Sill, Oklahoma
- Aircraft Structural Maintenance Qualification, 173d Structural Maintenance Shop
- Production Controller Qualification, 173d Maintenance Operations Center
- Air National Guard Maintenance Operations Training
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- Maintenance Systems: IMDS, CAMS, FADS, EMOC
Military Service
- United States Army, 01/01/95 - 12/31/04, Avenger Crew Member (MOS 14S), 01/01/96 - 12/31/00, Forward Observer, 01/01/00 - 12/31/04, Kitzingen, Germany, Fort Lewis, Washington, Camp Casey, South Korea, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia, Kosovo, Squad Leader (7 Personnel), Platoon Sergeant (24 Personnel)
- Air National Guard, 01/01/07 - 12/31/20, Aircraft Structural Maintenance Specialist, 01/01/07 - 12/31/17, Production Controller, 01/01/17 - 12/31/20, 06/26/20
Timeline
Production Controller (GS-9)
173d Maintenance Operations Center
01.2017 - Current
Production Controller (GS-9)
173d Maintenance Operations Center
01.2017 - 01.2020
Aircraft Structural Maintenance Specialist (WG-10)
173d Structural Maintenance Shop
01.2007 - 01.2017
Forward Observer
United States Army
01.2000 - 01.2004
Avenger Crew Member (MOS 14S)
United States Army
01.1996 - 01.2000
Ranch Hand
Ladner Cattle Company
01.1992 - 01.1996
Logistics And Readiness Management
Non-Commissioned Officers Academy
Military Leadership
Airman Leadership School
PLDC - Military Leadership
Primary Leadership Development School