ROBERT L. TURNER
Kapolei,HI
Summary
Maintain a diverse skill set in supervisory and managerial roles, personnel and program management. Focusing in financial/budget management, aircraft maintenance, and logistical abilities. Strong background in supply-chain and warehouse management, safety and hazardous programs, proficiency in computer systems and functions. Combined 25 years of experience in the Department of Defense (DOD) and as a Federal Contractor, providing deep industry knowledge and understanding.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Platform Engineer, Sr MQ-9 Flight SIM (USMC)
SAIC
07.2022 - Current
- Provided technical leadership with other operators, and fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing within the team.
- Increased system reliability with proactive monitoring and timely issue resolution, by utilizing maintenance tracker
- Collaborated on cross-functional teams to drive platform improvements and increase training efficiency to aircrew
- Conducted over 300 training aircrew events and developed scenario based training with weather, tactics and procedures
Budget Analyst
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Transportation Security Agency
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Preparing financial summaries schedules, congressional justifications, resource allocation plans, and supporting statistical material for submission to the Department, OMB and Congress for various funding accounts (appropriated revenue, and reimbursable fund budgets)
- Evaluating the status of funds within the financial system to determine the effect on current and future financial plans and budgetary programs
- Agency Program Coordinator (APC) program manager appointment/termination letters, and training filed and reviewed certificates for AO, APC, CH, and Travel card
- Conducted and tracked Airport inventories to ensure sufficient supplies for TSA agents and Airport security
- Adjusting spending allocations and current operating plans to accomplish the total financial/budgetary program objectives
- Monitoring the execution of the organization 's resources (personnel and budget) to determine the needs and to accomplish the agency's goal while being efficient and effective
- Managed Purchase card Program for 3 Airports, and 12 Cardholders, with a $1.2 Million O&M fiscal fund
- Researching financial reports and current processes and applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques regarding budget personnel and resources issues and preparing recommendations and proposing solutions
Production Control
M1 Support Services, 57th MXG Nellis AFB
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Planned and Scheduled the use and maintenance of aircraft, engines, AGE, and associated equipment valued at $35 million
- Established maintenance and operations flying schedules for 12 A-10 aircraft
- Developed schedules and long-range plans for aircraft and engine maintenance plans and daily flying schedules
- Forecasted time changes and know requirements to meet timely inspection flow, monitors the deferred discrepancy program, projects airframe and engine capability, monitors scheduling effectiveness, monitors and controls airframe and engine utilization, and attend pre-dock meetings, as necessary
- Ensured all historical maintenance is documented Conducts and attends scheduling meetings as required
Maintenance LNO
12th AF Predator and Reaper Control Operation Center (PAROC)
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Selected for to fulfill a short notice six-month Air Force tasked position as 12th Air Forces, Det 1 MX LNO performed duties of above numbered Air Force level briefed/informed Wing/Group/Squadron Commanders
- Focal point for maintenance to track/follow/ 110 Aircraft and 28 Ground Control Stations deployed to 9 Combat locations worldwide currently valued at over $2.5 Billion
- Provided around the clock maintenance updates to officials at A3/Pentagon and local Sq and Wing Commanders
- Assisted Army Ground Liaison Officers and pilots on procedural and status changes
- Researched maintenance discrepancies followed-up with Production Superintendents/Technicians and pilots on maintenance issues and upgrades
- Knowledge of commonly used maintenance methods, practices, procedures, and processes to create reports, briefings to justify and execute daily flying mission support of the mission and programs of assigned activities/organizations
MQ-9 Maintenance Craftsman Supervisor
432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Responsible for test, evaluation, modification and repair of avionics on 24 MQ-9 acft valued $800M
- Assisted in evaluations/provides feedback on use of unique MQ-9 test/support equipment valued over $2M
- Traces engineering drawings/data flow schematics to analyze avionics sys operational deficiencies
- Created deficiency reports and inspected systems utilizing computerized diagnostic and electrical measurement equip
- Manages, supervises, and assigns workload of 20 Aircraft Maintainers and manages key maintenance section programs, briefed and evaluated personnel on Safety/Hazardous material and financial management
- Inspected Aircraft Forms Filled-in expediter during manning shortfall; executed 100 mx tasks enabled FHPs/1.3K sorties
Resource Advisor (RA)/Budget Analyst
432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
10.2017 - 09.2018
- Accepted short-notice challenge detail as 432 Resource Advisor and Manager at the group-level serves as the focal point and advisor to the Commander for day-to-day budget/financial matters for 432 AMXS/432 MXS
- Managed Units Logistical and Purchase card program for $3.5 million yearly spend plans, with 12 cardholders and 3 approving officials.
- Administers the groups Government Purchase Card (GPC) Program as Approving Official(AO) Defense Travel System (DTS) AO for entire Group & Squadron reviewed and monitored 577 appointments.
- Performs budget preparation and formulation processes after considering organizational requirements in accordance with DOD Instructions/Manuals, FAR, local/higher HQ Policy, and other guidelines
- Advises/directs squadron-level resource advisors on budget planning, execution, and close-out phases
Section Chief Support
432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
10.2015 - 09.2017
- Section Chief Lead directly supervise 18 personnel supporting 165 RPA Maintainer and Supply Personnel; procures tools/equipment for 12 MQ-9A acft/three variants
- Manages manpower, mishap prevention, mobility, morale, personnel administration, awards, and self-inspection programs
- Develops shift schedules, controls work center suspense's, builds section training programs, and enforces AFI compliance
- Reviews/validates Quality Assurance reports, conducts discrepancies root cause analysis, and implements corrective actions
- Selected as Deployed Section Chief for Kandahar Airfield Support flight chief in austere bare base conditions for 3 sections Fabrication/Supply/Support sections and 20 personnel
Resource Advisor (RA)/Budget Analyst
57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
10.2013 - 09.2015
- Resource Advisor and Manager at the group-level serves as the focal point and advisor to the Commander for day-to-day budget/financial matters for 57 AMXS
- Managed Units Logistical and Purchase card program for $5 million yearly spend plans, with 20 cardholders and 8 approving officials.
- Administers the groups Government Purchase Card (GPC) Program as Approving Official(AO) Defense Travel System (DTS) AO for entire Group & Squadron
- Performs budget preparation and formulation processes after considering organizational requirements in accordance with Air Force Instructions/Manuals, FAR, local/higher HQ Policy, and other guidelines
- Managed Wing Level Flying Hour Program and Base Fuel credit card manager, for over 750 Aircraft.
Supply Craftsmen Controller and Hazardous Material Manager
728 Air Control Squadron
07.2008 - 07.2012
- Procures, stocks, and tracks 586 HAZMAT line items worth $18K for 12 assigned work zones/8 work centers and 580 personnel
- Managed Squadron material control for Radar and Aircraft materials including Repairable and Warranty assets
- Earned Supply Chain Planning & Inventory Mgmt cert; developed Squadron Shelf-life program
- Conducted Daily/Monthly and Quarterly storm-water inspections Air Quality compliance; researched/corrected 32 discrepancies zero ESOHCAMP findings noted and subject to no fines
- Streamlined deployment turnover; transfer six equipment accounts ensured accountability of $15.4M in assets for Two Iraqi Air Fields
Supply Craftsmen/Material Controller
Department of Defense, Air Force
09.1999 - 07.2012
- Various duties and responsibilities dealing with Supply Chain management for the Air Force's Expansive Aircraft fleet, supporting B-2, A-10, F22, C-130, C-5, C-141, DC-10, MQ-9, KC-135 and various other helicopter and Support Equipment
- Which include Cargo, Re-Fueling, Personnel carrier, Bombers, and Fighter airframes
- Managed Supply tracking, ordering for 246 Aircraft and 8 type of Air Frames designators, throughout career to ensure timely and crucial logistical support
- Managed the fleets warehouses and storage
- Directly supervised 116 members through my career, which included yearly Evaluations and mentorship
Education
Associate of Science - Leadership
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI05-2025
Associate of Science - Intergrated Aircraft Avionics
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL08-2015
Skills
- Budget Analysis/Financial Advisor (5 yrs)
- Government Purchase Card Approving Official (5 yrs)
- Government Purchase Card (10 yrs)
- Environmental Manager (HAZMAT/Air Quality) (3 yrs)
- Forklift Operator (2K-25K) (20 yrs)
- Military Police Combat Skills training 2002
- CPR/BLS Instructor (5 yrs)
Certification
- Professional Financial Management Certification-Sep 2016
- Supply Management Craftsman (10 yrs)
- F22/MQ9 Avionics Craftsman (10 yrs)
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certification-Sep 2014-(2 yr)
- ESOH Evaluator-HAZWASTE, Air Quality
Timeline
Platform Engineer, Sr MQ-9 Flight SIM (USMC)
SAIC
07.2022 - Current
Budget Analyst
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Transportation Security Agency
03.2020 - 11.2020
Production Control
M1 Support Services, 57th MXG Nellis AFB
08.2019 - 02.2020
Maintenance LNO
12th AF Predator and Reaper Control Operation Center (PAROC)
02.2019 - 07.2019
MQ-9 Maintenance Craftsman Supervisor
432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
10.2018 - 01.2019
Resource Advisor (RA)/Budget Analyst
432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
10.2017 - 09.2018
Section Chief Support
432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
10.2015 - 09.2017
Resource Advisor (RA)/Budget Analyst
57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
10.2013 - 09.2015
Supply Craftsmen Controller and Hazardous Material Manager
728 Air Control Squadron
07.2008 - 07.2012
Supply Craftsmen/Material Controller
Department of Defense, Air Force
09.1999 - 07.2012
Associate of Science - Leadership
Hawaii Pacific University
Associate of Science - Intergrated Aircraft Avionics
Community College of The Air Force
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