Ronald Klein

• Supervise, support and execute Gray Eagle testing operations, including loading system software on aircraft and various supporting equipment in labs.
• Designed, building and managing Iron Bird rack (Aircraft without airframe).
• Designated to manage training, certifying official, scheduled for train the trainer course.
• Maintain ACN maintenance database and tracking system (COLTS).
• Implement, document and track field service bulletins on aircraft and equipment.
• Implement and manage tool control.
• Build, test, modify or repair cables, production and prototype/test.
• Integrate new system capabilities, software and hardware, Managed logistics, employees, and equipment during setup, testing and pack up of Gray Eagle Extended Range UAV at Redstone Arsenal for E3 testing.

• Monitored day-to-day production operations and identified methods to improve quality and efficiency.
• Inspected equipment, reported maintenance issues and expedited repairs to prevent downtime.
• Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
• Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills.
• Maintained employee schedules to cover weekday, evening and weekend shifts.
• Prepared reports to evaluate workflow and production output to identify areas for targeted improvement.
• Coordinated with other supervisors within facility to manage operations between departments.

• Manage aircraft maintenance and personnel to meet mission requirements.
• Continuous field support of Predator, Warrior Alpha, and Gray Eagle.
• Lead field support representative at various location worldwide.
• Prepared reports to evaluate workflow and production output to identify areas for targeted improvement.
• Major Research and Development Projects.
• Lead, for Alternate heavy fuel engine testing and development for Gray Eagle UAV.
• Lead A&P for Gray Eagle UAV and flight testing and development.
• Gray Eagle FAA experimental certification.
• Predator fuel injection flight testing Training and Technical Manuals.
• Development and review of Gray Eagle maintenance procedures and technical manuals.
• Certifying official for yearly practical exams.
• Instructor Gray Eagle and Predator UAV maintenance course.

· Managed logistics, employees, and equipment during setup, testing and pack up of Gray Eagle Extended Range UAV at Redstone Arsenal for E3 testing.

• Interacted effectively with site engineering team and field staff to coordinate work.
• Identified major issues that could arise and provided solutions for these problems.
• Managed team in troubleshooting efforts that alleviated errors.
• Applied expertise in comprehensive root cause failure analysis.
• Served as liaison between site engineering team and field to coordinate work in accordance with company policies and procedures.

• Manage workflow and personnel to meet deadlines of production schedule.
• Handled production line documentation requirements, including waste, downtime and output.
• Worked with supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to meet customer demand and production schedules.
• Monitored workers on site during production activities for safety procedures compliance.
• Identified and corrected defects to bring completed products in line with tolerances.

• Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on RQ-1 and MQ-1 Unmanned Aerial Systems.
• Maintenance includes system electronics, general airframe, flight controls, radars, infrared devices, minor composite repair, fuel system repair, guidance, and ground control station (GCS).
• Served as lead engine repair trainer on ROTAX 912/914, (50,150,300 hour inspections) for newly assigned personnel.