Ronald Vaughan
Summary
Retired USAF senior non-commissioned officer with 40 years of management and supervisory experience across military, corporate, and state organizations. Expertise in aviation maintenance, training operations, and sustainment, with 33 years dedicated to these areas. Holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, specializing in project management. Possesses an active top secret security clearance.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Programs 3, Maintenance Training Lead
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems
Melbourne, Florida
2023.01 - Current
- Aviation Maintenance Training Subject Matter Expert responsible for providing subject matter expertise for the development of maintenance training courseware, training device design, and training software integration.
- Lead a multi-service and -disciplinary team of 16 ISD, curriculum developers, subject matter experts, and former technical military instructors in the development of training.
- Designs and develops training and development programs and materials that address the identified training requirements.
- Creates both in-person and online training sessions, workshops, seminars, and e-learning modules.
- Develops evaluation tools to assess the effectiveness of training programs.
- Analyzes feedback and performance data to measure the impact of training.
- Identified cost-effective training solutions that aligned with organizational goals.
- Collaborated with customers and cross-functional teams to align training development with organizational requirements.
- Assesses regulatory and contractual requirements for mandatory training and certification.
- Leads talent development efforts for highly technical workforce.
- Managed staffing tasks including forecasting, interviewing, and hiring personnel.
- Plans, monitors, and controls budget of multi-million dollar cost accounts.
- Ensured visibility of program effectiveness measures for decision makers.
- Analyzes organizational goals and the skills required to achieve them.
- Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
Manager Programs 3, Strike Infrastructure/Facilities Integration Manager
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems
2016.01 - 2023.01
- Management and oversight of the multi-year, $397M operating budget supporting the Intra-Company Work Order (IWO) for program’s Information Technology service provider.
- Led change management and executed Strike facilities annual and long-range strategic plans to align with organizational objectives.
- Liaised between program and site facilities organization to manage projects and ensure alignment with program facilities requirements.
- Coordinated and approved Strike facilities requirements, creating cohesive plans for submission to site facilities for implementation.
- Managed cost accounts for program facilities, ensuring budget adherence and accurate reporting. of a multi-year, multi-million dollar program facilities construction, modification, and upgrade project portfolio.
- Responsible for Program/Project Management, operational functions, maintenance, project management supporting the development and implementation of Strike’s Integrated Management Tool.
- Led the development of the information technology systems tools and processes to provide real-time program performance insight, website and portal design, and development of the communications and collaborative systems supporting program execution.
- Assignment and functional leadership/management for 12 direct report employees located on both east and west coasts program sites.
Senior Project Manager Infrastructure Lead
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
2015.01 - 2016.01
- Coordinated program approval of facilities requirements into cohesive plans for submission to site facilities, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
- Provided horizontal and vertical integration of the infrastructure work products and services for the various program segments ensuring compliance to applicable plans, facility specifications and best practice.
- Served as liaison between project management and execution, assessing project issues and developing resolutions to address facilities requirements and enhance client satisfaction.
- Partnered with site facilities office and outside suppliers to articulate program facility requirements, facilitating clear communication and alignment.
Logistics Support Professional/Product Support Supervisor 1
Northrop Grumman Technical Services
2013.01 - 2015.01
- Planned, directed, managed and performed cost control measures towards the schedule and technical performance of the organization working with cross-functional teams from other corporate entities.
- Coordinated logistics for facilities, personnel, and support equipment, streamlining operations across multiple departments.
- Implemented repair and resupply concepts with detailed execution plans, improving maintenance readiness.
- Developed and implemented operations and execution plans for manpower training and support, including training concepts and technical publications.
- Developed task lists, objectives, and syllabi for Contractor Logistics Support technicians to execute full-scope maintenance and operations SOW.
- Developed courseware and training documents for aircraft maintenance and operations, enhancing training effectiveness.
- Analyzed performance indicators, identify trends/root cause and implement corrective actions.
- Coordinated technical support for various aerospace and defense projects.
- Managed customer inquiries, providing timely and accurate information.
- Resolved conflicts between customers and internal teams by providing clear communication channels and ensuring all parties had a full understanding of the situation at hand.
- Managed daily operations within the product support department including scheduling shifts, assigning tasks.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
- Discussed job performance problems with employees, identifying causes and issues to find solutions.
Global Hawk Field Engineer 3
Northrop Grumman Technical Services
2009.01 - 2013.01
- Lead aircraft maintenance and operations technicians to 14 RQ4-B Block 30/40 Global Hawk Aviation Maintenance Engineers.
- Led maintenance organization in routine and preventive maintenance and system modifications, ensuring operational readiness.
- Implemented operational and maintenance activities for RQ4-B, Block 30/40 aircraft, enhancing airframe, powerplant, avionics, and support equipment performance.
- Production Superintendent directly responsible for the implementation and execution of operational activities for unmanned aircraft and Launch and Recovery Element.
- Created task lists and objectives for Contractor Logistics Support technicians to ensure full-scope maintenance execution.
- Verified the aircraft's fitness for flight and signed the Exceptional Release before each flight.
- Directly contributed to an average 95% aircraft in-commission rate, zero maintenance cancellations, 294 sorties and more than 1,800 flying hours.
Vehicle Operations Manager
Northrop Grumman Technical Services
2007.01 - 2009.01
- Operation transported a weekly average of 5K organic and transient aircrews at a 90% on-time rate.
- Ensured safe, timely transportation of aircrew and support personnel at military forward deployed location.
- Supported Site Lead in overseeing program operations and managing personnel, effectively managing program personnel during Site Lead's absence.
Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Aerospace Science Instructor
Warner Robins High School
Warner Robins, GA
2004.01 - 2007.01
- Developed task lists, objectives, syllabi, and training materials aligned with Air Education and Training Command AFJROTC curriculum, ensuring comprehensive educational delivery.
- Instructed high school students in leadership and military drill and ceremonies, fostering discipline and teamwork skills.
- Instructed cadets in aerospace science curriculum. to more than 200 cadets.
Logistic Training Maintenance Training and Field Training Detachment Superintendent
Active-Duty US Air Force
1998.01 - 2004.01
- Led 16 field training instructors in more than 80,000 training hours; annually.
- Analyzed computer-based training validation and verification as Quality Assurance Representative, ensuring compliance and effectiveness of training programs.
- Monitored training materials and delivery to ensure alignment with ISD process for comprehensive aircraft maintenance and operations training.
- Developed and revised syllabi and training products in accordance with USAF operating instructions and ISD protocols and processes.
- Collaborated with training managers and subject matter experts to identify and develop training to meet unique skills-based training requirements.
- Managed and maintained training equipment to ensure operational readiness. for training equipment valued at more than $53 million.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Active-Duty US Air Force
1984.01 - 2004.01
- Executed full-scope aviation maintenance actions on flightline to ensure aircraft flight and mission readiness.
- Performed maintenance on flight control and hydraulic systems for C-130E/H, B1-B, KC-135Q/R, and E-8C aircraft, including component removal, replacement, adjustment, alignment, and rigging.
- Conducted thorough inspections of aircraft systems and components.
- Performed routine maintenance to ensure operational readiness of aircraft.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using specialized tools and equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management/Project Management Program
University of Phoenix
2015-01
Associate of Applied Sciences - Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Instructor of Technology and Military Science
Community College of the Air Force
Skills
- Project management
- Training design
- Curriculum design
- Operational readiness
- Talent development
- Earned Value Management Certified
- Cost Account Management
Timeline
Manager Programs 3, Maintenance Training Lead
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems
2023.01 - Current
Manager Programs 3, Strike Infrastructure/Facilities Integration Manager
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems
2016.01 - 2023.01
Senior Project Manager Infrastructure Lead
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
2015.01 - 2016.01
Logistics Support Professional/Product Support Supervisor 1
Northrop Grumman Technical Services
2013.01 - 2015.01
Global Hawk Field Engineer 3
Northrop Grumman Technical Services
2009.01 - 2013.01
Vehicle Operations Manager
Northrop Grumman Technical Services
2007.01 - 2009.01
Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Aerospace Science Instructor
Warner Robins High School
2004.01 - 2007.01
Logistic Training Maintenance Training and Field Training Detachment Superintendent
Active-Duty US Air Force
1998.01 - 2004.01
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Active-Duty US Air Force
1984.01 - 2004.01
Bachelor of Science - Business Management/Project Management Program
University of Phoenix
Associate of Applied Sciences - Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Instructor of Technology and Military Science
Community College of the Air Force
Education And Licensure
- Bachelor of Science, Business Management/Project Management Program, University of Phoenix, 05/2015
- Associate of Applied Sciences, Aircraft Maintenance Technology, Community College of the Air Force
- Associate of Applied Science, Instructor of Technology and Military Science, Community College of the Air Force
- Scaled Agile Framework Trained
- Earned Value Management Certified
- Leadership Essentials, 2015
- Program Management Skills Development Course, 2016
- Extensive experience and knowledge of numerous computer software programs to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Project, and MS Visio.
- Top Secret Security Clearance/SAP/SAR/SCI