Ryan Allen
Wilson Utility Helicopters
Marysville,CA
1
Certification
16
years of professional experience
Diligent and strategic Program Manager with over 11 years of experience overseeing maintenance processes, providing team leadership, and ensuring safety compliance for personnel and building infrastructure. Expertise in risk assessment and management, staff training and mentorship, and enhancing operational efficiency drives successful project outcomes. Proficient in financial management, project planning, and stakeholder engagement, contributing to organizational goals. A United States citizen with 21 years of service in the United States Air Force, currently holding a TS/SCI clearance, dedicated to delivering critical intelligence that informs and shapes international policy for the President and Joint Chiefs.
Work History
Helicopter Mechanic I
1 Year 3 Months- Conducts inspections, maintenance, preventative maintenance, and daily operations on 7 Bell 407/407GX/407GXi, 2 Bell 206L3 and 1 Bell 205. Utilizes helicopters for utility, patrol work for PG&E, Sothern California Edison power companies and patrol for San Joaquin Sherriff department.
- Conducted 10 12/24 month/annual/300 Hour inspections. Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA), Airworthiness Directives (AD’s), Service Bulletins (SB’s), and maintenance repairs found during inspections. Examples are sheet metal structural repair, Paint repair, avionics repairs such as soldering, pressure testing, and schematic troubleshooting/blueprint reading.
- Managed WUH Antidrug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program Operations and coordinated with 23 companies to ensure A449 compliance when employees are performing safety-sensitive functions such as component maintenance and overhaul under 14 § CFR 120.105 and 120.215.
- Appointed as the first level Invoice approver for all purchases regarding Helicopter maintenance, Hangar maintenance and operations. Approved $762K of authorized funds to date.
- Assumed full responsibility for learning and operating the maintenance software program, as no existing team member was proficient in its use.
- Handled procurement of $1.05M across 110 purchase orders, coordinating with vendors to meet the company’s operating needs.
Unit Deployment Manager
1 Year 11 Months- Managed logistics for unit deployments, ensuring timely and efficient resource allocation.
- Developed targeted training modules focused on increasing personnel readiness and streamlining operational processes.
- Oversaw deployment operations by leading cross-functional teams, adapting strategies to meet the challenges of diverse environments.
- Analyzed deployment schedules and adjusted plans to optimize mission success rates.
- Collaborated with upper management to develop guidelines for future deployments, resulting in smoother operations.
- Analyzed unit readiness levels and generated in-depth reports for leadership, highlighting potential areas for operational enhancement.
- Coordinated closely with other departments such as logistics, procurement, and human resources to ensure seamless integration during the deployment process.
Senior Maintenance Production Manager
2 Years- Directs a department of 410 military/contractor field service representative from more than 15 agencies and oversees the completion of maintenance work orders, aircraft inspections, and maintenance production for 35 aircraft and 8 facilities. My Military skill sets, and global experience positioned me as a role model to instill human and emotional intelligence with my supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
- Senior program leader for a 45-day U-2 operation and Pilot war validation involving 10 contractor agencies, deploying 53 personnel. Completed 31.9 flight hours graduating 2 pilots for future tactics operations.
- Coordinated maintenance operations maintained a 91% success rate of repairs within 12 hours and a 2% mission cancelation rate, and enabled the organization to complete 765 flights and 967 flight hours
- Supervised 130 technicians in the completion of 1.5K maintenance tasks on 9 aircraft and improved aircraft availability by 75%
- Led the continuous process improvement team, collected and analyzed data, resolved 2 constraints, moved consolidated tool kits into the hangar, and reduced shift turnover time by 30 minutes
- Prevented a Class A Mishap (the most severe type of accident) by using subject matter expertise to coordinate and remove a stuck crane that safeguarded a $60M aircraft and protected the lives of 9 personnel
- Coordinate with logistics and transportation services to ensure timely delivery and distribution of materials and equipment.
- Collaborated with government and industry partners to secure appropriate contracts, supplies, and services.
- Serves as the focal point for unit funds expenditures for over 373 personnel and 8 work centers supporting a fleet of 19 U-2s aircraft.
- Plans and executes funding for mission-critical requirements, including spare parts, tools, equipment, and training.
- Oversaw production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outputs.
- Streamlined operational processes, increasing efficiency across multiple production lines.
- Implemented safety protocols, reducing workplace incidents and enhancing employee well-being.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to mentor team members and support professional development initiatives.
- Monitored production metrics to identify areas for process optimization and cost reduction.
Senior Program Manager
4 Years 1 Month- Senior advisor to executive leadership and directors and liaison for organizational personnel on health, safety, quality of life, and operational readiness. Oversaw signals intelligence test operations, logistics, annual unit/program budget and 37 personnel that supported $500M+ in programs, DOD Contracts and assets.
- Devised and implemented an innovative spending plan utilizing earned value management successfully scheduling a 33% funding reduction while maintaining operational efficiency and achieving key objectives
- Expertly coordinated the execution of a $196K budget, adapting to and overcoming COVID-19 restrictions, while ensuring fiscal responsibility and achieving all project objectives.
- Led the innovation project of a $120K radar range project, coordinating with CE, Detachment 9, and United States Fish and Wildlife Services to install and validate 35 target models, resulting in a $350K annual decrease in test transportation and range costs.
- Oversaw the completion of a cockpit modification project on 35 aircraft, organized multiple tasks to validate $8.2M in requirements, and completed the project in < 90 days
- Managed the logistics of detachment turnover, coordinated the departure and arrival of 17 staff, and aligned staffing with Higher Headquarters operational requirements, reestablished a new office model to accommodate the increase of staff.
Maintenance Department Manager
1 Year 11 Months- Led a team of 220 technicians and oversaw the completion of maintenance actions while ensuring 100% compliance with FAA and organizational policies and regulations. Provided technical guidance that optimized maintenance strategies and reduced repair times while maintaining operational readiness.
- Led and trained a team of up to 20 technicians, improving team efficiency by 30%, while reducing maintenance turnaround times by 4 hours/days per cycle
- Performed 145+ audits annually, ensuring 100% compliance with FAA regulations and improving record accuracy by 30%
- Offered technical guidance that led to optimized maintenance strategies, reducing repair times by 15 hours and saving the company $55K in operational costs
- Directed inspections and repairs of 25+ aircraft systems per year, contributing to an increase in operational efficiency and reducing critical failures by 67%
- Assisted in diagnosing and resolving 215+ complex maintenance issues per month, minimizing aircraft downtime by 25%
Maintenance Support Manager
1 Year- Managed inventory of 25K+ tools, critical equipment, and laptops valued at $15M, ensuring 100% accountability and availability for Air Force aircraft maintenance support
- Supervised the execution of 10 Air Force Aircraft Maintenance Support Programs, achieving 100% compliance with regulations and standards over a 3-year period
- Ensured 100% compliance with OSHA safety, health, and environmental regulations, contributing to a 2% accident, injury, or equipment damage rate for a 2-year span
- Maintained a 98% accuracy rate in equipment inventory tracking for 532K line items and provided weekly reports to upper management, improving decision-making and resource allocation
- Designed and implemented a lesson plan to teach statistics
Flightline Production Coordinator
2 Years 3 Months- Served as lead flightline production coordinator for the largest ISR unit in U.S. Central Command; orchestrated maintenance and launch operations supporting 297 sorties, 45,000 imagery products, and the identification of 80 IEDs — key to achieving a 99% mission success rate.
- Directed aircraft maintenance operations for Exercise Red Flag, the U.S. Air Force’s premier large-scale combat training exercise; generated 7 sorties and validated next-generation sensors, significantly enhancing training realism for over 3,000 joint and international forces.
- Led 200-hour post-flight inspections on six aircraft, completing each in an average of 20 hours (versus the standard 25-hour benchmark), which drove the unit’s aircraft maintenance schedule effectiveness rate to 98%.
- Selected for a high-responsibility waiver to serve as the U-2 engine run certifier, a role normally restricted to senior supervisors; trained, certified, and recertified 20 aircraft maintainers in advanced engine operation and safety protocols
U-2 Aircraft Maintenance Coordinator
1 Year 7 Months- Led a team in completing 13 post-flight inspections, executing over 1,000 maintenance tasks and returning 2,600 flight hours to the operational flying program.
- Led the Emergency Response Team and optimized maintenance processes, successfully turning five aircraft in less than 48 hours; provided fully mission-ready ISR aircraft to the Combatant Commander and supported delivery of over 2,500 imagery intelligence (IMINT) products.
- Maintained 14 assigned home-station aircraft, managing over 500 maintenance actions that were critical to the successful execution of 1,800 sorties and 3,800 flight hours.
Education
Associate of Science - Aircraft Maintenance Technologies
Skills
Time Management
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Leadership
Documentation Review
Strategic Planning
Computer Literacy
Risk Management
Program Management
Project Planning
Data Analysis Skills
Training & Development
Safety regulations compliance
Effective communication
Accomplishments
Aircraft Mishap Investigation School - USAF Safety Center
CPR/First Aid Certified
TS/SCI Security Clearance
Certification
- Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P)
- USAF Aircraft Mishap Investigation Course
- U.S Passport
- Level 1 Vibration Maintenance Rotor System Track and Balance
- Bell 407 Series Initial Field Maintenance Training
Awards
Meritorious Service Medal, Commendation Medal, Achievement Medal
Timeline
Helicopter Mechanic I
Wilson Utility Helicopters
03.2025 - CurrentRead More
Unit Deployment Manager
United States Air Force,
01.2023 - 12.2024Read More
Senior Maintenance Production Manager
United States Air Force
01.2021 - 01.2023Read More
Senior Program Manager
United States Air Force
08.2017 - 09.2021Read More
Maintenance Department Manager
United States Air Force
09.2015 - 08.2017Read More
Maintenance Support Manager
United States Air Force
08.2014 - 08.2015Read More
Flightline Production Coordinator
United States Air Force
05.2012 - 08.2014Read More
U-2 Aircraft Maintenance Coordinator
United States Air Force
10.2010 - 05.2012Read More
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Science from Aircraft Maintenance Technologies
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