Ryan Smith

Tasked with maintaining readiness across a diverse fleet of KC-135 and C-17 aircraft.
Lead, coordinate, and oversee maintenance operations for a 40-member team as Production Superintendent
Directed daily operations, conducted performance reviews, and implemented efficiency strategies.
Increased aircraft availability by 30% while boosting team readiness and morale across the unit.

With 13 maintenance programs under my oversight, operations prevented logistical shortfalls.
Ensure uninterrupted support to flightline maintenance through proper tooling, supply, and documentation.
Supervised 8 personnel, standardized workflows, and resolved bottlenecks.
Improved maintenance support response time by 40% and ensured 100% inventory accountability.

Responsible for oversight of 12 contractor-operated aircraft supporting elite pilot training.
Ensure compliance with maintenance standards and safety procedures.
Managed QA audits, ran the airfield driving and flight safety programs, and enforced compliance standards.
Achieved a 98% QA pass rate and reduced flightline incidents by 50% through proactive safety training.

Daily launch and recovery ops at a busy test base required leadership and precision.
Support KC-135 mission readiness and acted as expediter for flightline operations.
Conducted engine runs, performed mid-level inspections, and led recovery efforts. Enabled over 1,500 flight hours with zero maintenance-related delays and mentored junior technicians.

Supported global KC-135 operations and local sustainment in a high-tempo environment.
Diagnose and repair complex hydraulic malfunctions across critical systems.
Led inspections, trained new airmen, and managed equipment control programs.
Deployed 3 times in support of overseas missions, contributing to a 97% mission-capable rate.