SCOTT KOLB
Spokane,WA
Summary
Seasoned Operational Aircraft Maintenance Manager with 13 years of experience organizing, leading and directing teams. Innovative educator, orchestrated and implemented various maintenance based education and training programs; adept at fostering environements where learning is engaging and effective. Specialized in curriculum development, classroom management, and educational technology integration. Excels in communication, adaptability and empathy, ensuring positive outcomes and engagement in diverse educational settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Section Chief
United States Air Force
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Managed maintenance to accomplish operations of 62 KC-135 aircraft valued at $4.2B
- Guided and aligned maintenance actions of 435 personnel to accomplish Periodic aircraft Inspections while enforcing compliance with safety standards, Air Force Instructions and maintenance technical guidance
- Oversaw 28K, on and off-aircraft, maintenance actions, syncing multiple specialty shops in direct support of Fairchild AFB, 92D Air Refueling Wing Flying Hour Program
- Directed hands-on aviation maintenance and professional development training for 154 members, documenting career skill progression
- Orchestrated teambuilding and communication workshops, focusing supervisors on effective leadership & followership
Assistant Section Chief/Team Lead
United States Air Force
02.2016 - 05.2023
- Managed operations and daily operational schedule of 84 personnel
- Focusing on maintenance priorities and career skill training progression while enforcing standards
- Oversaw and implemented training development plan for 270 team members assigned, leading formal maintenance education classes.
- Elevated and advised leaders on training deficiencies and associated limiting factors, bridging formal training requirements with operational work schedules
- Directed maintenance repairs and sustained fleet health of 24 A-10C aircraft valued at $431M
- Leading large teams of multiple skills to accomplish mission requirements and return aircraft and associated components to fully mission capable status
- Mastered aircraft crash recovery team chief responsibilities, handling hazmat and composite materials and leading teams for multiple aircraft recovery operations
- Professional Development Team Lead, orchestrated multiple leadership and communication seminars reaching 2.2K personnel assigned to Osan AB, South Korea
Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman
United States Air Force
10.2011 - 02.2016
- Completed tactical aircraft maintenance advanced training on 7 fighter aircraft platforms, met mechanical performance along with quality control procedures
- Led teams of 3-12 personnel to complete mission objectives, focusing peers and advising supervisors on critical aircraft component functions and serviceability while adhering and upholding maintenance standards and safety protocol
- Performed operation and continued education of electrical, hydraulic, flight control, airframe repair and engine systems
- Enabled aircraft pre/thru/post flight inspections, ground safety checks, fuel and power plant inspections
- Tackled preventative and unscheduled maintenance priorities
- Mastered followership and leadership skills through military professional education and mentorship, bolstering whole person concept skills that 'clearly exceed' standards and expectations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Saint Josephs New York
Brooklyn, NY11-2025
Associate of Applied Sciences - Aviation Maintenance Technology
USAF Air University
01.2022
Skills
- Training Development & Implementation
- Leadership & Development
- Teaching & Mentorship
- Team Building & Management
- Public Speaking
- Operational Risk Prevention
- Data Analysis
- Event Organization
- Program Development
- Aviation Maintenance Technology
- Setting & Holding Deadlines
- Continuous Efficiency Enhancement
Honors Achievements
- Meritorious Service Medal, Bagram AB, Afghanistan, 01/01/14
- Recognized by Pacific Air Force A3 Headquarters for Distinguished Service, Osan AB, South Korea, 01/01/21
- Elected Osan AB Professional Development Lead, Osan AB, South Korea, 01/01/22
Timeline
Section Chief
United States Air Force
05.2023 - 07.2024
Assistant Section Chief/Team Lead
United States Air Force
02.2016 - 05.2023
Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman
United States Air Force
10.2011 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Saint Josephs New York
Associate of Applied Sciences - Aviation Maintenance Technology
USAF Air University
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