Scott LaBuda

• Advanced analytical troubleshooting, installation, training, maintenance, and repair on designated equipment.
• Prepared 8D reports; experienced in other problem-solving skills.
• Completed Preventative Maintenance and field modifications.
• Collaborated with project engineers on product development.
• Reviewed historical maintenance repair data to anticipate future failures.
• Ordering and managing repair parts cycle times.
• Build relationships and trust with customers and clients.
• Maintaining daily communications with customers to ensure resolution and proper follow-up.
• Managed maintenance data records and tracked operating information for onsite reference.

• Maintained documentation of equipment maintenance tasks, new installations, and repair procedures.
• Complied with company policies, safety requirements, and best practices to protect people, equipment, and operations.
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
• Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to preventative maintenance schedule

• Managed and directed maintenance actions of 42 technicians performing 400-hr F-15E aircraft phase inspections while overseeing troubleshooting, repairs, and operational checks for 47 assigned F-15E aircraft valued at over $2.2B
• Quick-thinking and engaging leader; balanced personnel and assets to accomplish the mission and directives from leadership while maintaining over a 90% Quality Assurance pass rating
• Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
• Mentored employees for career progression and promotions
• Performed quarterly internal compliance audits, achieved zero "major" findings on USAF Headquarters audits

• Provided leadership/mentorship while coordinating the workload of 12 personnel while implementing the Electronic Warfare systems refurbishment team and coordinated scheduled maintenance actions
• Increased system reliability by 44% in 6 months while maintaining a 94% inspection pass rate; identified by inspections teams as the best F-15E program in the USAF

• Led 24/7 operations for 17 maintenance controllers while tracking aircraft and equipment status used to keep Wing and Maintenance Group Commanders informed

• Coordinated maintenance during several multinational training exercises; selected as Superior Performer by “Red Flag” Exercise Commander

• Coordinated efforts after aircraft emergency landing, identified regulations and kept Wing leadership informed of status •

• Authored daily maintenance status meetings for Wing leadership

• Supervised 8 person team and the repair of avionics systems of assigned U-2 aircraft
• Orchestrated 275+ maintenance actions; generated 307 sorties/2,456 flight hours, achieved a 95% Maintenance Effectiveness rate
• Coordinated several no-notice "Dark Launch" pre-flight checks for ISR missions in hostile environments
• Oversaw section training program, ensured upgrade and recurring training completion on time

• Led 16 personnel in aircraft maintenance logistics; managed $16M in equipment, tool kits, hazmat, and technical manuals
• Orchestrated build-up and shipment of 110 tons of support equipment to support USAF operations; excelled in all program and environmental compliance inspections
• Procured over $28K in replacement consolidated tool kits
• Oversaw changeover from hard copy technical manuals to digital assets
• Performed Wing wide audit overseeing HAZMAT compliance programs
• Trained equipment custodian on repairs of legacy test equipment, saved $390K in replacement costs
• Drove pre-inspection preparation for USAF-level Nuclear Surety Inspection, with zero findings on unit-assigned equipment