Travis MacDonald
Grand Rapids
Summary
Dynamic Engineering Flight Superintendent with expertise in project coordination, safety compliance, and team leadership. Proven ability to mentor personnel and enhance operational effectiveness through targeted training initiatives.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Flight Superintendent
United States Air Force
Vandenberg SFB
2025.10 - Current
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring mission readiness and compliance with standards.
- Coordinated training programs to develop personnel skills and enhance operational effectiveness.
- Facilitated interdepartmental communication to improve information sharing and coordination.
- Collaborated with engineers, architects and other professionals to discuss plans and resolve design issues.
- Participated in project meetings to track progress and provide input.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
Structures Section Chief
United States Air Force
Vandenberg SFB
2023.08 - 2025.10
- Coordinated logistics for mission-critical operations, optimizing resource allocation for successful mission execution.
- Supervised daily operations across multiple teams in Air Force section.
- Developed training programs to elevate team skills, resulting in improved overall performance and readiness.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional development and leadership skills.
- Served as a subject matter expert on all topics related to the section's area of expertise.
- Conducted performance reviews with direct reports to evaluate performance and identify targeted areas for development.
- Organized training schedules to ensure timely skill enhancement. and filed paperwork.
- Resolved conflicts among team members by facilitating open dialogue between parties involved.
- Developed annual budgets for section operations and tracked expenditures throughout the year.
Airmen Dorm Leader
United States Air Force
Beale AFB
2019.08 - 2023.08
- Mentored junior personnel in leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- Coached and mentored individuals to achieve professional development goals.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with military standards.
- Developed strategies to streamline workflow and eliminate bottlenecks in processes.
- Managed resource allocation to enhance operational efficiency and support missions.
- Facilitated inter-departmental communication to enhance operational coordination and information flow.
- Established clear roles, responsibilities, expectations, timelines, and resources for team projects.
- Fostered a positive work environment by recognizing individual achievements.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress, identify challenges, and develop solutions.
- Managed budget for department, ensuring all expenses stayed within allocated funds.
Vertical Construction Foreman
United States Air Force
Beale AFB
2015.08 - 2019.08
- Supervised construction teams, ensuring compliance with military standards and quality expectations.
- Supervised and coordinated the activities of workers engaged in all phases of construction projects.
- Planned and coordinated daily work schedules for project completion.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Conducted safety inspections to maintain a secure job site environment.
- Trained personnel on equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Monitored project progress, enforcing adherence to deadlines and maintaining quality standards throughout.
- Managed material inventories to optimize resource availability for ongoing construction projects.
- Collaborated with engineers to interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
- Executed hands-on work including demolition, carpentry, painting and drywall installation.
- Implemented best practices to enhance workflow efficiency on-site.
- Facilitated communication between teams and project stakeholders for alignment.
- Communicated effectively with customers and workers alike, answering inquiries and questions and responding to complaints.
- Prepared weekly reports detailing progress made on each project along with any potential problems that may arise.
- Performed lock-out-tag-out procedures on equipment prior to service work to promote workplace safety.
Structural Construction Supervisor
United States Air Force
Ramstein AB
2011.10 - 2015.08
- Supervised construction projects to ensure compliance with military standards and regulations.
- Coordinated schedules and resources for multiple construction teams to ensure timely project completion.
- Inspected daily construction to determine project progress, contract compliance and safety.
- Conducted safety inspections to maintain a secure working environment for personnel.
- Reviewed blueprints and plans to align project goals with specifications accurately.
- Managed procurement of materials to support uninterrupted progress of construction projects.
- Communicated progress updates to leadership and stakeholders regularly.
- Resolved disputes between contractors, suppliers, consultants, and owners to maintain project timelines and minimize disruptions.
- Implemented best practices to enhance workflow efficiency among teams on site.
- Monitored on-site personnel and offered guidance to improve task execution.
- Trained junior staff on construction techniques and safety protocols effectively.
- Mentored field personnel in executing tasks to complete projects on time and under budget.
Structural Construction Journeyman
United States Air Force
Seymour Johnson AFB
2008.03 - 2011.10
- Erected steel framework for buildings using welding equipment.
- Installed frameworks and structures according to blueprints and specifications.
- Mixed and poured concrete for foundations, walls, and other structures.
- Performed various carpentry tasks such as constructing walls, installing doors, windows and siding.
- Completed carpentry work and installed crown molding and wood flooring to meet customer preferences.
- Operated heavy machinery to assist in construction tasks and site preparation.
- Utilized power tools such as saws, drills, and sanders on projects.
- Repaired damaged structures with appropriate materials including wood and metal components.
- Conducted regular inspections of tools and equipment for maintenance needs.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safety compliance on job sites.
- Trained new workers on safety protocols and procedures, ensuring compliance and promoting a safe work environment.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve project goals and resolve product and service issues.
- Proposed innovative ideas and solutions that improved team collaboration and project outcomes.
- Followed instructions from supervisors to complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Used laser measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths, and heights.
- Acted as subject matter expert to provide industry insight and assist coworkers.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Construction Technology
Community College of The A
Montgomery, AL2021-03
Skills
- Construction management
- Construction supervision
- Project management
- Resource allocation
- Safety management
- Operational training
- Budget management
- Performance evaluation
- Team leadership
- Interdepartmental communication
- Dispute resolution
- Environmental awareness
Certification
- DOD Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB)
- DOD Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB)
- Kotter Model Leadership Certification
Accomplishments
- Lance P. Sijan Award 2020, Outstanding Leadership, Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year - 9th Civil Engineer Squadron
- Major General Eugene A. Lupia Award 2020, Outstanding Non-Commisioned Officer of the Year, 16th Air Force
- NCO of the Quarter 2020, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron
- NCO of the Quarter 2021, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron
- SNCO of the Quarter 2023, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron
- Senior Airman - Below the Zone (early promotion), 2008
- 11 Decorations for Superior Performance of a 20 year career
- SNCO of the Quarter July 2024- September 2024 - Manda Bay, Kenya
- SNCO of the Month April 2024 - Manda Bay, Kenya
Custom Section 1
- Airmen Leadership School, Ramstein, Germany
- Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Online
- Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Online
- United States Naval Construction Training, Gulfport, MS
- Structural Specialist Apprentice Course, Gulfport, MS
- Combat Arms Skills Training, Ft. MCCoy, WI
- Unaccompanied Housing Leadership Course, AFIT, OH
- Maxwell Leadership Course, Orlando, FL
- Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, TX
- Advance Ready Training - Outside the Wire, Ft. Dix, NJ
- Introduction to Project Management Course, Air University
- Evasion and Conduct After Capture Training, Lackland AFB, TX
- Unit Safety Representative Training, Online
Timeline
Engineering Flight Superintendent
United States Air Force
2025.10 - Current
Structures Section Chief
United States Air Force
2023.08 - 2025.10
Airmen Dorm Leader
United States Air Force
2019.08 - 2023.08
Vertical Construction Foreman
United States Air Force
2015.08 - 2019.08
Structural Construction Supervisor
United States Air Force
2011.10 - 2015.08
Structural Construction Journeyman
United States Air Force
2008.03 - 2011.10
Associate of Applied Science - Construction Technology
Community College of The A