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Travis Newby

Abilene,TX

Summary

Senior Technical Program Manager | Mission-Critical Operations | Secret Clearance | U.S. Air Force Veteran A distinguished leader with a 22-year Air Force career specializing in the strategic oversight of mission-critical technical operations and infrastructure. With a proven track record of leading large, cross-functional teams, I excel in the deployment, commissioning, and maintenance of high-value electrical systems. I am an expert in mitigating risk while ensuring strict compliance with rigorous engineering and safety standards.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technical Operations & Systems Leadership

United States Air Force
Multiple Locations
09.2004 - Current
  • Directed 574 technicians in 24/7 maintenance operations for a $2.1B asset fleet, driving peak operational readiness by executing over 550,000 scheduled tasks.
  • Acted as the primary engineering liaison to resolve mission-critical system malfunctions, directing specialists in troubleshooting complex electrical, power distribution, and grounding faults to ensure rapid asset recovery.
  • Oversaw the full project lifecycle for technical systems, from the acquisition and commissioning of tactical power generation and distribution systems to the logistical management of $1.4M in critical equipment.

Project Management & Cross-Functional Coordination

United States Air Force
Multiple Locations
09.2004 - Current
  • Orchestrated large-scale global deployments and readiness exercises, authoring a standardized deployment roadmap that became the new benchmark for operational planning and execution.
  • Chaired a multi-agency Risk Management Analysis, partnering with federal and city stakeholders to identify and mitigate 9 high-risk hazards prior to the execution of a complex joint-use project.
  • Led 70 rapid deployment recovery teams across 8 nations, demonstrating expert logistical and technical problem-solving to restore mission-critical capabilities for two Combatant Commands.

Compliance, Commissioning & Continuous Improvement

United States Air Force
Multiple Locations
09.2004 - Current
  • Managed a comprehensive inspection program, analyzing data from over 20,000 line items to drive a 21% increase in the early detection of non-compliance and enhance system-wide process controls.
  • Led a 7-member team in a full-scale review of technical directives, authoring 88 impactful changes to inspection system guidance and overhauling self-assessment business rules for improved accuracy.
  • Established a culture of technical excellence and safety that resulted in a 96% QA pass rate (a 3-year high) and implemented process improvements that cut maintenance labor-hours by 43% annually.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security & Emergency Management

University of Arizona Global Campus
Online
04-2027

Associate of Science (A.S.) - Aircraft Maintenance Technology

Community College of The Air Force
Maxwell AFB, AL
10-2024

Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education II - National Strategic Overview & Joint Interagency

Department of Defense
Online
06-2022

Skills

  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination
  • Mission-Critical Systems Management
  • Facility & Asset Commissioning/Turnover
  • Comprehensive Risk Analysis

Certification

  • Resilience Training Assistant (RTA), Department of Defense - 2024
  • Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Certifier, Department of Defense - 2018
  • Six Sigma Green Belt, Department of Defense - 2015
  • OSHA-30, General Industry Safety and Health, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - 2015

Timeline

Technical Operations & Systems Leadership

United States Air Force
09.2004 - Current

Project Management & Cross-Functional Coordination

United States Air Force
09.2004 - Current

Compliance, Commissioning & Continuous Improvement

United States Air Force
09.2004 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security & Emergency Management

University of Arizona Global Campus

Associate of Science (A.S.) - Aircraft Maintenance Technology

Community College of The Air Force

Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education II - National Strategic Overview & Joint Interagency

Department of Defense

Specialized Military Training

  • Facility Management
  • Aircraft Safety Investigations
  • Automated Logistical Specialist
  • Record-Keeping
  • Supply Management
  • Maintenance and Inventory Systems or Operations
  • Supply Chain Operations
  • Project & Program Management
  • Hazmat Familiarization & Safety in Transport
  • DoD Government Purchase Card