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
Online04-2027
Associate of Science (A.S.) - Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Maxwell AFB, AL10-2024
Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education II - National Strategic Overview & Joint Interagency
Department of Defense
Online06-2022
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