Results-driven manager with extensive experience in strategic planning, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven success in enhancing operational readiness and achieving significant cost savings in multi-billion dollar asset management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Command F-35 Armament Systems Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
Joint Base Langley Eustis
10.2024 - Current
Strategic Leadership & Policy Development
Enterprise-Level Policy Development: Spearheaded the development and implementation of critical policies governing F-35A munitions handling, aircraft maintenance, and combat sortie generation, directly enhancing operational readiness and enterprise-wide safety protocols.
Principal Subject Matter Expert (SME): Served as the primary Weapons System SME for the F-35 program, providing decisive technical guidance to Global Force Management, Defense Agencies, and Special Program Offices to shape strategic planning and execution.
Weapons Integration Strategy: Authored and standardized all conventional and nuclear weapons loading procedures for current and future F-35 capabilities, ensuring the safe, reliable, and effective integration of advanced weapon systems.
Program Management & Asset Oversight
Multi-Billion Dollar Asset Management: Directed the comprehensive sustainment of a $3.2 billion portfolio, including all weapons-related equipment and a fleet of 510 combat and training aircraft, ensuring peak mission capability and strategic asset longevity.
Critical Component Overhaul & Schedule Adherence: Commanded the complete inspection and overhaul of 156 critical aircraft components, a decisive action that successfully averted a significant F-35 weapons system delay and ensured the on-time certification of all system operators.
System Configuration & Data Integrity: Managed all system configurations and mission-critical software updates for military operations, guaranteeing system integrity and performance while analyzing extensive performance data to optimize resource allocation.
Technical Execution & Process Improvement
Test & Evaluation Enhancement: Refined and validated developmental and operational test procedures for advanced munitions capabilities on the F-35, directly contributing to the successful fielding of cutting-edge combat technologies.
Quality & Safety Assurance: Verified and approved all Defense Contractor and Air Force maintenance plan adjustments prior to operational implementation, ensuring the ongoing safety, reliability, and performance of the entire F-35 fleet.
Technical Documentation & Standardization: Authored comprehensive documentation for all weapons system processes and created standardized user guidelines for weapons systems technicians, establishing clear, repeatable standards for operations and maintenance.
Collaboration & Workforce Development
Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Led F-35 collaboration efforts by aligning strategic goals and fostering synergy among Defense Contractor teams, Partner Nation leadership, and Headquarters Air Force to achieve key program milestones.
Advanced Technical Training: Trained and certified both test personnel and end-users on new system capabilities and advanced munition handling techniques, solidifying operational readiness and user proficiency across the enterprise.
Security Protocol Implementation: Instructed both Lockheed Martin and Air Force personnel on critical security protocols required to protect sensitive information systems and classified program data, ensuring 100% compliance with security standards.
Armament Section Chief
United States Air Force, USAF
Luke Air Force Base
06.2023 - 10.2024
Strategic Operations & Process Improvement
Strategic Partnership Leadership: Spearheaded a landmark collaboration with Lockheed Martin to rewrite fleet-wide operational procedures, achieving a 3-hour reduction in aircraft turnaround time and delivering $1.2 million in annual savings to the Department of Defense.
Process Engineering & Financial Impact: Engineered transformative process improvements by rewriting weapon system response protocols and securing internal repair authority for the F-35 cannon system, generating over $5.4 million in documented annual savings for the DoD.
Logistics & Infrastructure Development: Initiated the establishment of a 5th Generation fighter wing by developing the strategic materiel storage outline, procuring a 9,000 sq. ft. facility, and securing $15 million in essential mission assets.
Program & Personnel Management
High-Value Asset Direction: Directed seven specialized technical crews in the end-to-end maintenance and deployment of 11 F-35 aircraft valued at $1.2 billion, consistently ensuring 100% mission readiness and operational availability.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Fostered a collaborative environment between five distinct business units and multiple defense partners to streamline complex weapons loading operations, directly enabling the successful graduation of 210 F-35 pilots.
Talent & Performance Management: Managed the comprehensive training and evaluation program for 28 personnel, overseeing the completion of 1,700 critical tasks which supported 3,000 incident-free flights and earned nine prestigious awards at the Group and Air Force levels.
Systems & Safety Management
System Revitalization & Cost Avoidance: Revived a critical aircraft item tracking system by executing a complete inventory of $2 million in assets, resolving systemic deficiencies and saving the Air Force $125,000 in projected replacement costs.
Enterprise-Wide Safety Program Development: Revamped the job safety training program by authoring a user-friendly hazard mitigation guide and coordinating standardized training for over 500 personnel across three separate organizational units.
Weapons Loading Standardization Crew Member
United States Air Force, USAF
Luke Air Force Base AZ
11.2020 - 06.2023
rogram Management & International Relations
Multinational Program Execution: Directed a cross-functional team of 19 technicians in executing a complex weapons loading program, delivering comprehensive training to 460 personnel from the U.S. Air Force, Republic of Singapore Air Force, and Lockheed Martin.
Curriculum Development & Foreign Partnership: Designed and implemented the first-ever leadership development program for the Royal Jordanian Air Force, instructing 15 partner nation supervisors on 18 joint training objectives to build advanced leadership and technical capabilities.
Strategic Force Protection Management: Commanded a 94-member security force responsible for the protection of 45,000 contractors across 410 active projects, safeguarding 77 allied aircraft and directly enabling 1,000 combat flight missions.
Historic Unit Activation: Directed the landmark transfer of three F-35 aircraft and 53 armament assets from Tyndall AFB, a pivotal logistics and technical operation that established Air Combat Command's first combat-ready Joint Strike Fighter unit.
Training & Performance Optimization
Large-Scale Technical Training: Managed the training and certification for 300 armament technicians, a program whose success was integral to enabling 22,000 flight missions, graduating 191 pilots, and earning the prestigious 2022 Air Force Daedalian Trophy for maintenance excellence.
Performance Analytics & Quality Improvement: Advanced F-35 GAU-22 cannon maintenance operations by analyzing performance data for 122 technicians, implementing targeted improvements that increased the group's quality assurance pass rate from 86% to 94% and secured the operational readiness of a $24 million weapon system.
Logistics & Financial Stewardship
High-Value Asset Accountability: Managed an $8 million weapons equipment account consisting of 317 critical items, maintaining 100% serviceability that directly supported the flawless deployment of 74 munitions and 4,600 rounds with a 99% mission success rate.
Process Improvement & Cost Savings: Identified a critical reporting discrepancy in a flare modification process, spearheading a collaboration with Air Education and Training Command to restore 92 assets to service, delivering a documented cost savings of $418,000 to the U.S. Air Force.
Weapon Shift Lead
United States Air Force, USAF
Luke Air Force Base AZ
03.2019 - 10.2020
Leadership & Program Management
Strategic Program Leadership: Directed and mentored 13 specialized crews supporting high-stakes weapons operations for a fleet of 22 F-35 aircraft, a strategic defense asset valued at over $3.2 billion.
High-Value Asset Management: Oversaw the complete lifecycle management for 723 pieces of Alternate Mission Equipment (AME) valued at $54 million, achieving and maintaining 100% inventory accountability through meticulous tracking and control.
International Exercise Direction: Orchestrated the operational success of 16 crews during two large-scale international military exercises, directly leading to the generation of 280 combat sorties and the deployment of over 770 munitions.
Process Optimization & Quality Assurance
Workflow & Production Alignment: Optimized daily weapons loading priorities by aligning them with dynamic production schedules, ensuring absolute data integrity across a 3,000-sortie annual operational tempo.
Zero-Defect Quality Control: Executed 1,500 detailed supervisory inspections that identified and preemptively resolved 44 technical discrepancies, resulting in 3,200 consecutive sorties with a zero-failure rate for all weapons systems.
Performance & Quality Validation: Championed a culture of excellence by validating workforce quality across 62 distinct equipment inspections, a key factor in sustaining a 97% pass rate in rigorous Quality Assurance evaluations.
Technical Execution & Efficiency Gains
Complex System Reconfiguration: Led 108 mission-critical reconfigurations of Alternate Mission Equipment, ensuring full system compliance and readiness to meet the stringent syllabus requirements for 10 F-35 program graduates.
Process Modernization & Efficiency: Authored and implemented new cross-loading Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), certifying 292 technicians in the updated process and eliminating 540 man-hours annually by optimizing personnel deployment.
Weapons Load Crew Team Chief
United States Air Force, USAF
Multiple Operational Locations
01.2012 - 02.2019
Program & Personnel ManagementMaintenance & Technical AchievementOperational Support & Mission Success
Supervisory Leadership: Manages and directs personnel in comprehensive weapons systems maintenance, including planning, training, and performance evaluation for a fleet of 25 F-35A aircraft valued at $3.1 billion.
Logistics & Scheduling: Serves as the primary liaison with Production Control, responsible for scheduling and coordinating all weapons maintenance and loading tasks to meet operational deadlines.
Equipment Program Oversight: Accountable for an 840-item equipment program, driving 11 validation & verification projects and the completion of 48 Time Compliance Technical Directives (TCTDs).
Asset Management: Performed a comprehensive equipment audit of 1,200 items, rectifying 12 tracking errors to maintain 100% accountability of assets valued at $50.6 million.
Facility & Security Management: Managed a 9,000 sq. ft. facility, establishing enhanced security measures for a gun vault that safeguarded $8 million in high-value assets and resolved 5 compliance faults.
Quality Assurance & First-Time Fix Rate: Achieved a 100% first-time fix rate across 326 maintenance and loading actions with zero technical data violations, directly enabling a 100% Quality Assurance pass rate.
Process Improvement & Cost Savings: Established a new bomb rack build-up plan that returned critical equipment to service, trained 3 technicians, saved $4,000 in costs, and reduced maintenance backlogs by 60%.
Technical Data Development: Collaborated with the Joint Program Office (JPO) on a 25mm cannon validation project, performing removal/installation operations that were used to create first-of-their-kind technical data for all F-35 units.
Rapid Anomaly Resolution: Diagnosed and repaired a critical Stores Management System (SMS) communications failure in under 2 hours, beating the standard resolution time by 75% and enabling the successful deployment of two munitions.
Innovative Problem-Solving: Authored initial fault isolation procedures for "redball" (priority) maintenance, establishing a course of action that directly supported the achievement of 2,500 sorties and 3,800 flight hours for 39 pilot graduates.
Exercise Execution: Drove exercise requirements by preparing personnel to generate 16 aircraft with 32 guided bombs, directly supporting 125 successful weapons releases and 92 pilot upgrades.
Executive & Stakeholder Communication: Selected to brief U.S. Senator Marco Rubio on F-35A loading capabilities and challenges, providing key program insight to a national civic leader.
Mission-Critical Support: During a large-scale exercise, completed six weapons control unit repairs and returned the system to fully mission-capable status in under 4 hours, a key factor in enabling 29 successful aerial engagements.
Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinated a multi-faceted Air Power Demonstration, organizing aircraft configuration, maintenance, and munitions requirements to highlight F-35 weapons systems to the President of the United States (POTUS), Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF), and Department of Defense (DoD) leadership.
Nuclear Deterrence Support: Conducted five 180-day interval inspections to validate B-52 weapons system integrity, directly ensuring nuclear deterrence and combat readiness for strategic assets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security
American Military University
Charles Town, WV
10-2025
Associate of Arts - Armament Systems
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
03-2021
High School Diploma -
DuBois Area Highschool
DuBois, PA
07-2006
Skills
Troubleshooting skills
Remote support
IT infrastructure management
IT asset management
Information security policies
System troubleshooting
Performance improvements
Disaster recovery
Training documentation
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Reliability
Excellent communication
Organizational skills
Team collaboration
Active listening
Effective communication
Adaptability and flexibility
Decision-making
Relationship building
Team building
Task prioritization
Self motivation
Interpersonal skills
Analytical thinking
Project leadership
Goal setting
Professionalism
Interpersonal communication
Strategic planning
Agile methodology
Time management abilities
Continuous improvement
Adaptability
Written communication
Quality assurance
Staff hiring
Project management
Data analysis
Risk management
Technology integration
Problem-solving aptitude
Budget control
Agile framework
Performance metrics
Project lifecycle management
Operational reporting
Requirements analysis
Shipping and receiving procedures
Quality assurance techniques
Warehouse operations
Data entry proficiency
Record keeping
Ammunition management
Order processing efficiency
Problem-solving capacity
Regulatory compliance
Hazardous materials training
Stress management techniques
Weapons handling expertise
Firearms maintenance proficiency
Explosives handling
Safety protocols implementation
Willingness to learn
Strong work ethic
Teamwork and loyalty
Teamwork
Works Well Under Pressure
Multitasking Abilities
Team leadership
Briefing leadership
Assessing risks
Maintaining equipment
Combat training
Security procedures
Weapons handling
Aircraft maintenance
Identifying hazards
Physical fitness
Safety protocols
Communications equipment
Tactical operations
Managing classified information
Conflict resolution
Training and development
Operational planning
Risk assessment
Hazardous materials handling
Materials management
Surveillance techniques
Managing PPE
Force protection
Combat lifesaver certification
Personnel management
Training expertise
Safety guidelines
Crisis management
Defensive tactics
Equipment maintenance
Safety regulations
Report writing
Mission planning
Protective services
Emergency response
Cultural sensitivity
Professional demeanor
Intelligence gathering
Facilities maintenance
Preventing incidents
Logistics management
Storage procedures
Combat operations
Systems installation
Self aid buddy care (SABC)
Analytical skills
Asset protection
Field reconnaissance
Electronic warfare
Leadership excellence
Military operations
Organizational leadership
Accident investigation
Safety management
Fleet management
Personnel supervision
Flight operations
National security
Information assurance
Aircraft inspections
Documentation skills
Route planning
Technical troubleshooting
Emergency management
Maintenance scheduling
Safety procedures adherence
Crew resource management
Maintenance coordination
Recordkeeping requirements
Aircraft operation
Data interpretation
Procedure development
Friendly, positive attitude
Customer service
Flexible and adaptable
Dependable and responsible
Critical thinking
Computer skills
Calm under pressure
Organization and time management
Problem resolution
Verbal communication
Accomplishments
2025: Air and Space Commendation Medal
2024: Meritorious Service Medal
2023: Meritorious Service Medal
2021: Air and Space Commendation Medal
2019: Air and Space Commendation Medal
2017: Air and Space Achievement Medal
2015: Air and Space Achievement Medal
2012: Air and Space Achievement Medal
2010: Air and Space Achievement Medal
2009: Air and Space Achievement Medal
Certification
Contingency Wartime Panning (2025)
Senior Joint Enlisted Professional Military Education II (2022)
Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education I (2021)
F-35 Aircraft Armament Equipment (AAE) Supervisor at United States Air Force, USAFF-35 Aircraft Armament Equipment (AAE) Supervisor at United States Air Force, USAF