John Henderson

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Sept 2000 - now

  Jet Engines, Human Resources, Career Field, Support Equipment & Logistics Manager; Subject Matter Expert; Inspector• Manages propulsion systems, provisioning of engine spares and support equipment, manpower dispersal and training across 5 military bases, 10 repair shops in support of 223 B-1B, B-2A, B-52H, E-4B, UH-1N aircraft and Nuclear/Conventional Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM & CALCM) stockpile • Program Manager responsible for formulating and executing support plans for 2,500 engines; valued at $2.1 billion• Develops maintenance instructions, tech data, personnel guidance, training and workforce restructuring processes,policies and procedures; guaranteeing a well-trained and qualified workforce of 580+ maintenance technicians• Approves engineering and tech data changes, Component Improvement and Service Life Extension Programs, and LifeCycle Management plans; ensures spare parts and support equipment provisioning requirements for 7 engine types• Coordinates on Centralized Asset Management funding; sustains and modernizes $1 billion worth of Support Equipment• Inspector General Quality Inspector, audited 1700 line items, identified 130+ deficiencies; prepared units for inspections• Project Manager, led team to capture current B-52H engine repair cost data; supported $8 billion Re-Engining initiative• Verified engine Water Wash procedures; revamped process; reduced an 8 hour task to 3, saving 380 man-hours for fleet• Identified Nuclear & Conventional Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM & CALCM) overhaul forecast error, conducted audit, realigned production schedule; eliminated over-production, saved $2.2 million Show less Department Manager; Propulsion Subject Matter Expert, Quality Assurance Inspector, Trainer & Certifier• Managed 105 subordinates/assets worth $4 million in logistic support of 14 B-52H aircraft valued at $1.2 billion• Revamped Foreign Object Debris/Damage (FOD) and Quality Assurance programs, instituted random inspection plan; realized 98% pass rate and zero reportable FOD incidents for the year, a first; honored with leadership award• Led continuous improvement, automated annual review report tracking; reduced overdue from 4 a month to zero• Avalon Air Expo maintenance team leader/jet engine mechanic member; B-52 awarded "Best Heavy Aircraft" Show less Security Program Specialist & Nuclear Weapons Duty Personnel Special Access Programs Manager• Managed the largest aircraft maintenance squadron’s Personnel, Information, Operations, Industrial, and Physical Security; Anti-Terrorism, Flight-line Protection, Sole Vouching Authority, Special Access, Personnel Reliability and Nuclear Surety Programs through 22 exercises/6 major inspections; accomplished a flawless 100% pass rate• Processed 350+ Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing, managed classified access using Joint Personnel Adjudication System for 750+ personnel; zero security violations or overdue clearances during tenure• Aced Consolidated Security Program Review with minimal deficiencies; garnered highly coveted “superb” rating• Program rated "Excellent" during the first in 20 years Tier II no-notice Nuclear Surety Inspection; an Air Force first• Directed annual information security/NATO training for 750+ people; 100% compliance with Executive Order’s • Team recognized as the "Outstanding Unit" of the month twice and Nuclear Surety Inspection "Superior Performers" Show less Jet Engine Maintenance Shop First-line Supervisor; Lead Technician; Quality Assurance Inspector• Head technician, inspector and supervisor for production activities of 13 personnel responsible for inspecting, servicing, repairing, modifying, removing and installing engines on 18 B-52H aircraft valued at $1.5 billion• Deployed Engine Manager; safeguarded $4.5 million worth of engine spares, spare parts, and support equipment• Identified engine bypass duct design flaw, evaluated redesign with Boeing engineers; saved Air Force $496,000• Managed electronic Maintenance Database, validated employee data entry; 0% error-rate realized 6 months in a row Show less Jet Engine Mechanic, Tool Room Supervisor, Property & Support Equipment Custodian, Logistics & Supply Manager• Lead flight test propulsion manager; test and support equipment manager for two unique NKC-135 electronic countermeasure Research, Development, Test, & Evaluation aircraft; achieved flawless provisioning of 620+ items• Controlled supply assets for 44 personnel using the Standard Base Supply System; gathered quantitative and quality metrics for logistics supportability and performance, briefed senior leaders; secured 100% of assets with zero losses• Developed logistic plan for joint service worldwide contingencies, sustained Operation’s ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM; earned distinction as being first Air Force test unit deployed for real world operations Show less

  • Air Force Global Strike Command Aerospace Propulsion Functional Manager

    Jun 2014 - now

  • Aerospace Maintenance Specialist Section Chief

    Aug 2011 - Jun 2014

  • Security Manager & Personnel Reliability Program Monitor

    Jul 2007 - Aug 2011

  • Propulsion Element Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge

    Aug 2005 - Jul 2007

  • Aircraft Propulsion System Craftsman & Support Section NCOIC

    Sept 2000 - Aug 2005
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  Northrop Grumman

  May 2018 - now

  Principal Field Engineer