Richard Johnson

Experience

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  VQ-4

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1999

  Aviation Machinist/ Turbo-Fan Engine Technician/ Maintenance Control Chief

  Safe-For-Flight Certified; Supervised and performed organizational repair on 32 CFM-56 engines including the removal and replacement of engine components, Phase Maintenance and Extended phase Maintenance directly supporting depot level maintenance evolutions. Maintained aircraft, inventory, engine and accessory logs/records and current maintenance index. Maintained liaison with supporting activities including local contractor field representatives. Interpreted and complied with Technical Directives equivalent to Air Force Technical Orders. As Maintenance Chief, Prepared schedules and man-hour estimates for periodic maintenance of; aircraft engines, airframes, avionics components and support equipment. Show less

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  VAQ-136

  Jul 1999 - Jun 2002

  Maintenance Material Control Officer/ Quality Assurance Officer

  VAQ 136, Atsugi, JapanPlanned, coordinated, managed, performed Safe-For-Flight functions and directed organizational level aircraft maintenance workload for five EA-6B Electronic Warfare aircraft. Controlled activities of production divisions/branches including 165 technicians while managing an Operational Target budget of $23M annually. Maintained aircraft, inventory, engine and accessory logs/records and current maintenance index’. Maintained liaison with supporting activities, prepared schedules and man-hour estimates for periodic maintenance of aircraft engines, airframes, avionics, weapons, components and support equipment. Performed in-depth survey of shipboard parts support identifying critical shortages which lead to improvements in supply chain management in the Forward Deployed theater of operations. Identified and maintained liaison with Technical Representatives and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) contractors which improved squadron readiness. Assigned job priorities and completion times for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions, logistics, supply support, technical directive compliance and conditional aircraft inspection requirements ensuring compliance with established maintenance policies. Prepared and conducted performance reviews for a staff of 23 Maintenance Chiefs and Officers. Show less

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  Fleet Readiness Center

  Jul 2002 - May 2005

  Navy Officer Recruiter

  Navy Officer Recruiter 2002-2005NRD Phoenix, ArizonaNaval Officer Recruiter and Delayed Entry Program coordinator for 12 college students. Office manager responsible for proper operation of Navy Recruiting services, customer service, and the Goldmine database used to reach prospective Officer candidates. Liaison for colleges and universities throughout New Mexico, Southern Colorado, and Western Texas area of responsibility. Recruited four Nuclear Engineers, three pilots/Naval Flight Officers and a Special Warfare Officer (SEAL). Liaison for minority programs office, University of New Mexico and developed Diversity training plan for minority student, highlighting Navy opportunities in technology. Show less

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  2005-2008

  Jun 2005 - Mar 2008

  Aircraft Maintenance Officer/ Maintenance Material Control Officer

  Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department, Fleet Readiness Center, Atsugi Japan Provide direction and management for 20 Naval Officers and 327 enlisted personnel who perform in all disciplines of aviation Intermediate Level Maintenance in support of Navy and Marine Corps units operating in the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean AOR. Responsible for receipt, repair, testing, quality, inventory, and cost control of over 56,000 aeronautical components worth in excess of $163M, to include Turbojet/Turbo Prop engines, Auxiliary Power Units and avionics components. Certified Lean, Six Sigma Green Belt, and Theory of Constraints approving authority for the department. Initiated and completed 46 Value Stream Mapping/Analysis/ 5S events culminating in a savings of $3 million in overhead operating costs. Meticulously managed and administered an annual travel and training budget of $205K. Implement all directives concerning, maintenance policy, logistics management, contract management, financial management, distribution, manpower, retention, and disposition of administrative records and reports including classified material. Show less

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  US Navy

  Apr 2008 - Sept 2011

  Fleet Reconnaissance Squadron Four, Maintenance Material Control, Quality Assurance Officer

  Aviation Maintenance and Logistics Supply Chain Management ExperienceAircraft Maintenance/Logistics Supply Chain Management/Quality Assurance Officer 2008-Present Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron Four, Oklahoma City, OKProvides leadership, coaching, mentoring, performance reviews, teaching and direction for 29 frontline, mid-level logistics supervisors for a 283 personnel workforce in the management of a multi-million dollar maintenance/supply budget for the sustainment of the E-6B 707 aircraft weapons system, to include contract management, business-to-business commerce utilizing General Services Administration (GSA) protocol and commodity strategy development with prime aerospace contractors, leveraging more than 15 years of MS Office (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Access) expertise. Certified Aircraft Safe For Flight/ Configuration Control designated and coordinator of all E-6B fleet supportability requirements. Enforced parts and services supplier agreements with over 45 civilian/ Department of Defense contractors, ensuring timely delivery of 114 depot level maintenance and avionics modifications to assigned aircraft. As a strategic-thought leader, implemented the Aviation Financial Analysis Support Tool (AFAST) (similar to SAP or Oracle ERP) software program and identified high-failure components leading to design improvements in the CFM56 Engine bleed air system, saving the Navy Enterprise an estimated $3.5M annually. Maintained liaison with Naval Air Forces, NAVAIR Fleet Support Teams and various defense contractors in coordinating and negotiating all E-6B community maintenance and supply chain processes to include, Block I modification scheduling, contract administration, contract execution, and supplier relationship management using the Memorandum of Agreement process. Show less

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  Defense Aerospace Systems Engineer

  Sept 2008 - Sept 2011

  Defense Aerospace Industry
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  Meta Special Aerospace

  May 2016 - Dec 2022

  - Manager of an aviation logistics warehouse and supply chain for the Beechcraft 350 aircraft, Pratt and Whitney PT6A-60A engine, and support equipment worth in excess of $15 million.- Actively maintains more than 13,000 inventory items utilizing the Air Transport Association format (ATA) with the use of Flight Docs and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Enterprise Systems.- Developed and maintains key relationships with multiple Eastern African theater air, ground and sea logistics companies who facilitate the seamless transfer and receipt of critical supply support to and from CONUS in support of the US Navy, Marine Corp, Army and Air Force strategic and tactical operations.- Successfully created key relationships and drafted proposals to garner support from the US Embassy personnel in Kenya resulting in receiving duty free and tax free shipping and receiving into Eastern Africa.- ICAO/IATA certified to package and transfer Hazardous Material internationally.- Experienced in shipping and receiving International Traffic in Arms Regulated (ITAR) equipment and components.- Responsible for obtaining overseas company housing and transportation. Negotiated with African companies for pricing, security and appropriate vehicles, receiving approval and accolades for cost savings.- Government Furnished Equipment Manager, Mission Equip acquisition and accounting manager. Show less

  • AFRICOM Field Service Representative, BeechCraft 350 A&P Mechanic

    May 2016 - Dec 2022

  • OCONUS LOGISTICS SPECIALIST

    May 2016 - Dec 2022

  • Logistics Specialist

    May 2016 - Dec 2022
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  Smartronics

  Dec 2022 - Dec 2022

  Logistics Manager
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  SMX

  Dec 2022 - now

  Deputy Site Lead/ Logistics Manager