Daniel Kubera

Experience

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  Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Zero

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2013

  Maintenance Controller and Division Leading Chief Petty Officer

  Advise the Maintenance Master Chief Petty Officer on all maintenance matters pertaining to EA18G aircraft and personnel readiness.Coordinate aircraft maintenance with operations requirements ensuring Full Mission Capable aircraft were available.Certified to release Aircraft Safe for Flight.Direct the maintenance department in completion of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance requirements.Selected as the Electronic Wing Maintenance Chief Petty Officer of the Year for 2012.Account for all squadron tools and consumable material prior to and at completion of shift.Secret Security Clearance Show less

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  Commander Carrier Air Wing Five

  Jan 2013 - Jun 2016

  Maintenance Department Leading Chief Petty Officer

  Served as the Subject Matter Expert to Executive Leadership and staff on maintenance and logistical matters pertaining to all Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) aircraft. Liaison to USS GEORGE WASHINGTON Air Department on CVW-5 maintenance needs while underway.Prioritized Air Wing maintenance requirements ensuring all squadrons were at required aircraft readiness levels in accordance with Commander Naval Air Forces directives. Strictly executed 200 days of combat missions with a 100% mission completion rate.Responsible for logistics, administration and execution of numerous CVW-5 training detachments to Naval Air Station Fallon NV, Iwo-to Japan, Anderson Air Force Base Guam and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Japan. Planned and directed the pack-up, movement and unloading of over one million pounds of cargo and 2,000 personnel between NAF Atsugi and the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON for underway operations.Directly assisted the Officer in Charge with the planning and implementation of Defense Policy Review Initiative (DRPI) policies for the relocation of CVW-5 fixed wing squadrons and families from NAF Atsugi to MCAS Iwakuni. Secret Security Clearance Show less

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  US Navy

  Jun 2016 - now

  Served as the Subject Matter Expert to Executive Leadership and staff on all maintenance matters impacting Naval Air Forces throughout the Pacific and CENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR) to include the Maintenance Program Oversight and inspection of all overseas Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Detachments (AIMD), Non Destructive Inspection certifications, Support Equipment Availability and Engine support. Posses extensive, well-documented experience and ability to integrate key program goals, values and other factors into the organization. An involved and engaged leader supervising and training 23 military and one foreign national employee-all geographically dispersed throughout the world. Responsible for technical, logistical and administrative oversight of command’s Maintenance Program Assessment team consisting of Naval Aviation and Supply subject matter experts. Plans and coordinates travel, lodging and inspection requirements for a team of 10 personnel on Temporary Assigned Duty (TAD) to various sites worldwide. Identifies root cause of shortfalls and provides guidance in correction of deficiencies in execution of Naval Aviation Maintenance Program Policies and Instructions, Local Command Procedures, and Technical Directives. Served as Commander Naval Air Force engine management liaison for all forces deployed to the 5th/6th/7th FLEET Area of Responsibility (Eastern Atlantic/Middle East/Western Pacific). Managed over 300 engine assets from five geographical locations. Close collaboration with multiple agencies ensured effective, efficient and economical utilization of manpower, funding and facilities. Defense Travel Management Approving Official- reviewed and approved/disapproved travel requests and reimbursement payments based on established Joint Federal Travel Regulations. Provided training to Senior Officer/Enlisted personnel on proper use of Government Travel Card use and authorized expenditures.Secret Security Clearance Show less

  • Senior Chief Petty Officer (RET)

    Sept 2018 - now

  • Department Leading Chief Petty Officer, Maintenance Program Assesment Team Lead and Engine Manager

    Jun 2016 - Aug 2018
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  Fleet Reserve

  Aug 2018 - Aug 2023

  Senior Chief Petty Officer (Ret)

  Leader and Manager Seasoned, results-producing management professional with 26 years of experience steering and directing all aspects of operations, maintenance, logistics, administration, Quality Assurance, and budgeting. Success orchestrating multiple projects with competing priorities involving program development, quality control, and safety. Proficient in communicating to all levels and developing personnel to facilitate site-wide improvements and continuity.Intuitive leader inspiring high productivity levels; repeated success guiding sizeable cross-functional teams as well as training, coaching, and motivating staff. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; proactively conveys operational needs to executive level management. Possess active Secret security clearance.Core Competencies: • Process Redesign / Change Management • Team Building and Retention Initiatives• Project and Operations Oversight • Risk Management / Quality Control• Cost Analysis and Reporting • Policy and Procedure Development Show less