Travis Schalk

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Nov 2001 - Nov 2021

  Leads 223 maintenance personnel spanning 6 different specialities and directs $250K in assets and resources supporting 30 KC-135 tanker aircraft worth $1.6 billon. Displays trust worthiness by making the final determination of aircraft status and reliability focused on the customer’s (aircrews) needs. Demonstrates outstanding leadership and flexibility with constraints of resources with an aging fleet of aircraft integrating appropriate solutions dealing with constraints of personnel availability while balancing the operational need of the organization by assigning priorities to meet the business objectives. Developed, implemented, and reviewed monthly and weekly objectives to be presented to the CEO prior to execution of operations. Additionally, ensuring the organization keeps a positive work environment even during high volumes of workload, while always looking for continual improvements for the unit. Show less Responsible for leading, mentoring, supervising, and training of 63 assigned personnel supporting 37 KC-135 tanker aircraft valued at $1.9 billion. Established and maintained a positive work environment. Mentored and trained different levels of employees. Coordinated with senior management on downstream talent for annual “Spouses day” to show the value of the work the employee does and gain employee engagement. Developed talent system life-cycle training, ensuring that members are always training the next member in line. Managed the work center safety program that encompasses occupational, fire, and environmental requirements. Oversaw on the job, ancillary, and certification training. Balanced personnel scheduling spanning multiple shifts to perform 24 hour operations. Show less

  • Production Manager

    Apr 2019 - Nov 2021

  • Production Supervisor

    Oct 2018 - Apr 2019

  • Division Manager

    Oct 2017 - Oct 2018

  • Lead Process Controller

    Jan 2017 - Oct 2017

  • Special Programs Division Manager

    Dec 2014 - Jan 2017

  • Division Manager

    Jun 2013 - Dec 2014

  • Quality Assurance and Contract Officer Representive

    Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

  • KC-135 Tanker Aircraft Mechanic

    Sept 2011 - Aug 2012

  • Aircraft Maintenance Debriefer

    May 2011 - Sept 2011

  • Tactical Aircraft Dedicated Crew Chief

    Jul 2008 - May 2011

  • Aircraft Maintenance Debriefer

    Dec 2007 - Jul 2008

  • Tactical Aircraft Dedicated Crew Chief

    Sept 2004 - Dec 2007

  • Inspection Section Technician

    Aug 2002 - Sept 2004

  • Trainee

    Nov 2001 - Aug 2002
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  Living Out Here

  Sept 2021 - now

  Youtube creator

  Here to aid others to get out of their comfort zones and proceed with jobs that they normally wouldn’t. To inspire individuals to become what they want and be happy doing it!

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  Hutson, Inc.

  Mar 2024 - now

  Parts Salesperson