Nathan Holquist

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2007

  Staff Sergeant E-5

  Accomplished disassembly, inspection, on-equipment maintenance and reassembly of assigned F110-GE-100/129 engines from F-16C/D aircraft. Managed aerospace propulsion functions to include planning, organizing, and directing aerospace propulsion maintenance. Interprets and implements directives and publications pertaining to maintenance functions, including environmentally safe maintenance practices. Diagnosed and repaired malfunctions using technical publications, drawings, wiring and schematic diagrams and technical instruction. Tested components using test equipment. Supervised and trained six subordinates. Show less

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  United States Air Force

  Mar 2010 - now

  Served as the Chief of Logistics and Program Manager for the Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft (C-sUAS) Sustainment Integrated Product Team (IPT) for the Force Protection Division. Managed product support to maintain program baselines and budgetary limitations-led a multi-functional team of 14. Coordinated depot activities and creation of program-specific documentation to include the Life-cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP), Depot Maintenance Action Plan (DMAP). Coordinated and communicated C-sUAS interest items with stakeholders that apprise of prime and sub-contractors, Headquarters Air Force (HAF), Security Forces Center (SFC), and several Major Commands (MAJCOMS). Show less Evaluates the effectiveness and readiness of operations for Tinker Air Force base to ensure that the mission objectives are met and that goals are established. Develops and maintains analytical reports of short and long range DMAG quality programs. Analyzes internal and external quality data to determine effectiveness of Quality Assurance Plans and adequacy of Corrective Action Plans. Conducts analysis to determine areas of risk that should be inspected throughout the OC/ALC Complex. Develops and or recommends improved quality techniques, procedures and programs for depot maintenance workloads. Inspects organizations to ensure compliance in following rules and regulations as outlined in Air Force Instruction (AFI), Technical Orders (TO) and localized supplements. Utilizes applicable data systems to include the Quality Information Management Standard Subsystem (QIMSS) to monitor Group/Complex product quality, effectiveness and efficiency. Meets with Group/Complex leadership to resolve problems and provide analytical advice on areas with negative quality assurance trends. Establishes, develops and maintains effective working relationships with organizations within the ALC. Provides expertise and advice to leadership to correct product quality and program compliance nonconformities resulting in improved trends. Conducts research on assigned checklists and the associated programs in the Management Internal Control Toolset (MICT). Coordinates with applicable organizations to develop effective quality assurance guidance which provides clear guidance to comply with AFSC, AFMC and HAF laws and regulations. Assigned as the Telephone Communication Officer (TCO) for the Complex Quality Office to conduct work orders for telecommunication systems as well as technical support. Assigned as the Personal Wireless Communication System (PWCS) manager that conducts procurement of wireless devices for quality staff and serves as technical support. Show less Served as team lead for F119-PW100 eagle supply parts program while lead was on extended leave. Worked closely with the Pratt & Whitney contract to aid in tracking eagle supply parts and ensuring process orders were followed and parts were routed to multiple shops while managing production start dates and monitoring in-queue support. Verified work packages and inputted JON. Participated in Pre-Dock meetings to coordinate with planning and budgeting personnel to include both Pratt & Whitney and OC-ALC to implement corrective actions as well as minimize delays in flow days. Trained three civilian employees and five military members in F119-PW100 scheduling processes and proper procedures of maintaining contract paperwork. Proficient in production methods and procedures, machines, and materials for aircraft engine components. Obtained skill set in planning for future or immediate production control for the manufacture, overhaul, or repair of aircraft engines specifically Pratt & Whitney F100-220/229 and F119-P&W100. Experienced in alleviating production delays, scheduling conflicts, the lack of sufficient materials, faulty processes, labor shortages and skilled trade imbalances. In depth knowledge on how to investigate, analyze, plan, and implement corrective action as well as establish effective cost controls for difficult and complex production problems that may occur during the pre-planning or the work-in-progress phase. Skilled in presenting information for meetings and gated processes by PowerPoint and charts. Proficient in Microsoft Access and several Air Force information systems. Able to alleviate problems by communicating with the Defense Logistics Agency, management teams, planning teams and scheduling teams to overcome production complications. Maintained and inventoried over 250 parts for kit distribution for several F100 production areas. In-depth knowledge of the supply chain management processes and procedures and its correlation to maintenance. Show less Perform troubleshooting, maintenance and inspections on F117 engines to include in-service testing of potential replacement engine items. Independently perform inspection work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, work orders, and technical orders. Accomplishes maintenance in the engine shop for modification and preparation for test cell. Selects suitable work stand(s), special tools, and test equipment to accomplish maintenance. Interpret trouble reports and observe instrument readings, appearance, etc., and make a tentative diagnosis. Determine when assemblies, components, and parts must be repaired or replaced; and the type of adjustment and alignments needed. Adapt emerging technology and use of new tools, test devices, specialized measuring devices, and automated storage and retrieval of in-flight and historical performance data to aid in identifying aircraft related problems and that may affect engine operation. Provides on-the-job training (OJT) to lower grade workers. Familiar with different record requirements applicable to different types of engines to includes F110-100, F110-129, F110-118, F100-220, F100-220E,F100-229 and F117. Show less

  • Senior Logistics Manager NH-03

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Logistics Chief GS-13

    Nov 2021 - Jan 2024

  • Logistics Manager GS-12

    Mar 2020 - Oct 2021

  • Equipment Specialist GS-12

    Sept 2019 - Mar 2020

  • Quality Assurance Analyst GS-11

    Nov 2015 - Sept 2019

  • Production Controller/Scheduler GS-9

    Aug 2014 - Nov 2015

  • Aircraft Engine Mechanic Work Inspector WG-10

    Mar 2010 - Aug 2014