Jonathan Craig, CW4(Ret), SSM, DML

Experience

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  P Troop, 4/2d ACR

  Jan 1994 - Dec 1996

  Duties: Platoon Sergeant in the XVIII Airborne Corps' overland/overwater armed reconnaissance Cavalry Squadron equipped with OH-58D(I) Kiowa Warrior helicopters. Responsible for the 18 hour, no notice, world wide, combat contingency missions of the XVIII Airborne Corps ad the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Responsible for the accountability and maintenance of eight OH-58D(I) aircraft valued at $48 million dollars, one HUMMV, and one FMTV. Responsible for the professional and technical development of two NCOs and four enlisted Soldiers.Areas of Special Emphasis: • Prepare for and execute rotations to the both the Joint Readiness Training Center and the National Training Center.• Prepare for and execute load-out training on USMC C-130 transport aircraft. Show less Duties: Responsible for the accountability and maintenance of 8 OH-58D(I) Kiowa Warrior helicopters value in excess of $48 million dollars. Responsible for the leadership and direction of 5 junior NCOs and enlisted Soldiers in the technical and tactical aspects of their duties. Performed extensive maintenance operational checks and scheduled inspections. Used expertise to diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions of helicopter subsystems.Areas of Special Emphasis: • Squadron level field training exercise preparation and execution.• Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) rotation preparation and execution• Overwater flight deck operations and ship-board detachment operations. Show less Duties: Supervised and trained three Soldiers in an air cavalry line troop. Managed aviation maintenance on six OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopters valued in excess of $36 million dollars. Coordinated with production control, quality control, Army, Air Force and civilian maintenance facilities for support. Responsible for training Soldiers on all military subjects. Responsible for maintenance and upkeep on troop vehicles valued in excess of $140 thousand dollars.Areas of Special Emphasis: • Deployed to Fort Polk, LA, for Joint Readiness Training Center rotation 93-08, ensuring my unit was prepared for world wide contingency operations by maintaining a 96% operational readiness rate. • Participated in Operation Support and Uphold Democracy, serving aboard the USS Gallery and USS Fahrion. • Trained OH-58D maintainers on new systems unique to the OH-58D(I) Kiowa Warrior. Show less

  • OH-58D(I) First Line Supervisor

    Jan 1996 - Dec 1996

  • OH-58D(I) Platoon Sergeant

    Jan 1995 - Dec 1995

  • OH-58D(I) Team Chief

    Jan 1994 - Dec 1994
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  E Troop, 3rd Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment

  Dec 1996 - Dec 1999

  OH-58D(I) First Line Supervisor

  Perform duties as a Platoon Sergeant in an armed reconnaissance air cavalry troop equipped with eight OH-58D(I) helicopters valued in excess of $48 million dollars. Responsible for the training, health and welfare of two junior NCOs and 6 Soldiers.Areas of Special Emphasis: • Combat Aviation Training Brigade operations at Ft Hood, TX.• Led the first operational load-out of thirteen OH-58D(I) helicopters on a Air Force C-5A cargo aircraft• Helicopter aerial gunnery.

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  HQ, TFS-MFO Sinai, Egypt

  Mar 2003 - Mar 2004

  Aviation Supply and Maintenance Officer (AVSM)

  Senior staff officer as a CW2 for aviation supply and maintenance for the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO). Provided staff oversight for the operational readiness and maintenance of thirteen UH-1 Huey helicopters. • Managed a $1.06 million budget for aviation supply and maintenance related activities. Accountable for the Army Material Commands (AMC) only pre-positioned UH-1 stocks in the world, valued at $1 million. • Coordinated aircraft maintenance team visits to the Sinai with 1st COSCOM, XVII Airborne Corps and other worldwide DEPOT level staffs. • On a daily basis, briefed senior MFO and US Army leadership in all aspects of aviation readiness and fiscal matters. Show less

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  D Co 1-3 ATKHB

  May 2004 - Sept 2008

  Assigned as the Production Control Officer in an Attack Helicopter battalion in the 3d Infantry Division. Served as the principal maintenance manager-coordinator for both the company and battalion level effort. Served as the primary maintenance advisor for all internal production and maintenance activities within the battalion. Responsible for controlling all aviation maintenance production matters according to command guidance and acted as the direct link between the unit commanders and maintenance companies, platoons, and sections for all internal and external production issues.• Identified as in the top 1% of all warrant officers in the battalion. • Directly responsible for the unit maintaining a 84% operational readiness rate while flying in excess of 28,000 combat flight hours. Show less

  • Senior Manager, Production Control and Maintenance Operations

    Mar 2006 - Sept 2008

  • Lead Supervisor, Maintenance and Logistic Operations

    May 2004 - Feb 2006
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  The Boeing Company

  Sept 2008 - Jun 2009

  Intern, Training with Industry

  Responsible for learning the inner working of the multiple levels of production and business solutions. • Attends weekly meetings with the US Government Program Office; resolutions for issues within the program of development and sustainment of helicopters• Requested to provide personal experience in participation in program software updates and safety related matters• Presence was requested to join Production and Final Build of new or rebuilt airframes to streamline the process and send final build products to Boeing flight test• Participates in teamwork to successfully moves some processed to the assembly line – resulting in at 15% increase in productivity• Attends weekly Production, Preparation and Process meetings and assists in concepts and designs to restructure the Final Assembly Production Line• Proficient with lean management (Accelerated Improvement Workshops); capable of removing unnecessary processes, contributing to increased outcome of production efficiency Show less

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  Human Resources Command

  Sept 2009 - Jun 2012

  Chief Administrator, Aviation Tech Assignments

  Responsible for the guidance of 525 Warrant Officers through professional development, career management, and education.• Manages distribution of officer by grade while supporting 90 commands and installations world-wide• Ensures full compliance with regulations, policies, and guidance• Advises Aviation Branch Chief and Maneuver, Fire and Engineering Division Chief

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  2-13th AVN REGT

  Sept 2012 - May 2014

  Senior Manager, Unmanned Aircraft Battalion Maintenance Operations

  Serves in the only unmanned aviation battalion in the Army; Serves as the primary advisor to the Commander for the maintenance program. In alignment with the Warrior Training Alliance, AAI Corp, General Atomics and Department of the Army Civilian Contractors; coordinates actions based on necessities and consultation with other leadership.• Serves as the primary resource manager for 26 Unmanned Aircraft Systems; in excess of $142 Million• Advances undeveloped unmanned Aircraft maintenance system practices to match the standards of manned Aircraft maintenance systems• Pioneers the design of the 1st ever installation of a Tactical Automated Landing System on a joint-use airfield• Ensures strict compliance IAW with regulations and publications governing all applicable maintenance procedures Show less

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  B Co 122d Aviation Support Battalion, 82d CAB

  Jun 2014 - Sept 2015

  Senior Manager, Production Control Operations

  • Provided efficient and quality aviation phase maintenance support for 126 aircrafts for 6 different missions, designs and series• Manages 128 soldiers and over 200 civilian contract personnel in 11 different locations• Accounts for over $9.5 Million in aviation repair parts and is responsible for managing the hangar facilities

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  122nd ASB, 82nd CAB

  Jul 2015 - Jan 2017

  Senior Logistician, Maintenance Operations Manager

  Responsible for coordinating with Maintenance Office and Production Control, primarily focusing on customer support and increasing responsiveness to subordinate units.• Provides continuous monitoring of the maintenance common operational picture to advices the Commander and Operations Manager of impacts to maintenance operations• Monitors operational functionality of airframes and equipment• Able to effectively identify issues, allocate resources and create solutions in a timely manner Show less

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  Sigmatech

  Mar 2017 - Oct 2019

  Responsible for fielding, training, and software integration of Aircraft Notebook for the Army’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing aircraft for Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve Units• Integrated separate functions to include funding, supply, provisioning, transportation/transportability, new equipment training and fielding systems and equipment into a logistics management program• Coordinated and exercises managerial direction over supply, maintenance, new equipment training, fielding and item introduction • Ensured all requirements of the Life Cycle Support Plan are preformed to address all 12 Integrated Product Support Elements Show less Provided “Subject Matter Expert” support to all Product Office Leads for Army Aviation retail and wholesale supply support, maintenance procedures, and practices including item management processes, performance metrics development, data collection processes, and performance metric and compliance reporting • Demonstrated knowledge of DoD, DA, AMC and AMCOM policies and guidance• Established and manages sustainment logistics in Integrate Product Teams including PM, Prime Contractor, Depot Representative and other participants• Advised project manager on all aspect of the retail and wholesale supply support UAS supply chain; turnaround, repair part transit times, inventory management and stockade levels as well as operational capacity management and quality assurance• Developed and maintains Smart Charts and Information Briefings Show less

  • Senior Analyst

    Feb 2018 - Oct 2019

  • UAS Logistics Analyst

    Mar 2017 - Feb 2018
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  LMI

  Oct 2019 - now

  Program Integrator, Aircraft Notebook (ACN)

  Working in support of the Program Management Office - Army Enterprise Systems Integration Program (AESIP) with continued oversight of the software development team that is responsible for the sustainment and maintenance of the ACN software applications to enhance Army aviation maintenance, operations, safety and training activities. Provides guidance and oversight on the sustainment support including development, sustainment support of business applications, web services strategy, integration and transformation of ACN as it integrates with GCSS-Army in support of the Army’s ERP strategy. Show less

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  Acquisition Integration

  Nov 2019 - now

  Technical Consultant

  Working knowledge of best practices, methods, principles and strong understanding of the Army Aviation enterprise with competency in early acquisition life cycle development programs as well as a demonstrated ability to deliver value to stakeholders by providing technical recommendations and cultivating and building relationships across large, complex organizations. Direct experience supporting requirements development, risk reduction, and interface definition.