Experience

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  U.s. air force reserve

  Sept 2007 - Jul 2015

  I directed a comprehensive safety program for a unit comparable to a Part 121 Operation. Planned, organized, directed and controlled safety activities for the unit of over 200 employees and a Fleet of 27 Cargo/Tanker Aircraft. Developed Job Specific Safety Training Outlines; Evaluated, inspected, and surveyed areas of responsibility to eliminate mishap potentials. Conducted safety education for individuals assigned to unit and performed group briefings on changes and up to date safety related events. Interpreted policy for employees and managers alike.Performed inspections (spot and schedule), surveys and evaluations, reported findings and applied solutions on facilities, flight lines, maintenance, industrial and non-industrial areas and personnel comparable to oversight on Part 121 operator or Part 145 repair station. Collaborated with Wing Safety Managers in site surveys, accident investigations and coordinated inspections and programs review.Facilitated program compliance status and needs via consultation to Commander, Supervisors, and Functional Managers on technical directives, safety criteria and operational techniques. -Provided guidance to other units on how to bring their safety programs into compliance with new policies/regulations and requirement for going virtual.-Collaborated with other Unit Commanders having Authority over diverse workforce and various types of aircraft and aviation components similar to Part 121, 135and 145 operators. Was able to integrate virtual programs to ease Units collaboration and upward reporting. Show less Direct supervisor of individuals assigned to a maintenance shop for a unit comparable to a Part 121 operation. Managed inventory and personnel resources in order to maintain and achieve maintenance requirements and inspections on assigned aircraft similar to the responsibility of a Director of Maintenance for a Part 145 Repair Station. Developed and conducted training scenarios for individuals and groups. Deployed to many locations and formally recognized for contributions during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Global War on Terrorism, Horn of Africa, and Operation Odyssey Dawn/Unified ProtectorLead trainer on aircraft egress and rescue procedures for unit employees of various disciplines including airframe, power plant and avionics. Conducted aircraft familiarization briefings and presented the interoperability of the many systems found on-board. Ensured maintenance was documented on status forms and enterprise maintenance database. Performed and trained subordinates on Quality Assurance responsibilities.Deployed to many locations where my expertise was imperative to ensure mission success. -Over my 14 years with the Military, I was recognized in various occasions for the many contributions to winning Air Force Maintenance Effectiveness and other Awards for a unit similar to a Part 121 operation.-I Collaborated with Boeing representatives and FAA in development of wireless troubleshooting system for various components and systems.-Prior to this position I was a an Active Duty member of the AF since 2001 where I excelled in my duties and was awarded and recognized for my contributions and innovations such as developing new tracking systems for assets and advance troubleshooting course development and facilitation. Show less

  • Unit Safety Program Manager

    Jan 2010 - Jul 2015

  • Work Center Supervisor-Air Reserve Technician

    Sept 2007 - Jul 2015
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  Federal aviation administration

  Jan 2014 - now

  Serving as a second level manager in the organization. Manage and direct a highly technical workforce in District consisting of numerous System Support Centers (SSCs) of varying size, type, and complexity.Maintains contacts both internal and external to the District, including senior management union representatives, service center personnel, members of the state local and federal government, foreign government aviation officials general public, ATO Service Units, FAA lines of business representatives of the aviation industry and military to facilitate resolution of air traffic operational and technical program issues. Show less Led the Oakland ARTCC Automation Technical Operation System Support Center (SSC). The SSC National Airspace System (NAS) responsibility encompasses over 18.2 million square miles, 10% of global airspace. I had a mixed staff of Airway Transportation System Specialists (ATSS), System Specialists (SS) and Management Program Assistant (MPA) under my direction. I am also integral part of the District Occupational Safety and Health Communication (OSHECOMM) committee and Operational Risk Management (ORM) Committee.I was part of the District Metrics committee and Organizationally contributed as Project Strategic and Tactical Operational Risk Management (STORM) facilitator. In addition, I was part of the Front Line Manager Operational Workshop (FLMOW) Facilitator.-I performed oversight of successful Installation & integration of NAS Modernization efforts for various Systems and facilities. -Selected for Air Traffic Organization-Succession Planning Program 2023-2024 Cohort. Show less NAS Area Specialist at Oakland (ZOA) ARTCC Service Operations Center (SOC). Ensured the availability and reliability of the services and products provided to users of the NAS. Responsible for the planning, directing, coordinating, monitoring, and maintenance activities associated with the management of assigned NAS systems/facilities. Stakeholder engagement during normal and emergency operations. Certified various services for daily use in the controlling of Air Traffic in the largest airspace in the Western Pacific Region.-Formally recognized for Team performance and contributions during historical wildfires in CA.-Selected and graduated from ATO-Technical Operations Leadership Development Program (TOLDP). Show less Served as an Article 13 representative of Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS). I worked with the National Risk Management office on the Operational Risk Management Policy evolution. PASS’s input was vital in ensuring a complete and effective final product. As part of the ATO ORM Policy Team, my responsibilities included collaborating with team members and external groups in policy, procedures, tools and training development. I influenced increasing the emphasis on High Risk/ Low Frequency events. I contributed to development of metrics that monitor compliance and measure the success of the ORM expansion, and implemented ORM expansion through diverse key-site process that incorporated user feedback to finalize the policy, procedures, tool and training.I built stakeholder coalitions and performed recordkeeping and reporting of program process logs, schedules, concerns, resolutions and overall status. -Recognized through an award for my contributions.-Became part of the initial National ORM Policy facilitators group. Show less Northern California Terminal RADAR Approach Control (NorCal TRACON (NCT)) Environmental and Communications SSC. I installed, evaluated, troubleshot, maintained, modified, inspected and certified facilities, systems, services and equipment that support the National Airspace System (NAS). Systems that I was entrusted with included: Air to Ground and Ground to Ground Communications, Security, Fire Protection, Power and Environmental systems. The equipment included electronic interfaces and computer based virtual control systems and peripherals.Became part of a survey team that worked on building a new Communications tower for Reno-Tahoe Airport. This mitigated the many instances where pilots both under Part 135 and Part 121 operators would encounter a communication blind spot when on final approach.Collaborated in connecting San Francisco Airport (SFO) Tower communication infrastructure. Air-to-Ground Radios and Ground-to-Ground communication systems connectivity internal and external to the airport.-I developed and trained the SSC on a user manual for a new type of communication test equipment through collaboration with manufacturer. -Received awards for my contributions to several NextGen technology installation and upgrade efforts.-Selected for a detail as a NAS Area Specialist with the NCT Service Operation Control center. Show less

  • District Facilities Manager (A)

    Jun 2024 - now

  • System Support Center Manager

    Dec 2018 - Jun 2024

  • National Airspace System Area Specialist (NAS)

    Mar 2017 - Dec 2018

  • FAA ATO Operational Risk Management (ORM)-PASS-Article 13 Representative

    Mar 2017 - Nov 2018

  • Technical Operations-ATSS

    Jan 2014 - Mar 2017