Samuel Hotz

Experience

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  USMC / USN

  Jan 1995 - Aug 2007

  USMC / USN Fleet Positions

  Student/Harrier Pilot/Instructor Pilot/Forward Air Controller/Squadron Director of Operations/Squadron Maintenance Officer.Proven leader, manger and teacher in multiple functional areas to include Tactical Air (TACAIR) employment, aviation operations, aircraft maintenance and safety.

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  Fleet Readiness Center East

  Aug 2007 - Jun 2010

  Program Manager, AV-8B Harrier, Fleet Readiness Center East

  Led a diverse workforce of over 144 military and civilian workers with an annual budget in excess of $30M. Responsible for the customer satisfaction and the cost, schedule and performance of all AV-8B Planned Maintenance Interval (PMI) events, special re-work repairs, and crash damage repairs. Established Turn Around Time (TAT) goals to meet customer requirements, developed material assessment improvements to increase availability, and created an independent aircraft crash damage repair line to meet fleet requirements. Managed 35 PMI overhauls, 7 crash damage repairs and performed all post maintenance check flights. Show less

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  Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)

  Jul 2010 - Dec 2018

  Managed life cycle support of the AV-8B airframe, flight controls and sub components for the United States Marine Corps and the Spanish and Italian Navies. Responsible for the management and oversight of all airframe modifications, upgrades, and engineering design efforts. Accountable for all cost, schedule and performance metrics. Principal consultant in matters relating to organizational and operational strategy across seven Aviation Depots. Formulated strategies in support of readiness and sustainment goals. Communicated the Command’s strategic plan, mission, vision, and values throughout the organization for integration into staffing strategies, policies, organizational structures, and work plans. Responsible for the safety, readiness, reliability and overall life cycle support of the AV-8B propulsion system for the United States Marine Corps and the Spanish and Italian Navies. Managed all contracting, logistics, production, and engineering efforts including research, design, test and evaluation to produce quality engines to support fleet readiness and sustainment requirements. Led a cross-functional team of 50 personnel.

  • Deputy Program Manager, AV-8B Airframe, (PMA-257)

    Jun 2016 - Dec 2018

  • Fleet Readiness Centers Command Operations Manager

    Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Deputy Program Manager, AV-8B F402 Engine, (PMA-257)

    Jul 2010 - Jun 2015
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  NAVSEA Warfare Centers (NSWC/NUWC)

  Nov 2018 - Dec 2019

  Engineering Division Deputy Director for Navy Programs, Naval Surface Warfare Center

  Managed the planning and execution of all USN Cartridge Activated Device (CAD) and Propellant Activated Device (PAD) programs, developmental efforts and technology initiatives. Coordinated efforts throughout an Engineering Division consisting of more than 150 personnel representing multiple disciplines.

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  Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)

  Dec 2019 - now

  Principal Deputy Program Manager, (PMA-257 AV-8B Harrier)

  Life cycle sustainment of the AV-8B Harrier fleet for the United States Marine Corps and its allied partners Spain and Italy. Acquisition oversight of cost, schedule, and performance of all AV-8B programs and projects; leadership of 4 cross-functional integrated product teams; an international Fleet Support Team and multiple personnel assigned to supporting commands for a total of over 200 military, government service and contractor personnel.