Will St. Clair

Experience

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  Active Duty Air Force

  Aug 2003 - Aug 2006

  Aircraft Maintenance Officer

  Managed F-15 and F-22 maintenance specialties such as Avionics, Armament, Fuels, Hydraulics, and ElectricsSelected AccomplishmentsManages 165th AW Intermediate Repair Enhancement Program, focus on self-sufficiency and reducing overall costs of operationsLed the Force Support Squadron through Process Improvement Initiative, decreased personnel processing time by 61%, 2011Selected to be a Team Member of the Joint Air Reserve Command High Velocity Maintenance LEAN Six Sigma Project, 2010Deployed to San Juan, Puerto Rico in support of Operation Coronet Oak and Haiti Relief, Officer-In-Charge, 4 C-130s 2010Selected to lead the Base's Continuous Process Improvement initiative, attended LEAN Six Sigma Black Belt Training. 2010Deployed to Afghanistan as Unit's Officer-In-Charge, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, led 108 airmen 9 C-130s, 2009Base Project Officer for 2008 Combined Federal Campaign, raised over $33,000. 2008 Using Lean Six Sigma principles, initiated C-130 Isochronal Inspection Process Improvement, resulted in 26.6% more efficientDeployed to Germany in Support of Operation Joint Forge, Officer-In-Charge, 4 C-130s 2007 & 2008Deployed with 71st Fighter Squadron in support of RED FLAG as Assistant Officer-In-Charge, led 125 airmen. 12 F-15s 2005.; Maintained the 1st MXG's highest Quality Assurance rating at an average of 96% for two years in a row.Conducted improvements to training program which drove a 1st MXG best of 91% pass rate for logistics standardization evalProject Officer for $674K hangar renovation; coordinated efforts of three units and contractor team to sustain operations. Show less

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  United States Air Force

  Aug 2003 - Aug 2006

  Aircraft Maintenance Officer

  • Maintained the 1st MXG’s highest Quality Assurance rating at an average of 96% for two years in a row.• Decreased F-15 weapon system inspection time by almost 25% while developing inspection procedures for the F-22A• Conducted improvements to training program which drove a 1st MXG best of 91% pass rate for logistics standardization eval• Initiated LEAN Six Sigma to streamline the F-15 egress system inspection. Resulted in a 50% reduction of 1,836 man hours• Project Officer for $674K hangar renovation; coordinated efforts of three units and contractor team to sustain operations.• Handpicked for deployment; led 125 aircraft maintainers and generated 177 sorties and 336 flying hours. Show less

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  Georgia Air National Guard

  Aug 2006 - Jan 2008

  Aircraft Maintenance Operations Officer

  Leads, trains, and equips personnel supporting aerospace equipment sustainment and operations. Manages maintenance and modification of aircraft and associated equipment. Administers aircraft maintenance programs and resources. Directs aircraft maintenance production, staff activity, and related materiel programs. Assesses unit capability and advises senior leadership

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  Daniel Overhead Door

  Oct 2006 - Jan 2008

  Sales Representative

  • Managed sales, installations, and billing of 150 + homebuilders and annual sales of $2.5M•Designs marketing material, catalogs, and solicits all outside sales

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  165th AW, Georgia Air National Guard

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2012

  Logistics Management Officer

  Accountable for administering and managing the maintenance activities of 54 authorized personnel and equipment. Serves as the Logistics Officer/Specialist and provides administrative and technical oversight to a lower-graded specialist. Manage, develop and implement policy programs and procedures for the accurate management of Aviation/Logistics planning. Formulates policies and procedures to ensure effected and efficient use of personnel, equipment, and facilities. Commands maintenance activities and ensures effective interface with other bases, depots, and higher headquarters. Coordinates with Logistics Plans and ensures that the unit is capable of deploying in response to wing taskings. Show less

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  Georgia Air National Guard

  Jul 2012 - Aug 2018

  Director of Logistics, 165th Airlift Wing

  Directs daily operations in managing overall production, budget, and training for the over 120-member squadron. Responsible for day-to-day management of six flights including Materiel, Distribution, Fuels, and Vehicle Management and Maintenance, Small Air Terminal, and Logistics Plans, for the Wing and four GSUs. Integrates the spectrum of logistics processes within the operational, acquisition, and wholesale environments Serves as Wing Assistant USPFO for Property and Squadron Resource Advisor.- Maintains strict asset accountability; 86 equip accounts, 85K mobility assets; 16K warehouse items; valued at $163M - Skilled resource advisor; flawlessly executed $258K budget and secured $132K of needed mission required items. For FY13, executed a total of $309K, 2nd largest budget on base. Show less

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  116th Air Control Wing

  Sept 2018 - now

  Leads 300 Active Duty and Air National Guard personnel in nation’s largest Total Force Integration Wing. Executed maintenance on fleet of 16 E-8C JSTARS valued at $5.9B. Supports 4 flying squadrons. Coordinates with other maintenance organizations, contractors, and Major Commands to ensure quality fleet health. Mobilizes, deploys, and leads airmen to meet Secretary of Defense directed tastings, and aligns unit capabilities to meet JSTARS mission requirements.

  • Inspector General

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Commander

    Sept 2018 - Jan 2022