Cole J. Barnowsky

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Jun 2002 - Mar 2023

  · Subject matter expert in all personnel administrative programs and unit deployment procedures· Oversees fifty personnel management programs, is the security manager in support of 450-unit members, and briefs senior leadership on consistent status· Ensures unit integrity of the Case Management System and is the gatekeeper of unit force management and career development updates· Evaluation lead of complex programs maintaining Air Force compliance in accordance with standard operating procedures and regulationsKey Accomplishment: Post-pandemic, I led my unit through the first capstone maintenance inspection in over two years maintaining our reputation for zero discrepancies or writeups and securing an overall “Effective” rating. Show less · Oversees aircraft maintenance unit safety, funding, and resources, as well as project manager of Airfield driving and physical fitness programs in support of 220 personnel· Coordinates with internal and external agencies to develop and implement strategic, sanctioned high-vis events· Streamlines unit communications as the cyber security liaison · Coordinates work orders, repairs, construction, and building renovations with outside contract civil engineering supportKey Accomplishment: Through the pandemic, I identified a training gap for our members and initiated a fully virtual training program consisting of ninety-six classes cutting unit over-due training records by 32%. Show less · Directly supervises seventy-nine cross-functional personnel in coordination with the management of aircraft maintenance units and supply departments· Reviews and evaluates deficiency analysis and quality assurance reports to determine negative trends and initiate actions· Maintains all mobility equipment and prepares rolling aircraft stock for deployments· Holds records and administrative oversight of all equipment inspections and discrepancies· Unit instruction leader and mentor for aircraft maintenance training program· Tracked unit’s deployment readiness and training for COCOM supportability· Communicated aircraft and personnel data analysis to senior leadership to determine deployment capabilitiesKey Accomplishment: As a senior leader in this position, I had the honor of directly mentoring sixty-seven members through professional and personal growth opportunities of which two graduated with degrees, two were promoted ahead of timeline, and fifteen won quarterly awards. Show less · Manages and coordinates all Flightline maintenance and operation logistics for twenty-seven aircraft valued at $675 million· Team leader over all administrative actions for twenty maintenance technicians including daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance schedules· Supervisor over aircraft fleet health and mission capabilities; guided 6,000 maintenance actions securing the unit’s 98% maintenance scheduling effectiveness rateKey Accomplishment: In this role, I developed and implemented the strategic turn-in program for 450 aircraft air regeneration systems in under three days recouping the Air Force over $1 million. Show less · Responsible for all facets of maintenance including troubleshooting and repairing all unit aircraft system· Orders, receives, and controls all aircraft parts throughout all phases of the maintenance schedule· Accountable for aircraft part effectiveness in preflight, thru-flight, and post-flight inspections in support of 2,782 flights· Developed pilot debriefing guides and communicated with senior leadership all flight schedule deviations· Aircraft maintenance subject matter expert and unit instructor· Ensures completion of all aircraft maintenance documents and records managementKey Accomplishment: Unit leader of EOR team that identified thirty-five errors and drove 328 mishap-free flights securing the PACAF’s best safety record FY12. Show less · Maintainer in charge of all removals, installations, and riggings of flight control systems, surfaces, and cables on twenty-seven aircraft valued at $270 million· Assists with troubleshooting primary flight control malfunctions and performs all aircraft functional checks in accordance with applicable aircraft technical data and directives· Accomplishes white area maintenance, inspections, and certifications· Advises team on maintenance procedures and policies for repairing aircraft and related equipmentKey Accomplishment: My attention to detail saved the Air Force over $11,000 as I discovered and coordinated maintenance of a damaged gear door during a strut installation. Show less · Primary maintainer for actions performed on flight controls, landing gear, airframe doors, canopy systems, windscreen assemblies, and associated equipment on assigned fleet of aircraft· Troubleshoots, rigs, inspects, and advises personnel on maintenance procedures and policies for repairing aircraft and related systems· Provides follow-up and preventive maintenance actions on aircraft undergoing scheduled phase inspections· Performs quality assessment inspections, time compliance technical orders, and various modifications to aircraft system components· Ensures timely and accurate data inputs into the Integrated Maintenance Data System and AFTO 781-series Forms· Coordinates crash recovery procedures with appropriate agencies and responds to in-flight and ground emergencies· Inspects and operates associated aerospace ground support equipmentKey Accomplishment: As an apprentice, I completed sixty phase R&R inspections resulting in 24,000 hours to ACC's largest Flying-Hour Program. 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  • Executive Director: Commander’s Support Staff (Human Relations)

    Jan 2021 - Mar 2023

  • Director of Operations

    May 2019 - Jan 2021

  • Section Noncommissioned Officer in Charge/Unit Deployment Manager

    Mar 2015 - May 2019

  • Flightline Expediter

    Sept 2013 - Mar 2015

  • Aircraft Crew Chief/Debrief Section Lead

    Feb 2007 - Sept 2013

  • Aircraft Repair Journeyman

    Nov 2005 - Feb 2007

  • Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice

    Jun 2002 - Nov 2005
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  Hatcher Pass Polaris

  Mar 2023 - now

  Service Technician