Michael Sharp
Grass Valley
Summary
Transitioning service member with over 19 years of leadership experience in developing and managing high-performance teams to address complex challenges. Expertise in maintaining standards and ensuring regulatory compliance while equipping team members for demanding roles. A results-oriented professional recognized for decisiveness and reliability in achieving key objectives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
C-17 Aircraft Expediter
United States Air Force, USAF
Travis AFB
01.2023 - Current
- Leads 280 active-duty and civilian personnel across five career fields.
- Prioritizes and directs aircraft maintenance for 13 C-17 aircraft.
- Drove 828 strategic missions, 4 large-scale exercises, and 2 humanitarian support missions.
- Implemented a new Crew Chief to hydraulics cut-training model, countering career field shortages.
Maintenance Operations Center Section Chief
United States Air Force, USAF
Travis AFB
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Section Chief for the Air Mobility Command's largest Maintenance Operations Center.
- Led the coordination of maintenance priorities and the execution of flying schedules for 55 assigned aircraft.
- Supervised maintenance start and completion times, establishing factual estimated time in commission for accurate aircraft status.
- Decreased aircraft downtime by 20% by consolidating aircraft generation inspections prior to the unit's deployment cycle.
Aerospace Maintenance Crew Chief
United States Air Force, USAF
Travis AFB
04.2011 - 04.2022
- Performed routine aircraft maintenance, ground handling, and servicing.
- Oversaw Maintenance Information System data inputs, and validated accurate metrics for assigned aircraft.
- Managed the section's Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment program, inspecting and processing numerous tool sets for scheduled calibration.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
Isochronal Inspection Section Crew Chief
United States Air Force, USAF
Moody A F B
07.2006 - 04.2011
- Performed calendar inspections involving a comprehensive examination of the whole aircraft structure, systems, and components.
- Conducted heavy maintenance tasks, including troubleshooting, rigging, and replacement of landing gear and flight controls.
- Collaborated with team members to prioritize tasks, troubleshoot complex issues, and streamline communication between different sections.
Education
High School Diploma -
El Dorado High School
Placentia, CA06-2003
Professional Military Education -
Community College of The Air Force
Travis AFB, CASome College (No Degree) -
USAF Technical School
Sheppard AFB, TXSkills
- Team leadership
- Safety protocols
- Self motivation
- Problem-solving
- Maintenance coordination
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Inspection procedures
Accomplishments
- Achievement Medal for professional and ceaseless efforts in Entebbe, Uganda, significantly contributing to a United Nations stabilization effort.
- Achievement Medal with the First Oak Leaf Cluster for outstanding performance and leadership at Kobani Landing Zone in Syria, supporting Operation INHERENT RESOLVE.
- Commendation Medal Recognized for excellence with inclusion in the 2013 Squadron Team of the Year and contributed to the 2011 Maintenance Effectiveness Award for Air Mobility Command.
- Commendation Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster for leading a response team and coordinating logistics in support of Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico
Timeline
C-17 Aircraft Expediter
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2023 - Current
Maintenance Operations Center Section Chief
United States Air Force, USAF
04.2022 - 01.2023
Aerospace Maintenance Crew Chief
United States Air Force, USAF
04.2011 - 04.2022
Isochronal Inspection Section Crew Chief
United States Air Force, USAF
07.2006 - 04.2011
High School Diploma -
El Dorado High School
Professional Military Education -
Community College of The Air Force
Some College (No Degree) -
USAF Technical School
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