HASKEL JOHNSON

102 FLEMING CT,

LYNN HAVEN, FL 32444
Home (850) 691-7274
BIGJBUSA@HOTMAIL.COM
Professional Summary
A highly decorated and performance-driven US Air Force Leader with more than 20
years' experience leading cross-functional teams with expertise in: aircraft ope
rations, maintenance, repair, and optimization activities.
Career reflects a history of using innovative approaches to maximize efficiency
and accuracy, including the development of comprehensive training programs and r
esource allocation. Skilled Project Manager with extensive experience directing
complex, multimillion-dollar projects to successful completion. Earned a Bachelo
r's degree in Professional Aeronautics; possess Top Secret/SCI/DCIB Security Cle
arance (awarded, June 2009).
CROSS FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCE
Audits / Examinations - Ensuring Combat Readiness, Maintenance Control, Performa
nce Evaluations, Technical Training Programs, Excellent Communication Skills, Qu
ality Assurance Program Development, Cost Control, Staff Leadership, Policy Deve
lopment, Process Reengineering & Optimization
HIGHLIGHTED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, 1984 to Present
Aircraft Maintenance Unit Superintendent, Tyndall Air Force Base, Panama City, F
L, 2008 - 2011
Led a multi-disciplined staff of 310 F-22 personnel from eight different AF spec
ialties and 10 work centers. Managed the day to day operations of three mainten
ance centers, in the largest F-22 unit in Air Force. Accountable for combat rea
diness of 29 F-22 aircraft valued at $4.5B and state-of-the-art/emerging technol
ogy upgrades. Directed quality maintenance discipline to achieve annual flying
program goals of 3,300 sorties and 3,500 annual flying hours.
Key Contributions & Achievements
Set new benchmark; surpassing 9/9 tracked maintenance indicators, achieving the
highest mission capability rate in the Air Force for F-22 aircraft at 72%. Bot
h in 2008 & 2009!
Led 150 maintainers and 12 F-22s to Mountain Home Air Force Base for Operation
GLOBAL GEM: flew 273 sorties, achieving an astounding 78% mission capable rating
: flew 50 more sorties beyond contract.
Created a Supervisor's Toolbox - new solution was credited with streamlining pr
ocesses; consolidated 60 key links onto one screen. Program garnered "Strength"
during the 2009 Higher Headquarter inspection.
Ensured that the program AF Smart Ops 21 exceeded prescribed goals and achieved
excellence.
Certified Level 1 Facilitator; earned the 2010 Commander in Chief Award - for e
ffective process enhancement strategies.
Developed a reputation for implementing innovative and cost effective solutions
at reduced aircraft damage and increased productivity - Did events to improve h
angar spacing and revamped towing procedures.
Assistant Aircraft Maintenance Unit Superintendent, Aviano Air Base, Italy, 2007
- 2008
*Served Two Tours of Duty in Iraq - deployed from Italy
Participated in planning and provided direction and guidance; assisted in the su
pervision of aircraft maintenance operations of 468 personnel in 20+ Air Force s
pecialties. Managed a budget of $438,000, providing repair capabilities and mai
ntaining 50 F-16 C/D aircraft valued at $1.34B. Oversaw training on aircraft sy
stems supporting conventional, precision guided and surety weapons delivery. Le
d major deployments, guided long term maintenance preparations for 31st Fighter
Wing, North Atlantic Treaty Organization and United States Air Forces in Europe.
Key Contributions & Achievements
Directed operations that enabled 10 aircraft to support Operation NOBLE ENDEAVO
R, delivering 23 sorties and amassing 119 flying hours; while securing an air co
rridor over Croatia.
Blueprinted logistics and manpower enabling 24-hour operations necessary for pr
otection of high-level assets such as the President and 23 world leaders. Set up
shifts, appropriated assignments and established accelerated operations tempo t
o ensure optimal levels of operability and ongoing coverage to limit risks.
Decorated for multiple operations including: Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, JOINT FOR
CES and NORTHERN WATCH.
Maximized productivity, delivered 127% of contracted hours, amassed 8,293 sorti
es/16,366.4 hours (FY07 plan: 12,821 hours); all without sustaining a Class A,
B, or C incident!
Sustained a 93% flying schedule effectiveness rate, the #1 flying scheduling ef
fective rate of F-16 block 40s in the combat Air Forces two years in a row.
Won the United States Air Force Maintenance Effectiveness Award.
Quality Assurance Superintendent, Aviano Air Base, Italy, 2005 - 2007
Led a team of 31 personnel encompassing 14 career fields; charge with supervisio
n of the Maintenance Standardization and Evaluation Program. Responsible for ev
aluation of inspection frequencies and criteria, directed over 9,200 inspections
annually on more than 1,300 maintenance personnel, related support equipment an
d munitions in 65 sections. Placed in charge of phase dock, to ensure the compl
ete and safe inspections on 48 F-16C/D aircraft and associated equipment valued
at over $1.28 billion.
332 Expeditionary Maintenance Group Quality Assurance Superintendent, Balad Air
Base Iraq, supporting 7,200 sorties/35,300 hours; wing flew equivalent of 1 à ½ years i
n 4 months in support of Global War on Terrorism.
Key Contributions & Achievements
Ensured a comprehensive and robust maintenance program - meticulously verified
the maintenance and authorized aircraft for combat. Transferred inspectors from
different units and cross trained and qualified inspectors on a variety of weap
ons platforms for a multi-disciplined team with a dynamic technical mission.
Oversaw operations for 24/7 mission critical center; established and implemente
d regulations and SOP's; served as the focal point and Subject Matter Expert. De
veloped tracking tools and a QA database that expedited the way information was
disseminated. Processes and strategies introduced were adopted command wide and
help achieve steady state operations in the Area of Responsibility (Iraqi Theat
er).
Released 18 functional check flights, completed 4 Weight & Balances calculation
s, keeping the largest Combat Search and Rescue & C-130 fleet in Iraq 88% missio
n capable.
Initiated strut one-time-inspection allowing wing to be cleared for alert durin
g President of The United States and 25 heads of state North Atlantic Treaty Org
anization's summit in Riga, Latvia.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
B.S., in Professional Aeronautics: EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY, Dayton
a Beach, FL 2006
A.A.S., in Aircraft Technology: AIR UNIVERSITY, Maxwell Air Force Base, Gunter,
AL 1996
Ongoing Professional Development: Air Force Smart Operations for 21st Century,
Operations Security, Equal Employment & Opportunity, Chief Leadership Course, Se
nior Non-Commissioned Officers Leadership Course, Logistics 262, On-The-Job Trai
ning/Supervisor
F-16/F-22/F-15/C-130 Qualifications: Weight & Balance, Hydraulics, F-16 Engine R
un Qualified, Aircraft Battle Damage & Repair, Jet Engine Test Cell, F-22 Specia
l Access Program, Foreign Object Damage, Depot Acceptance, Functional Check Flig
ht
CERTIFICATIONS
Force Protection / Information Protection / Human Relations / DOD Information As
surance Awareness / Self Aid and Body Care / Counter Intelligence Awareness / EE
OC/ Prevention of sexual harassment / CPR Certified / Chemical/ Biological / Rad
iation/ Nuclear/ Explosive defense awareness / Professional and unprofessional r
elationships
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
Air Force Cultural Specific (Afghanistan) / Law of Armed Conflict / Code of Cond
uct / Elect and report information
DISTINGUISHED HONORS
ACHIEVEMENTS:
1986 Senior Airmen Below-the-zone
1986 18th Aircraft Generation Squadron Airman of the Year
2001 31st Operations Group Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year
2003 510th Fighter Squadron Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year
2004 31st Fighter Wing Lieutenant General Leo Marquez Outstanding Aircraft Man
ager
2005 31st Maintenance Operations Squadrons Senior Noncommissioned Officer of t
he Year
2006 31st Maintenance Operations Squadrons Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award
2006 31st Maintenance Operations Squadrons Senior Noncommissioned Officer of t
he Year
MEDALS:
(5) Meritorious Service Medals
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal
Meritorious Unit Award
(7) Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards
(8) Air Force Good Conduct Medals
National Defense Service Medal
Kosovo Campaign Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal