rich pingleton

Oversee utilization, training, and development of 900 employees throughout the organization. Supervise, mentor, and coach 13 direct reports and provide guidance on organizational policies, procedures, and expectations. Manage staffing, budgeting, technology, and security needs. Proactively build relationships with partner organizations to facilitate communications and problem solving. Participate in strategic planning to develop long-term plans and goals. Led large-scale, two-year project to close munitions storage facility. Provided logistics leadership, which involved establishing procedures for safe transport and ensuring 100% accuracy of inventory. Expedited project following extensive tornado damage; evacuated all explosive items and repurposed facility as office and storage area. Authored articles for internal publications on leadership principles and organizational goals. Launched distance learning leadership program for mid-level supervisors. Strengthened performance evaluation criteria to ensure top-performing employees are recognized and eligible for promotions.

* Managed production team of 30 employees across 7 locations responsible for aircraft maintenance, logistics, and budget planning / administration. * Administered $27M annual budget and directed day-to-day operations of team, overseeing all professional development, training, scheduling, performance evaluation, and career planning. Ensured maintenance, inspection, and repair procedures were accomplished on time. Developed project plans for the transfer of aircraft, equipment, and other resources to domestic and international locations. Advised internal teams on purchasing requirements and processes. * Achieved lowest cost per flying hour by applying sound management principles to depot-level reparable program. * Supervised team of 90 maintenance staff during 2-month assignment in Iceland. * Earned prestigious "Outstanding Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor" award in '98. * Played key role in transferring 400 maintenance jobs from St. Louis to Knob Noster, Missouri. * Eliminated fraudulent purchases by developing new procedures for credit card program.

* Promoted to develop and execute aircraft maintenance plans to meet short- and long-term operational goals. * Managed fleet of F-15C Eagle fighters and coordinated maintenance schedules to ensure availability of aircraft for scheduled and unscheduled operations. Worked closely with production supervisors and maintenance managers. Prepared contingency plans to support international programs. Delivered presentations to senior leadership team. Contributed to development of inspection procedures. * Improved scheduling accuracy by closely tracking and reporting on effectiveness indicators. * Trained 30 employees in scheduling effectiveness and deviation reporting, and delivered on-the-job training to additional 12 employees on daily responsibilities and priorities. * Increased long-term availability of aircraft by developing new flying and maintenance scheduling program. * Received "Sustained Superior Performance" awards for exceptional contributions.

* Directed aircraft maintenance operations to meet production and flying schedules. * Defined priorities, monitored schedules, and orchestrated day-to-day maintenance efforts to maximize effectiveness. Developed and implemented processes in fast-paced environments. * Maintained operations during times of parts channels unavailability by proactively identifying alternate supply sources. * Expedited maintenance during periods of increased activity by improving pilot debriefing procedures. * Served as subject matter expert on aircraft fleet management.

Responsible for managing the Law Enforcement radio program and interoperable radio equipment used by the St. Louis County Police and the Office of Emergency Management. Maintains cellular communications contracts, equipment and utilization for the police department. Acts as the coordinator for Amateur Radio Operators for the RACES and HARN networks in St. Louis County including the SKYWARN program. Coordinates participation in the Annual Missouri Statewide Tornado Drill for St. Louis County School Districts and Archdiocese of St. Louis schools. Provides classroom training relevant to radio operations and Emergency Management principles. Participates in planning, executing and participating in exercises using the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS) structure and protocols. Compose and review emergency plans.

Analyze production assembly data to develop permanent log books for military aircraft deliveries. Tracks and schedules inspections, life-cycle replacement parts, and safety-of-flight technical directives and modifications. Works closely with Production and Quality Managers to meet production goals for on-time delivery of aircraft. Currently assigned to the F-18 program.