1. Hanz Kristian Miller
185 Washington Street — Canal Winchester, OH 43110 — Home: 614-746-0526 — Hanz327@gmail.com
Professional Experience
10 Years Engineering — 7 Years Aviation — 10 Years Military
Engineering
Yanagawa-Seiki – Engineering Group – Chillicothe, Ohio, October 2015 – July 2016
Staff Engineer – Responsible for overall line of Aluminum CNC milling machines and robots produced by Fanuc. Uses lean
manufacturing methods and techniques to improve performance, reduce cost, implement product improvements, and keep overall
health of machines running and in good status. Reports directly to chief engineer and technical expert for all matters.
United States Air Force Reserve - 910
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Airlift Wing - Vienna, Ohio, September 2007 - March 2016
C-130 Pilot - Although permanently stationed at Youngstown ARS, OH, spent 6 months at each location: Columbus AFB, MS, Corpus
Christi NAS, TX, and Dobbins ARB, GA. Responsible for pre-flight planning, weather forecasts, route studies, departure & arrival
location information, detailed aircraft systems and emergency procedures, execution of flight in visual or instrument meteorological
conditions, en-route navigation, coordinates activities of a 6 member crew, and strict adherence to all applicable rules & procedures
FS-Elliott Co., LLC – Global Services Group – Export, Pennsylvania, May 2013 – March 2014
Field Service Engineer – Responsible for assisting global customers & distributors with technical issues related to the start-up
commission, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and overhaul of centrifugal air compressors. Investigates, develops, and
presents corrective actions which will improve reliability, reduce cost, and minimize equipment down-time. At the completion of
service work, issues reports pertaining to compressor inspection, failure analysis, field performance, & operating data. Additionally
possesses in-depth knowledge of impellers, helical gears & pinions, babbitt bearings, oil pumps, electro-pneumatic actuators,
butterfly & guide-vane valves, programmable-logic controllers, & electrical components including breakers, starters, and motors.
Innovative Technologies Corp. – 664
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Aeronautical Systems Group - Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, September 2007 – April 2009
Avionics Integrity Engineer – Responsible for avionics reliability on T-6A, T-6B, and T-6C Texan II aircraft. Reviewed all avionics
related engineering change proposals, assisted in resolving in-flight emergencies, analyzed avionics boxes for failure modes/rates
and provided recommendations to chief engineer, led investigative teams to determine root cause of avionics malfunctions,
translated Air Force and Navy requirements into aircraft flight and maintenance manuals, answered Safety Investigation Board
recommendations, & evaluated cockpit displays. Resigned position to attend pilot training in the United States Air Force Reserve.
United States Air Force – 77
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Aeronautical Systems Wing - Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, August 2004 – September 2007
Systems Engineer & System Safety Engineer – Responsible for MQ-1 Predator, MQ-9 Reaper, RQ-4 Global Hawk, & other
reconnaissance system’s safety programs, safety analysis & requirements development. Established system hazard metrics & system
loss rate thresholds, and translated to system specification. Provided tech review of safety documentation & provided engineering
counsel to Group Director & Chief Engineer. Resigned position to accept pilot training slot with the United States Air Force Reserve.
Honda R&D Americas Inc. – Chassis Group - Raymond, Ohio, August 2003 – August 2004
Fuel System Designer – Responsible for design, packaging, 3-d models, 2-d drawings, and cost & weight control on all fuel system
components from fuel tank to engine compartment. Relied on engineering experience, automotive background, and lean
manufacturing principles to complete key events in design and testing, coordinated among various disciplines. Designed patentable
components including stamping, injection molding, & mandrel bent tubing. Resigned position to join the United States Air Force.
Parker Hannifin International Inc. - Forest, Ohio, August 2002 – November 2002
Mechanical Engineering Intern: Designed, manufactured, and tested heat exchangers for use in civil and government aerospace
applications. Used the engineering ‘five step method’ to design and carry out vital product improvement tests, aided engineers in
analyzing parts and test fixtures after destructive pressure and vibration testing, created test specimens for metallurgical analysis
laboratory, marked up drawings for engineering changes. Collaborated with union president on creating, tracking, and completing
work orders.
Resource International - Westerville, Ohio, Summers 2001 & 2002
Civil Engineering Intern: Worked directly with general contractors on large job sites to perform various tests on steel structures, concrete
slabs and decking, and soils. Assisted Senior Field Tech by sonic testing fillet and butt welds, performed footer compaction and nuclear
gage moisture/density tests on soils, and also tested concrete for slump and air percentage on slab and deck pours.
Techneglas Incorporated - Columbus, Ohio, May 2000 – August 2000
Mechanical Engineering Intern: Assisted management and engineers in daily tasks such as entering and interpreting data trends on
equipment maintenance costs, personnel overtime, and equipment down time. Created and modified Auto Cad drawings for a new
Computer Maintenance Management System and headed up small projects such as the relocation of a filter press.
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Engineering Career Impact
• Crafted plan to develop avionics temperature management equipment—mission computer reliability increase by 300 hrs
• Led team that isolated fuel balancing system malfunction—high mission abort component on path to fleet-wide fix
• Avoided production line stop—reviewed 1000 pages of test data—Chief engineer declared airworthy prior to FAA certification
• Evaluated System Integration Laboratory—identified cockpit display certification issues causing 6 month schedule slip
• Mandated use of non-proprietary/non-military specification data storage in flight operation quality program—saved $814,000+
• Conducted hazard analysis of Army’s auto takeoff and landing system—created loss rate metrics for Air Force variant
• Proposed new Differential GPS system to provide pilots critically needed landing cues—avoided costly fleet-wide retrofit
• Analyzed MQ-9 safety assessment for United Kingdom’s purchase—Minister of Defense declared airworthy for war on terror
• Prepared hazard acceptance package for Program Executive Office—ensured MQ-9 met safety & availability requirements
• 1 of 14 from Air Force Materiel Command selected for elite multi-service Angel Fire Program—an airborne IED detection system
• Arranged with Coast Guard to transfer recon cameras and lenses to Angel Fire—saved over $6M over new acquisition cost
• Brilliant solutions will reduce MQ-1 loss rate by 82%--saving production program over $5.3 million dollars per year
• Pathfinder for Predator B/MQ-9 airworthiness certification—lynchpin for enabling worldwide operations
• Led responses to RC-135 aircraft SIB findings for two mishaps with $876K damages; saved millions over lifecycle
• Drove critical Predator B training/procedure changes in response to $1.7M mishap—averted future $M mishaps
Aviation Career Impact
• Combat Leader!! Flew 84 combat sorties—delivered 1072 pax, 452 tons cargo, & 145 pallets ISO OND/OEF--#1 CGO my Flt
• Pilot Hero! Identified catastrophic prop. Malfunction—3 eng. Approach in AOR! Saved 22 personnel & $36M aircraft
• Essential POTUS support!! Operation PHOENIX BANNER—MSN hauled Secret Service—69 passengers and 50 tons cargo
• Tactical Guru!! Engaged by 20+ threats at Atterbury AAF—Maneuvered aircraft flawlessly! Precise pilot/crew coordination
• Decisive SOUTHCOM support—mobilized 50 troops & 70 tons equipment!! Operation CORONET OAK—100% mission capable
• Exceptional JRTC tactician; developed msn plans for 4 aircraft & 60+ sorties; delivered 169 tons ISO 10-day exercise
Leadership Career Impact
• “Superior manager… trained over 80 squadron personnel; skillfully readied 773RD Airlift Squadron for upcoming deployment”
• “Unquestionably capable; masterfully manages multiple projects and large amounts of information; solid multi-tasker”
• “Thrives on pressures of immediacy and responds resourcefully with innovative suggestions/impeccable judgment”
• “Complete package; experience, initiative, leadership; wish I had 10 more just like him; send to Squadron Officer School!”
• “Dedicated individual who makes himself available on short notice; ensures all training sorties are accomplished”
• “Possesses a strong desire to excel; unlimited dynamic potential for the future here in the unit; exploit his many talents”
Engineering Education
Mechanical Engineering - Bachelor of Science
Ohio Northern University, May 2003
Ada, OH
GPA: 3.21/4.00
Operational Technology - Graduate Certificate
Air Force Institute of Technology, August 2006
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
GPA: 3.84/4.00
System Safety Engineering
APT Research Inc., January 2005
Huntsville, AL
Acquisition Management
DAU, February 2006
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
System Safety Management
SCSI & AFSC, June 2005
Kirtland AFB, NM
Aviation Training
C-130-H2 Hercules
AETC, November 2010
Dobbins ARB, GA
T-44A Pegasus
AETC, May 2010
Corpus Christi NAS, TX
T-6A Texan II
AETC, October 2009
Columbus AFB, MS
UAV Flight Test Fundamentals
National Test Pilot School, April 2007
Mojave, CA
Leadership Training
Squadron Officer School
Professional Military Ed., May 2012
Air University, Maxwell AFB, AL
Air & Space Basic Course
Professional Military Ed., April 2005
Air University, Maxwell AFB, AL
Officer Training School
Basic Officer Trn., November 2004
Air University, Maxwell AFB, AL
