1. Thomas L. Leonard (Larry)
13053 E. Lima St.
Dewey, AZ 86327
928-227-1834
L2Leonard@cableone.net
OBJECTIVE Program/Project Management
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Proven international program management and logistics/training professional
having lived/worked in Asia and the Middle East. Systems Manager and Thinker.
Extensive interface with commercial and defense customers.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2005 – 2011 - The Boeing Company, Honolulu HI
Support Technical Manager
 Manager of a training center with a staff of 14 employees. Responsible for C-
17 aircraft training of foreign & domestic military aircrews. Actively manages
flight simulator training operations, maintenance, and hardware/software
configuration updates.
 Introduced into service a complete training center including government
acceptance of a Level D flight simulator.
 C-17 flight simulator instructor.
1996 – 2005 - The Boeing Company, Long Beach CA
Project Management Specialist & Customer Training Specialist
 Key member of C-17 Integrated Product Team involved in marketing,
delivering, and supporting of C-17 aircraft to international military customers.
 Developed comprehensive written safety argument document relating training
system contribution to overall aircraft system safety.
 Authored three training systems proposals in support of business
development.
 Led a training needs analysis project for the United Kingdom Royal Air Force
and their introduction into service of a new aircraft. Functioned as training
specialist on proposal development for RAF in IPT environment.
 Coordinated development of training syllabus, implementation schedule, and
facilitated liaison between USG and RAF customer.
 Extensive experience with ITAR and export control compliance.

2.  Made significant contributions to development and revision of company
customer training system processes.
 Successfully negotiated favorable interpretations of federal regulations with
governmental agency by conducting a scientific validation study in which
representatives of a U.S. Governmental agency participated. Won
government approval of company position thus saving $ millions in product
design and training costs.
 Created a detailed integrated master plan and master schedule.
 Designed a multi-functional, team-based organization of 30+ employees.
1990 - 1996 - McDonnell Douglas, Long Beach CA
Project Management Specialist & Senior Instructor
 Led cross-functional team of 20+ employees in support of international
customer business operations & training. Provided customer training to
support product sales.
 MD-11 flight training device instructor. Consistently customer-rated as one of
the top simulator instructors among a group of 25+ instructors.
 Led cross-functional IPT to put into service aircraft with foreign customers and
provided support coordination for ongoing airline operations.
 Presented original technical training paper at a national convention.
Unsolicited invitation acknowledged personal reputation for training expertise.
 As SME working closely with design engineers, designed comprehensive
CBT lesson plans and courseware using instructional systems design
processes and adult learning theory.
 Authored normal, abnormal, and emergency operating procedures for the
 MD-11 aircraft including supporting crew performance objectives. Also
authored systems description sections of the MD-11 Flight Crew Operating
Manual.
 Received substantial performance recognition awards on 3 separate
occasions.
1988 - 1990 - McDonnell Douglas Training Systems, Bedford TX
Consultant & Flight Training Advisor
 Key contributor to the design, development, and deployment of an $18 million
turn-key customer training center in Kuwait.
 Personal advisor to the foreign customer's manager of the in-country training
center.
 Created and assisted in the day-to-day performance of the training center's
operational management plan and student master training plan.
 Developed and co-directed the program's project management plan, project
schedule, and integrated logistics support plan.

3.  Reviewed and approved classroom lesson plans and written training
materials.
1987 - 1988 - Rockwell International, El Segundo CA
Customer Training Specialist
 As a member of the integrated logistic support team, developed customer
training plans to support the development of a major aircraft program.
 Using systems approach to training, analyzed technical systems and
created classroom lessons plans for targeted training of diverse student
populations.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
1969 - 1987 - U.S. Navy
Officer & Pilot
 Directly managed work groups of 15 to 243 personnel.
 Distinguished service included 6 years of instructor duty designing and
delivering classroom and simulator instruction.
 Hand-picked for 2 prestigious and highly-competitive instructor assignments.
 Squadron Safety Officer for two aircraft squadrons. Personally led the
investigations and successful causal resolution of 3 major aircraft accidents.
 Aircraft Maintenance Officer - responsible for 18 aircraft and 200+ personnel.
 2800+ hours of total pilot time.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
 M.S., Systems Management, University of Southern California. Area of
Specialization: Project Management. GPA: 3.82.
 B.A., Social Science & Communication, University of Southern California. Area
of Specialization: International Relations. Awarded full four-year scholarship and
monthly stipend.
 The Boeing Company: Project Management Best Practices, Front Line
Management, Cost Account Management, Process-Based Management, &
Earned Value Management training
 Defense Institute of Security Assistance Management: Security Assistance
Management.
 Aviation Safety Officer Course, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA.
 Marine Air Weapons & Tactics School (MAWTS), Yuma, AZ.
PC COMPUTER SKILLS

4.  Business Productivity: Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Microsoft
Publisher, Documentum & Visio.
 Business & DecisionAnalysis: Logical Decisions, @ Risk, RiskView, TopRank,
BestFit, & SPSS Statistics