Christopher Collins is an Airfield Operations Officer with over 11 years of experience in the US Air Force. He has 8 years of managerial experience leading teams of up to 130 people. He has extensive technical expertise in avionics systems maintenance and air traffic control. Currently pursuing his MBA with a 4.0 GPA, he also has a BS in Professional Aeronautics and an AS in Avionics Systems Technology.

1. Christopher Collins
(530)415-8558 | christopher.d.collins@hotmail.com | www.linkedin.com/in/cdcollins15
AIRFIELD OPERATIONS OFFICER
Summary
Transitioning United StatesAir Force Officer with active U.S. governmentTS/SCIsecurity clearance. 11+ years military service
with 8 years managerial and leadership experience. Airfield Operations Officer that leads a diverse team of 130 people.
Military leadership and management training includes Distinguished Graduate from Airman Leadership School (ALS).
Successful graduation of Officer Training School (OTS), Company Grade Officer (CGO) Leadership Course, Airfield
Operations Officer Technical Training, Federal Airspace Administration Control Tower Operator Training, Air Traffic
Control Training, and Airfield Management Training. Expert in multiple fighter-aircraft integrated avionics systems
maintenance. Current M.B.A. w/emphasis in Leadership student (4.0 GPA). B.S. completed in Professional Aeronautics
with a minor in Management (3.80 GPA). A.S. Degree in Avionics Systems Technology (4.0 GPA).
Highlights
+ Managed Diverse 130 Person Team + Directed ComplexProjects + Technical & Admin Expertise
+ Facilitated Conflict Resolution + Established Objectives + Public Speaking
+ Developed Policy + Spirited/Resilient Leader + Spirited Communicator ↑↓
+ Improved A → Z Processes + Organization/Planning + Goal Oriented/Proven Results
+ Methodical Leader/Motivator + Audited Financial Records + Strategic Planning & Much More!
Accomplishments
+ #1 of 82 Leaders; 380th Maintenance Group Airman of the Month Jan '10/9/squadron leader ofthe Qtr pickJul-Sep '11
+ Career in the US Air Force was spotlighted with outstanding achievement atevery juncture and level ofresponsibility
+ Superior performer in every aspect; Distinguished Graduate atALS--highly deserving of recentpromotion
+ Technical data validation team lead; increased faultisolation library10%--abated potential mishap for fleet valued at $739M
+ Uniquely motivated; 100% effort at workwhile taking a full course load and encouraging othersto follow
+ Impeccable bearing; definite go to leader; successful atevery challenge--Led stellar communication security program
+ Subject Matter Expert! Hand selected for 2011 Global Hawk ProductImprovement Working Group
+ Provided qualitative inputs for 33 initiatives--2010 Air CombatCommand Daedalian Award
+ Identified and reallocated 24 aircraft assets; prevented mission incompletes and saved $330K in AF resources
+ First choice for impound team; isolated elusive three time integrated avionicsrepeat failure--15 successful strikes
+ Proactive w/Operators; keyed combat crypto codes & loaded aircraft programs--led to 550 successfulcombat tasks
+ Purchase card official; managed 5 cardholdersand a $32K budget--ops sustained despite sequestration
+ Embraces excellence--2009 Park University, 2009 and 2010 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Dean'sList
+ Flawless maintainer! Coordinated Navy inflight emergency; Recipient of388 FW2008 General Leo Marquezaward
+ Keystone of avionicsmaintenance! Repaired 50+ pilotreported discrepancies--aided in unit’s 5,767 sorties
Experience
Airfield Operations Officer
03/2013 -Present
USAF - Luke Air Force Base, AZ
+ Managed 130 ATC/Airfield Management personnel and $50M in airfield operations atlargestAF fighter base producing 300
CAF F-16 pilotsannually. Directed ATC ops in USAF's 10th busiesttower/RADAR Approach Control, ensures airfield &
airspace safetyfor 155K+ annual ops. Arbitrated operationalrequirements with Luke AFB leadership, FederalAviation
Administration & various civil agencies. Keyto base's Airfield Operations instruction rewrite; captured Air Force Instruction
changes,incorporated newF-35 procedures--100% compliant. Facilitated operationsboardsand briefed wing senior
leadership/headquarters on personnel, equipment, deployment status, construction. Synchronized base flying with $380K in
projects;melded 9K sorties/single runway ops--prepared base for F-35s.
Advanced Fighter Avionics Craftsman (E/RQ-4 GlobalHawk)
04/2010 -03/2013
USAF - Beale Air Force Base, CA
+ Identified tech data deficiencies; provided proceduralcorrections--mitigated mishap potential for RQ-4B fleet
+ Supervised 3 Airmen; maintained integrated sensor suite (ISS) and avionicssystems on RQ-4 fleetvalued at$571M

2. + Read and interpreted computerized avionic system schematic/wiring diagrams and technical order publications
+ Used Vehicle Test Controller (VTC) to perform diagnostics/functional checks/preflight/download of faultlogs
+ Launched & recovered 134 Operation NewDawn (OND)/Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) flights
+ Isolated outboard actuator fault during launch; replaced unit <1 hour--averted ground abort/430 images captured
+ Troubleshot aircraft sensor power fail; replaced transmitter in <3 hours--aircraft supported 5 troop-in-contactevents
+ Reset airborne modem during takeoff; launched Joint TaskForce-HAITIsortie--3.5K images captured/aided relief efforts
+ Analyzed system operational characteristics and utilized diagnostic equipment to perform aircraft troubleshooting
+ Advanced through RQ-4 inlet and exhaust/engine run class;met mission requirements--increased unit capability25%
+ Aided in joint service venture; canned sensor assembly for Navy aircraft--disseminated 260 vitalmaritime ISR images
+ Superior maintenance practices; zero defects/8 QA evaluations--instrumentalin squadron earned 98% passrate
+ Spearheaded modem assembly maintenance; reloaded crypto & restored links--dispersed 350 battlefield images
+ Led 6 man team on 3 antenna swaps; restored 3 aircraft to fully mission capable status <12 hours--100% effective missions
+ Facilitated EQ-4 bed down; verified mission requirements/procured 65 supportequip items--100% on time delivery
F-16 Fighter Avionics Craftsman
12/2004 to 4/2010
USAF - Hill Air Force Base, UT
+ Maintained avionicssystems on 24 F-16 A/C valued at $600M; documented all mxin IMDS & AFTOForms 781.
Isolated/repaired built-in test faults& performed opschecks on systems including flight controls,radios,radar, ID
friend-or-foe (IFF) transponders, countermeasure dispensing sys (CMDS) & mission modular computers.
+ Deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom(OIF); key to repair of300+ grounding MXfaults--pivotal to 50+ precise combat strikes
+ Excelled as mid shift expediter; led effective correction of 127 discrepancies--zero loss ofMXproduction
+ Led electronic attack pod installs; aided 60+ OIF training sorties--earned ExGREENFLAG Superior Performer
+ Keyed A/C with dailyGPS & IFF codes; uploadsSERENE BYTE & PACERWARE software to ECM systems
+ Mastered Communication Securitytraining; "Excellent" markson two COMSEC inspections--highest possible rating
+ Championed deployed squadron culture of compliance;zero safety violations--supported 99% QA pass rate,Apr 09
+ Spearheaded real-world Radar Threat Warning System Operational FlightProgram upgrade--improved wartime capabilities
+ Led reconfigure of 16 Spangdahlem aircraft during swap-out; ready for wartime tasking in lessthan 48 hours
+ Strong manager & skilled technician; deserving recipient of2009 332 EMXG Tuskeegee Airman Excellence Award
+ Led team of 5 on impounded flight control fault;discovered chafed wires--drove 332 EMXG one-time inspection
+ Upgraded all Viper laptop software; ensured zero lossof maintenance capability asnewaircraftsystemscome on-line
+ Talented technician & expeditor; mission minded leader readyfor any tasking--F-16CG CCIP Avionics Pioneer
Education
MBA: Leadership
Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ, USA
11/1/2017 Graduation Date—4.0 GPA
FAA Control Tower Operator:ATC/Airfield MGMT/Combat Airspace,2014
Airfield Operations Officer Technical Training School - Maxwell AFB, MS, USA
Achieved 92%+ ClassAverage
USAF Commission : United States Military Leadership,2013
Officer Training School - Maxwell AFB,AL, USA
Wing Emergency Preparedness Officer, Flight Administration Leader
Certificate of Completion:E/RQ-4 Avionics,2012
E/RQ-4 Block 20/30/40 Avionics FTD - Beale AFB, CA, USA
Studied Multi-platform E/RQ-4 AvionicsTechnology
Bachelor of Science:Professional Aeronautics,2010
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University- Daytona Beach, FL, USA
Minor in Management--3.8 GPA
Certificate of Completion: CCIP Avionics,2008
F-16CG CCIP Avionics FTD - Hill AFB, UT, USA
Associate of Science:Avionics Systems Technology,2008
Community College of the Air force- Maxwell AFB,FL, USA