Howard May has over 24 years of experience maintaining B-52 and B-1 aircraft in the US Air Force. He has held roles as a B-1 Aircraft Production Manager, Quality Assurance Chief Inspector, and B-1 Dedicated Crew Chief. May is proficient in all aspects of aircraft maintenance including electrical, hydraulic, avionics, propulsion, and weapons systems. He has managed over $8.6 billion worth of B-1 aircraft and led large maintenance teams.

1. Howard D. May
4450 Steeler Ln. E-mail: mayday@rap.midco.net
Rapid City SD 57701 Cell: 605-390-0565
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Twenty-four years of military experience on two aircraft weapons platforms. Expert in all phases of
maintenance procedures; to include electrical, hydraulic, avionics, propulsion, and weapons
systems. (B-52, B-1) Technical advisor to base executives. Managed 28 B-1 Aircraft valued at $8.6
billion.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
Handled hazardous materials and waste according to local and federal regulations
Strictly adhered to and enforced technical order and equipment manual use
Analyzed aircraft schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams to isolate malfunctions
Highly proficient in Isochronal and Phase inspection concepts and procedures
Adept in engine diagnostics testing and troubleshooting
Qualified on B-1B all systems red X, (2 years)
Maintained, inspected, troubleshot and repaired:
DC/AC power systems Hydraulic landing gear systems Hydraulic flight control systems Fuel control systems
Engine controls Fire/overheat warning systems Lighting systems Bleed air distribution systems
Generators, actuators, electric motors, and control panels
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE (USAF)
 2010-2015 B-1 Aircraft Production Manager
 2009-2010 Quality Assurance Chief Inspector
 2006-2009 B-1 APG QA Inspector/QAR/GGFR
 1994-2006 B-1 Dedicated Crew Chief
 1991-1994 B-52 Maintenance Technician
• Lead 300+ maintainers across thirteen different jobs, established and assigned all maintenance
priorities to execute Bomb wing flying hour program
• Coordinated production efforts of six departments, over 12k maintenance actions completed
• Managed and directed quality of maintenance production in support of 28 aircraft valued at $8.6B
• Lead 18 quality assurance inspectors with eleven different jobs ensured safety compliance of
over 1.4K personnel and did over 7.2K quality inspections.
• Authored/initiated change to technical orders, time compliance technical orders, operating
instructions, manuals that ensured reliability, integrity.

2. Howard D. May
4450 Steeler Ln. E-mail: mayday@rap.midco.net
Rapid City SD 57701 Cell: 605-390-0565
EDUCATION
 Associate Degree in Applied Science, Aircraft Maintenance Technology (Community College of the
AF)
 B-1B Weight and Balance School
 Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman (Heavy) School
 Government Ground Flight Representative and Quality Assurance Representative training for CFT
 USAF Noncommissioned Officer Leadership School
 USAF Airman Leadership School
 USAF Aircraft Maintenance Systems Technician Course, Sheppard AFB TX
ACHIEVEMENTS
• Four Commendation Service Medals (earned three during combat operations)
• Four Achievement Service Medals (earned two during combat operations)
SECURITY INFORMATION
Level of Department of Defense Security Clearance: SECRET (determined Jun 2012)