This document provides a summary of Wayne Rozzi's professional experience and qualifications. It outlines his 26 years of experience in the US Air Force maintaining and repairing aircraft like the F-15 and RQ-4 Global Hawk. More recently it describes his roles as a Process Operations Specialist, Assembly Technician, and Research Coordinator in the private sector utilizing skills in database design, process improvement, and leadership. The document demonstrates Mr. Rozzi's extensive experience in aircraft maintenance, manufacturing, and process optimization.
1. WAYNE B. ROZZI
316 Bayleaf Drive
Goldsboro, NC 27534
waynerozzi@gmail.com
phone: 919-920-6080
Wayne Rozzi is a Process Operations Specialist and experienced aircraft sub-assembly manufacturing crew leader,
with extensive experience in streamlining processes for increased productivity, building databases, and
investigating and implementing best-practice based procedures. As a 26-year United States Air Force veteran with
24 years of experience in progressively challenging assignments with Boeing F-15 aircraft maintenance,
troubleshooting, and repair, his military career focused on flight control, landing gear, canopy, engines, and
hydraulic systems. Throughout his military career, Wayne worked to expand his information technology (IT) skills
focusing on database design. He graduated in 2014 with a BS in Information Technology with a focus on database
design, and Web Development, with an understanding of Java, Visual Basic, C#, ASP.NET, .NET Framework, and
Visual Studio 2010 Application programming languages. This degree builds on 20+ years of expertise with
Microsoft Office Suite, HTML, XML, and SQL. Wayne is seeking a position in which he can leverage his skills,
experience, and education, personally and professionally. His 20+ years of leadership and management experience
have honed his time-management, communication, need and task analysis, and personnel management skills,
which makes his skills transferrable to any work environment.
CLEARANCE
Cleared for and granted access to Secret information by the United States Government- expired 2012.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Research Coordinator
Wayne Community College Goldsboro, NC 06/2015-Present
A Bachelor’s degree is preferred; an Associate degree is required. An educational background in statistics,
educational research or a related field is required; a minimum of 1 - 3 years’ experience is preferred. The
Coordinator must be skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, database development and management, graphical
presentation software and Internet research; proficiency with statistical packages such as SAS or SPSS is
preferred. The successful candidate must have the ability to present technical information to non-technical
audiences and have strong written and verbal communication skills. The Coordinator must have the ability to
work successfully in a team environment, prioritize work assignments and meet deadlines.
Position duties:
The Research Coordinator conducts institutional research, analytic and administrative duties that support the
mission of the College, Office of Planning and Research, and student success efforts. The Coordinator also
collaborates with college faculty and staff in developing,collecting, analyzing and reporting data using standard
qualitative and quantitative procedures.
Process Operations Specialist
Spirit AeroSystems Kinston, NC 09/2012 – 05/2014
Identifies bottlenecks in manufacturing processes and working with mechanical engineers assists with the
development of new or revised processes. Gulfstream 280 program Sharepoint manager. Designed databases for
publications, tools, hardware and chemical identification and inventories. Programs ShopBot a table top CNC
machine. Creates and transfers CATIA models to ShopBot. Guides routine production activities and resolves
problems of limited scope. Reviews and approves standard technical documents. Guides others in complying with
manpower requirements. Collects and interprets data. Identified shortfall in employee training system and
implemented in-house deficiency corrective training. Assists in translating data into actionable plan. Reviews and
validates corrective action plans. State approved training certifier of new-hires and recertification of current
employees. Applied excellent verbal and written communications skills to training and troubleshooting situations,
creating presentations in a variety of formats (PowerPoint and Four Squares). Through understanding of both labor
and management processes and philosophies serves as a communications bridge between groups. Uses business
acumen and understanding of Spirit culture, policies, practices, and procedures to accomplish tasks via formal
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channels and informal network. Employs technical knowledge of shop process, foreign object damage prevention,
material handling, and calibration requirements to support overall project leadership.
Assembly Technician, Level A, C10A (Crew Lead)
Spirit AeroSystems Kinston, NC 11/2011 – 09/2012
Supervised five member build team. Responsible for set-up, support, and production of aircraft subassemblies,
while creating a highly productive work environment, which included establishing work sequence to efficiently
fabricate, assemble and inspecting hardware to planning, engineering and quality control requirements.
Responsible for maintaining necessary certifications, qualifications, licenses and permits. Worked from prints,
sketches, specifications to plan and supervise work process. Able to use, troubleshoot, and self-inspect all
necessary tools and processes. Supported the continuous flow of product within the manufacturing process by
training and assisting employees, and cross-trained into inspection.
Assistant Manager
BigLots #5149 Goldsboro, NC 08/2011 – 10/2011
Led and supervised 15-member store associate crew, motivated crew to work as a team, meet sales goals and
improve customer satisfaction. Qualified to handle all managerial tasks including opening and closing of store, cash
registers, and receiving and transferring merchandise. Designed checklists for opening and closing procedures to
train associate managers, and inventory tracking sheets for high-theft items. Direct responsibility for safe
operation of all store functions: associates, stocking of merchandise, and customer safety. Successfully opened
store during the peak of Hurricane Irene, achieving community good will and $5000 in single-day sales.
Furniture Department Manager
BigLots #5149 Goldsboro, NC 03/2011 – 08/2011
Coordinated deliveries of $7500 in merchandise each week, reconfigured furniture warehouse to increase efficiency
and enable all store associates to know at a glance what merchandise was available at any point in time.
Accomplished annual inventory; garnering the best performance and lowest shrink percentage in the district.
Consistently beat individual and department sales goals. Streamlined “price hold” process to eliminate long-term
storage of merchandise and increase sales. Promoted to Assistant Manager
Sales Associate (commercial and retail sales)
Batteries Plus Goldsboro NC 12/2010 – 03/2011
Established commercial sales accounts creating excellent customer service relationships with several local
businesses and the motor pool at Seymour Johnson AFB. Worked to create win-win situations for retail and
commercial customers. Strived to meet customer needs via open and direct communications, insuring customers
trusted his honesty and integrity. On average, responsible for $10,000 in sales each month.
F-15 Inspection Section Chief/Production Supervisor and Phase Coordinator
U.S. Air Force, Seymour Johnson AFB, Goldsboro, North Carolina 08/2008 – 11/2010
Led and supervised 97 personnel, managed two phase inspection teams, supported maintenance of 95 F-15E
aircraft, planned and organized work schedules. Designed and implemented two Microsoft Access databases to
track personnel accomplishments and consolidate maintenance technical data and resources in one database.
Initiated Quality Assurance Root Cause analysis program. Used Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access,
PowerPoint, and Outlook), Integrated Maintenance Data System, and SharePoint.
Awarded the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal (3rd award), 15 Nov 2010
RQ-4 Global Hawk Lead Production Superintendent
DET 8- 9th
Air Force Al Dhafra Air Base, Dubai United Arab Emirates 08/2007 – 08/2008
Supervised personnel in successful generation of 340 combat sorties resulting in more than 6,000 flying hours.
Managed team development, improved maintenance practices and productivity. Exceeded exceed established
goals. Exemplary supervision enabled doubling of sortie production and increased mission-capable rate to 94
percent. Hand-picked a team of active duty and civilian contractors and reduced inspection downtime by 47
percent. Streamlined inspection work cards, cutting aircraft return to fully mission-capable status by 50 percent
and facilitating increased sortie tempo. Used Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Masterminded ingenious aircraft wing and internal fuel cooling process using fire-fighting foam, enabling
previously unheard of daytime launches in extreme desert temperatures
Awarded the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal (2nd award), 12 Aug 2008
Superintendent Maintenance Operations Center
U.S. Air Force, Seymour Johnson AFB, Goldsboro, North Carolina 08/2006 – 07/2007
Directed 24 controllers in monitoring and coordinating aircraft maintenance production and flying schedule
execution for over 2,200 maintenance members. Monitored execution of daily and weekly flying schedule utilization
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and maintenance schedules while maintaining visibility of fleet health indicators. Managed the use of shared
resources and established aircraft repair priorities. Verified all operational plans and emergency action checklist
items and properly managed their implementation. Ensured aircraft maintenance unit production supervisors
provided accurate prioritized lists of aircraft availability for contingency operations and training requirements.
Validated the accuracy of aircraft, equipment, and pilot flight plan debrief data reported in the Integrated
Maintenance Data System. Established a proficiency training program for all work centers assigned to the
Maintenance Operations Control Center. Revamped the emergency checklist program eliminating unnecessary
notifications. Used Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Integrated
Maintenance Data System.
Coordinated successful launch of 21 aircraft flyover for the state funeral of U.S. President Gerald R. Ford
Monitored maintenance and health of 96 F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft valued at $4.3 billion
Awarded the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal (1st award), 7 May 2007
Phase Flight Section Chief
U.S. Air Force, Seymour Johnson AFB, Goldsboro, North Carolina 08/2005 – 08/2006
Reviewed analysis, quality assurance, inaugurated maintenance data systems, and other inspection reports to
identify root causes and determine management actions required to identify and correct discrepancies. Assigned
shift manning to ensure distribution of supervision and appoints key inspection team members. Ensured personnel
were aware of hazardous areas and identified bioenvironmental requirements. Enforced compliance with all safety,
quality, performance, and standards for section personnel and resources including aircraft, facilities, vehicles, and
support equipment. Monitored the Wing’s flying hour program and ensured inspection capabilities met aircraft
utilization rates and potential tasking. Created phase forms review process using Excel spreadsheets, Designed
Access Database to track work schedules, training, safety requirements and personal information. Microsoft Office
Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Integrated Maintenance Data System.
Supervised 87 technicians
Managed maintenance and operational support of 96 F-15E aircraft valued at $44M each
Repair and Reclamation Shift Leader
U.S. Air Force, Seymour Johnson AFB, Goldsboro, North Carolina 08/2004 – 08/2005
Provided emergency response for in-flight and ground emergencies on F-15E, KC-135, and transient aircraft.
Removed damaged and disabled aircraft from the airdrome and reclaims aerospace components for mishap
investigation. Provided technical expertise and training on crash recovery procedures and served as crash recovery
supervisor. Removed, installed, rigged, and troubleshot flight control, landing gear, arresting gear, windscreens,
canopies, engine throttles, jet fuel starter control cables, brake steer control cables, and air inlet assemblies on the
F-15E aircraft. Reviewed aircraft maintenance forms, records, and reports to ensure completed maintenance
documentation. Assembled, repaired, test and store wheel and tire components, in support of four Squadrons of F-
15E aircraft. Identified and corrected personnel qualification requirements deficiencies, adjusted manning to
equalize personnel qualifications on each shift, streamlined flight control rigging process by implementing rigging
sheets to identify flight control problems for individual aircraft. Modernized the section’s outdated career
development course by upgrading training, tracking, and completion. Implemented a computer-based testing
program that administered, scored, and tracked individual progress. Used Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel,
Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Integrated Maintenance Data System.
Supervised and provided career development for 10 personnel
Inspected and maintained vehicles and crash recovery equipment worth over $500k
Flight line Expediter
U.S. Air Force, Seymour Johnson AFB, Goldsboro, North Carolina 10/2002 – 08/2004
Directed, controlled, and coordinated all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on 25 F-15E aircraft assigned to
the 335th Aircraft Maintenance Unit. Controlled and coordinated all maintenance priorities to include specialist and
weapons support. Established workforce priorities for maintenance, maintained aircraft status board to reflect
aircraft mission capability status, location, configuration, fuel load, discrepancies, and estimated maintenance
completion times. Coordinated all changes in aircraft status through the Maintenance Operations Center. Ensured
adherence to the Joint Oil Analysis Program and monitored results. Directed and controlled the use of all assigned
aerospace ground equipment. Ensured aircraft forms were current and accurate. Monitored Core Automated
Maintenance System for accuracy. Ensured aircraft availability to meet flying schedule. Developed work unit code
guide and mentored maintenance personnel to ensure proper reporting of aircraft discrepancies through a
Graphical User Interface (GUI), and reduced duplicate GUI entries by 35 percent. Choreographed maintenance
actions to include aircraft configuration, tank installation, and oil analysis paperwork, resulting in timely launch of
48 aircraft. Used Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Integrated
Maintenance Data System.
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Generated launches of 48 aircraft in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM
Awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal (4th award), 7 May 2003
Dedicated Crew Chief
U.S. Air Force, Seymour Johnson AFB, Goldsboro, North Carolina 10/2001 – 10/2002
Trained less qualified mechanics in aircraft maintenance. Coordinated all maintenance activities for 24 F-15 aircraft
and ensured seamless operation of all back-shop and flight line entities to deliver mission-capable aircraft for high-
paced flying tempo. Achieved positions of increased responsibility and authority. Earned a reputation as a leader
and manager able to affect change through leadership and negotiation. Streamlined processes and procedures
resulting in improved performance on inspections and evaluations. Lifted morale by supporting staff development.
Served as a role-model for many airmen and influenced positive cultural and behavioral changes.
Selected to act as assistant flight chief and training manager in preparation for Operational Readiness
Inspection.
KC-135 Sortie Support Specialist
Pacific Air Force, Hickam AFB, Honolulu, Hawaii 02/2000 – 09/2001
Managed a 3,000 item Composite Tool Kit worth $100k. Maintained 190-volume Technical Order library and a 70-
item Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) account worth $320k. Authored and implemented a
hurricane evacuation program and checklist to facilitate emergency evacuation of aircraft and personnel and secure
hangar and equipment. Designed spreadsheets for tracking all section programs, which helped achieve zero
discrepancies for the section. Used Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Work praised by Pacific Air Forces Inspector General team
Awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal (2nd award), 3 Nov 2000
F-15 Repair and Reclamation Technician
Pacific Air Force, Kadena AB Okinawa, Japan 06/1997 – 01/2000
Troubleshooter for F-15 C/D model flight control, canopy, and landing gear system problems, including repair and
operational checks. Held positions of increasing responsibility and expertise. Led flight control diagnostic team.
Accomplished a comprehensive overhaul of the Crash Recovery Program. Created new emergency response
checklists, ensured procedures met or exceeded Air Force standards, and upgraded out-of-date equipment/tool kit
and trailer. Created a spreadsheet database that tracked all equipment and inspections requirements. Crash
Recovery Program became Pacific Air Command Benchmark program during the 18th
Wing Operational Readiness
Inspection (ORI). Used Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal (3rd award), 29 March 2000
Overhauled Crash Recovery Program saving squadrons more than $100k
F-15 Repair and Reclamation Technician
U.S Air Force, Nellis AFB Las Vegas, Nevada 06/1993 – 05/1997
Crash Team member. Performed extensive flight control, landing gear, and aircraft structural troubleshooting.
Operated heavy equipment to recover and relocate airframes; crane operator expertise saved USAF thousands of
dollars. Member of USAF Tiger Team Conference to solve nose wheel shimmy issues. Researched and designed a
quick reference tool for F-15 C/D aircraft. Used Microsoft Office.
Awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal (2nd award), 23 July 1997
57th Equipment Squadron Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year
57th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Maintenance Professional of the Year
F-15 Weapons Systems Coordinator
U.S Air Force, Keflavik Naval Air Station Reykjavik, Iceland 05/1992 – 05/1993
Coordinated aircraft movement on the flight line. Dispatched maintenance equipment and personnel. Maintained
communications between specialists and flight line personnel. Ensured timely completion of scheduled and
unscheduled maintenance. Trained newly assigned personnel and ensured immediate and accurate responses to
priority requests from flight line and back shop personnel. Used Microsoft Office.
Awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal (1st award), 1 May 1993
F-15 Dedicated Crew Chief
U.S Air Force, Nellis AFB Las Vegas, Nevada 10/1990 – 04/1992
Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and inspections on F-15 aircraft. Supervised training and
certification of trainees. Ensured all aspects of aircraft maintenance, inspections, and upgrades were conducted in
a timely and efficient manner according to applicable regulations. Brought in-depth technical knowledge and
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contributed to swift and safe removal of downed aircraft from flight line following an emergency landing. Used
Microsoft Office.
Awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal (1st award), 1 May 1992
T-33 Crew Chief/ F-15 Repair and Reclamation Specialist
U.S Air Force, McChord AFB, Tacoma, Washington 01/1985 – 10/1990
Performed all maintenance and inspections and ensured technical orders were followed and documentation and
forms were correctly completed. Maintained safety standards, designed and assisted with shop lesson plans.
Learned quickly and obtained excellent maintenance skills.
Hand-picked to join Crash Recovery/Flight Control Team for F-15 A/B aircraft
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Information Assurance and Security, Present
American Military University, Charles Town, West Virginia
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology, 11/2014
American Military University, Charles Town, West Virginia
Associate of Arts Degree in Aircraft Maintenance Technology, 12/2008
Air University Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama
Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Studies, 05/1984
Leeward Community College, Pearl City, Hawaii
CERTIFICATIONS and TRAINING
Introduction to CATIA (East Carolina University) 04/2013
Silver (Career Readiness Certificate) 09/2011
Air Combat Command (ACC) Production Supervisor Course, 05/2007
Air Force Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, 09/2006
Non-Commissioned Officer Command Academy, 05/2002
Air Force Specialty Internship, Journeyman and Craftsman, 02/2002
Personnel Reliability Program 11/2001
F-15 Flight Control System, 08/1994
Aircraft Maintenance Specialist F-15, 03/1988
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Specialist Crew Chief, 06/1985
Aircraft Maintenance Specialist Tactical Phase, 05/1985
SKILLS SUMMARY
Administrative: Management and leadership experience (~50 personnel), 10 years; Briefing, 17 years; Training,
20 years; Report writing (check lists, evaluations, awards, technical manual red-lines), ~20 years.
Software: Microsoft Office (97 through 2013), 20 years; Database design (Microsoft Access, Excel), 17 years;
Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS), 15 years, Shop Works 4 years; SharePoint 6 years; Visual Studio 3
years.
Aircraft: Boeing F-15 Eagle (models A,B,C, D, and E Strike Eagle); Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star; Fairchild
Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk Unmanned
Aerial Vehicle (UAV).
Tools and Test Equipment: Shop Bot (tabletop CNC) Load force tester, air speed tester, cable potentiometer,
clinometers, aileron neutral bar, torque wrenches, F-15 electrical flight control crossover cables -60 power unit, C-
10 air conditioning unit, 3-system hydraulic test stand, collapsible maintenance crane, hydraulic maintenance
stands, AEROPROBE Tool Finder, engine bore scope inspection system, Foreign Object inspection camera.
Air Force Specialty Codes: 43131L (T-33 Dedicated Crew Chief), 45254A (F-15 Maintenance Journeyman)
2A353A (F-15 Maintenance Craftsman), 2A373A (F-15 Maintenance Technician), 2A373 (Fighter Aircraft
Technician), 2A551J (Sortie Support Specialist), 2A571 (Aerospace Maintenance Technician)
Special Experience Identifier: 354 (Repair and Reclamation), 697 (F-15 Aircraft Maintenance Technician), 698
(Engines), 399 (Pneumatics)
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Vehicle Qualifications: 65 Ton Grove Crane, Forklifts 10K, 22K, 22K All Terrain, Fighter Aircraft Tow Vehicle 72K,
Heavy Aircraft Tow Vehicle 72K+, Diesel Tractor trailer, 40Ft Trailer