Resume of

John C. Silvia III

Logistics, Management
Aircraft Maintenance

9338 West Salter Drive

Peoria, Arizona 85382-8302
Cell (623) 512-5222
Work (915) 655-6596
E-Mail jsf61366@westpost.net
john.silviaiii@gmail.com
John C. Silvia III

Summary
* Top to bottom managerial experience in the planning, budgeting and execution o
f aircraft maintenance programs, with additional leadership background in airpor
t operations
* Additional career also includes installation civil engineering management, as
well as foreign and domestic assignments on high profile mission critical or pol
itically sensitive projects
* Advanced degree is complemented by extensive training in leadership, resource
management and technical courses related to aviation, aircraft maintenance and h
uman resources
* Bilingual ... Licensed pilot ... Licensed A&P Mechanic ...FCC Licensed GROL .
.. Computer literate ... Recipient of numerous distinctive awards ... Keys to su
ccess have been leadership and team building
Skills
Logistics Management Airside / Landside Operations Civil Engineering
Flight Line Maintenance Airport Security Operations Contract Negotiation
Heavy Maintenance Accident Investigation Construction Management
Mobile Maintenance Contingency Planning Engineering Specifications
Maintenance Control OJT & Classroom Instruction Environmental Regulations
Quality Assurance Human Resource Management Budget Administration
Education
* American Military University, Manassas Park Virginia
Projected Graduation Dec 2010
Masters of Arts Degree in Military History - Air Warfare
* University of Massachusetts, Amherst Massachusetts
Graduated 1981
Bachelor of Science Degree
A complete listing of advanced management development and technical training as
well
 as current and pending FAA certifications are shown on the final page of this r
esume
Experience
United States Air Force - Worldwide Assignments 198
1 to Present
Group & Squadron Commander, Logistics Support / Chief of Maintenance, HQ Number
ed Air Force Staff Officer
* Provide leadership for 600+ military and civilian personnel, manage a multi-mi
llion dollar budget for the maintenance of a fleet of various military aircraft
(C-130, C-5A, F-16, KC-135's) and many transient aircraft. Field Grade officer o
f the year (2004) Luke AFB, Arizona
o Completed a $18 million modification project at a fraction of projected budget
o Upgraded fleet deployment capability, by revitalizing long range planning, LEA
N principles and 6*
o Exceeded aggressive goals for mission capable aircraft despite manpower short
ages
o Deployed training and scheduling solutions for un-programmed high priority tas
king
o Total Force integration of transplanted BRAC affected unit - 3 HQ USAF level a
wards won 1st year out
Aircraft Maintenance
Logistics

United States Air Force (Continuation...) 1981 - Present

Aircraft Maintenance Officer, Kelly AFB, Texas (1987-1998)
* Planned and supervised flight line maintenance, jet engine intermediate mainte
nance, the fabrication technology shops as well as maintenance control function
s for Kelly's C-5A fleet
o Provided leadership for 163 personnel who improved fleet reliability and capab
ility
o Consistently exceeded goals for mission capable aircraft despite "add-on" miss
ions
o Managed an effective quality assurance program that reduced chronic discrepanc
ies
o Revamped maintenance control functions following an organizational re-alignmen
t
o Supervised a jet engine shop that excelled in projecting engine dependability
o Improved fabrication shop training in new technologies and composites techniqu
es
o Researched and wrote specifications for a major overhaul of the jet engine sho
p
Civil Engineering Manager, Kelly AFB Texas (1985-1987)
* Managed a $265 million construction budget for improvements to fuel storage an
d handling & distribution systems, hangars, ramps, taxiways, apron, wash racks
and maintenance back shops
o Provided oversight for the construction of a hazardous materials staging facil
ity
o Negotiated Host-Tenant agreements, contracting procedures and purchasing
o Established Quality Control administrative procedures and performance metrics
o Staff Civil Engineer for major modifications to avionics and field maintenance
facilities
Special Projects & Additional Duties
* Coordinated US participation in the 1998 International Air and Space Fair in C
hile - fourth largest such show in the world; with a U.S. Presidential visit for
the Summit of the Americas
o Organized security and support for 12 VIP's, 13 DoD aircraft, 250 US Military
Personnel
o Accomplished ad hoc responsibilities as launch control officer and TALCE dire
ctor
o Earned special recognition from the Deputy Chief of Mission of the US Embassy
o Served as liaison to Chilean military, defense contractors and State Departmen
t
* Contributed to the professional development, knowledge and welfare of militar
y personnel, their dependents, and prospective Air Force officers through a myri
ad of additional duties.
o Serve as Air Force Academy Liaison officer, and as a advisor / mentor to junio
r officers
o Taught human relations and EEO as well as Maintenance Resources Management
o Volunteered as GED, instructor, Scouting Leader and Civil Air Patrol instructo
r / SAR Mission Pilot / Observer
o Feeding local homeless through work with Veterans Administration & places of
worship
o Lead instructor for Air War College Seminar Course with DoD Civilians, US Army
and National Guard members in attendance for a year 14 or 18 students graduated
o Took Aircraft Battled Damage Repair coursework / knowledge and turned Kelly AF
B Historical Society static aircraft transportation challenge & moved a F-102 "D
elta Dart"

John C. Silvia III Professional References

Brigadier General (USAF Retired)

John G. Sullivan
Formerly Wing Commander
320 Shaftesburry Lane
Summerville Carolina, 29485 Colonel (USAF Retired)
Mahlon H. Stief
Formerly Deputy Commander for Maintenance
800 Vista Valet # 1812
San Antonio, Texas 78216
Vernon Baker
Assistant Director for Operations
City of Houston - Department of Aviation
19420 Enchanted Spring Drive
Spring, Texas 77388
Ms. Lynn Jennings
Supervisory Special Agent - CASFO
Federal Aviation Administration
155 North Deer Lake Road
Huffman, Texas 77336
Ronald C. Holder
Captain / Senior Pilot
Continental Airlines
6205 Nicholson Lake Road
Chappell Hill, Texas 77426
Peter T. Bentley, Colonel, USAF
Commander 433d Airlift Wing, Kelly AFB, San Antonio Texas
Excerpts from Performance Evaluation, January 1999
"My brightest and most competent Major - his many talents allowed me to use him
as Chief of Maintenance, I.G. Investigator, Line of Duty Investigator and event
s coordinator ... Completely
Self-reliant, he strives for perfection and sees new tasking through successful
completion."
Mark V. Mayer, Colonel, USAF
US Military Group (USSOUTHCOM), U.S. Embassy, Santiago,
Excerpts from Performance Evaluation, April 1998
"We faced a dragon-sized challenge! We needed a dragon slayer. Major John C. Sil
via III applied his Spanish language skills, airport security expertise, and air
craft operations / maintenance knowledge and turned our fire breathing monster i
nto the premier demonstration of U.S. commitment to defense relations in Latin A
merica ... [The Embassy requested] John be extended [to support] the official st
ate visit of President Clinton and U.S. participation in the 1998 Summit of the
Americas ... Major Silvia was instrumental in the success of many of the events
of U.S. Secretary of State Madeline Albright"

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Experience
City of Houston Aviation Department - Houston Texas
1992 to 1998
Security Coordinator, Bush Intercontinental Airport (1995-1998)
* Coordinated the daily and long term security operations in conjunction with hu
man, optical monitoring, audio recording, electronic and computerized security s
ystems. Work with FAA certified FAR Parts 121 and 135 carriers as well as air
craft operators licensed under FAR Part 91
o Took initiatives that eliminated the assessment of fines by the FAA against th
e DOA
o Revamped security operations in the face of rapidly moving international event
s
o Developed full-scale disaster preparedness and anti-terrorist action plans
o Maintained close relationships with FBI, Secret Service , State, local and fed
eral LEO's
Operations & Maintenance Analyst (1994-1995)
* Analyzed budgets, operating conditions and regulatory compliance mandates appl
icable to projects at all three of the airports run by the City of Houston - Dep
artment of Aviation
o Wrote IAH's first-ever formalized aircraft recovery plan for crash damaged or
disabled aircraft
o Developed recommendations for enhancing customs clearance at Hobby airport
o Proposed solutions to valet parking problems at Bush Intercontinental Airport
o Established standards for GPS receivers to be used by airport operations staff
Airport Operations Specialist (Airside /Landside Officer) (1992-1994)
* Inspected facilities, runways, and equipment to identify maintenance requireme
nts, prioritize them and ensure that work orders were done quickly in accordance
 with these needs. Follow thru critical to accident free aircraft operations und
er all environmental conditions.
o Took initiatives that eliminated the assessments of fines by the FAA
o Updated the Airport Certification Manual for Bush Intercontinental Airport
o Revised operations training materials to include new FAR standards
o Computerized the FAR's and Advisory Circulars
Specialized Training
United States Air Force
Advanced Logistics Officer's Course Aircraft Maintenance Officers Co
urse Maintenance Systems Training
Jet Engine Mishap Investigator's Course Aircraft Mishap Investigator's C
ourse Planners & Supervisor's Course
Advanced Battle Damaged Repair Course Air War College Air Command
and Staff College Combat Logistics
Squadron Officer's School OJT Manager's Course Depart of Defense
Equal Opportunity Management Institute
7 Habits Classes of Highly Effective People IJOLDS Level II USAF
MRM Instructor
Federal Aviation Administration
Advanced Ground Instructor Pilot, Single Engine Land, Instrument Rated,
Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic
Federal Communications Commission
Radio Operator's License Radio Repairman's License (GROL)