Christopher Bradley

Dynamic executive leader with over 24 years of expertise in operations, safety leadership, and program management within aerospace, defense, and energy sectors. Proven ability to lead large teams, develop strategic policies, and maintain operational readiness in high-stakes environments. Expertise in driving continuous process improvements, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Transitioning to the private sector to leverage leadership, strategic planning, technical writing, and compliance experience in senior management roles.

DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE POLICY (Maintenance Policy Superintendent)   USAF | Mar 2025 – Present

• Strategic Policy Leadership: ACC aircraft maintenance policy & procedure directives in support of 42K personnel across 30 locations with 1.3K assigned aircraft. 
• Compliance Oversight: Provides interpretation of ACC instructions & policies to ACC commanders & senior leaders at all command levels. 
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with large-scale external/internal stakeholders to standardize practices and resolve systemic issues. 

SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER (Senior Enlisted Leader)                           USAF | Mar 2023 – Mar 2025

• Operational Excellence: led 278 personnel in F-22 maintenance operations, enabling 3.600+ mission ready sorties and 66 combat missions with zero incidents.
• Strategic Resource Management: Managed a $500M flying hour program, optimizing resource distribution and achieving mission readiness for 100% combat mission ready pilots. 
• Leadership Development: Enhanced workforce performance through professional development initiatives, increasing QA rates by 18% and reducing incidents by 25%.

DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS (Maintenance Ops Superintendent) USAF | Aug 2022 – Mar 2023

• Maintenance Leadership: Directed maintenance management and quality control for a diverse fleet, including MQ-9, CV-22, AC-130J, and MC-130J, maintaining mission readiness for global operations. 
• Regulatory Compliance: Developed avionics repair strategies, ensuring compliance with FAA and military maintenance standards. 
• Risk Mitigation: Implemented quality control measures, achieving record performance metrics and zero safety incidents. 

SQUADRON OPERATIONS MANAGER (Squadron Superintendent)            USAF | Aug 2021 – Aug 2022

• Program Management: Led 465 personnel in MQ-9 squadron operations, overseeing a $500M flying hour program with 3.6K sorties. 
• International Coordination: Coordinated NATO mission support across 31 countries, enhancing U.S. and allied defense capabilities. 
• Process Optimization: Developed an avionics repair plan that improved fleet readiness and reduced maintenance timelines.

REGIONAL MAINTENANCE MANAGER (Maintenance Superintendent)        USAF | Oct 2019 – Jul 2020

• Strategic Planning: Directed maintenance for the U-2S ISR platform, providing 24/7 intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support. 
• Crisis Management: Led COVID-19 response efforts, ensuring mission continuity and maintaining the only airborne ISR capability in the region. 
• Quality Assurance: Implemented a quality management system that improved inspection pass rates by 18%. 

SENIOR MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR (EMS Production Superintendent)  USAF | Apr 2017 – Dec 2018

• Production Management: Directed maintenance for A-10C, (E/H)C-130, and HH-60 aircraft, ensuring operational readiness for close air support missions. 
• Training & Development: Enhanced workforce capabilities through continuous training and certification programs. Compliance Assurance: Maintained adherence to safety protocols/technical data, achieving a 98% compliance rate. 

ADDITIONAL ROLES HELD

• Training & Development Manager
• Operations Program Manager 
• Security Operations Supervisor 
• Support (CTK) Section Supervisor

MBA: Business Administration and Management | Western Governors University | Expected May 2027
B.A.: Management | University of Arizona Global Campus | June 2021
A.A.: Aviation Maintenance Technology | Community College of the Air Force | January 2016
• Professional Management Certification | Community College of the Air Force | July 2017

• Chief Leadership Course (CLC) | Thomas N. Barnes Center
• Strategic Leadership & Management Course | Thomas N. Barnes Center
• Intermediate Leadership & Management Course | Robert D. Gaylor NCO Academy
• Supervisor and Management Principles | Airman Leadership School