CW4(R) Michael S. Benthin (151AE)

3003 Tucson Drive (Cell) 931-542-8348Killeen, TX 76543 benthin58d@aol.com

Executive Profile

21 years of experience providing operational logistics, maintenance, and armament leadership in various uniquely challenging environments

Results-oriented executive practiced in providing vision, strategy, and innovative ideas to complex operations. Skilled in coordinating the efforts of multiple cross-functional teams. Demonstrated ability to deliver under pressure and produce desired results. Noted for exceptional leadership, team building, moral character, maintenance, and logistics expertise. Maintain active Top Secret/SCI security clearance effective date February 2011 to February 2016. Competencies include the following:

Organizational Leadership Production Control Budget ManagementProcess Analysis/Improvement Inventory Management Production SupportPerformance Assessment Project Management Team DevelopmentOrganizational Partnerships Lean Six Sigma GB Quality Assurance

Professional ExperienceProduction Control Manager, AAL USA, Inc./Lockheed Martin Afghanistan April 2015 - May 2016Managed a highly visible and demanding aviation maintenance management program for the Afghanistan Air Force Ministry of Defense 48 MI-17 helicopters, Kabul, Afghanistan. Conducted briefings at the Prime Contract (Lockheed Martin) and US Govt. level. Interacted extensively with programmatic, technical, and personnel from other companies, organizations and US Govt. Assessed maintenance issues and developed resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives in partnership with OCONUS managers, Prime Contractor and the US Govt. as needed.

Managed logistical support for 48 MI-17 helicopters and their complex military systems. Managed substantial design, development, and integration test and documentation reports required

for daily operations for military systems/subsystems. Organized, directed, and coordinated planning and implementation of all contract support activities. Interpreted organizational policies, purposes, and goals for subordinates. Identified, acquired and utilized required resources to achieve project objectives. Interfaced with government and contractor personnel. Formulated and reviewed project feasibility studies, determined costs, and ensured conformance to

work standardsBusiness Owner, MSB Dollar Store Plus More, LLC 2013 - Present Senior Aviation Logistics/Maintenance Director for Sustainment (G4), Ft. Hood, TX 2010 - 2013Plan, coordinate and synchronize the distribution, maintenance, and sustainment operations in support of the installations 183 assigned rotary winged aircraft of utility(UH-60/CH-47) and attack(AH-64), fixed wing and unmanned aerial systems. Coordinated with aviation units’ the deployment, re-deployment and reset scheduling of aircraft and equipment for Iraq and Afghanistan deployments.

Principal G4 staff advisor to the Commanding LT General of Ft. Hood in all aviation maintenance and logistics issues, both air and ground. Assists in writing aviation plans, policies, procedures and

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developing guidance to the field. Provide oversight and assistance with deploying units, to include mobilizing and demobilizing aviation units. Monitor and coordinate aviation maintenance and logistics activities.

Advised and has oversight of the yearly fiscal budget for all the civilian augmentation aviation maintenance and logistics contracts at Ft. Hood, worth $48 million for the Directorate of Logistics (DOL) Aviation support operations on the installation. Liaison between all Ft Hood aviation units, federal entities, & civilian maintenance/logistics subcontractors for the Commanding General.

Supervised the coordination for the rapid deployment of 300 plus personnel, 24 aviation rotary aircraft valued at $216 million and 50,000 pieces of equipment into Iraq, 1 Jan 2010.

Aviation Maintenance Tech Director (Production Control Manager/Logistics Supervisor), Ft. Campbell, KY/Bagram, Afghanistan 2008 - 2010Led a diverse 410 personnel aviation maintenance/sustainment task force comprised of 28 specialty fields focused on providing multiple levels of maintenance, equipment fielding, life cycle updates, and logistics augmentation in support of 112 aircraft flying over 120,000 combat flight hours flown in support of U.S. and Coalition Forces in Afghanistan with safety emphasized at all times. Managed the $36 million annual combat aviation logistics and maintenance budget.

Improved the AH-64D Apache attack helicopter phase maintenance process from the Army standard maintenance timeline of 30 days to18 days during the year long Afghanistan deployment applying Lean Six Sigma concepts and supervising 75 maintenance personnel.

Coordinated the depot level repairs of 5 heavily damaged AH-64D and OH-58D aircraft in Afghanistan, saving the Army $4 million in transportation cost, material resources and downtime.

Planned and executed the deployment of 150,000 pieces of equipment valued at over $25 million for a maintenance organization in support of military operations in Afghanistan.

Aviation Maintenance Director, (Logistics Supervisor), Ft. Campbell, KY 2006 - 2008 Change and establishing agent for continuous system improvement, provided operational expertise for the first implementation of Unit Level Logistics System Aviation Enhanced (ULLS-A-E) enterprise earmarked to replace the legacy automated logistics system. Established the logistics supply department and evaluated the effectiveness of logistic policies and procedures based on goal fulfillment, quality/quantity standards, force modernization, and lessons learned.

Recruited to build up and establish the logistics supply system infrastructure for the newly formed attack aviation unit/battalion to support 24 OH-58D helicopters valued at $288 million dollars.

Established the standard operating procedure and implementation of the unit policy document on aviation parts supply operations.

EducationCivilian: Sheffield State University, BA of Business Administration in Aviation Management

Military: Warrant Officer Staff CourseHighlights of Continuing Professional Education:

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified KMI Certified Knowledge Management Process Integrator Certification Army Aviation Maintenance Managers & Logistics Course (151A) Certification Aviation Maintenance Tech Course Certification OH-58D Aircraft Armament Maintenance Tech Course (151A with E Identifier) Certification