JOHNATHAN M. MANSEL
O’Fallon
Summary
Strategic and mission-focused leader in logistics, maintenance, and quality assurance with 20 years of experience overseeing aircraft sustainment operations, global supply chain coordination, technical compliance, and enterprise-level resource management. Proven track record of enhancing part availability, boosting operational readiness, and minimizing procurement costs across diverse aviation platforms. Expertise in fostering collaboration among engineering, supply, and maintenance teams to drive program efficiency and ensure high-quality execution. Actively pursuing opportunities in quality assurance, supply chain management, or operations leadership within the aerospace and defense sector.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hydraulic Repair Network Manager / Readiness & Resources Flight Chief
United States Air Force
01.2018 - 01.2026
- Managed the Air Force’s sole Hydraulic Product Repair Group, directing repair and sustainment of 586 aircraft parts across 108 global facilities, supporting 3,300+ aircraft.
- Ensured data integrity and controlled workflow for 216+ shop managers across 10 Major Commands, driving aircraft availability improvements.
- Directed 2,600+ repair shipments, increasing parts availability by 54% and preventing $37M in new procurement costs.
- Led 66 programs, 14 military, and 6 civilian personnel. Managed a $15M budget, 75 UTCs, 1.8K training requirements.
- Guided unit operating & support service projects and managed infrastructure contract agreements with PACAF & NAVFAC.
- Oversaw $19M Vehicle program; revamped preventive maintenance schedule and turn-in process for 78 repairs—improved vehicle in-commission rate by 22%
Quality Assurance & Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor
United States Air Force
01.2005 - 01.2018
- Conducted performance and compliance evaluations for 220 maintenance personnel, ensuring adherence to Air Force and OEM standards.
- Supervised maintenance and servicing of RC-135, C-5, C-17, KC-10, and KC-135 aircraft platforms; authorized correction of grounding-level discrepancies.
- Coordinated launch/recovery operations for global mobility missions, resolving critical flight control and hydraulic system issues
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance including launch and recovery.
- Troubleshoot, inspected, removed, installed, repaired and replaced hydraulic system & related flight control components
- Supervised and trained personnel on aircraft maintenance procedures and policies.
Education
Associates - Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Skills
- Quality Assurance & Process Compliance
- Aircraft Maintenance Management
- Supply Chain & Inventory Optimization
- Program & Resource Management ($15M)
- Fleet Readiness & Sustainment
- Vendor & Contract Coordination
- Technical Data / Documentation Control
- Leadership, Training & Performance Coaching
Certification
- Airmen Leadership School, Charleston AFB, SC
- C-17 Aircraft Hydraulic Troubleshooting Course
- Aircraft Quality Assurance Course
- Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Keesler AFB, MS
- RC-135 Aircraft Hydraulic Repair Course, Offutt AFB, NE
- Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education I, Andersen AFB, GU
- Maintenance Supervision and Production Course, Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, NJ
- Security Clearance: Active Secret
Timeline
Hydraulic Repair Network Manager / Readiness & Resources Flight Chief
United States Air Force
01.2018 - 01.2026
Quality Assurance & Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor
United States Air Force
01.2005 - 01.2018
Associates - Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Community College of the Air Force