William (Brent) Carter
Belleville
Summary
Results-driven Program Manager skilled in operations and strategic planning for C-17 Aircraft Training Systems. Manages multimillion-dollar budgets and cultivates strong stakeholder relationships. Leads cross-functional teams to achieve program goals and effectively resolves conflicts. Active Secret Security Clearance.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Boeing C-17 Training Services Project Manager
The Boeing Company
Hazelwood
06.2022 - Current
- Leads a $540M+ contract, distributing efforts across the Agile Boeing Engineering Teams and 16 C-17 Training Sites, along with numerous suppliers in executing training, device modifications, obsolescence, and upgrades. Executed program for 16 Proposal Negotiations (pre-priced) netting $260M+ revenue by completing work statements, BOEs, responding to changes to SOW/PWS in real time, assessing the impact and negotiating proposal changes to determine modifications to the deliverables, resources, cost, and schedules. Led team ensuring on time of delivery of deliverables and solving unsolvable problems.
- Lead Risk, Issue and Opportunity manager for USAF/International C-17 Training Services.
- Established strong relationships with vendors, contractors, subcontractors, union, and suppliers to enhance collaboration and project success.
- Analyzed EVM reports to assess project performance against baselines
- Provides leadership during times of ambiguity or uncertainty while motivating the team.
Senior Mission Manager
United States Air Force
US
03.2016 - 07.2020
- Managed global aircraft recovery for Air Mobility Command
- Prioritized tasks and managed multiple projects simultaneously to ensure mission readiness.
- Resolved conflicts and issues during missions to maintain operational effectiveness.
- Provided technical support to troubleshoot issues encountered during missions.
- Developed project plans, budgets, and timelines to align resources with mission objectives.
Operations/Quality Manager - Aircraft Maintenance
United States Air Force
US
09.2012 - 09.2022
- Managed 550 personnel and 28 Aircraft valued at 2.2 billion
- Led implementation of Quality Management Systems (QMS) to enhance compliance and operational standards
- Developed structured mission requirements and coordinated timely maintenance schedules to ensure aircraft readiness
- Oversaw daily operations of flying and quality to maintain safety and operational effectiveness
- Maintained professional working relationships and promoted open lines of communication with staff.
Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control
United States Air Force
US
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to identify and resolve quality issues.
- Utilized inspection tools and methodologies to assess product integrity.
- Documented inspection findings and generated detailed reports for management review.
Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman
United States Air Force
US
09.2002 - 08.2014
- Assisted in developing quality assurance protocols to enhance operational efficiency.
- Trained junior inspectors on best practices in quality control procedures.
- Led root cause analysis initiatives to drive continuous improvement efforts.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions for identified defects.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Project Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona BeachAssociate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Aviation Mechanics
Community College of the Air Force
ALSkills
- Program Management
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Risk management
- Strategic Planning
- Conflict Management
- Quality Assurance
Timeline
Boeing C-17 Training Services Project Manager
The Boeing Company
06.2022 - Current
Senior Mission Manager
United States Air Force
03.2016 - 07.2020
Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control
United States Air Force
08.2014 - 08.2016
Operations/Quality Manager - Aircraft Maintenance
United States Air Force
09.2012 - 09.2022
Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman
United States Air Force
09.2002 - 08.2014
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Aviation Mechanics
Community College of the Air Force
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Project Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University