MR. JOHN T. FISHER

502 Mill Stone Drive

Beavercreek, OH 45434

(937-681-3651 / j.t.fisher0470@att.net

 

Professional Summary: Over 40 years aircraft and subsystem design, development, acquisition and sustainment support experience on the B-1, B-2, C-5, C-21, C-130, QF-4, F-15, F-16, F-22, F-35, T-1, T-6, T-37, T-38, U-2, UCAV, Global Hawk, Predator and Advanced Engine Technology Demonstrator (AETD) weapon systems at various levels of responsibility to include Chief Engineer/Supervisor. Subject Matter Expert in the design, test and verification of complex subsystems including control, fuel, electrical, hydraulic, fueldraulic, lubrication, anti-ice, ignition, sensing, structural, performance, operability and health monitoring.  Developed policy, military standards and handbooks in the areas of airworthiness, propulsion integrity and subsystems design and verification. 

 

Formal Education: MS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH (1990), BS, Systems Engineering, Wright-State University, Dayton, OH (1984), AAS, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH (1980).

 

Work Experience:

January 2013          Innovative Technologies Corporation (ITC)

ToAFRL/RQTE, Bldg 18

September 2015WPAFB, OH 45434

 

Principle Investigator: Adaptive Engine Technology Development (AETD) Program

ITC Supervisor: Mr. Carl Canter, 937-252-2145 (ext. 142)

Externals Integrated Project Team (IPT) Lead for both General Electric (GE) and Pratt & Whitney (P&W) Advanced Engine Technology Demonstrator (AETD) engine development teams. Provided skilled technical oversight of the design, qualification and packaging of all external engine components, ducts, tubing, manifolds, cables, harnesses, clamps and mounts. Key Activities in this position included: IPT Lead overseeing all engineering activities and developing optimized technical solutions and recommendations for the Project Managers; ensured compliance with Statement of Work, Master Schedule and Technical Specifications; identified, evaluated and mitigated hardware cost, schedule and performance technical issues and risks; evaluated current and future technologies for potential AETD applicability which included high temperature composites, lightweight harnesses and fiber optics; evaluated Technology and Manufacturing Readiness Levels (TRL/MRL); developed complex risk reduction technologies; evaluated contractor Earned Value Management (EVM) and manpower tracking methodologies and results; represented AETD management at functional area preliminary and critical design reviews.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

January 2008Innovative Technologies Corporation (ITC)

ToAFLCMC/WLNNA, Bldg 16

November 2012WPAFB, OH 45434

 

Senior Systems Integration Engineer: C-130J International Programs Office (IPO)

ITC Supervisor: Mr. Carl Canter, 937-252-2145 (ext. 142)

Group Tech Lead of six senior level mechanical, electrical, avionics, software, information assurance/program protection and human factors engineers in the development and execution of the Block 8.1 performance, verification, airworthiness, information assurance, human systems integration and program protection requirements for the United States Government and International Operators of the C-130J aircraft.  Key Accomplishments in this position included: Lead Engineer, Block 8.1 upgrade program; oversaw all Block 8.1 engineering activities and development and provided optimized technical recommendations to Chief Engineer and Program Manager; mitigated hardware and software technical issues on a wide variety of subsystems to include flight management, tactical data link, mission computer, communications, public address, air traffic management, navigation, security and lighting; ensured compliance of Specifications, SOW, Integrated Master Schedule/Master Plan (IMS/IMP), data deliveries (CDRL) and award fee criteria; conducted requirement and design reviews and risk assessments; ensured all engineering activities align with program cost and schedule criteria; accomplished daily coordination activities with AFLCMC (WPAFB, HAFB and WR-ALC) Engineering, AMC, Flight Test (Edwards and Eglin) and seven international partner nations; provided senior systems engineering support for USAF C-130J and C-130 Legacy aircraft field failures and investigations; accomplished on-site ITC group lead duties to include monthly activity  reports, personnel workload assignments and employee evaluation and recruiting.

 

2002USAF – Engineering Directorate

ToASC/ENF, Bldg 560

2007WPAFB, OH 45434

 

Technical Expert (YD-03/GS-14): Propulsion Subsystems, Controls and Externals

Supervisor: Mr. Rick Scott, 937-986-9614 

Technical leader in policy development, field failure investigations, requirements development, design and testing, airworthiness certifications and advisories, source selections, obsolescence management, component improvement programs, ad-hoc project team leadership, flight clearance reviews and staff recruitment, training and mentoring.  Gained extensive experience in all weapon system acquisition phases including System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), Flight Readiness Reviews (FFR), Initial Service Release (ISR) and Operational Capability Release (OCR).  Provided technical management of requirements, design and test activities to include chairing design and test planning reviews and developing problem resolutions on the F-22 and F-35 weapon systems. Key Accomplishments in this position included: developed all of the propulsion certification processes and criteria for new alternate fuels; Subject Matter Expert on Joint Strike Fighter propulsion system component design reviews; validated airworthiness certification criteria for 48 legacy weapon systems; reviewed F119 and F135 engine software for adherence to DoD Anti-Tamper directives; Subject Matter Expert on the Air Force Research Laboratory’s ADVENT Source Selection; chaired a USAF and industry review team in evaluating the Scramjet Engine Demonstrator Air Vehicle systems including power generation, fuel supply, navigation, command and control and propulsion installation;  Subject Matter Expert/Panel Member on the F-35 Flight Clearance Independent Review Team; USAF representative to the SAE E-36 Propulsion Controls and E-32 Engine Health Monitoring (EHM) Systems working committees; trained and mentored four junior level engineers; taught detailed technical classes on propulsion subsystems and controls at the University of Tennessee Space Institute; developed and taught 17 sessions of EN learning center and special request classes in subsystems and controls, risk management and weibull/weibayes analyses. 

 

1998USAF – Engineering Directorate

ToASC/ENF, Bldg 560

2002WPAFB, OH 45434

 

Technical Specialist: Propulsion Subsystems, Controls and Externals

Supervisor: Mr. John Laugle (Retired)

Provided remote and on-site technical expertise in the development and acquisition of USAF propulsion controls, subsystems and externals.  Conducted preliminary and critical design reviews and qualification test planning activities.  Subject Matter Expert at design and test planning reviews.  Accomplished Center of Excellence team leadership on numerous ad-hoc technical investigations.  Key Accomplishments in this position include: conducted evaluations of advanced laboratory technologies such as Chip-On-Board and Ceramic Bearings for the F-22 and Joint Strike Fighter programs; expertly led several independent review teams including USAF/DLA Unapproved Suppliers, T-37/J69 Life Extension, T-6 Propulsion Systems, Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle Requirements, analysis of sand particle ingestion effects on F-16 Inlets and engines and turbine blade creep stress ruptures; led the investigative team that recommended permanent grounding of the USAF T-3 fleet; routinely briefed senior management at the Executive and General Officer levels on complex technical issues providing sound technical conclusions and recommendations.

 

1995                                                        USAF – Propulsion DSO

To                                                        ASC/LPZ, Bldg 28

1998                                                        WPAFB, OH 45434

 

Chief Engineer: B-2 and U-2 F118 Propulsion Programs

Mr. Otha Davenport, SES (Deceased)

Supervised an Integrated Product Team of twelve engineering, management and logistics experts supporting B-2 and U-2 weapon systems. Gained extensive technical and management expertise in performance, operability, structures, subsystems and controls, externals, installations, logistics, contracts, ground support equipment and handling of classified materials. Expertly conducted technical evaluations, risk analyses and crisis management on a wide range of complex issues including B-2 inlet ice engine damage and compressor blade dovetail cracking.  With the additional duty of Technical Coordinator of the USAF Propulsion Center of Excellence, led numerous, highly complex and specialized propulsion system problem investigations, at the direct request of SES and General Officers. Key accomplishments in this position include: stood up a new F118 Engine Branch inside the Propulsion Systems Program Office and assumed total engineering responsibility for their initial operational deployment and sustainment; honed skills to quickly and effectively perform trade studies and implement risk and action plans; developed and implemented risk mitigation actions including borescope inspections, operational restrictions and technical and flight manual revisions; presented highly complex technical briefings, engineering change proposals and action plans to the Director of Engineering (DoE) and Product Group Manager at the SES level; accomplished specialized field investigations such as J-69 flameouts, T-3 engine rollbacks, oil debris mishap events and turbine blade fractures; managed the handling of classified information up through Secret/SAR levels; supervised 12 employees and accomplished work assignments, appraisals and counseling.

 

1994USAF – Propulsion DSO

ToASC/SME, Bldg 46

1995WPAFB, OH 45434

 

Special Assignment

Supervisor: Mr. Al Bailey (Retired) 

Hand-picked to be the technical lead of a DOD fraud investigation of electrical bonding compliance.  Conducted extensive electrical system design reviews, analyses and testing.  Participated in legal discussions and provided expert testimonies. Presented investigation statuses, results and recommendations to ASC, AFRL, Scientific Advisory Board, Defense Criminal Investigation Service, FBI, Department of Justice and SAF/AQ.

 

Publication Samples: Coauthored numerous technical publications and updates including 3 Airworthiness Advisories, 11 Technical Evaluations, Engine Joint Service Specification Guide (JSSG-2007), Unmanned Aircraft Engine Air Force Guide Specification (AFGS-87271), Airworthiness Certification Criteria Handbook (MIL-HDBK-516), Alternate Fuels Certification Handbook (MIL-HDBK-510) and a military standard on the Propulsion System Integrity Program (MIL-STD-3024).

 

Professional Qualifications/Awards: APDP Level III: Scientist and Engineering; APDP Level II:  Test and Evaluation; APDP Level I: Program Management and 2006 ASC/EN Civilian Engineering Excellence Award.