Bricks: Put about 100 bricks in some particular order in a closed room with an open window. Then send 2 or 3 potential job candidates in the room and close the door. Leave them alone and come back after 6 hours and then analyze the situation. If they are counting the bricks. Put them in the accounts department. If they are recounting them. Put them in auditing. If they have messed up the whole place with the bricks. Put them in engineering. If they are arranging the bricks in some strange order. Put them in planning. If they are throwing the bricks at each other. Put them in operations. If they are sleeping. Put them in security. If they have broken the bricks into pieces. Put them in information technology. If they are sitting idle. Put them in human resources. If they say they have tried different combinations, yet not a brick has been moved. Put them in sales. If they have already left for the day. Put them in marketing. If they are staring out of the window. Put them on strategic planning. And then last but not least. If they are talking to each other and not a single brick has been moved, congratulate them and put them in Executive Management.

Lockheed Martin delivers First C-130J-30 to Ohio Youngstown Air Reserve Station July 17, 2024 (by Stephanie Stinn) - Lockheed Martin delivered the first (#20-5982) of eight C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters assigned to the Ohio Youngstown Air Reserve Station, marking the addition of a new mission capability for the Super Hercules ― the aerial spray mission. Lockheed Martin delivered the first C-130J-30 #20-5982 to the 757th AS assigned to the Ohio Youngstown ARS on July 16, 2024. [Photo by Thinh D. Nguyen] The 910th Airlift Wing has the distinction of maintaining the Department of Defense's only large area, fixed-wing aerial spray capability to eliminate disease-carrying insects and pest insects and to disperse oil spills in large bodies of water. Defined by its versatility, the C-130J Super Hercules now supports 19 unique mission capabilities, including the aerial spray mission. "Lockheed Martin is honoured to deliver the most advanced Super Hercules ever built to the 910th Airlift Wing, providing cutting-edge technology and enabling a critical mission for the U.S. Air Force Reserve," said Rod McLean, vice president and general manager of Lockheed Martin's Air Mobility & Maritime Missions line of business. "The C-130J is constantly evolving, as reflected with this 19th mission capability, ensuring the Super Hercules remains ready for what's next through unmatched versatility and tactical airlift power." A longtime C-130 Hercules operator, the 910th Airlift Wing received its first C-130 in 1981 and has operated different variants for more than 40 years. This new fleet of C-130Js will preserve the unit's tactical airlift and aerial spray mission while providing more space, speed, range, and versatility for decades to come. "As we welcome the first C-130J aircraft to Youngstown Air Reserve Station, we mark a pivotal moment in our mission readiness. The C-130J Super Hercules stands as a symbol of our Air Force's enduring strength and versatility, ensuring we continue to meet our nation's needs with excellence," said Maj. Gen. Melissa Coburn, 22nd Air Force commander. The U.S. Air Force Reserve operates a mixed fleet of C-130Js and legacy aircraft. The addition of the C-130J Super Hercules ensures the fleet is mission-ready at any given time, delivering unprecedented reach and interoperability. "The 910th Airlift Wing's tactical airlift and aerial spray missions require a capable, reliable and adaptable airframe. Our C-130H Hercules aircraft have provided that for decades. As we retire them from service at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, we look forward to continuing their track record of success with a fleet of new C-130J Super Hercules aircraft," said Col. Mike Maloney, 910th Airlift Wing commander.

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Last December, Mark's grandmother was giving him directions to her apartment. "You come to the front door of the apartment complex. There is a big panel at the door. With your elbow push button 14T." She continued, "I will buzz you in. Come inside, the elevator is on the right. Get in, and with your elbow hit 14. I am on the left. With your elbow, hit my doorbell." "Grandma, that sounds easy," replied the grandson, "but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow"? To which she answered... "You're coming empty handed?"

Job Description Position: Director of Maintenance / Fleet Manager Reports to: Director of Operations Position type: Full-Time, FLSA Exempt Updated: 07/01/2024 Overview The person filling this position should be a seasoned aviation maintenance management professional with heavy maintenance and fleet management experience. The primary responsibility of this position is to manage scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of the company’s mixed fleet of Lockheed C-130 and Boeing 757 aircraft to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness. Key Responsibilities · Ensure company aircraft are airworthy and available to conduct revenue operations. · Monitor and communicate current and projected maintenance status of company aircraft to company management. · Ensure compliance with company inspection program, applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, airworthiness directives, and company policies. · Prioritize fleet maintenance requirements. · Formulate short and long-term maintenance department plans for company approval. · Plan and coordinate the fleet maintenance schedule, assign maintenance tasking, and manage maintenance activities of department personnel as well as 3rd party maintenance providers. · Ensure maintenance-related documentation is complete, accurate, accessible, and maintained in accordance with company policies. · Manage a continuous improvement program for company maintenance practices and policies. · Maintain a working relationship with outside support entities and regulatory authorities. · Manage the maintenance of the company inspection program and its revision process. · Coordinate with company Safety Department to identify and resolve safety issues related to maintenance. · Manage other related company initiatives as requested. Key Success Factors · Managing maintenance department personnel to deliver performance results to meet business objectives · Collaborating effectively with Director of Operations and company management to improve efficiencies to optimize department performance · Ability to traveling internationally (usually less than 20 days per year) to conduct management visits of remote company maintenance sites · Facilitating collaboration as part of a team · Communicating effectively and managing expectations of company leadership · Anticipating and prioritizing needs of aircraft undergoing simultaneous maintenance activities · Maintaining commitments and prioritizing own actions through self-accountability and discipline Experience & Qualifications · Minimum 7 years of experience maintaining heavy fixed-wing aircraft is required · Experience managing multiple aircraft is required · Experience managing a team is required · 5 years of experience maintaining C-130 and/or 757 aircraft is preferred · FAA A&P certificate is preferred · FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) is preferred