Sonja Sutherland-Brodine

239 C.C.C. Rd. Hines WV, 25958

candycorny90@yahoo.com
318-402-3742

Summary
Veteran, retired U.S. Air Force. Detail oriented Aerospace Professional with experience in increasingly
demanding roles throughout an esteemed military career. With expertise as an Diesel mechanic
technician, Aerospace Equipment Painter, and Sheet Metal skills including coordinating and prioritizing
work activities among a diverse maintenance division. Successful manager, leader, supervisor, and
mentor with skills in:
Lead Technician
Equipment Custodian
HAZMAT Monitor

Production Superintendent
Quality Assessment Evaluator
Experienced troubleshooter

Trainer and Mentor

Process Development

Professional Experience:
USAF

1993-Present

USAF, Nellis AFB, NV.

Aircraft Maintenance Flight Chief

2012-Present

Managed 78 maintenance technicians spanning 9 diverse functional areas in support of 18 HH-60

helicopters and support equipment valued at $722 million
Hands-on management efforts resulted in best maintenance matrix stats in 5 years
USAF, Barksdale AFB, LA.
8th Air Force Aerospace Ground Equipment Project Manager

2009-2012

Directed all maintenance operations for 75 maintenance personnel across 15 different functional areas
in support of 12 C-130H aircraft and support equipment worth $444 million
Exceeded expectations, produced 3 discrepancy free aircraft despite a 45% increase in flying hours,
wings 1st in 20 years, bolstered unit to #1 C-130 Maintenance Group in Command
USAF, Barksdale AFB, LA.
Assistant NCOIC Trailer Maintenance

2006-2009

Oversaw 38 Aircraft Structural Maintenance Technicians in support of 54 F-15, 15 KC-135, 2 E-3

aircraft, 10 HH-60 helicopters and support equipment valued at $3.5 billion
Guided 8,500 maintenance actions, saved $932 thousand, and unit awarded 07 & 08 flight of the year
USAF, Barksdale AFB, LA.
Aerospace Ground Equipment Craftsman

2000-2006

USAF, Kadena AB, Japan

Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman

1997-2000
1

 Lead 8 Aircraft Structural Maintenance Technicians in support of 81 F-16 aircraft

Orchestrated 4,500 maintenance actions with a 98% quality assurance rating, awarded Maintenance
Professional of the Year

Sonja Sutherland-Brodine
USAF, Kirtland AFB, NM
Aerospace Ground Equipment Apprentice

1993-1997

Provided sheet metal, advanced composite, tubing, painting expertise in support of 41 F-16 aircraft and
support equipment
Utilized engineer drawings/blueprints to manufacture 50 battery box brackets, completed 36 hours
ahead of engineers suggest time and saved the Air Force $40 thousand in procurement cost
Additional Training Skills
Tools; hot bonder, sanders, saws, grinders, routers calipers, gauges, micrometer, torque wrenches,
HVLP spray equipment, and more
Versed in corrosion theories; mechanical and chemical removal as well as applying RAM coatings,
Have Glass, primers and paint on a multitude of surfaces
Proficient with cable and tubing manufacture, assembly and repair, utilizing permaswage, dynatube, and
MS fittings
Professionally trained in metal bonded repairs, scarf and step joint repairs, and honeycomb core repairs
Trained on a magnitude of wet layup procedures including vacuum bagging, bonding, and curing
different components using pre-preg adhesives
Skilled in automated maintenance data system input, validation, and analyzing processed information
Education:
2013- Joint Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Military Education (Management) Course
2012- Associates degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology; Community College of the Air Force
2007- Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Military Educations (Management) School
2006- Advanced Composite Repair Course
2003- Aircraft Structural Maintenance Craftsman (7-skill level) Course
2001- Airman Leadership Education (Management) School
1995- Aircraft Structural Maintenance Apprentice (3-skill level) Course
Additional Information:
Active Secret Security Clearance verified on 29 March 2006
Experienced in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Lean/Six Sigma
References available upon request