Willden Masuch

Program Management professional with a PMP certification and Master of Science in Program Management (summa cum laude, 4.0 GPA), backed by over 20 years leading technical operations, quality programs, and cross-functional teams in the aerospace and defense sector. Proven track record directing inspection and maintenance programs across multiple aircraft platforms, training and certifying technical staff, developing and approving procedures, and serving as a key coordination point between engineering, quality assurance, and program leadership. Seeking to apply program leadership, workforce development, and technical program oversight experience in a Project Manager, Program Manager, or Deputy Program Manager role.

Responsible Level III NDI Technician & Powertrain Lead, CH-47 Program (OCONUS) at Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima Company (2021-12 – Present)

• Lead powertrain maintenance operations and a team of technicians on the CH-47 program, directing daily inspection, troubleshooting, and repair priorities
• Train, qualify, and certify Level I and Level II NDI technicians; own training and certification records for the inspection team
• Develop, review, and approve NDI procedures and techniques in compliance with applicable technical orders, engineering drawings, and specifications
• Serve as the designated Responsible Level III for the NDI program, overseeing Eddy Current, Magnetic Particle, Fluorescent Penetrant, and Ultrasonic testing in accordance with NAS-410 standards
• Coordinate with quality assurance, engineering, and program management to resolve technical discrepancies and support program-level aircraft readiness goals
• Ensure program-wide compliance with safety protocols and quality assurance standards across all NDI and powertrain maintenance activities

Level III NDI Technician & A&P Aircraft Technician, MD-530 Platform (OCONUS) at Axxeum, Inc. / Access Aero (2020-12 – 2021-12)

• Served as Level III NDI Inspector, overseeing inspection quality across MD-530 helicopter airframe, dynamic, and drive system components
• Diagnosed and resolved mechanical, structural, and dynamic component issues, determining root cause and coordinating corrective action
• Maintained aircraft maintenance logs, records, and inspection documentation in compliance with FAA and company standards

Level III NDI Technician, UH-60, AH-64, AH-6I Platforms (OCONUS) at Vinnell Arabia (2018-02 – 2020-12)

• Performed duties as the Aviation Nondestructive Inspector (NDI) Level III Technician under the direction of the Production Control Supervisor
• Provided technical direction and training to maintenance personnel to support fleet readiness
• Documented inspection findings and maintained certification and quality records in compliance with program and regulatory requirements

NDI Level III Technician & Powertrain Mechanic, UH-60, AH-64 (OCONUS) at DynCorp International (2017-09 – 2018-02)

• Performed Level III Non-Destructive Inspection and powertrain maintenance on UH-60 and AH-64 aircraft

NDI Inspector & Powertrain Technician, UH-60, AH-64, CH-47, OH-58, LUH-72, UH-1 at MOTASMG (2014-04 – 2017-09)

• Performed Non-Destructive Inspection and powertrain maintenance across six rotary-wing platforms; maintained inspection and certification records in accordance with regulatory standards

Powertrain Technician, UH-60, AH-64, CH-47, OH-58, LUH-72, UH-1 at Ytech (2013-04 – 2014-04)

• Performed powertrain shop maintenance, repair, and inspection across multiple rotary-wing platforms

Aircraft Mechanic, UH-60, OH-58, CH-47, AH-64 at URS Corporation (2004-08 – 2013-04)

• Performed phase, reset, and scheduled maintenance across four rotary-wing platforms; maintained technical publications and maintenance records in accordance with applicable regulations

Floor Support Technician & Machinist at Copeland (2002-02 – 2004-08)

• Programmed, set up, and maintained CNC machines and production floor equipment; provided floor support to minimize manufacturing downtime

Crash Fire Rescue Technician at United States Marine Corps (1998-02 – 2002-02)

• Performed structural and aircraft crash, fire, and rescue response operations; served as Hazmat Coordinator and trained personnel in firefighting, rescue, and hazmat response procedures

Master of Science in Program Management – University of Arkansas (2023)

Bachelor of Science in Accounting – University of Arkansas

Associate of Science in Personal Training – Bryan College

Associate of Science in General Education – Ozark Technical Community College