Michael Tanner Melton
Whiteman AFB
Summary
Solutions focused, versatile professional offering a comprehensive background supporting U.S. military operations in roles of increasing responsibility during 9 years of active duty in the United States Air Force. An effective communicator who quickly masters new roles and technologies to achieve positive results. A problem solver who is dependable, reliable and works well in a team environment, who can also responsibly accomplish tasks unsupervised.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Programs Section Supervisor
USAF
Whiteman AFB
02.2024 - Current
- Manages infrastructure for a 164-acre maintenance area, ensures nuclear surety, personnel, and weapons safety compliance.
- Oversees a nuclear certified fleet of 80 vehicles, implements anti-terrorism measures, conducts threat assessments, liaises with external agencies.
- Advises the Unit Commander on readiness and operational efficiencies, contributing to the security and safety of a $60B weapons stockpile and well-being of 302 Airmen.
Conventional Maintenance Crew Chief/Inspector
USAF
Whiteman AFB
11.2021 - 02.2024
- Directed maintenance and assembly processes for $230M conventional weapon stockpile.
- Managed Whiteman's assets, including $2.6M worth of training munitions and a $197M War Reserve Materiel stockpile for combat operations.
- Inspects and maintains equipment, personnel, and vehicle status reports.
- Handles B-2 compatibility testing and development for next-generation munitions systems.
Precision Guided Munitions Crew Chief/Inspector
USAF
Hurlburt Field
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Supervised life cycle maintenance while identifying explosive hazards and item deterioration.
- Performed inspection, assembly, and processing of AC/MC-130/CV-22 munitions to maintain operational readiness.
- Streamlined mission readiness through efficient upkeep of aircrew training munitions.
- Managed 11 additional duty programs; ensured serviceability of 5 government vehicles, accounted for $600K in equipment.
Munitions Inspector
USAF
Hurlburt Field
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Oversaw life cycle maintenance for 2.2K line items worth $54M.
- Evaluated items with potential defects during assessments and documented findings.
- Conducted detailed inspections in compliance with DoD regulations.
- Supported 57 custody accounts, wing operational/training requirements.
- Marked, tagged, and packaged munitions to comply with item technical requirements.
Munitions Line Delivery/Conventional Maintenance Crew Chief
USAF
Hurlburt Field
07.2016 - 01.2019
- Maintained accountability for $34M inventory and 1.8K munitions with stringent oversight procedures.
- Streamlined processing of tactical resources to ensure readiness in high-stress operational scenarios.
- Conducted inspections before and after use for various munitions, including 25mm, 30mm, 40mm, and 105mm.
- Verified components, packing materials, and operational equipment meet explosives-free certification standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Management
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ02.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Munitions Systems Technology
University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ01.2022
Skills
- Supply chain management
- Secret Security Clearance
- Inventory Specialist
- Computer skills
- Personnel management
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Awarded two Air Force Achievement Medals for outstanding actions as Munitions System Crew Chief, 1st Expeditionary Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, Combined Joint Special Operations Air Component-Afghanistan, during Operation FREEDOM’S SENTINEL in support of the Resolute Support Mission., 07/01/18 - 11/30/18 & 03/01/20 - 08/31/20
- Configured, inspected, transported, and uploaded WRM and training munitions in support of 65 aircraft and 5 mission design systems equipping AFSOC’s $7.9 billion fleet., 07/01/16 - 11/30/21
- Managed 5-person team/munitions for B-2/Australian merger of 3 large force exercises, expended 28 weapons and enabled first ever Royal Australian Air Force KC-30 Air Refueling mission., 07/01/22 - 08/31/22
Certification
- SEI 836
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Programs Section Supervisor
USAF
02.2024 - Current
Conventional Maintenance Crew Chief/Inspector
USAF
11.2021 - 02.2024
Precision Guided Munitions Crew Chief/Inspector
USAF
08.2020 - 11.2021
Munitions Inspector
USAF
01.2019 - 08.2020
Munitions Line Delivery/Conventional Maintenance Crew Chief
USAF
07.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Applied Management
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Munitions Systems Technology
University of Arizona Global Campus