Joshua C. Williamson, 35, began his aviation career at Robins Air Force Base in November 2009 as a pipefitter bringing an incredible wealth of experience and knowledge with him. Utilizing his 20 years of experience coupled with the ability to administer the proper combination of direction and encouragement, he quickly distinguished himself as a true leader.
Williamson says, "I started my career in the federal services and aviation industry as a metal structure mechanic, supporting all types of aviation-related workloads and have since been promoted to a shop leader to better use my skills and exuberance for supporting aviation-related workloads."
He received his technical training and a lot of field experience through the Mechanical Trades Institute in Atlanta, GA. In addition he has completed several types of advanced training in multiple disciplines throughout his career, some of which were various types of leadership and management training.
Cayatana Palumbo, Robins Air Force Base, says, "His commendable efforts in driving greater efficiency and cost effectiveness while preventing slips in production resulted in his promotion to work leader in March 2011 in the 402d Maintenance Support Group, Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Williamson led the way in overcoming training shortfalls and streamlining initial and recurring training requirements by developing and implementing a new mass training program. The revised process slashed overdue training and certified newly assigned apprentices on all core tasks 50 percent faster. Not only did this simultaneous training provide a 100 percent on-time completion rate, it also provided a unit fully staffed for continuous 24-hour operations."
Williamson changed the day-to-day operations in his organization and integrated continuous improvement for maximum support of Air Force operations. His expertise was an integral factor in their increased productivity, increased critical equipment availability rates, improved response time and agility, and sustained safe and reliable operations. His shop alone successfully completed 28 aircraft maintenance group (AMXG) projects this fiscal year saving the Air Force approximately $10,000. He was instrumental in the dock renovations for the C-5 workload. This level of support enabled AMXG to celebrate a 57-month production schedule of 34 programmed depot maintenance aircraft with a 100 percent due date performance, the highest rate in the Air Force in five years.
He says, "The main way I try and give back to the industry is by setting the example to those around me. I feel that the more people who hold themselves to a higher standard the aviation industry has, soon we’ll be in a class of our own." He was awarded the 402 MXSS Spirit Award for his enthusiasm and customer support efforts, along with multiple civilian of the quarter awards, and he was nominated for civilian of the year.
Williamson says, "I do have a mentor, one who has been exemplary in setting an example worthy of following has always, to me, been William J. Dean."
He says of his career goal, "My career goals are to go where the industry needs me, to be the best I can be at whatever I’m tasked with, and to try to set the same example for others that William J. Dean has so graciously set for me."
