Expertise
Product Support & Sustainment, Life Cycle Logistics, Weapon Systems Maintenance & Logistics Support Management, Supply Chain Management, Organizational Development, Change Management, Team Building
Profile
Ray Lindsay is a former industry executive and US Air Force (USAF) senior leader with over 30 years of experience in product support/sustainment, aircraft/munitions maintenance, defense acquisition, supply chain management (SCM), and retail supply for the Department of Defense (DoD) and Allied services. He is an experienced, proven leader with documented successes in aircraft/engine life cycle management; acquisition planning, contracting, and budgeting; life cycle logistics and acquisition; program scheduling and performance; demand/supply planning and support.
Significant Career Accomplishments
As Senior Director, Military Engines International Operations and F-135 Sustainment for Pratt & Whitney, led F135 international maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations (MRO&U) at five designated depot locations in both Europe and the Asian Pacific and established military engines MRO&U operations excellence strategy for CONUS and OCONUS locations. Sustained fleet readiness for propulsion in excess of 97.4%
Provided policy, standard processes, guidance, tools, and oversight for USAF Program Executive Officers (PEOs) and their logistics workforces and led development of a Logistics Health Assessment (LHA) tool for USAF fly and non-fly weapon systems—integrated the LHA with independent assessment criteria and inspection checklists to drive efficiency in processes and resources.
Key leader tasked with F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) sustainment/fielding requirements to the JSF Joint Program Office (JPO). Vectored the JPO to align product support strategies with current Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) guidance/policies.
As Commander, 8th Maintenance Group, 8th Fighter Wing, achieved 99% sortie generation rate for four off-Peninsula exercises and increased combat generation by 63% and beat previous Logistics Compliance Assessment Program ratings with an 86.15%.
As Commander, 591st Supply Chain Management Group, Air Force Global Logistics Support Center, led the USAF’s SCM for support equipment and vehicles and provided leadership and guidance for the USAF Unique Identification/Automated Information Technology and Mechanized Material Handling program offices—developed and executed program implementation plans on time and within cost.
Key Positions
Senior Director, Military Engines International Operations, Pratt & Whitney, Military Engines
Senior Director, F135 Sustainment, Pratt & Whitney, Military Engines
Director of Logistics, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Logistics Directorate (AFLCMC/LG)
Commander, 8th Maintenance Group, 8th Fighter Wing, 591st Supply Chain Management Group, Air Force Global Logistics Support Center
Education
MS, Strategic Studies, Air University
MS, Military Operational Arts, Air University
MS, Educational Leadership, Troy State University
BS, Mathematics, Angelo State University
Darden Executive Leadership Development
Thayer Leadership Development Group