John Collins
About John Collins
John Collins is the C-130 Joint Mission Planning Systems Program Manager at BigBear.ai, with extensive experience in the United States Air Force and the US Army. He holds multiple degrees and has worked in various roles related to aircraft maintenance and management across several countries.
Current Role at BigBear.ai
John Collins serves as the C-130 Joint Mission Planning Systems Program Manager at BigBear.ai, a position he has held since 2021. He operates from Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts, United States. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing mission planning systems related to the C-130 aircraft, ensuring effective program management and operational efficiency.
Military Experience
John Collins has extensive experience in the United States Air Force, where he held various positions over a span of 17 years. His roles included Aircraft Maintenance Production Superintendent at Yokota, Japan, and Weapon System Functional Manager at Ramstein, Germany. He also served as an E-3A Repair and Reclamation Specialist at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, and a KC-135 Repair and Reclamation Specialist in Mildenhall, England. His career in the Air Force included responsibilities in flightline production and maintenance management.
Education and Qualifications
John Collins has a solid educational background in aviation and management. He studied at East Coast Aero Tech, earning an FAA Airframe & Powerplant license. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Maryland College Park. Additionally, he obtained a Master's degree in International Relations and Affairs from the University of Oklahoma. His academic credentials are complemented by an Associate's degree in Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology from the Community College of the Air Force.
Professional Development
Throughout his career, John Collins has engaged in various professional roles beyond the Air Force. He worked as a Training Specialist for the US Army in Kaiserslautern and served in aviation maintenance at the NATO Support Agency (NSPA) in Luxembourg for five years. These positions contributed to his expertise in aviation maintenance and training, enhancing his capabilities in program management and operational support.