Kyle Ward

About Kyle Ward

Enterprise project, safety, and quality leader overseeing $16.6B in operational assets and multi-site operations supporting 6,600 personnel, delivering measurable improvements in safety performance, quality outcomes, and execution reliability. I connect the dots between people, process, and performance.With nearly two decades of experience across regulated, high-risk environments, I’ve led large-scale, compliance-driven initiatives from planning through execution, delivering results including:• Reduced safety incidents by 30% through risk-based policy reform and hazard mitigation• Increased quality inspection pass rates by 57% by standardizing QA processes and training programs• Prevented $15M+ in potential losses through system safety analysis and engineering change control• Resolved 95% of operational deficiencies across 235 root cause analyses• Reduced repeated defects by 90% through corrective action programs and continuous improvementRecognized for turning fragmented, high-risk systems into disciplined, repeatable operations through process design, risk-based thinking, and frontline leadership.Additional experience includes:• Leading crisis and disaster-response logistics operations impacting over 1M people• Coordinating multinational operational agreements with 17 international partners• Deploying technical and policy solutions adopted enterprise-wide across entire aircraft fleetsNow transitioning into civilian leadership roles in: Project or Program Management, Manufacturing/Construction Safety, EHS, or Quality Leadership, Construction Commissioning, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Management Degrees | Master’s in Occupational Safety & Health | BS in Aviation MaintenancePursuing PMP and CSP

Experience

1. Leadership Skillbridge Professional

   7 Eagle Group

   Jan 2026 — Present · Dover, OH, US

   Translate extensive military leadership experience into business-critical competencies including operational execution, team development, and strategic decision-making- Completed foundational training toward The Goals Program Individual Certification, reinforcing integrity-driven leadership and performance excellence- Partner with executive mentors to align leadership strengths with organizational goals and workforce expectations- Prepare to lead teams, influence outcomes, and contribute immediately within complex organizations- Achieve professional certifications to fortify 20 years of experience, LSSGB, OSHA Record Keeping and Investigation & OSHA 30 Hour General Industry, Graduate Safety Practitioner, Certified Safety Professional Candidate, PMI Project Management Professional Candidate.

Education

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Aviation Maintenance

• Community College of the Air Force

  Associate of Science - AS, Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician

• Columbia Southern University

  Master of Science - MS, Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician