Bryan D. Cannon, a member of the Senior Level Career Service, is the Senior Advisor for Sustainment in the F-35 Integration Office, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia. He advises the Secretary of the Air Force and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force on the multibillion-dollar F-35 program and engages with the Offices of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Strike Fighter Program Office, other services, Air Force Major Commands, partners and customer-nation representatives to advance operational capabilities and sustainment needs of the F-35A.
Prior to his current position, Mr. Cannon led F-35 propulsion sustainment within the Joint Strike Fighter Program Office and was charged with the execution of annualized and non-annualized sustainment contracts valued at more than $2B. Mr. Cannon also worked for industry where he served as Associate Director, F-35 Hybrid Product Support Integration for Pratt & Whitney. Mr. Cannon entered the Air Force in 1986 and served on active duty for 30 years, achieving the rank of Chief Master Sergeant.
EDUCATION
1996 Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
2013 Master of Business Administration, Logistics and Supply Chain, Trident University, Cypress, Calif.
2014 Enterprise Leadership Seminar, USAF Development, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2015 Project Management Professional, Syracuse University, N.Y.
2021 Performance Based Logistics – A Proven Product Strategy, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
2023 Insights into Industry, DON Executive Development, University of Virginia, Charlottesville
2023 DAWIA Life Cycle Logistics (Advanced), Defense Acquisition University, Fort Belvoir, Va.
2025 Air War College Distance Learning Program, Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.
CAREER CHRONOLOGY
1. September 1986–May 2003, U.S. Air Force Aircraft Logistics and Maintenance Manager, various locations
2. May 2003–May 2005, Production Supervisor, 734th Air Mobility Squadron, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam
3. June 2005–May 2009, Jet Engine Intermediate Maintenance Superintendent and Strike Aircraft Maintenance Unit Chief, Nellis AFB, Nev.
4. May 2009–May 2012, Propulsion Flight Chief and Squadron Superintendent, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom
5. May 2012–June 2013, MAJCOM Functional Manager, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, Ramstein Air Base, Germany
6. June 2013–June 2016, Aircraft Maintenance Career Field Manager, HQ Air Force, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va.
7. June 2016 –October 2021, Associate Director, F-35 Hybrid Product Support Integration, Pratt & Whitney, Arlington, Va.
8. October 2021–June 2024, Propulsion Logistician, F-35 Joint Program Office, Department of Navy, Arlington, Va.
9. June 2024–present, Deputy Director, F-35 Integration Office, HQ Air Force, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Air and Space Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
Air and Space Achievement Medal
(Current as of December 2025)