JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – At a ceremony on Jan. 21, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) announced its 2025 Supervisor of the Year Award winners, recognizing one recipient from each of its 11 sites.
Anthony Harris, an aircraft overhaul and repair supervisor on Fleet Readiness Center Southeast’s (FRCSE) T-6 Texan II production line, received the NAVAIR accolade for FRCSE. There were 59 other nominees from across the command.
“Tony’s dedication to technical excellence and his commitment to people have created a high-performing team that delivers faster, safer and higher-quality aircraft to the warfighter,” said Darrell White, FRCSE’s executive director. “Under Tony’s leadership, mistakes become learning opportunities, successes are celebrated, and a culture of accountability and respect is fostered among his team.”
Harris has been an FRCSE employee for a decade. Since joining the command in 2016, he has served in multiple roles, beginning as an aircraft mechanic before advancing into a supervisory position. His experience spans numerous aircraft and production lines across the command, including work on platforms such as the F-5 Tiger, T-45 Goshawk and H-60 Seahawk, among others.
“I am most proud as a supervisor when I can lead people toward fulfilling their dreams of getting promoted in the field of their choice and seeing the outcome of their labor,” said Harris.“Winning this award means that someone recognized what I was doing toward developing the people under my charge.”
About Fleet Readiness Center Southeast
Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) is Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia’s largest maintenance, repair, overhaul and technical services provider, employing approximately 5,000 civilian, military and contract workers. With annual revenue exceeding $1 billion, the organization serves as an integral part of the greater U.S. Navy, Naval Air Systems Command, and Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers by maintaining the combat airpower for America’s military forces.