About us
AFI Operations Group helps operators stop running the business out of their head — with systems, cadence, and clear ownership.
We are an operations practice. The work is practical: money rhythm, delivery control, documented processes, and accountable review — not motivational slogans.
The Resource Center publishes free first-step tools so you can start DIY. Solutions are the eight existing AFI commercial products for when you need structure, facilitation, or fractional leadership.
This site does not invent biographical claims, awards, or client logos. Fit is assessed in conversation, not by implied social proof.
Terry T. McGovern
Founder
Terry T. McGovern is Founder of Terry McGovern Holdings LLC and related operating companies across operations practice, professional learning, and practical software. He builds systems that align process, technology, and talent so operators can run clear ownership, verified capability, and measurable results—not hype.
He earned a Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics and a Master of Science in Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (NAS JRB Fort Worth, TX), along with a Certificate in Safety and double minors in Aviation Safety and Management. From 1996 to 2005 he served in the United States Marine Corps as an aircraft maintenance mechanic, shop lead, and quality assurance representative, leading maintenance and QA teams for critical aircraft readiness.
In industry, he served at Bell Helicopter (Plant 1, Hurst, TX, 2005–2017) as Aerospace Logistics Engineer IPT Lead (Dynamic Components) and IETM subject-matter expert, including leadership on the V-22 Depot program and Lean / Six Sigma-driven maintenance and logistics improvements. Since 2017 he has been a Software Systems Engineering Principal Product Lead at Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), leading cross-functional teams delivering aeronautical technical-publication solutions and performance optimization.
Terry is the author of Think, Feel, Believe: How Your Brain Writes Your Story (The Belief Engine Series). Tagline: “This is not motivation. This is mechanics.”
Start with a free tool, review the eight solutions, or contact us to talk through what you are trying to stabilize.