Flight Engineer

• Feb 2021 - Present

Department of the Army Civilian

• Jun 2018 - Feb 2021

Aircraft Mechanic

• Apr 2018 - Feb 2021

Helicopter Mechanic

• Mar 2017 - Mar 2018

Aviation Life Support Equipment Technician

• Feb 2016 - Mar 2017

• Conduct equipment inspection, fitting, adjustment and aircrew instruction in the survival, use, and care of life support equipment.•Inspect maintain, and evaluate life support equipment and activities, to include receipt, handling and storage of life support equipment. •Use appropriate references and other publications to maintain appropriate and thorough records, maintenance and inspection forms, training aids, and on-board aircraft survival equipment. •Assist in shop safety as well as safety, cleanliness and general maintenance in the hangar and on the flight line. •Knowledge of the ULLS-A system, and applicable Army, Navy and Air Force publications. •Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms. Show less

Standardization Instructor

• Mar 2013 - Mar 2017

• Trains and evaluates aircrew. • Provide training for systems academics. • Provide training for night vision device subjects. • Provide training for operation of installed mission equipment.• Provide training for aircraft and team tactical employment, and system sustainment under day, night, night systems, enclosed cockpit, simulated instrument, and simulated combat conditions. • Manages the team's internal standardization and crewmember training sustainment program (similar to Commander's Aircrew Training Program) to ensure aircrew members continue to meet aviation qualification, currency, and proficiency requirements.• Responsible for maintenance and certification of air crewmember training folders; monitoring of currency, medical, and proficiency requirements; and implementation of the no-notice proficiency evaluation program.• Implements and transcribes aircrew training records into the Centralized Aircrew Flight Records System (CAFRS); maintains CAFRS currency by reading related periodicals and system updates. Show less

Flight Engineer

• Nov 1999 - Mar 2017

• Performs aircraft crew member duties in required modes of flight.• Operates GSE, special tools and aviation vibration analysis test equipment. • Performs aircraft mechanic duties as required, to include overall maintenance, servicing, inspections and documentation for functional check/test flights of CH-47D/F helicopters after repair or replacement of damaged or worn components, extensive maintenance, or approved modifications have been made to the aircraft systems. • Ensure that Unit Level Logistics-Aviation (ULLS-A) and other aircraft documentation accurately reflects status and airworthiness of assigned aircraft.• Performs standard operational tests to determine whether aircraft systems are operating correctly, and to verify that predetermined flight and performance characteristics have been restored.• Troubleshoots aircraft systems to locate faults.• Excellent technical interpretation abilities.• Loads and supervises safe loading and unloading of cargo.• Conducts before-flight passenger briefings and supervises the safe transport of passengers.• Excellent written and oral communications skills.• Good technical writing and written communications skills. Show less

Small Arms and Marksmanship Instructor

• Aug 2010 - Mar 2013

• Utilized the techniques and procedures learned in Patrick McNamara's Tactical Applications of Practical Shooting (TAPS) course to instruct and qualify over 100 personnel in pistol and rifle marksmanship, 88% of which qualified Expert on the U.S. Army qualification courses.• Instructs personnel in nomenclature, weapon disassembly, weapon operation, weapon stoppages, and immediate corrective action for small arms weapons.• Instructs personnel in rifle, pistol, and shotgun marksmanship; explains and demonstrates weapon safety, firing positions, sight picture, and alignment, breath and trigger control, and other specified fundamentals and techniques of marksmanship.• Excellent verbal communication skills with proven ability to instruct small to mid-sized audiences.• Explains range safety regulations.• Inspects small arms to ensure that weapons are clean, properly lubricated, and in designated operating condition.• Observes personnel during firing to ensure that safety procedures are followed.• Offers corrective advice to personnel to improve marksmanship and to aid in correcting weapon malfunctions.• Scores field firing results to include target detection, range estimation, firing positions, and other marksmanship principles. Show less

Technical Inspector

• Feb 2011 - Oct 2012

• Approves incoming materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.• Approves in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to production supervisor.• Approves finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for re-work; confirming re-work.• Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarizing re-work and waste; inputting data into quality database.• Keeps measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions; calling for repairs.• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.• Accomplishes quality and organization mission by completing related results as needed.• Updates and maintains historical records, weight and balance forms, and maintenance logs as required by technical publications and local standard operating procedures. Show less

Standard Army Maintenance System Operator

• Oct 2010 - May 2012

• Plan, schedule, and control maintenance requests presented by authorized customers. Receive, verify, input, and edit data associated with the processing of maintenance requests. • Assist the Production Control Lead, if assigned, shop supervisor and / or the appropriate maintenance lead in establishing production schedules based on known requirements and customer liaison.• Assist customers submitting work orders in a hospitable and professional manner.• Process work orders into SAMS/ITDA from initiation through completion and provide supervisory personnel timely progress information.• Maintain general publications library, standard operating procedures and government directives and regulations.• Advises supervisor and lead personnel on work order priority issues.• Provides the supervisor maintenance reports and statistical performance data.• Coordinates with supply personnel for the timely receipt of repair parts and supplies to meet customer work order completion priorities.• Performs all other duties assigned as required by contract with the customer Show less

Master Driver

• Aug 2010 - Apr 2012

• Responsible for generating and validating all drivers license requests for employees. • Ensures that the section trainers are all qualified and have up to date information to instruct employees in the safe operation of vehicles and equipment. • Recommends disciplinary action for drivers and operators found at fault while operating vehicles and motorized equipment. • Conducts the Drivers Training Program • Ensures section drivers are all qualified and have up dated information for vehicle operations. • Assists with accident investigations and assessment. • Conducts remedial training for all personnel when needed. • Schedules driver training for new personnel and sections. • License personnel IAW AR 190-5 and AR 600-55 7. Maintain all driver training records on all Program personnel IAW current Army Filing system. • Good communication skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Office. • Ensure that all drivers information is uploaded in the company database. • Assist with vehicle inspections and checks all sections periodically and randomly. • Provides feedback on the quality of the drivers training program to applicable managers.• Performs other duties and assignments as required. Show less

Physical Security Specialist

• Apr 1999 - Jun 2000

• Experience with access control and intrusion detection systems. • Experience with physical security equipment operations to include combination changes and inspection of rooms for sound attenuation and construction. • Experience with administration of agency-level industrial security program to include completion of DD Form 254s and use of the industrial security facility database.• Experience coordinating facility and program requirements with other security representatives. • Experience with assessment of programs and preparation of reports documenting compliance with federal guidance and agency policy. • Experience developing and administering education and self-inspection programs to ensure compliance with executive orders and agency regulations. • Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook, and maintenance of physical and electronic records/databases. • Experience with classified markings and database management.• Ability to organize information and provide program updates to management.• Experience administering security education and awareness training program. • Experience developing standard operating procedures based on office processes. • Excellent written communication skills. • Excellent verbal communication skills with proven ability to brief small to mid-sized audiences.• Experience conducting security education and training programs as a trainer or trained facilitator.• Can ensure that submitted work meets internal quality control standards and conforms to agency guidance for format,content and style.• Conducts and accurately documents observations during inspections, preliminary inquiries, and meetings. Show less

Helicopter Mechanic

• Jul 1997 - Nov 1999

• Performs unscheduled inspection, maintenance and troubleshooting on hydraulic, electrical, powerplants, rotors, flight control, avionics, and fuel systems on a Boeing CH-47D/F helicopters.• Assists flight crews in the preparation of aircraft for flight.• Services electrical, hydraulic, and fuel systems.• Performs scheduled phase inspections (similar in scope to civil aviation 100-hour inspections) on aircraft and affected systems.• Operates Ground Support Equipment, torque wrenches, bore scopes, and other special/diagnostic tools. • Ensure that Unit Level Logistics-Aviation (ULLS-A) and other aircraft documentation accurately reflects the status of aircraft.• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned. Show less

Field Radio Operator

• Sep 1997 - Apr 1999

• Employs radio to send and receive messages. • Set up and tuning of radio equipment including antennas and power sources. • Establishes contact with distant stations.• Processing and logging of messages.• Making changes to frequencies or cryptographic codes.• Maintaining equipment at the first echelon.

Helicopter Mechanic

• Jan 1991 - Dec 1996

• Inspects and maintains CH-46D/E helicopter airframes and airframe components, to include both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and corrosion control.• Ensured that maintenance was correctly and completely documented and inspected prior to returning an aircraft to flight status.• Performed duties relating to flight line operation.• Performed all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Hazardous Material Coordinator

• Aug 1992 - Oct 1995

• Responds to hazardous material complaints, spills and releases to assess the health and safety risk and oversee mitigation processes; provides information to staff, emergency responders, contractors and manages mitigating the effects of hazardous materials spills and releases and site remediation. • Reviews risk management prevention plans of proposed and existing hazardous materials handling facilities and provides information and assistance on compliance requirements for chemical inventory and emergency preparedness. • Analyzes processes to identify waste streams, chemicals used, wastes evolved, waste storage and disposal methods; issues Notices of Violation and Correction Notices as required. • Evaluates and provides recommendations for the mitigation of hazardous conditions; oversees hazardous waste site remediation from spilled hazardous materials, leaking tanks, pipelines and contaminated sites. • Provides regulatory oversight of sites and facilities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations; ensures that underground storage tanks are installed, repaired, monitored and modified to meet regulatory compliance; conducts on-site inspections as required. • Acts as the technical expert to command staff and line personnel regarding hazardous materials and assists the Fire Marshal and staff. • In conjunction with the Fire Marshal, reviews projects for their hazardous materials generation potential, provides input into mitigation processes with other departments. Monitors and tracks sites and facilities for waste discharges.• Maintains current knowledge of applicable codes, laws, regulations and practices related to the storage and use of hazardous materials; attends code classes, seminars, meetings and training as assigned. • Prepares and maintains accurate inspection and investigation reports.• Develops and maintains record keeping systems, including databases to support EPA and related programs. Show less