Aaron Albright - Helicopter Crew Chief / Rescue Swimmer

Summary

Motivational Supervisor with many years of experience monitoring, coordinating and allocating employee efforts to achieve organizational goals. Proven track record with continuous improvement, performance growth, and schedule management.

Overview

24

years of professional experience

Work History

Helicopter Crew Chief / Rescue Swimmer

US Navy

San Diego

01.2001 - 02.2025

Training 2001-2003.
2003-2007. HS-3 Tridents NAS Jacksonville, FL 2x deployments CVN-71 TR, Roosevelt
2007-2010. NRD Chicago NSW/NSO Scout
2010-2015. HS-7 / HSC-7 Dusty Dogs 2x deployments CVN-75 HST Truman
2015-2019. NRD Minneapolis NSW/NSO Scout
2019-2022. HSC-8 EightBallers. 2x Deployments TR CVN-71.
2022-2025 NTAG Northern Plaines. NSW/NSO Scout
Lead Chief and Supervisor for 30 Aircrewmen ensuring the daily flight schedule and operations were safely completed. Oversaw the Training and medical departments daily operations were up to standards maintaining a constant state of readiness for emergencies.
Conducted helicopter safety briefings to ensure safe handling of firearms, machine guns and NSW support.
Organized simulated combat scenarios to test trainees' capabilities in a variety of situations for combat and rescue missions.
Supervised live-fire exercises, qualification tests and weapon employment tactics for multiple weapon systems.
Instructed personnel on proper weapon maintenance procedures.
Conducted training on safe and effective use of various weapons.
Facilitated target practice sessions using both paper targets and automated target systems.
Trained personnel in the use of various small arms including pistols, rifles, shotguns, machine guns.
Analyzed tactical maneuvers used by trainees in order to identify areas needing improvement.
Maintained constant surveillance of pool or body of water to appropriately react to emergency situations.
Performed pre-flight inspections of helicopter and related equipment to ensure safe operations.
Ensured the availability of appropriate resources required for helicopter rescue operations.

Education

Associate of Science - HVAC/Plumbing

North Iowa Area Community College

Mason City, IA

05-1999

High School Diploma -

Mason City High School