ANDRE ALLEN
Yuma,United States
Summary
United States Marine Corps veteran with over 8 years of progressive experience in aircraft ordnance and quality assurance within the highly demanding environment of military aviation. Demonstrated expertise in leading teams to achieve mission-critical objectives, ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency in flight line operations. With a forward-looking approach, this professional is poised to leverage a strong foundation in aircraft maintenance, strategic communication, and program auditing to drive innovation and excellence in future aviation safety and efficiency initiatives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Ordnance Staff Non-Commissioned Officer
VMFA-225, United States Marine Corps
04.2023 - Current
- Perform as a Work Center Supervisor for a shop of 30 Marines, ensuring daily tasks are met leading to mission accomplishment and subordinates are taken care of in all aspects of military life
- Subject Matter Expert on several core services including aircraft maintenance, ordnance handling, support equipment management and subordinate development
- Certified periodic reports were created, logged, and distributed accordingly using various programs to include: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and SharePoint
- Created and maintained a technical training program to amplify junior Marine development
- Analyze, troubleshoot and diagnose problems, then providing prompt repair solutions.
Quality Assurance Representative
VMFA-211, United States Marine Corps
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Supervised flightline operations, ordnance evolutions, and maintenance actions for safety and efficiency
- Managed and monitored naval aviation maintenance programs within the squadron certifying programs were correctly maintained
- Successfully managed and monitored programs through various inspections
- Assisted in establishing and enforcing policies to ensure maximal safety during flight line operations and maintenance evolutions
- Screened individuals nominated for qualifications to verify Naval Aviation Management Program policy requirements were met
- Implement innovative quality assurance processes to enhance safety and efficiency in flight line operations and maintenance evolutions, ensuring compliance with industry standards and improving overall squadron readiness.
Aircraft Ordnance Technician
VMFA-211, United States Marine Corps
04.2020 - 03.2022
- Guaranteed mission accomplishment by maintaining liaison with Maintenance Controllers, performing required maintenance and executing necessary ordnance loading evolutions through appropriate personnel and qualification management
- Maintained all ordnance Alternate Mission Equipment including bomb racks (BRU-67 and BRU-68), missile launchers (LAU147 and LAU-151), pylons (SUU-96 and SUU-97), gun pods (GPU-9), and infrared countermeasure magazines
- Assured appropriate asset management including international transportation of aircraft tools, instruments, and equipment in support of a joint deployment with Royal Navy and Royal Air Force aboard Her Majesty's Ship Queen Elizabeth
- Contributed to junior Marine development through on the job training, coaching, and a mentorship program
- Attained and maintained qualification on ordnance handling and loading equipment, as well as diesel and electric generators, hydraulic units, air compressors, maintenance stands, and tow trucks
- Coordinate with other aircraft maintenance technicians to ensure timely completion of ordnance loading evolutions, promoting a seamless workflow and mission readiness for VMFA-211 operations.
Aircraft Ordnance Technician
VMX-1, United States Marine Corps
09.2016 - 04.2020
- Alternate Mission Equipment program manager, certifying all F-35 aircraft armament equipment was maintained in a ready for issue status or identified as not ready for issue and turned in to the pertinent entity
- Shift supervisor certifying all assigned tasks were performed safely and correctly in accordance with applicable publications
- As a Collateral Duty Inspector and Quality Assurance Representative certify all maintenance evolutions were done safely and in accordance with applicable publications
- As a Quality Assurance Safety Observer, guarantee all ordnance handling and loading evolutions were performed in the safest manner possible and in accordance with applicable publications
- Performed the duties of a squadron forklift driver by aiding in the shipping and receiving of aircraft and support equipment parts.
General Associate
Herbalife
06.2014 - 12.2015
- As a member of a production line, work with a team to ensure goals were met in a safe and efficient manner
- While being in charge of several machines, became skilled in time management, multi-tasking, and communication with team leads.
Leak Checker
ECOLab
03.2013 - 06.2014
- Inspected packages for leaks and damage
- Became experienced in shipping and handling bulk packages
- Identifying and resolving potential bottlenecks in the packaging process to ensure timely and efficient delivery of products without leaks.
Education
Career Course Seminar -
American Council On Education
MCAS Yuma, Az.10.2023
Sergeant’s Seminar -
American Council On Education
MCAS Yuma, Az.06.2021
No Degree - Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education 1 & 2
Joint Knowledge Online
Joint Warfighting Center Suffolk, Va. (Online)05.2020
Quality Assurance Administration -
Naval Aviation Quality Assurance Administration
Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, Ca.11.2019
Work Center Supervisor's Course -
Naval Aviation Organizational Maintenance Activity
Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, Ca.10.2019
Corrosion Control -
Naval Aviation Corrosion Control Course
Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, Ca.07.2019
Explosive Safety -
Naval Explosive Safety Managers/Supervisors Orient
Online10.2018
Leadership Training (Corporal’s Course) - Leadership Training (Corporal's Course)
American Council On Education
MCAS Yuma, Az.09.2018
Naval Explosives Hazards -
Basics of Naval Explosives Hazard Control (AMMO-18
Online09.2016
F-35 Aviation Ordnance "C" School - F-35 Aviation Ordnance "C" School
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Eglin, Fl.08.2016
Aviation Ordnance Class A1 -
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Pensacola, Fl.07.2016
Bachelor's - Biology
Greensboro College
12.2013
Skills
- Proficient with the function & use of Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) including Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Low Observable Data Entry Module (LODEM), Joint Technical Data (JTD) & Autonomic Fault Resolution System (AFRS)
- Quality Assurance / Safety Observer - 6 years
- Quality Assurance Representative - 1 year
- Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative - 5 years
- Collateral Duty Inspector - 6 years
- Integrated Power Package Operator - 6 years
- Low Power Turn Qualification - 3 years
- Work Center Supervisor - 6 years
- Active Secret Security Clearance - 5 years
- Maintains and updates aircraft records and status within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) of the Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS)
Militaryexperience
United States Marine Corps, United States, Staff Sergeant, 01/2016, Aircraft Ordnance Technician
Timeline
Aircraft Ordnance Staff Non-Commissioned Officer
VMFA-225, United States Marine Corps
04.2023 - Current
Quality Assurance Representative
VMFA-211, United States Marine Corps
03.2022 - 04.2023
Aircraft Ordnance Technician
VMFA-211, United States Marine Corps
04.2020 - 03.2022
Aircraft Ordnance Technician
VMX-1, United States Marine Corps
09.2016 - 04.2020
General Associate
Herbalife
06.2014 - 12.2015
Leak Checker
ECOLab
03.2013 - 06.2014
Career Course Seminar -
American Council On Education
Sergeant’s Seminar -
American Council On Education
No Degree - Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education 1 & 2
Joint Knowledge Online
Quality Assurance Administration -
Naval Aviation Quality Assurance Administration
Work Center Supervisor's Course -
Naval Aviation Organizational Maintenance Activity
Corrosion Control -
Naval Aviation Corrosion Control Course
Explosive Safety -
Naval Explosive Safety Managers/Supervisors Orient
Leadership Training (Corporal’s Course) - Leadership Training (Corporal's Course)
American Council On Education
Naval Explosives Hazards -
Basics of Naval Explosives Hazard Control (AMMO-18
F-35 Aviation Ordnance "C" School - F-35 Aviation Ordnance "C" School
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Aviation Ordnance Class A1 -
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Bachelor's - Biology
Greensboro College
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