Benjamin McClintock
Skilled Aviation Boatswain's Mate with extensive and dedicated service in the US Navy. Assigned as Work Center Supervisor and led training and qualification of new Blue Shirts arriving onboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). Brings expert knowledge of airport and flight deck operations, maintenance requirements and aircraft handling. Accomplished in maintaining team and vessel safety and expertly responding to emergencies. Qualified in ship level first aid training, reliably applies knowledge to tasks. Produces quality work and actions that encourage and support subordinates. Excellent conduct that complies with regulations and core values. Productive and motivated, completed tasks and qualifications fully and on time. Reliable, dependable and willingly accepts responsibility. Understands goals, employs good teamwork techniques, accepts and offers team direction. Performs well in stressful situations, clear and timely communicator and ensures safety of personnel and equipment
Work History
Line Service Technician
3 Months- Supervised ramp operations, ensuring safe aircraft movement, fueling, and marshalling procedures.
- Coordinated line service tasks, including towing, tie-downs, GPU setup, and hangar positioning.
- Inspected ground equipment for safety issues, documenting discrepancies and service needs.
- Trained new line personnel on ramp safety, fueling standards, and customer service expectations.
Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handler
3 Years 4 Months- Maintained records of aircraft launches and recoveries.
- Ensured that all required safety precautions were taken during handling operations.
- Played a key roll in the safe execution of 813 elevator operations, 3,068 mishap-free aircraft moved, 9,365 launch and recovery operations contributing to USS Abraham Lincoln’s successful 2022 WESTPAC Deployment, RIMPAC, SUSTEX and multiple carrier qualifications.
- As a maintenance coordinator, assisted in the identification and correction of 412 ZIDL discrepancies throughout 78 divisional spaces. Resulting in 12 consecutive zone inspections receiving a grade of “Outstanding”, contributing to the departments grade of “ABOVE STANDARD” in the 2023 Command Maintenance and Material Management Inspection. (3MI)
- Lead training and qualifications of multiple ABHs as the Blue Shirt Training Leader during Planned Incremental Availability (PIA) and multiple ship underways
- Licensed equipment operator (MFFV, mobile firefighting vehicle, 6K forklift, aircraft towing tractor)
- Ensured that all required safety precautions were taken during aviation boatwain's mate handler operations.
- Provided technical guidance to junior personnel regarding safety procedures when operating heavy machinery.
- Verified accurate completion of paperwork associated with Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handler activities.
- Supervised personnel during air operations involving launch and recovery of aircraft from ships.
- Conducted training exercises for personnel in the use of firefighting equipment aboard ship.
- Organized daily work assignments for personnel assigned to aviation boatswain's mate handler duties.
- Operated crash rescue vehicles for responding to emergency situations on the flight deck.
- Assisted in the safe movement of aircraft on the flight deck or hangar decks.
- Qualified as Aircraft Boatswains Mate, Handler, Crash And Salvage Crewman, 3M Maintainer, Messenger of the Watch (MOOW), Phase 2 TCCC (tactical combat casualty care)
Grounds Crew Member
1 Year 10 Months- Operated light construction equipment such as tractors, mowers, blowers, trimmers and other power tools.
- Removed debris from walkways, taxiways and runways with rakes or leaf blowers.
- Cleaned up work sites after each job was completed; disposed of trash properly.
- Trained new employees in proper safety procedures related to groundskeeping activities.
- Performed regular maintenance of grounds, including mowing, trimming, edging, pruning, and planting.
- Scheduled regular maintenance tasks based on seasonal needs.
- Conducted daily inspections of equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety.
- Repaired fences and other structures on the property when needed.