Caleb Binford
El Paso
Summary
Motivated Aviation Maintenance Advisor with a strong desire to secure a permanent position in a reputable company. Possessing a solid educational background and 27 years of experience in aviation maintenance and support operations, I am confident in my ability to excel in challenging roles. Throughout my career, I have successfully managed teams ranging from five to over 100 individuals, while overseeing and training groups of up to 400 personnel in garrison and combat environments. In these high-pressure situations, I consistently foster a collaborative mindset, encouraging critical thinking and teamwork to solve complex problems and achieve objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Armament Maintenance Advisor
Resicum International
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Collaborated with Qatari Emirates Air Force personnel to address problems and grow student success.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for Armament instructors.
Production Control Administrator
U.S. ARMY
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided operational oversight for 100+ Department of Defense contractors, crew chiefs, junior personnel, technical inspectors, and maintenance test pilots; managed the daily execution of scheduled/unscheduled maintenance for 19 military aircraft
- Accounted for the accurate and timely submission/approval of maintenance work orders; led oversight objectives for the ammunition management system and coordinated arms inspection checklist completion levels for the company
- Coordinated the movement of parts and equipment valued at $5M+ that enabled the success of 40+ air missions with zero safety concerns or defaults
- Conducted 9 low-density training sessions on the Ammunition Reporting Management System (ARMS) that closed critical training gaps and increased the company's overall operational capabilities
- Individually selected to serve as the company's ARMS representative; provided consistent oversight and operational assistance for 5 departments that increased the company's readiness rating by 35%
- Ensured the successful deployment and return of 12 aircraft across 7 countries throughout 3 tactical exercises in international territories; coordinated 201+ work orders that supported 450+ for the Flight Hours Program
- Scheduled depot-level inspections for 2 UH-60Ls and 1 CH-47F aircraft that ensured 100% airworthiness
- Implemented and enforced maintenance practices throughout the company that improved the operational readiness rate by 8%; communicated guidance efficiently for company maintenance leadership on daily work priorities
Senior Aviation Operations Administrator
U.S. ARMY
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Directly supervised 8 military personnel through coordinating aircraft missions across Central America and the Caribbean Islands; administered tasking orders that facilitated mission objectives, ammunition supplies, and medical support
- Provided daily support and coordination in support of the Chinook maintenance team throughout Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief operations in Haiti and Cuba that allowed for 100% mission accomplishment
- Ensured critical cross-training for personnel on additional duties that fully supported all objectives within the company's area of responsibility
- Facilitated a discussion on developing a concept of operations for 43 company supervisors with an 8-step training model and step-by-step procedures that optimized operational capabilities and mission awareness
- Mentored junior personnel on job-specific tasks and operational assignments that promoted self-readiness; consistently aided personnel in experience awareness through after-action reviews that led to professional advancements
Operations and Personnel Director
U.S. ARMY
01.2017 - 06.2021
- Administered operational directives and personnel management for 500+ military personnel, senior leaders, and operating executives; oversaw the aircraft and vehicle maintenance for eight AH-64Ds and accounted for equipment valued at $275M+
- Successfully executed the deployment/redeployment of 6K military personnel in support of mission-critical training in preparation for global deployments and the execution of combat objectives
- Enabled company training, safety, and individual wellness by adapting COVID-19 policies and restrictions per organizational mandates
- Provided maintenance oversight, which led to 500+ accident-free hours; established the Aviation Maintenance Training Program for the company; successfully led 13 personnel through the training program in support of mission success
- Tailored technical and tactical resources to improve the company manual of everyday tasks proficiency and the digital training management system to facilitate planning, recording, and assessing personnel training
- Implemented systems and practices that increased the frequency and effectiveness of communication within the company leadership, which led to the successful navigation of complex tasks and subsequent mission accomplishment
- Fostered organizational focus through adherence to standards and discipline within austere combat environments; provided sustainment advice to 4 aviation companies within the division's area of responsibility
- Selected to certify forward arming and refueling point (FARP) operations; distributed 20K gallons of fuel, 5K rounds of 30MM, and 200 rockets
- Trained in FARP knowledge at the National Training Center and 2 tactical aerial exercises that improved loading times by 10%
- Stressed a vehicle maintenance program and preventive maintenance checks and services standards that improved vehicle fully mission capable rate from 8% to 24/28%
- Created and implemented standards for phase and unscheduled support maintenance that increased operational productivity by 30%
Aviation Armament Supervisor
U.S. ARMY
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Directly supervised 10 management team members and 26 junior personnel; provided technical and tactical guidance on the AH-64D aircraft systems phase maintenance programs, equipment, and special tools
- Ensured aircraft airworthiness and safety procedures of assigned work were within program compliance; accounted for $3M+ worth of assigned tactical equipment with zero discrepancies
- Directly contributed to the company's AAAA Logistical Unit of the Year Award for maintenance management skills; analyzed mission directives and assigned personnel duties to accomplish the mission with zero critical errors
- Initiated departmental support for 2 National Training Center rotations, 3 FARP support missions, and 4 AH-64D tactical aerial exercises with a mission accomplishment rate of 100% without personnel injuries or loss of equipment
Armament/Electrical System Supervisor
U.S. ARMY
11.2012 - 05.2016
- Served as the Observer Coach/Trainer (OC/T) for the National Guard and Army Reserve Component Aviation companies; advised, assisted, trained, and prepared companies to validate global deployments
- Advised senior leadership on plans and procedures for aviation operations and related training activities; created realistic battle-focused post-deployment training plans in live, virtual, and constructive environments
- Utilized 10 years of Aviation Intermediate Maintenance experience throughout maintenance operations that ensured mission success and critical learning objectives
- Accounted for $200+ in tactical equipment with zero losses or discrepancies that supported tactical training events; validated 2 flawless tactical aerial exercises that resulted in the job-specific qualification of 21 personnel
- Mentored 15 senior management team members throughout deployment training, which prepared 2 deploying units for the day-to-day challenges in a combat environment
- Qualified 6/20 personnel as expert operators on individually assigned weapons; trained and qualified 343 personnel on mission-essential weapons operations that increased combat effectiveness by 23%
- Implemented composite risk management into every mission assigned that resulted in zero OC/T class A, B, or C accidents despite mission complexity and high volumes of operations movements
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Excelsior University
12.2021
Associates of Business Administration (ABA) - General Studies
Excelsior University
12.2021
Heavy Equipment Operator Lvl 2 - Certificate of Completion (Backhoe, bulldozer, excavator), OSHA10 Construction
ASC Technical Institute
El Paso, TX02.2024
Skills
- Apache Armament and Systems Maintenance Manager
- Providing purpose, direction, and motivation as needed to individuals and teams
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Professional personal appearance
- Examining systems and processes
- Following and proofing checklists
- Team effort working toward common goals
- Customer Service
- Adherence to company ethics and EEO policies
- Multi-tasking projects prioritization
- Data entry utilizing office systems
- Inventory tracking and equipment management
- Decision-Making in parallel to team goals
- Record keeping and requested/needed updates
- OSHA10 Construction
- Vehicle maintenance
- Bulldozer expert operator
- Backhoe
- Excavator
- Grading
- Land clearing
- Hand-eye coordination
- Digging
Timeline
Senior Armament Maintenance Advisor
Resicum International
03.2024 - 03.2025
Production Control Administrator
U.S. ARMY
03.2022 - 12.2023
Senior Aviation Operations Administrator
U.S. ARMY
07.2021 - 02.2022
Operations and Personnel Director
U.S. ARMY
01.2017 - 06.2021
Aviation Armament Supervisor
U.S. ARMY
06.2016 - 01.2017
Armament/Electrical System Supervisor
U.S. ARMY
11.2012 - 05.2016
Associates of Business Administration (ABA) - General Studies
Excelsior University
Heavy Equipment Operator Lvl 2 - Certificate of Completion (Backhoe, bulldozer, excavator), OSHA10 Construction
ASC Technical Institute
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Excelsior University
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