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BRANDON W CUNNINGHAM

MACCLENNY

Summary

Dynamic maintenance professional with extensive experience at C&S Wholesale Grocers and the U.S. Navy, excelling in equipment repair and preventative maintenance. Proven track record in troubleshooting complex electrical and hydraulic systems, coupled with strong leadership and training abilities. Committed to safety and quality assurance, ensuring optimal operational performance.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MHE Tech 3

C&S Wholesale Grocers
Baldwin
10.2022 - Current
  • Perform routine and complex repairs on MHE, including troubleshooting and diagnosing faults, replacing parts, and conducting preventative maintenance.
  • Follow manufacturer's guidelines to conduct preventive maintenance on MHE to ensure safe and reliable operation.
  • Change batteries in MHE, ensure a sufficient supply of charged batteries, and perform basic maintenance of battery area assets.
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment, adhering to safety protocols and keeping work areas tidy.
  • Communicate effectively with supervisors, management, and other maintenance teams regarding equipment issues and maintenance schedules.
  • Document repairs, maintenance activities, and inventory of parts.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management, which may include assisting with MHE operations, troubleshooting, and training other technicians.

Director, Leading Petty Officer

U.S. NAVY PATROL SQUADRON FOUR FIVE / VP-45
NAS Jacksonville
08.2019 - Current
  • This was an Instructional, Maintenance and Managerial position, and I was responsible for Advanced Skills Management system as the Squadrons ASM Fleet Administrator and Maintenance Training Leading Petty Officer.
  • I was responsible for the qualification and tracking of 158 ground maintenance personnel.
  • Served as a command subject matter expert for the P-8 Poseidon electro-mechanical systems.
  • I was responsible for providing technical advice and assistance on the operation, and maintenance of aircraft both during ground maintenance and while airborne, including but not limited to the, power generation/distribution, environmental, CFM56 power plants, fuel and hydraulic systems and their integration with each other.
  • Provided both formal and on-the-job training for personnel engaged in the operation, maintenance, and repair of P-8 model aircraft, and all platform systems variations.
  • Discusses problems encountered and explain corrective action.
  • Directed and monitored operation, maintenance, and installation techniques and procedures ensure that all procedures were completed in accordance with all maintenance instruction manuals and safety program procedures.
  • Demonstrated the procedures, evaluated personnel performance and determines the need for future training.
  • Provided classroom and flight line training, and through observation and written reports the need for follow-on training.
  • Selected topics, prepared lesson guides, designed training aids, and conducted formal/informal classes.
  • The systems classes developed included on hands training for all personnel to provide real-time on the job training (OJT) in the aircraft and on the flight line.
  • I also provided systems and the aircraft equipment practical operation and emergency procedures, including situational systems troubleshooting procedures on the P8A.
  • Provided guidance and Continually seeking out and recommending additional training opportunities, both military and commercial, to improve the maintenance discipline skill sets and knowledge base to further assist the Navy.
  • Sole individual responsible for locating, scheduling, and sourcing navy service schools using the Catalog of Navy Training Courses (CANTRAC) and the Corporate Enterprise Training Activity Resource System (CeTARS).
  • With training sites being located around the world, was the liaison between the command, Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit’s (CNATTU), and various civilian training locations ensuring orders are generated, travel is arranged, lodging is booked, and all prerequisites are completed prior to travel and training commencement.
  • Supervisor: Gilbert Espinosa
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Department Lead, Flight Test Leading Petty Officer

U.S. NAVY FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTH EAST
NAS Jacksonville
05.2016 - 08.2019
  • Managerial position responsible for the oversite of rework and release of aircraft safe for flight after midlife overhaul, re-wing, and various major maintenance repairs on FA-18 A-F, EA18G, T-44, T-34, T-6, and P-3 type model series aircraft.
  • On a daily basis reviewed Aircraft Discrepancy Books and log books for accuracy and completeness ensuring aircraft are safe for flight.
  • Coordinated transfer meetings to accept aircraft to flight test from the ground rework facility between 30 Military and civilian artisans, a crucial step of the facility to ensure completeness of the contracts.
  • Maintenance performed on material requiring a major overhaul or a complete rebuilding of parts, assemblies, subassemblies, and end items, including the manufacture of parts, modification, testing, and reclamation as required.
  • Provided more extensive shop facilities and equipment and personnel of higher technical skill than are normally available at the lower levels of maintenance.
  • I was tasked with the implementation and over site of the plane captain and turn operator programs.
  • Published a standard plane captain training syllabus for initial designation and refresher training to include lesson guides, practical and written examinations test for the civilian artisans.
  • Supervisor: Manny Cabal
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Quality Assurance Manager, Leading Petty Officer

U. S. Navy - Patrol Squadron Ten / VP-10
FPO
09.2010 - 04.2016
  • This was an Instructional, Maintenance and Managerial position, responsible for the administration, qualification and tracking of QA programs and NAMP compliance.
  • Also tracked the qualifications and training of 175 ground maintenance personnel and aircrew in the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), Fuel Surveillance and Aircraft Handler programs.
  • I was assigned to Quality Assurance Department and provide duties described herein.
  • Flawlessly managed the Plane Captain/Daily program, Functional Check Flight (FCF) program, Weight and Balance (W & B) program and Fuel Surveillance program.
  • I was tasked as an Aircraft Electrical Mechanic and Quality Assurance Representative (QAR); included but not limited to scheduled and unscheduled organized aircraft systems maintenance utilizing established maintenance production controls and standards.
  • Handled inspections, corrosion, and tests of egress and survival equipment, fuel systems, hydraulic, electrical, and environmental systems, along with providing services as an Aviation Gas Free Engineer.
  • Also, I was responsible for identifying a firewall bleed air valve that was wired incorrectly internally at AIMD.
  • This component caused initial confusion when installed because it was wired backward, thus causing faulty readings and reverse operation during the operational check.
  • I utilized valve and power isolation techniques to prove the discrepancy.
  • Performed installations, inspections and assisted in the rig flight control surfaces and power plant linkages.
  • Repaired and inspected aircraft electro-mechanical systems.
  • Repaired and replaced aircraft fuel system components.
  • Repaired aircraft or parts of aircraft.
  • Inspected, installed and repaired hydraulic, electrical and environmental components.
  • Installed, repaired and inspected landing gear systems and components.
  • Installed, removed and repaired power plant accessories, including generators and Engine Driven Compressors (EDC).
  • Performed troubleshooting duties, disassembled, inspected, and repaired aircraft electrical accessories and system components, including generators, supervisory panels and connectors.
  • I completed two deployments and numerous off-site detachments while attached to VP-10.
  • During this tour, I was called upon to perform maintenance while away from the home base.
  • I have performed in-flight and ground troubleshooting to aid me in the diagnosis of electrical, environmental, hydraulic, power plant, and avionics system discrepancies with little to no ground maintenance support.
  • Notable repairs include; structural repair (two aircraft skin gashes caused by the fuel dump mast separating from the aircraft during and emergency descent, and leading edge bleed air ducting leak during a high profile operation in Malaysia), generator removal and replacement, sheared Engine Driven Compressor (EDC) drive shaft replacement, air-conditioning ducting troubleshooting and repair, engine oil quantity/leak repairs, and countless low/high power operational checks.
  • My duties include installation, inspection, and removal of all types of engine driven components and generator sets for the assigned.
  • I repaired equipment or parts of equipment, inspect and repair electrical components and reinstall this equipment.
  • I have a high working knowledge of various forms of test equipment including multi-meters, frequency meters, and test probes.
  • I can read and interpret schematics, logic and wiring diagrams, testing and measuring reference standard devices with all concepts and applications of the maintenance procedures.
  • Supervisor: Paul Nickell
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Education

High School Diploma -

Warren High School
Vincent, OH
05-2001

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Troubleshooting techniques
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Electrical systems
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Safety protocols
  • Quality assurance
  • Technical documentation
  • Employee training
  • Problem solving
  • Equipment calibration
  • Equipment Repair
  • Electrical repair
  • Schematic reading
  • Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

References

  • Gilbert Espinosa, VP-45 US Navy, Assistant Maintenance Officer, 817-456-7029, Gilbert.c.espinosa.mil@us.navy.mil
  • Manny Cabal, Fleet Readiness Center, Flight Test Supervisor, 904-790-5726, Manuel.j.cabal.civ.us.navy.mil
  • Paul Nickell, VP-10 / VP-45 Us Navy, Maintenance Officer / Commanding Officer, Paul.w.nickell.mil@us.navy.mil
  • James Sanders, US Navy, Mechanic, 219-306-6235
  • Travis Maze, Dominion Energy, Foreman, 304-483-6389

Availability

06/02/25

Work Schedule

Full-Time

Job Type

Permanent

Certification

  • Certified MHE Technician
  • Certified John Deere Technician
  • Aviation Electrician Journeyman

Timeline

MHE Tech 3

C&S Wholesale Grocers
10.2022 - Current

Director, Leading Petty Officer

U.S. NAVY PATROL SQUADRON FOUR FIVE / VP-45
08.2019 - Current

Department Lead, Flight Test Leading Petty Officer

U.S. NAVY FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTH EAST
05.2016 - 08.2019

Quality Assurance Manager, Leading Petty Officer

U. S. Navy - Patrol Squadron Ten / VP-10
09.2010 - 04.2016

High School Diploma -

Warren High School

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