Brian Caldwell
Suffolk,VA
Summary
Proven leader in the US Navy for over 22 years, adept at Quality Control Management and fostering Cross-Functional Teamwork, significantly enhanced equipment reliability and team performance. Spearheaded high-impact projects and training programs, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. Expert in corrective action planning and mentoring, consistently achieving mission-critical results.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Supervisor
US Navy/ HSC-11
01.2023 - Current
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of QA activities, supporting effective communication between departments and facilitating process improvements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.
- Oversaw onboarding and training of new employees to promote qualified and well-coordinated quality assurance team.
- Enhanced team performance by providing regular training, feedback, and guidance to Quality Assurance staff.
- Prepared and interpreted Maintenance reports, complete with comprehensive analysis of testing and results, for development team.
Maintenance Control Supervisor
US Navy/ HM-12
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Enhanced equipment reliability by implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Improved team performance by providing ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Optimized maintenance procedures for increased efficiency and cost effectiveness.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities, facilitating data-driven decision-making processes.
- Managed work orders, ensuring timely completion of all tasks within budget constraints.
- Reduced downtime by streamlining communication between technicians and operations personnel.
- Developed maintenance schedules to maximize equipment availability and minimize production disruptions.
NALCOLMIS Training Team Lead
US Navy/ COMNAVAIRLANT
11.2017 - 01.2021
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project execution while maintaining strong collaboration among team members.
- Spearheaded multiple high-impact projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines under pressure-packed situations.
Maintenance Controller
US Navy/ HSC-5
02.2013 - 11.2017
- Managed maintenance team of 187 employees and coordinated repair schedule according to priority level.
- Oversaw equipment and parts inventory and tracked shipments to reduce stock shortages.
- Tracked maintenance activity using NALCOLMIS software to confirm compliance with industry requirements.
- Developed maintenance reports to assess program success and inform operational decisions.
- Provided safety education and technical training to maintenance crew to establish equipment repair standards.
- Managed fleet of 8 aircraft and released aircraft according to designated schedule.
- Collaborated with supervisors to develop training programs for new technicians, enhancing their skills and performance.
- Implemented root cause analysis methodologies to identify underlying issues behind recurring equipment failures, preventing future occurrences of similar problems.
- Reviewed maintenance program for efficiency accuracy and timeliness, and provided feedback for improvement to company leadership.
Aviation Electrician's Mate
US Navy
11.2001 - 11.2013
- Executed preventive maintenance for landing gear electrical and electronic components to comply with schedule and specifications.
- Maintained aircraft wiring harness system components to optimize aircraft maintenance efficiencies through insights.
- Completed maintenance of lighting system components to support illumination for exterior and interior use.
- Supported aircraft electronic system components to reduce maintenance costs and improve longevity.
- Constructed aircraft wiring harness system components to interconnect sub-systems and components throughout aircraft.
- Assembled aircraft cannon plugs, ground points and splice points to enhance aircraft safety.
- Maintained aircraft electrical and electronic emergency systems to support aircraft startup and as emergency source of power in event of generation or distribution system failure.
- Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety at all times.
- Performed Maintenance on F-14, F-18, HM-53, and HM-60 aircraft.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics W/ Minor in Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL04.2019
Skills
- Corrective Action Planning
- Quality Inspection
- Quality Control Management
- Auditing Techniques
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Training and mentoring
- Establishing and Enforcing Policy
- Team Leadership
- Decision-Making
Timeline
Quality Assurance Supervisor
US Navy/ HSC-11
01.2023 - Current
Maintenance Control Supervisor
US Navy/ HM-12
01.2021 - 01.2023
NALCOLMIS Training Team Lead
US Navy/ COMNAVAIRLANT
11.2017 - 01.2021
Maintenance Controller
US Navy/ HSC-5
02.2013 - 11.2017
Aviation Electrician's Mate
US Navy
11.2001 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics W/ Minor in Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
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