BRIANNA KULSRUD
Tehachapi,US
Summary
Aviation Structural Mechanic with 11 years of successful experience as a United States Naval Aviation Sailor on E2-C Hawkeye, E2-D Hawkeye, E2-D Advanced Hawkeye, C-2A Greyhound, P-3 Orion, and P-8 Poseidon aircraft, as well as a civil contractor with 2.5 years of technical work on T-38, F-16, and B-52's. Proven leadership, operational excellence, and organizational development skills, as well as an in-depth understanding of the United States Navy. Experienced operations managers and talented leader who has improved aviation plans and day-to-day operations through exceptional planning and problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Ordnance Systems Maintainer
United States Air Force, 412 MXS
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained, tested, and repaired T-38, F-16, and B-52 life support systems, ensuring pilot safety during flight operations,
- Proficient in reading and interpreting technical manuals, blueprints, and schematic diagrams to perform complex maintenance tasks,
- Demonstrated expertise in managing technical data, following maintenance manuals, and recording discrepancies in compliance with military standards.
Aviation Supervisor
United States Navy, CPRW-10
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Answered an average of 20 calls, emails, and faxes per day, responding to customer inquiries, resolving problems, and informing customers about new products,
- Set operational goals and work plans, as well as assigning tasks to subordinate managers,
- Planned, organized, and monitored resources to ensure that labor, equipment, and materials were used efficiently.
Supervising Aviation Structural Mechanic / EGRESS
United States Navy, VP-40
02.2019 - 04.2021
- Installed, maintained, calibrated and troubleshot all air-conditioning, pressurization, and pneumatic systems installed on the P-3 Orion and P-8 Poseidon aircraft,
- Maintained an orderly and safe work environment for over 300 people by enforcing tool control, FOD awareness, EGRESS, prevention and safety at all times,
- Completed all paperwork requirements for each task, including maintaining aircraft logbooks and recording maintenance actions.
Lead Aviation Structural Mechanic / EGRESS
United States Navy, VX1
04.2016 - 12.2018
- Installed, repair, modified, maintained, calibrated and troubleshot all air-conditioning, pressurization, Cad Pad and pneumatic systems installed on E2-D Hawkeye and E2-D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft,
- Maintained a high level of professionalism and calmness with personnel even in a high-stress situation,
- Directly responsible for the safety and awareness of E2-D Advanced Hawkeye, MH-60R and MH-60S and P-8 Poseidon aircraft EGRESS, encompassing the training and qualification of over 329 personnel.
Supervising Aviation Structural Mechanic / EGRESS
United States Navy, VAW-121
09.2011 - 03.2016
- Installed, maintained, calibrated, and troubleshot all air-conditioning, pressurization, pneumatic systems, and pneumatic ordnance systems installed on the E2-C Hawkeye, E2-D Hawkeye and C-2A Greyhound aircraft
- Performed comprehensive inspections of aircraft, systems, and equipment to look for defects and maintenance issues,
- Used knowledge of Cad Pads, Liquid Oxygen, Air Conditioning, Pressurized Systems and Safety Equipment to create and implement daily training programs, general safety, as well as assess the readiness of over 167 personnel within the squadron,
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA01-2028
Bachelor of Science - Health And Wellness
Purdue University Global
Lafayette, IN01.2024
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Daily Status Reports
- Corrective Maintenance
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- Aviation Safety Equipment Technician
- Naval Aviation Organizational Maintenance Activity
- Naval Aviation Organizational Maintenance Activity Work Center Supervisor
- Aviation Life Support System Configuration Management
- Air Conditioning Servicing
- OSHA10
- OSHA30
Timeline
Aircraft Ordnance Systems Maintainer
United States Air Force, 412 MXS
06.2023 - Current
Aviation Supervisor
United States Navy, CPRW-10
04.2021 - 11.2021
Supervising Aviation Structural Mechanic / EGRESS
United States Navy, VP-40
02.2019 - 04.2021
Lead Aviation Structural Mechanic / EGRESS
United States Navy, VX1
04.2016 - 12.2018
Supervising Aviation Structural Mechanic / EGRESS
United States Navy, VAW-121
09.2011 - 03.2016
- Aviation Safety Equipment Technician
- Naval Aviation Organizational Maintenance Activity
- Naval Aviation Organizational Maintenance Activity Work Center Supervisor
- Aviation Life Support System Configuration Management
- Air Conditioning Servicing
- OSHA10
- OSHA30
Master of Science - Psychology
California Lutheran University
Bachelor of Science - Health And Wellness
Purdue University Global
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