CHRISTOPHER BOORMAN
Rapid City,SD
Summary
Results-driven aircraft maintenance and operations expert with a solid military background. Achieved a 100% Quality Assurance pass rate and played a pivotal role in operational readiness inspections, contributing to a top evaluation during military assessments. Proven ability in leading teams, ensuring compliance, and enhancing safety protocols in high-pressure environments.
Overview
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Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
State-Certified Police Officer
RAPID CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Rapid City, South Dakota
07.2024 - Current
- Implemented law enforcement strategies to uphold regulations and ensure community safety while maintaining professionalism and sound judgment.
- Collaborated with officers and emergency personnel during high-pressure situations to ensure coordinated responses and effective outcomes.
- Facilitated effective interactions with individuals through strong communication, decision-making, and situational awareness.
- Evaluated changing situations to implement timely responses.
- Conducted thorough investigations of accidents to compile accurate reports, gather information, document findings, and prepare accurate reports.
Refinery Operator
PHILLIPS 66
Ferndale, Washington
04.2016 - 07.2023
- Operated and monitored complex refinery process systems while maintaining strict safety, reliability, and operational standards.
- Achieved certification as Crude Unit FEO A, FCC FEO B, and FEO A, demonstrating expertise in refinery operations.
- Troubleshot process and equipment issues and coordinated with other operators and work groups to resolve operational problems.
- Coordinated with operations, maintenance, safety, and training personnel to ensure safe, reliable, efficient operations.
- Facilitated Blend Package Training and supported transition of blending responsibilities to Boiler Process Control Operators, enhancing operational readiness.
- Co-authored and championed refinery-wide 'What If' emergency scenarios for Training Department, strengthening emergency preparedness and response.
- Led Fire Brigade Crew as Captain and Operations Chief, ensuring effective response during emergency situations.
- Completed Fire Fighter III training through TEEX Engineering Extension of Texas A&M.
- Applied written procedures, safety requirements, and technical information to complex operational situations.
Process Operator / Control Board & Field Operator
REC SILICON
Moses Lake, Washington
02.2011 - 01.2015
- Operated as a fully certified control board and field operator in a highly technical industrial environment.
- Monitored process systems, identified abnormal conditions, troubleshot equipment and process issues, and coordinated corrective actions to ensure operational reliability.
- Engaged in emergency-response operations for chemical containment, structural fires, and medical emergencies, prioritizing safety and quick resolution.
- Maintained knowledge of hazardous materials, emergency-response tactics, chemical containment, and employee safety procedures.
- Maintained and updated operating procedures and work instructions for major operational tasks.
- Contributed to improvement team, ensuring procedures remained accurate, current, and effective for enhanced operational safety.
- Communicated with operators and other departments to complete daily assignments safely and efficiently.
F-22 Crew Chief
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
02.2007 - 01.2011
- Directed operations as Crew Chief for two F-22 aircraft, overseeing aircraft status, maintenance coordination, readiness, documentation, and operational support.
- Leveraged extensive knowledge of hydraulic, coolant, fuel, structural, and related aircraft systems to support maintenance and operational readiness.
- Coordinated with maintenance work groups to complete scheduled and corrective maintenance tasks.
- Troubleshot aircraft systems and components and assisted in determining appropriate corrective maintenance actions.
- Removed and installed aircraft components and conducted functional tests of repaired systems and components.
- Inspected aircraft structures, systems, components, and related equipment for proper installation, clearances, tolerances, and operational condition.
- Inspected and identified aircraft corrosion for prevention and repair.
- Interpreted inspection findings and determined the adequacy of corrective maintenance actions.
- Supervised and performed aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations.
- Coordinated with maintenance personnel, supervisors, and quality assurance personnel to maintain aircraft operational readiness.
- Reviewed aircraft forms, maintenance records, automated maintenance data systems, and historical reports to ensure complete and accurate documentation.
- Reviewed maintenance documentation for accuracy and compliance with technical standards. and confirmed that work adhered to technical orders, established procedures, safety requirements, and Air Force standards.
- Maintained a 100% Quality Assurance inspection pass rate.
- Achieved Excellent ratings on three consecutive annual performance evaluations. on three consecutive annual Enlisted Performance Reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Energy Management
BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE
Bismarck, North Dakota08-2026
Associate Degree - General Studies
BIG BEND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Moses Lake, WA02-2016
55 College Credits Earned -
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Aircraft Inspections
- Maintenance Coordination
- Aircraft Readiness
- Preventive Maintenance
- Corrective Maintenance
- Operational preparedness
- Quality Assurance
- Safety oversight
- Regulatory Compliance
- Hydraulic systems
- Coolant systems
- Fuel systems
- Aircraft structures
- Component installation
- Functional testing
- Corrosion identification
- Inspections
- Maintenance documentation
- Aircraft records
- Aerospace ground equipment
- Safety procedures
- Technical procedures
- Work instructions
- Emergency management
- Process Improvement
- Operational preparedness
- Team Leadership
- Training & Development
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Law enforcement tools
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Digital documentation
- Digital documentation
Certification
- F-22 Aircraft Maintenance / Crew Chief Experience
- Fully Certified Fluid Bed Field and Board Operator
- Certified Emergency Response Team Member
- Fire Fighter III — TEEX Engineering Extension, Texas A&M
- Fire Brigade Crew Captain / Operations Chief
- AFSO-21 Representative
- MB-4 Tow Vehicle Certified
- CPR Training
- Fire Prevention Training
- Hazardous Materials / MSDS Training
- Aircraft Maintenance Procedures and Technical Documentation
- Automated Maintenance Data Systems
- Previously Held Secret Security Clearance
Personal Information
Title: AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANAGER | AVIATION MAINTENANCE | OPERATIONS LEADERSHIP
Leadership And Achievements
- REC Golden Eagle Award, 2011, Recognized as the top performer in Basic Operator Training.
- Air Force Good Conduct Medal
- Key contributor to Tyndall AFB receiving its first Excellent rating during the 2009 Operational Readiness Inspection.
- 100% Quality Assurance Inspection Pass Rate
- AFSO-21 Representative supporting process improvement and operational effectiveness.
- Spearheaded efforts to improve Air Force safety and effectiveness through process streamlining.
- Served in emergency-response leadership positions as Fire Brigade Crew Captain and Operations Chief.
Timeline
State-Certified Police Officer
RAPID CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
07.2024 - Current
Refinery Operator
PHILLIPS 66
04.2016 - 07.2023
Process Operator / Control Board & Field Operator
REC SILICON
02.2011 - 01.2015
F-22 Crew Chief
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
02.2007 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Energy Management
BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE
Associate Degree - General Studies
BIG BEND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
55 College Credits Earned -
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE