Christopher Rico
Oak Harbor,WA
Summary
Versatile and achievement-oriented professional with experience in the United States Navy, specializing in aviation ordnance and aircraft maintenance. Excelled in enhancing team communication and munitions accuracy, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and technical manual interpretation skills. Proven track record in handling classified information and adhering to the highest safety and quality standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Ordnanceman
United States Navy, Unit
12.2019 - Current
- Improved team communication by implementing a standardized system for reporting ordnance-related issues during flight operations.
- Handled and serviced weapons and ammunition carried on Ships and F-18 aircraft.
- Serviced aircraft guns and rockets and assembled and tested air-launched guided missiles.
- Maintained strict security protocols while working with classified information pertaining to aircraft weapon systems and their associated technical data.
- Increased accuracy in munitions tracking by maintaining detailed records of all ordnance received, stored, issued, and expended.
- Supported successful flight operations by assembling, loading, arming, and securing aircraft munitions according to established procedures.
- Worked closely with crew members in intense, quickly changing and dangerous environments.
- Received, inspected, packaged, stored, handled and processed weapon shipments.
Aviation Painter
US Navy
12.2019 - Current
- Inspected completed work for adherence to very strict guidelines and highest quality standards.
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Met exacting tolerances when sanding and sealing final finishes.
- Primed, painted, varnished and lacquered walls and surfaces.
- Executed work orders for painting team as part of larger project schedule.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bay High
Bay St Louis MS 05-2018
Skills
- Pneumatic system maintenance
- Flight line operations
- HAZMAT handling
- Shipping and receiving
- Firearms handling
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Aircraft inspections
- Aircraft maintenance
- Technical manual interpretation
- Equipment maintenance
- Explosive safety procedures
- Teamwork and collaboration
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 12 staff members.
Certification
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Explosive Ordnance Disposal Certification - Department of Defense (DoD).
- Forklift Certification
Timeline
Aviation Ordnanceman
United States Navy, Unit
12.2019 - Current
Aviation Painter
US Navy
12.2019 - Current
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Explosive Ordnance Disposal Certification - Department of Defense (DoD).
- Forklift Certification
High School Diploma -
Bay High
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