Cody Dawson
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Diligent with established determination and endless talents. Efficient problem-solver with skills in small team management and inspections. skilled at maintaining missiles, flares aircraft guns, aircraft equipment and airborne bombs. Over 5 years of experience working in the United States Navy.
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills and widen knowledge while facilitating company growth and success. Energetic aircraft maintenance professional knowledgeable about managing inventories, updating logs and coordinating schedules.
Well-organized and systematic with a deadline-driven mindset, strong decision-making skills and multitasking abilities. Looking for a dynamic role with room for growth. Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Coordinator
Essential Turbines
Mesa, AZ
11.2023 - Current
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors, carriers and customers to ensure efficient shipping of goods.
- Organized and monitored the shipment of products in accordance with customer requirements.
- Coordinated daily transportation activities including scheduling, routing, tracking and documentation.
- Analyzed data to identify cost savings opportunities in the logistics process.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure timely delivery of goods while minimizing storage costs.
- Created reports on freight costs, delivery timelines, invoices and other related information.
- Assisted in developing processes for receiving, storing and distributing materials according to established procedures.
- Collaborated with internal teams to coordinate shipments between multiple locations.
- Monitored compliance with safety regulations and quality standards during transport operations.
- Marked stock items with identification tags, stamps and electric marking tools.
- Implemented inventory control measures to safeguard sensitive items and equipment.
- Verified inventory computations by comparing to physical counts of stock and investigating discrepancies.
- Checked items into computer system, printed labels and directed to storage locations.
- Loaded, unloaded, moved and sorted materials to keep items flowing to correct locations.
- Directed team activities by establishing task priorities and providing guidance.
- Maintained records of damaged goods, backorders and applicable regulatory reporting.
Small Engine Technician
Essential Turbines
Mesa, AZ
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Kept workshop and bench area tidy and clean.
- Kept tools clean, sharpened, maintained and put away after job tasks to keep shop in good working order.
- Managed parts inventory, order tracking and repair documentation by keeping detailed and accurate records.
- Read and utilized information from factory service manuals to complete work and test systems according to official procedures.
- Used personal expertise and established troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to identify issues and develop repair plans for various equipment.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to staging area.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Checked shipments for damaged or incorrect items.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Squared stacked displayed materials for safe and orderly conditions.
- Worked from sketches, verbal and print information in order to produce projects according to specifications.
- Measured and marked dimensions and reference points to meet precise specifications.
- Assisted manufacturing team with efficient distribution of durable and perishable goods from tool cribs inventory.
Aviation Ordnanceman
US Navy
Virginia Beach, VA
07.2018 - 07.2023
- Mentored and trained over 9 sailors.
- Helped squadron maintain 12 mission capable aircraft.
- Maintained over 100 tools / turned off track program into a zero hit program.
- Received over 40 pieces of cal gear.
- Five years of aviation maintenance experience, performed over 5,000 maintenance actions with over 4,000 man hours
- Performed and participated in more than 50 special inpections.
- Direct influence enhanced work center qualifications by 30%
- Worked effectively with fellow team members in fast-paced, dangerous and intense environments.
- Supervised operation of aviation ordnance shops and storage facilities.
- Serviced bombs, missiles and launched test set devices.
- Maintained airborne weapons, aircraft guns
- Performed testing on aircraft armament control systems in accordance with maintenance regulations.
- Monitored assets including vehicles, weapons, materials and equipment valued over $600 million.
- loaded missiles using extreme caution and precision.
- Mentored junior sailors to align performance with core navy values and encourage career development.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver mission essential requirements, developed solutions to meet deadlines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
- Exceeded satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional service.
- Handled and maintained tools while afloat and ashore while working with aircraft.
- Updated logs, wrote reports and maintained permanent records.
- Completed timely inspections of aircraft systems and components to check performance and safety.
- Oversaw preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance to maintain equipment readiness.
- Delivered training, mentored and motivated junior team members to accomplish challenging workloads.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Executed corrosion control and inspection duties with minimal supervision.
- Supervised and completed flight line foreign object prevention walks.
- Attached test instruments to equipment, reading dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.
- Planned work procedures using charts, technical manuals and experience.
Education
High School Diploma -
Homestead Highschool
Fort Wayne, IN05.2017
Aviation ordnance school
US Navy Technical School
Pensacola, FLWeapons handling and loading
US Navy Technical School
Virginia Beach, VAAssociate of Science - Aircraft Maintenance
Chandler Gilbert Community
Chandler, AZSkills
- Ammunition loading
- HAZMAT handling
- Aircraft inspections
- Aircraft recovery
- Safety procedures
- Bomb and missile servicing
- Surface cleaning
- Supervision & leadership
- PPE use
- Maintenance & repair
- Small parts assembly
- Explosive handling
- Secret clearance
- Abrasive materials handling
- Team building
- Decision-making
- Organization
- Troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance
- Accounting for equipment
- Safety practices
- Testing components
- Reading technical documentation
- Safety protocol knowledge
- Identifies, installs and removes common aircraft fasteners
- Military maintenance standards
- Training & development
- Machine Assembly
- Finger Dexterity
- Relationship Building
- Problem Resolution
- Maintenance & Repair
- Data Management
- Good Work Ethic
- Critical Thinking
- People Skills
- Flexible Schedule
Certification
- PLANE CAPTAIN DESIGNATION (4790/158) (FA-18E/F, EA-18G) (NAE)
- EGRESS/EXPLOSIVE SYSTEMS CHECKOUT QUALIFICATION (FA-18E/FA-18F/EA-18G) (NAE)
- ELECTRICAL WIRING INTERCONNECT SYSTEM (EWIS) GENERAL TRAINING SYLLABUS (OJT) FA-18EF,EA-18G
- CPR/AED QUALIFIED (NAE)
- FINAL CHECKER ASHORE (FA-18EF, EA-18G)
- FINAL CHECKER AFLOAT (FA-18EF, EA-18G)
- TRAINING: HAZCOM NON-SUPERVISOR (NAE)
- AIRCRAFT MOVE DIRECTOR (FA-18E/FA-18F/EA-18G) (NAE)
- INTAKE DUCT DIVER (FA-18E/FA-18F/EA-18G) (NAE)
- TRAINING: NAVOSH INITIAL (NAE)
- TRAINING: NAMP INDOCTRINATION (NAE)
- ORDNANCE SAFETY BRIEF (FA-18E/F, EA-18G)
- EMERGENCY RECLAMATION TEAM MEMBER INDOCTRINATION (FA-18EF, EA-18G)
- NAVEDTRA 43435-37B F/A-18EF AND E/A-18G AO APPRENTICE - CORROSION
- NAVEDTRA 43435-43C F/A-18EF AND E/A-18G AO JOURNEYMAN - CORROSION
- SE: A/S32A-45 MID-RANGE TOW TRACTOR (FA-18E/FA-18F/EA-18G) (NAE)
- SE: A/M32A-108 / NC-10/A/B/C MOBILE ELECTRIC POWER PLANT (FA-18E/FA-18F/EA-18G) (NAE)
- FORKLIFT LICENSE - 2023
Timeline
Logistics Coordinator
Essential Turbines
11.2023 - Current
Small Engine Technician
Essential Turbines
07.2023 - 11.2023
Aviation Ordnanceman
US Navy
07.2018 - 07.2023
High School Diploma -
Homestead Highschool
Aviation ordnance school
US Navy Technical School
Weapons handling and loading
US Navy Technical School
Associate of Science - Aircraft Maintenance
Chandler Gilbert Community
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