Craig Nelson

• US government employee responsible for aircraft operations, and OSHA requirements, conducted by 20 commercial contractors utilizing DoD aircraft

• As Ground Flight Rep (GFR), developed reviewed and managed core set of operating procedures and policies to reduce probability of industrial mishaps.

• GFR has sole authority for final flight release following contracted maintenance.

• Conducted periodic assessments, as quality control, of contractor's operations to ensure compliance with approved procedures.

• Ensured compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements throughout all divisional activities.
• Delivered exceptional results despite challenging market conditions by staying agile and adapting strategies accordingly.
• Motivated employees to excel in their roles through regular performance evaluations, feedback sessions, and recognition programs.
• Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
• As CBP representative, ensured proper documentation and valid declaration of 300 "Declaration forms", on two US Naval vessels prior to embarkation from deployment.

• Enhanced flight safety through meticulous installation and testing of 30 pieces of navigation, communication, and radar equipment.
• Influenced emerging aviation system designs to reduce, simplify and eliminate maintenance actions.
• Troubleshot communication, data handling mission computer, and radar avionic systems and restored lab simulator functionality in event of failure or component discrepancies.
• Optimized aircraft performance with timely repairs and component replacement, minimizing downtime for flight operations.
• Reinforced culture of safety among team members by consistently adhering to best practices and company policies for hazardous materials handling and tool usage.
• Maximized fleet availability by collaborating closely with other maintenance teams during comprehensive aircraft overhauls.
• Adjusted, repaired and replaced malfunctioning components or assemblies.
• Mentored junior technicians, sharing technical expertise that led to improved skillsets within team.
• Maintained in-depth knowledge of standards, procedures and instrumentation.
• Instituted and enforced safety procedures to protect personnel and aircraft from risks and accidents.
• Performed 100 scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
• Completed quality assurance checks for service work and completed documentation outlining updates.
• Trained and oversaw 120 technicians' activities for proper repair and maintenance of avionic systems.
• Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.

• Enhanced recruitment process for faster hiring by utilizing various sourcing tools such as job boards, social media, and networking events.
• Trained 15 junior recruiters on best practices, contributing to overall team success and improved efficiency.
• Monitored recruitment metrics to identify areas for improvement and implemented changes accordingly.
• Conducted comprehensive reference checks ensuring credibility of potential hires before extending offers.
• Organized job fair events that attracted diverse talent pools, increasing company''s reach within local communities.
• Improved employee retention rates through thorough candidate screening and interview techniques.
• Managed high-volume requisitions in timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
• Provided exceptional customer service to both candidates and clients, fostering long-term partnerships.
• Studied job descriptions and qualifications determining applicant requirements.