David Swantek
CHESAPEAKE,VA
Summary
Solutions-focused Aviation Ordnanceman well-educated in proper protocols for stowing, assembling and loading aerial mines, torpedoes, missiles and rockets. Comprehensive experience testing and maintaining air-launched guided missiles. Adept at supervising operation of aviation ordnance shops, armories and stowage facilities. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Rigorous Quality Assurance Inspector with 18 years of F/A-18 E/F aircraft experience. Successful at providing comprehensive inspections with high-standards of quality final products. Committed to collaborating with coworkers and maintaining quality review functions. Experienced Quality Control Inspector skilled at inspections, assessments and reporting on quality issues. Accomplished at helping companies dramatically improve production through quality control enhancements. Works well with production teams on correcting negative trends and driving improvements. Dedicated Maintenance Supervisor offering 15 years of successful team management in maintenance-driven roles. Adept at scheduling facilities maintenance to minimizing downtime and safety hazards. Well-versed in equipment troubleshooting and repair with focus on quality and efficiency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Ordnanceman
US Navy
07.2003 - 07.2024
- Worked closely with crew members in intense, quickly changing and dangerous environments.
- Maintained operations for aviation ordnance shops, armories and storage facilities.
- Inspected, assembled and tested aviation ammunition.
- Received, inspected, packaged, stored, handled and processed weapon shipments.
- Handled and serviced weapons and ammunition carried on F/A-18 E/F .aircraft.
- Delivered mentorship to personnel, aligning performance and encouraging career development.
- Serviced aircraft guns and rockets and assembled and tested air-launched guided missiles.
- Prepared, reviewed, maintained and inspected compliance with directives and reports.
- Educated personnel on safe handling and use of explosives, avoiding injuries.
- Reviewed and inspected explosives manufacturing process to establish quality control standards.
- Supervised explosives loading operations, adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
- Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Kept detailed records of quality and imperfect products.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Recommended changes to assembly and production lines based on repeat product issues.
- Managed maintenance team of 85 F/A-18E Maintenance Technicians and coordinated repair schedule according to priority level.
- Reviewed maintenance program for efficiency accuracy and timeliness, and provided feedback for improvement to company leadership.
- Provided safety education and technical training to maintenance crew to establish equipment repair standards.
- Developed maintenance reports to assess program success and inform operational decisions.
- Managed squadron of 12 F/A-18E aircraft and released aircraft according to designated schedule.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gaylord High School/Voc. Bldg.
Gaylord, MI06.2003
Skills
- Demolition Projects
- Final Assembly Processes
- Training Junior Team Members
- Aircraft Recovery
- Aircraft Inspections
- Customer Satisfaction
- Employee Relationships
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Issue Resolution
- Aircraft Mechanics
- Work Center Audits
- Safety Procedures
- OSHA Knowledge
- Explosives Handling
- Regulations Compliance
- Aircraft Launch
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Training Exercises
- Ammunition Loading
- Proper Equipment Usage
- Aircraft Inspections
- Installing Components
- Aircraft System Testing
- Basic Tools
- Quality Control
- Product Specifications
- Part Inspection
- Aircraft Status Reports
- Materials Requisition
- Training Initiatives
- Electronics Maintenance
- Troubleshooting and Repair
- Work Order Documentation
- Quality Inspections
- Inspect Repair Work
- Scheduled Services
Certification
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Aviation Ordnanceman
US Navy
07.2003 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
Gaylord High School/Voc. Bldg.
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
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