David Teeters
Bellevue,NE
Summary
Quality-driven Flight Chief with expert-level proficiency in fleet management and personnel. Methodical and organized to interface with military professionals on all levels. Offering a strong technical background with experience managing personnel.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Chief
USAF
Bellevue, NE
10.2021 - Current
- Manage 53 personnel, maintaining over 500 pieces of aircraft support equipment, covering 5 sections, including maintenance, inspections, support, dispatch, and flying program.
- Led the Air Force's only flying aerospace ground support equipment, 9-member flying crew chief program supporting 24/7, 365 support.
- Provided technical advice and assistance to subordinates when required.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for maintenance personnel.
- Maintained detailed records of maintenance activity for over 500 pieces of equipment.
- Supervised daily operations of assigned crews, ensuring safe and efficient operation of equipment.
- Ensured compliance with Air Force regulations and standards.
- Organized regular meetings with section leads to discuss any concerns or issues related to their job duties.
- Updated policies and procedures and shared information with flight members prior to duty days.
- Delegated projects to flight members and monitored impact to enhance effectiveness.
Flight Chief
USAF
Fairchild Air Force Base, WA
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Managed 47 personnel, maintaining over 400 pieces of aircraft support equipment, covering 4 sections, including maintenance, inspections, support, and dispatch.
- Provided technical advice and assistance to subordinates when required.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for maintenance personnel.
- Maintained detailed records of maintenance activity for over 400 pieces of equipment.
- Supervised daily operations of assigned crews, ensuring safe and efficient operation of equipment.
- Ensured compliance with Air Force regulations and standards.
- Organized regular meetings with section leads to discuss any concerns or issues related to their job duties.
- Updated policies and procedures and shared information with flight members prior to duty days.
- Delegated projects to flight members and monitored impact to enhance effectiveness.
Training Manager
USAF
Ramstein Air Force Base
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Tracked and implemented training qualifications for over 35 different career fields.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to develop relevant content.
- Conducted assessments to determine skill gaps of existing personnel.
- Organized and coordinated training sessions for new employees.
- Assisted with the development of career pathways for employees based on their individual goals and objectives.
- Analyzed data to evaluate effectiveness of current training program offerings.
- Created post-training evaluation surveys to measure performance improvement.
- Scheduled meetings with squadron leaders to discuss future learning needs.
- Implemented systems for tracking employee certifications and qualifications across departments.
- Collaborated with department heads to design effective learning strategies that support organizational goals.
- Researched emerging trends in Air Force learning solutions and technologies.
- Developed instructional materials such as presentations, videos, simulations and online courses.
- Maintained records of employee participation in all training activities.
- Monitored progress of trainees through feedback from managers and supervisors.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing training methods and procedures.
- Managed budgeting process for training programs within the organization.
- Approved new training techniques and suggested enhancements to optimize existing training programs.
- Used expert platform and third-party application knowledge to customize and deliver virtual and in-person training.
- Reported progress against planned activities to secure management support and achieve objectives.
- Implemented training improvements to achieve desired results.
- Sought and implemented continuous improvements by encouraging team to leverage new digital tools.
- Consulted with senior leaders to develop and execute strategy and provide regular updates.
- Benchmarked learning and development strategies using industry best practices.
- Designed training schedules for new and existing employees.
Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman
USAF
Ramstein AFB Germany
02.2016 - 01.2019
- Diagnosed malfunctions utilizing visual inspection techniques as well as specialized diagnostic tools such as multi-meters or oscilloscopes.
- Performed preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of aerospace ground equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed on assigned equipment.
- Conducted daily inspections on assigned equipment including completion of appropriate paperwork for record keeping purposes.
- Developed plans for preventative maintenance schedules based on usage patterns.
- Tested components and systems using a variety of hand tools, gauges and test equipment.
- Ensured that all work areas were kept clean at all times in order to comply with safety regulations.
- Repaired electrical system components including generators, starters, alternators, batteries.
- Provided guidance to less experienced technicians regarding diagnosis and repair techniques for complex AGE issues.
- Identified potential safety hazards associated with the operation of Aerospace Ground Equipment and took corrective action when necessary.
- Replaced defective parts with serviceable items while performing repairs.
- Inspected AGE prior to flight operations for proper functioning according to established procedures.
- Provided feedback on product performance after servicing or repairing AGE units.
- Communicated regularly with customers regarding status updates on their assigned projects.
- Reviewed operational logs from previous shifts to ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Assisted in the installation of new or modified equipment as required by customer specifications.
- Operated and maintained aircraft towing tractors, cargo loaders, air start units, ground power units and other related support equipment.
- Demonstrated expertise in the use of computers to access technical manuals, schematics and wiring diagrams to effectively diagnose problems quickly and accurately.
- Completed work orders in an efficient manner meeting established deadlines.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations set forth by company policies and government agencies.
- Completed preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment used in aviation support, armament handling and mobile firefighting.
- Estimated project costs and determined scope of work schedule for every job function.
- Assessed effectiveness of NASA program policies and procedures and provided recommendations for improvement.
- Met with customers onsite to better understand project requirements and discuss potential technical constraints.
- Used, handled, stored and disposed of hazardous materials according to environmental standards.
- Reviewed software code for bugs and applied remediation procedures to effectively alleviate issues.
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance actions to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Kept current on practices associated with government agency guidelines for aircraft installations.
- Inspected and repaired aviation ground support equipment, power plants, mechanical and hydraulic systems, fuel and ignition systems and rotor assemblies.
- Performed technical planning, system integration, and verification and validation along with involved risks for total systems.
- Utilized engineering methods for sound product design to meet project specifications to ensure understandable execution of calculations.
- Employed testing expertise and experience to evaluate and diagnose mechanical and electrical problems.
- Read and understood directives, manuals, diagrams and schematics to perform accurate work.
- Managed functional analysis and requirements allocation and interface definition studies in evaluating compliance of software specifications.
- Supervised and completed flight line foreign object prevention walks.
- Executed corrosion control and inspection duties with minimal supervision.
- Maintained aircraft environmental systems, oxygen systems, fire extinguishing systems and utility systems.
- Utilized hand and power tools to detect and repair aircraft malfunctions and damages.
- Updated maintenance and repair logs according to services performed and submitted reports to supervisors for review.
- Reviewed work orders and discussed with supervisors.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Improved function of engines by replacing spark plugs, fuel filters and defective sensors.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Planned work procedures using charts, technical manuals and experience.
- Disassembled and overhauled internal combustion engines, pumps and generators.
- Inspected and verified dimensions and clearances of parts to verify conformance to factory specifications.
Quality Assurance Inspector
USAF
Diego Garcia Indian Ocean Territory
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization, including engineering, manufacturing, sales, in order to resolve any issues related to product quality.
- Documented non-conforming items found during inspections according to established guidelines.
- Verified that all manufactured parts met design tolerances using precision measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
- Investigated customer complaints regarding product quality issues.
- Inspected incoming material for correct size, shape, color, or other characteristics as required by customer orders.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed during inspections and tests.
- Assisted with developing policies and procedures related to quality assurance standards.
- Monitored production operations to identify potential problems with quality assurance.
- Trained new employees in the use of inspection equipment and techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of test results, inspection data, and corrective actions taken when necessary.
- Provided feedback to management on process improvements needed in order to meet customer requirements.
- Performed visual inspections of products to ensure product quality.
- Reported repeat issues to supervisors and diagnosed source.
- Oversaw proper tagging and identification of parts and components, enabling rejected or non-repairable parts to be properly marked, quarantined and rendered unusable.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining performance, quality and defect rates.
- Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
- Adhered to safety protocols to minimize equipment damage and avoid injuries.
- Consulted with engineers to resolve quality, production, and efficiency problems.
- Recommended improvement measures to production process to meet quality control standards.
- Documented inspection results by completing reports and logs and summarizing and entering data into quality database.
- Used root cause analysis tools to determine failures and provide appropriate counter-measures to prevent repeat failures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL09-2017
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- National security
- Personnel Supervision
- Electronic warfare
- Military operations
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Personnel Management
- Safety Management
- Fleet Management
- Accident investigation
- Information assurance
- Problem-Solving
- Professionalism
- Team building
- Goal Setting
- Self Motivation
- Time management abilities
- Emergency Response
- Maintenance Coordination
- Decision-Making
- Reliability
- Multitasking
- Documentation skills
- Adaptability
Accomplishments
- received multiple quarterly awards for superior performance
- highly decorated for outstanding performance in deployed locations and end of tours.
- maintenance professional of the year
Certification
- Certified on CFC refrigeration systems
Affiliations
- youth sports coach
- airmen advisory council member
- Booster club president
Timeline
Flight Chief
USAF
10.2021 - Current
Flight Chief
USAF
06.2021 - 10.2021
Training Manager
USAF
01.2019 - 06.2021
Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman
USAF
02.2016 - 01.2019
Quality Assurance Inspector
USAF
02.2015 - 03.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology
Community College of The Air Force