Derek Hutchens
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dedicated Marine Corps Airman highly committed to supporting the mission and achieving excellence in performance. Effective troubleshooter skilled in resolving issues and problems associated with operations and mission completion. Composed team member with exemplary skills in various maintenance procedures. Energetic, motivated, and known for having terrific decision-making, communication and attention to quality skills. Talented leader and team player looking to take on a new position maintaining aircraft and working with a diverse group of people. Hardworking and reliable maintainer with strong abilities in propulsion system knowledge and precision adjustments. Offering years of military aircraft maintenance experience and over 1000 hours of flight operations. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Accomplished CH-53E crew chief and team leader offering 5 years of success in desert, tropical, and frigid environments. Strategic thinker with weapons and tactics proficiency as well as inspector level maintenance. Offers proven ability to build effective teams and work efficiently and safely. Committed to identifying and leveraging opportunities for growth. Certified as a CH-53E Super Stallion maintenance inspector, aerial gunnery instructor, and night systems instructor.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Helicopter Crew Chief
United States Marine Corps
San Diego, CA
06.2016 - Current
- Confirmed safe and quick movement of aircraft on flight decks, hangar decks and to various locations.
- Conducted troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to determine root causes for equipment faults in electrical, mechanical and propulsion systems.
- Prepared aircraft for rescue and recovery operations in coordination with airfield staff members.
- Handled repair work for electrical and environmental systems on various military aircraft.
- Trained and coached junior personnel in proper maintenance and documentation procedures.
- Managed team of 35 flight-line personnel.
- Verified team conformance to safety regulations when working within hazardous areas.
- Supervised and completed flight line foreign object prevention walks.
- Cultivated safe and organized work area by maintaining active control over tools and equipment and retaining FOD awareness at all times.
- Assisted with implementing operational risk management resulting in a safer training environment during high-risk operations.
- Inspected in-service aircraft and related equipment for defects and maintenance concerns.
- Assessed skills and knowledge of technicians working on aircraft.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Oversaw inventory usage and executed replenishment duties when needed.
- Assisted with implementing corrective actions on maintenance action forms resulting in an efficient work flow for both overseas and stateside operations.
- Effectively cut costs by troubleshooting systems and reducing black box replacement maintenance.
- Executed corrosion control and inspection duties with minimal supervision.
- Recorded all maintenance performance in aircraft logbooks and completed other paperwork requirements as needed.
- Handled all delegated tasks, including flight-line maintenance and instructor level flight crew training.
- De-briefed students after flights to work through issues, answer questions and use teachable moments to correct serious problems.
- Executed high-level training instruction, including steep turns, stalls and emergency procedures.
- Taught students about aircraft systems, procedures and other flight-related subjects from ground-based positions.
- Established objectives for lessons, modules and projects.
- Lectured full classrooms of marine aircrew students on subjects ranging from terrain flight mechanics, night systems operations, aerial gunnery instructing, and tactics employment.
- Observed other instructors to learn valuable techniques.
- Launched and recovered CH-53E aircraft during day and night hours in accordance with company guidelines.
- Evaluated and documented student activities and progress to identify concerns and adjusted learning criteria for optimal productivity.
Machinist
Vault Structures Inc.
Fort Myers, FL
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Operated hand tools, drill presses, riveting machines and tap burners to safely produce projects.
- Supported inventory longevity by building and maintaining equipment to promote effective mechanical and safety usage.
- Increased equipment lifespans by incorporating thorough preventive and corrective maintenance processes.
- Welded, heat treated and repaired worn and damaged equipment to optimize performance.
- Measured, marked and indicated dimensions and reference points on materials.
- Hydrostatically tested and performed chipping and cleaning duties.
- Measured and marked dimensions and reference points to meet precise specifications.
- Used forklifts and other equipment to move materials and complete project work with construction team.
- Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
- Finished surfaces by troweling, floating and brushing following project requirements and specifications.
- Worked with teammates to move steel forms.
- Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
- Placed steel pins using sledgehammer.
- Laid and repaired concrete to make level and long-lasting surfaces.
- Upheld all requirements for safe operations and reporting of incidents.
- Mixed and poured concrete according to standard ratios.
- Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
- Poured concrete into forms using pump hose and leveled.
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Fabricated various parts using multiple machines at once.
- Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.
- Observed company's strict safety rules during each shift to avoid job-related injuries.
Skills
- Task prioritization
- Planning and coordination
- Team management
- Combining critical thinking skills with system knowledge in order to troubleshoot maintenance issues
- Adhering to all safety regulations on any given work site
- Operational Risk Management
- Crew Resource Management
- Military maintenance standards
Timeline
Helicopter Crew Chief
United States Marine Corps
06.2016 - Current
Machinist
Vault Structures Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2016