DERICK YEE
V2X
Marrero,LA
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
Deputy Director of OperationsDirector of Quality Assurance
Work Type
Full Time
Location Preference
On-SiteRemote
Location:
Marrero, LA
Open to relocation:
Yes
Important To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementPaid time offWork from home optionPersonal development programsCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing
1
Certification
27
years of professional experience
Retired Navy Veteran with a Secret Security Clearance, leveraging over 28+ years of leadership in operations management. Achievements include overseeing programs with 1,090 personnel and managing budgets of $9.5 million, resulting in substantial cost savings and enhanced compliance with regulatory standards across the aerospace and defense sectors.
Work History
1 Year 6 Months
03.2025 - Current
1 Year 6 Months
Quality Assurance Representative
V2X | New Orleans, LA
03.2025 - Current
- Conducted in-process and final inspections for aircraft engine maintenance requiring QA sign-off.
- Monitored compliance with company GOP and NAMP, ensuring adherence through QA auditing database.
- Evaluated maintenance quality and performed functions through torque testing and final inspections.
- Collaborated with teams to identify and resolve quality issues, enhancing overall quality assurance efforts.
- Provided technical assistance to CDIs on QA decisions and evaluated inspections for performance.
- Reviewed and submitted Navy SPAWN submissions for engineering investigations and temporary instructions.
- Trained new staff on quality assurance protocols and procedures.
6 Months
09.2024 - 03.2025
6 Months
Powerplant Mechanic
V2X | New Orleans, LA
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Maintained J85-GE-21C turbojet engines, ensuring reliability through precise assembly and subassembly repairs.
- Conducted operational checks through ground turns on J85-GE-21C engines.
- Executed thorough inspections of turbine blades, identifying wear or damage to prevent operational failures.
- Diagnosed mechanical failures and implemented effective repair solutions.
- Disassembled engine parts to evaluate condition, enabling effective replacements and reinstalls.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance maintenance workflows, improving turnaround times for engine servicing.
1 Year 11 Months
10.2022 - 09.2024
1 Year 11 Months
Powerplant Mechanic
Amentum | New Orleans, LA
10.2022 - 09.2024
- Maintained and repaired major assemblies and subassemblies of J85-GE-21C afterburning turbojet engines, ensuring operational integrity.
- Inspected and repaired power plant engine malfunctions, diagnosing issues and isolating causes. Tested engine operation with equipment to identify malfunctions, and replaced or repaired damaged components using hand tools and gauges.
- Performed J85-GE-21C afterburning turbojet engine ground turns for operational and functional checks.
- Ensured engine turbine blades met safety standards, detecting cracks, distortion, corrosion, and other forms of damage to maintain engine performance.
- Disassembled and inspected parts for wear, cracks, scoring, or other defects and performed engine removal, replacement, reinstallation in aircraft.
- Diagnosed mechanical failures and implemented effective repair solutions.
22 Years 1 Month
06.1999 - 07.2021
22 Years 1 Month
Deputy Director of Operations
United States Navy
06.1999 - 07.2021
- Directed and managed 10+ programs, overseeing 1,090 personnel effectively.
- Facilitated communication with C-suite executives across 28 organizations, achieving 99% fiscal year requirement completion rate.
- Analyzed fiscal year budget forecasts, allocating $9.5 million to maintain high-reliability standards and support operational goals.
- Oversaw six government contracts and 12 civilian contractors, ensuring ethical compliance and saving $5.4 million.
- Organized logistics for aircraft engine assets valued at over $500 million, reducing maintenance time by 85%.
- Managed daily facility operations while optimizing resource utilization.
- Led training initiatives for 44+ staff members, enhancing skills and improving team capabilities.
- Developed standard operating procedures, streamlining processes to improve operational efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Organizational Management
University of Arizona | Chandler, AZ
Skills
Root cause analysis
Process optimization
Workflow optimization
Project management
Training implementation
Performance evaluation
Office Suite 365
Operating systems (Mac
Personal Information
Title: DEPUTY DIRECTOR of OPERATIONS
SPECIALIZED MILITARY TRAINING
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt | Lean Six Sigma White Belt Course | Lean Process Improvement & Kaizen | OSHA 30 General Industry | Operational Support Officer Course | CACI International DTS Authorizing Official Course | Navy Reserves DTS Authorizing Official Course | Navy Reserve Order Writing System/Reserve Defense Travel System | Maintenance Control Management | Configuration Management for Organizational and Intermediate Activities | Intermediate Aviation Optimized Maintenance Supervisor Course| Publication Library Management| Advanced Leadership and Management Training| Aviation Logistics Management Information System Training
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma - White Belt
- Lean Six Sigma - Yellow Belt
- Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
Timeline
Quality Assurance Representative
V2X
03.2025 - CurrentRead more
Powerplant Mechanic
V2X
09.2024 - 03.2025Read more
Powerplant Mechanic
Amentum
10.2022 - 09.2024Read more
Deputy Director of Operations
United States Navy
06.1999 - 07.2021Read more
University of Arizona - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Organizational Management
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