Donald Nettleton
Monticello,IN
Summary
Industrial Management 30+ Years of Progressively Responsible Experience with Emphasis on Aircraft Systems Maintenance, Excellent Team Leadership, Training and Mentoring Skills / Associates Degree-Avionics System Technology-Community College of the Air Force- 2010/Prior TS Security clearance. Quality driven, take charge professional, able to lead cross functional teams in maintenance, repair, operations, and optimization activities. History of recognized, awarded problem solving and decision making to develop and implement effective action plans, reduce waste and improve outcomes. Demonstration of effective communication and presentation skills providing motivation and training by example. Skilled in directing complex, multi-million dollar projects/multiple unit deployments to successful completion. Aircraft System Maintenance - Project Management - Technical Training Programs - Logistics Management - Diverse Maintenance Experience - Quality Assurance Standards - Detail Orientation -Lean Manufacturing
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manager/Production Manager
ROCKLAND FLOORING
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Leads a team of mechanics responsible for maintenance over 2 production plants valued at more than 50M. instilled a can-do, aggressive, pro-active attitude that remains strong today
- KEY CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Organized Maintenance Planning and Scheduling; actions resulted in reducing backlog of 600 workorders to under 75 in 4 months
- Created attainable, meaningful metrics; the team had no real goals, and no organized, quantifiable way to measure success or shortfalls
- Developed preventive maintenance plan; This action alone save the organization $359,000 on ONE machine. Other indirect cost savings realized across the board, positively affecting annual budget, dropping expenditures in all maintenance influenced categories
- Production Management; Requested to fill in during search for new Production Manager, completed job successfully with zero late loads and zero customer complaints. This is only relevant because it was a monthly occurrence before and after my tenure in that position.
- Zero time lost accidents; New company record of over 600 days without a time lost accident as of 9/24
Ride Repair & Maintenance Technician
INDIANA BEACH HOLDINGS, LLC
Monticello, IN
03.2020 - 06.2023
- Preformed both routine and special inspections on all installed rides and attractions based on manufacturers specifications
- KEY CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Promoted to Maintenance Manager at new location
Maintenance Manager
NIAGARA AMUSEMENT PARK & SPLASHWORLD
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Led a team of individuals tasked with rebuilding an abandoned amusement park. Responsibilities included procurement of necessary materials, tools & equipment necessary to facilitate opening.
- KEY CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Instituted Organized Maintenance planning; actions resulted in streamlined, efficient maintenance practices.
- Created Ride Maintenance tracking program; this program resulted in allowing the park to meet state and ride manufacturers required inspection/documentation procedures.
- Developed business relationships; created long term relationships with local community to increase park operability and sustainability
- Zero accident/incident occurrence
Quality Manager
M1 SUPPORT SERVICES
Great Falls, Montana
10.2016 - 09.2019
- Performed all maintenance and modifications on 8 assigned UH-1N (Huey) helicopters to include pre/post flight inspections and advanced troubleshooting and organizational level repair on aircraft assembles/sub-assemblies
- KEY CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Promoted to Quality Manager, ensuring strict compliance with Air Force technical data and customer contractual requirements.
- Implemented process improvements through a modified Reliability Centered Maintenance concept, creating fluid, efficient team, minimizing aircraft down time, and maximizing mission effectiveness.
- Shift Lead Mechanic responsible for all facets of maintenance, logistics, and Air Force supply asset sourcing/procurement
- Full practical working knowledge of rotary wing mission and required capabilities in Air Force Global Strike Command
Application/Test Engineer
EMTEQ
Great Falls, Montana
04.2012 - 12.2012
- Completed final inspection of assembled harnesses, circuit breaker panels, and lighting assemblies and certifying conformance for commercial use, ensuring zero defect, reducing after production issues that impact company product margins.
- KEY CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Promoted to Application Engineer, acting as liaison between customer and supplier, clarifying schematics and drawings, to ensure customer satisfaction and accurate final product
- Implemented lean initiatives to increasing efficiency and acquire proper tools for accurate and timely production.
- Instruction and training of employees to improve production quality, decrease re-work and error rates.
- Safety oriented maintainer and leader, resulting in zero on the job accidents.
- Fully trained and adept in AS9102
- Launched Honda Jet program, enabling program to eventually become the most successful small business jet program in the United States for 2017
Flight Line Production Manager
LOCKHEED MARTIN AERONAUTICAL COMPANY
Marietta, GA
11.2011 - 01.2012
- Worked in final inspection area for all C-130J models, responsible for on-time, 100% defect-free aircraft delivery to worldwide customers.
- KEY CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- All facets of new aircraft electrical assembly completed.
- Interviewed and selected for flight line production management position.
- Direct contributor to 2011 Lockheed-Martin record aircraft production milestone
Lead Production Superintendent
MOODY AIR FORCE BASE
Valdosta, GA
08.2008 - 05.2011
- Led 140 Airmen/Responsible for $200M in Military Assets deployed worldwide to enhance US warfighting/peacetime initiatives
- KEY CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Can discuss at greater length if required.
Flight Line Avionics Craftsman
MOODY AIR FORCE BASE
Valdosta, GA
07.2007 - 08.2008
- HC-130P flight line avionics craftsman supervising 14 individuals during all phases of avionics maintenance resulting in on time and immaculate completion of maintenance on assigned aircraft avionics systems leading to promotion into the role of Lead Production Superintendent overseeing 140 personnel/13 aircraft
- KEY CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Supervision and guidance of over 140 personnel, managing all facets of scheduling, maintenance, availability and deployment of 12 assigned aircraft to achieve Air Force standards for flight time, flight needs, and safety standards
- Management of all facets of heavy maintenance checks and all other scheduled maintenance on assigned aircraft, resulting in highest mission capable rate across similar airframes
C-40B Flying Crew Chief
HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE
Honolulu, HI
01.2001 - 07.2007
- Responsible for preforming all phases of aircraft maintenance, servicing and modifications
- KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Cross-trained on all systems and sub-systems of KC-135 resulting in being highly effective in the ability to perform unsurpassed aircraft maintenance, ultimately leading to promotion to Flying Crew Chief for start-up unit
- Hand selected by Pacific Headquarters USAF to start new unit, with new Boeing 737-800 aircraft as Flying Crew Chief, amassing over 2500 flight hours on newest technologies, resulting in 6000 hours of incident free flights and over 14 Air Force VIPs securely transported to engagements.
- Extensive C-40 (737) training, earning FAA certifications on all systems installed on latest next-generation aircraft
- Awarded ‘Maintenance Professional’ of the year for Pacific Air Forces in 2003 and 2005.
Flight Line Journeyman
YOKOTA AIR FORCE BASE
Fussa City, Japan
07.1994 - 07.1999
- C-130 E Model back shop flight line journeyman successfully executing all phases of troubleshooting and repairing autopilot, compass, distance navigation systems, radio and radar, and instrument malfunctions to ensure flight safety and regulatory compliance
- KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Fully trained in 2M (micro/miniature) circuit card repair, as well as the highest levels of soldering and wire maintenance in order to impeccably maintain assigned aircraft avionics equipment
Flight Line Maintainer
LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE
Little Rock, AR
08.1991 - 06.1994
- Flight line maintainer for C-130 E Model/back shop, including all phases of troubleshooting and repairing autopilot, instruments and navigation systems both on and off equipment to ensure safety standards and flight time requirements were achieved
- KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
- Extensive knowledge of fuel quantity and autopilot systems allowed for suggestion and implementation of numerous technical data changes that were adopted Air Force wide, saving Air Force over $300,000 and countless man-hours/labor within the first year of implementation.
- Awarded Air Mobility Command ‘Suggestor of the Year’ in 1992 & 1993 due to positive financial/operational impact to the Air Force via improvement suggestions.
Education
Associate degree - Avionics System Technology
Community College of the Air Force
01.2010
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Building maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting skills
- Safety awareness
- Hand and power tools
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Mechanical repair
- Parts replacement
- Equipment installation
- Equipment Repair
- Tool management
- Hand tools expertise
- Plumbing
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Power tools proficiency
- Plumbing repairs
- OSHA
- Industrial equipment
- HVAC systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Electrical panels
- Door hardware
- System installations
- Mechanical expertise
- Service-oriented mindset
- Maintenance scheduling
- Machine lubrication
- Lighting systems
- Mechanical aptitude
- Documentation
- Supply management
- Air compressors
- Pneumatic systems
- Motor controls
- Organized nature
- Project management
- Control circuits
- Facility management
- Ventilation systems
- Battery maintenance
- Variable frequency drives
- Conveyor systems
- Codes compliance
- Boiler maintenance
- Air filtration
- Proficient in software
- Steam systems
- Gas detection
- Project estimation and bidding
- Chiller maintenance
- Energy management
- Problem-solving
- Organizational growth
- Blueprint and schematics
- Safety-oriented mindset
- Journey-level background
- Troubleshooting strength
- Power and hand tool use
- Reporting and documentation
- Plumbing repair
- Generator maintenance
- Field maintenance
- Maintaining components
- Hand and power tool operation
- Hand and power tool use
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Critical thinking
- Clear communication
- Wiring installation and repair
- Problem detection and resolution
Timeline
Maintenance Manager/Production Manager
ROCKLAND FLOORING
06.2023 - 01.2025
Maintenance Manager
NIAGARA AMUSEMENT PARK & SPLASHWORLD
01.2022 - 06.2023
Ride Repair & Maintenance Technician
INDIANA BEACH HOLDINGS, LLC
03.2020 - 06.2023
Quality Manager
M1 SUPPORT SERVICES
10.2016 - 09.2019
Application/Test Engineer
EMTEQ
04.2012 - 12.2012
Flight Line Production Manager
LOCKHEED MARTIN AERONAUTICAL COMPANY
11.2011 - 01.2012
Lead Production Superintendent
MOODY AIR FORCE BASE
08.2008 - 05.2011
Flight Line Avionics Craftsman
MOODY AIR FORCE BASE
07.2007 - 08.2008
C-40B Flying Crew Chief
HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE
01.2001 - 07.2007
Flight Line Journeyman
YOKOTA AIR FORCE BASE
07.1994 - 07.1999
Flight Line Maintainer
LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE
08.1991 - 06.1994
Associate degree - Avionics System Technology
Community College of the Air Force