Dustin Funk
Orange Park
Summary
Dynamic Aviation Structural Mechanic with extensive experience in the United States Navy, excelling in quality assurance and team management. Proven track record in troubleshooting hydraulic systems and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in staff training and implementing preventive measures, ensuring airworthiness and compliance with stringent quality standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Structural Mechanic
United States Navy, USN
07.2006 - 07.2026
- Maintained, repaired, and inspected structural components—including fuselage, wings, landing gear, and flight control surfaces—on E-2, C-2, H-60, and P-8 aircraft to ensure airworthiness and operational safety.
- Skilled in sheet metal fabrication, hydraulic system servicing, and composite material repair using industry-standard tools, equipment, and techniques.
- Read and interpreted technical manuals, blueprints, and engineering drawings to perform precise, regulation-compliant structural maintenance across multiple aircraft platforms.
- Performed both routine and unscheduled maintenance in high-tempo, mission-critical environments, consistently supporting aircraft availability and minimizing downtime.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and structural issues, enhancing operational efficiency and mission success.
Work Center Supervisor
United States Navy, USN
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Verified cleanliness of hangar and assigned spaces and initiated material requests for required tasks.
- Managed 26 personnel resulting in 100% availability of all equipment.
- Cared for 8 aircraft through preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Supervised and inspected over 353 maintenance actions encompassing over 1567 maintenance hours.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Managed supervisor itinerary and appointments and streamlined scheduling procedures.
- Interceded between employees during arguments and diffused tense situations.
- Monitored front areas so that questions could be promptly addressed.
- Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
- Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
- Developed internal requirements and standards to minimize regulatory risks and liability across programs.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, and conducted performance reviews.
- Kept high average of performance evaluations.
Mentorship Coordinator
United States Navy, USN
11.2022 - 11.2024
- Developed and implemented mentorship program strategies, aligning mentor expertise with mentee goals to foster growth, retention, and engagement.
- Coordinated training and resources for mentors, ensuring effective communication, goal-setting, and continuous improvement across all mentorship pairings.
- Facilitated impactful mentor-mentee relationships by designing structured programs, providing ongoing support, and evaluating outcomes to ensure personal and professional development.
Scheduled Maintenance Supervisor
United States Navy, USN
06.2017 - 07.2026
- Supervised and coordinated phase maintenance activities on H-60 and P-8 aircraft, ensuring all inspections, repairs, and modifications were completed on schedule and met safety standards.
- Led a team of technicians through complex, multi-day maintenance cycles, managing resources and workflow to maximize aircraft availability and minimize downtime.
- Reviewed and verified maintenance documentation, technical orders, and compliance with regulatory requirements to guarantee accuracy and completeness.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced phase maintenance turnaround time by 15% while maintaining strict quality and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams including QA, engineering, and logistics to address maintenance discrepancies and optimize repair solutions.
- Ensured strict adherence to safety protocols and maintained a clean, organized work environment, reducing workplace incidents during maintenance operations.
Quality Assurance Inspector
United States Navy, USN
06.2023 - 07.2026
- Conducted detailed inspections of all aircraft systems on the P-8A to ensure work met regulatory, safety, and technical standards.
- Identified and reported issues in electrical, structural, engine, and mission systems, ensuring timely repairs and continuous operational readiness.
- Worked closely with maintenance teams and technical experts to troubleshoot complex system problems, improving overall aircraft performance and reliability.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Technical Studies
Excelsior College
Albany, NY01-2021
Skills
- Microsoft Excel use
- Visual inspection
- Quality management
- Staff training
- Preventive measures
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Hydraulic equipment installation
- Tool control management
- Quality assurance procedures
- Secret security clearance
- Team management
- Workload management
Accomplishments
- Led and supervised a team of structural mechanics while conducting over 500 full-system inspections on P-8 aircraft, ensuring compliance with military and FAA-equivalent maintenance standards.
- Identified recurring discrepancies across airframe, hydraulic, and flight control systems, implemented corrective actions, and reduced repeat maintenance issues by 25%.
- Managed daily workload prioritization and resource allocation for structural repair tasks, achieving a 98% mission readiness rate with zero missed deadlines.
- Trained and mentored 15+ junior technicians in both structural repair and quality assurance procedures, increasing shop productivity and reducing inspection failures.
- Coordinated directly with Quality Assurance and production control to streamline documentation and inspection processes, resulting in a 100% pass rate during external audits.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop audit, discrepancy, and personnel tracking spreadsheets.
- Played a key role in root cause analysis investigations, driving corrective maintenance solutions that improved aircraft reliability and reduced unplanned downtime.
Certification
- Aircraft painter, United States Navy - 2013-Present
- Aircraft Radome and Fiberglass repair, United States Navy - 2012-Present
- Corrosion Control Technician, United States Navy - 2013-Present
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Quality Assurance Inspector
United States Navy, USN
06.2023 - 07.2026
Mentorship Coordinator
United States Navy, USN
11.2022 - 11.2024
Work Center Supervisor
United States Navy, USN
05.2022 - 06.2023
Scheduled Maintenance Supervisor
United States Navy, USN
06.2017 - 07.2026
Aviation Structural Mechanic
United States Navy, USN
07.2006 - 07.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Technical Studies
Excelsior College
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