GERALD S. GEIER
United States Post Office
Murrieta,CA
37
years of professional experience
Aviation Operations Program Manager and Military Veteran with a Secret Security Clearance and 29 years of combined experience in the United States Navy, OMNI Air International, and Erickson Incorporated. Accomplished measurable results while leading teams of 30 and effectively managed all aspects of flight operations, maintenance programs, and operations department for 5 various aircrafts. Possess a comprehensive background in aircraft loadmaster processes with 2,000 hours of aircrew experience, including instructor qualifications in Aircrew Standardization and Crew Resource Management derived from conducting domestic and global operations in Afghanistan, Africa and Philippines. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets, property, equipment, and aircrafts valued over $850M while exceeding the expectations of senior leadership. Possess extensive knowledge of aircraft maintenance, aircraft safety procedures, site management, and personnel training.
Work History
Division Manager/Surface Rescue Swimmer Instructor
- Supervised 15 military instructors and 4 civilian instructors for Surface Rescue Swimmer School; oversaw training schedules, course development, standard operating procedures, instructions, and curriculum of 4 high risk courses
- Maintained open flow of communication between all instructors and supervisors, resulting in team environment; Managed training and mentoring to all new instructors as well as experienced instructors
- Counseled students and staff on academic strengths, weaknesses, improvements, personnel problems, and processional development as Subject Matter Expert and Team Builder
- Oversaw curriculum development, testing, changes, implementations, and instructor evaluations in continuance mishap free training as commands Primary Training Safety Officer
Operations Manager/NATOPS Program Manager
- Managed Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization Program and oversaw development of training schedule, standard operating procedures, flight instruction, and flight safety procedures as Program Manager
- Planned, organized, and trained 6 Naval Air Crewman for Night Vision devices, Aircraft Aerial Gunnery, and Search/Rescue Operations
- Supervised flying duties and trained junior personnel in all flight functions having successful passing classes with 97% qualification rate, increasing previous rate by 4
Flight Line Manager/Aircrew Manager
- Led 33 technicians with daily and turnaround inspections, servicing, launch, and recovery operations of 10 rotary wing aircrafts valued over $430M
- Managed flight line operations and maintenance through utilization of trend analysis, aircraft maintenance inspections, and internal quality audits, improving aviation operations by 20%
- Trained and mentored 33 junior technicians providing timely feedback to improve performance on performance evaluations and reports
- Led 80 Naval Air Crewman and Pilots and coordinated flight scheduling, program training, crew resource management, and safety procedures familiarization training
- Supervised and coordinated normal maintenance, loading, rigging, weight/balance, and inflight functions on 10 aircrafts; maintained 98% inspection grade on all maintenance and aircraft inspections
USPS Rural Carrier
1 Year 4 Months- Delivered mail and packages efficiently to rural routes, ensuring timely service.
- Managed daily route logistics, optimizing delivery schedules for increased efficiency.
- Maintained accurate records of deliveries and pickups, supporting operational accuracy.
- Assisted in training new carriers on safety protocols and delivery procedures.
Airborne Sensor Operator
1 Year 4 Months- Assembled target information and hostile defense locations to plan for missions.
- Identified issues with sensor equipment and conducted troubleshooting methods for resolution.
- Maintained detailed notes to complete mission flight logs and progress reports.
- Performed preflight and post flight aircraft and sensor inspections.
- Photographed specific areas of interest for intelligence purposes.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team building environment.
- Met with other crew members to plan missions prior to flight and review results following completion.
Aviation Mission Planner / Liaison Officer
4 Years 5 Months- Planned and supervised over 1500 sorties, movement of 1135 passengers, 14 CASEVAC’s, and over 5500 mishap free flight hours
- Maintained and tracked all historical data on all flights conducted in theater which included passenger movements, cargo transported, and CASEVAC’s conducted
- Planned with assigned pilots and crew all initial flight routing, obtaining all prior permission requests for destinations, and coordinated airspace usage and pre-mission details of conduct of the flight.
Operations Representative
1 Year- Insured the safety and security of all passengers and cargo while assigned at work locations
- Coordinated and supervised all airside operational activities at work locations and ensuring adherence to company policies and FAA guidelines
- Process all requests and requirements needed to include the following: Passenger Service, Ramp Handling, Cargo Handling, Load Planning/Weight and Balance, Aircraft Cleaning and Provisioning.
PSE Mail Processing Clerk
1 Year- Processed all incoming and outgoing mail for Post Office facility using both automated and manual methods sortation and distribution
- Collated, bundled and transferred mail from one facility to another if needed
- Provided retail service for customers
- Supervised 16 rural postal carriers on their daily tasks, maintained timecards, leave requests, and personal matters
Floor Worker
1 Year- Applied solid dry film lubricant to various aviation, aerospace, and medical hardware
- Prepared all machined parts to include sandblasting, masking, and pre-lubrication
Site Manager/Loadmaster
5 Years- Managed contracts for a FAA Part 135 valued over $150M; coordinated aviation support of US Military and Ugandan Police Forces in Afghanistan and Africa with a DoD CARB Certification (Commercial Airlift Review Board)
- Supervised 30 personnel and managed aspects of flight operations, directing maintenance and operations department for 5 various style aircrafts in austere environments
- Conducted annual and bi-annual audits and evaluations for FAA and DoD CARB Inspection Teams, resulting in zero discrepancies of aviation operations overseas
- Scheduled and monitored employee performance evaluations, rotation schedules, travel, and payroll for 30 Aviation Maintenance Technicians, resulting in 100% completion of administrative tasks
- Inspected flight operations on pre-flight and post-flight reviews; completed and submitted all monthly safety minutes and conducted annual/bi-annual company safety audits to the Safety Director as the Site Safety Manager
Aviation Warfare Systems Operator
20 Years- Completed 3,000 hours in 3 types, model, and series aircrafts as crew chief, loadmaster, hoist operator, inland rappel crewman in multiple rotatory wing aircrafts over the span of 20 years of military service
- Conducted combat, reconnaissance, transport, and search/rescue operations; operated aircraft communications and detection equipment, onboard equipment inspections, and maintenance of aircraft weapons systems/defense systems
- Administered aircraft safety and emergency procedures; computed and verified passenger, cargo, fuel, and emergency/special equipment during 120 cargo and personnel drops missions
- Completed Crew Chief qualifications on H-1N, H46D, MH-60S military aircrafts on various air operations with zero discrepancies during operations
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration
Skills
Microsoft Office/Sharepoint/Mac
Verbal Communication
Problem-Solving
Organization
Active Security Clearance
Airline Regulations
Crew Resource Management
Casa 212 Loadmaster/King-Air 300 Crewman
Timeline
USPS Rural Carrier
United States Post Office
03.2025 - CurrentRead More
Airborne Sensor Operator
Leidos
07.2023 - 11.2024Read More
Aviation Mission Planner / Liaison Officer
ERICKSON INCORPORATED
01.2019 - 06.2023Read More
Operations Representative
OMNI AIR INTERNATIONAL
01.2018 - 01.2019Read More
PSE Mail Processing Clerk
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
01.2017 - 01.2018Read More
Floor Worker
NATIONAL PROCESS INDUSTRIES, INC
01.2016 - 01.2017Read More
Site Manager/Loadmaster
ERICKSON INCORPORATED
01.2011 - 01.2016Read More
Aviation Warfare Systems Operator
UNITED STATES NAVY
01.1990 - 01.2010Read More
Flight Line Manager/Aircrew Manager
NWS Crewman H60S
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Operations Manager/NATOPS Program Manager
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Division Manager/Surface Rescue Swimmer Instructor
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University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Business Administration
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