Gordon Boyd
Saint Augustine,United States
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position within Golf hospitality which is an industry that has always interested myself and after a successful and rewarding military career now ready to move onwards and pursue the opportunity of a 2nd career within the Golf industry. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Handler
Royal Navy-Portsmouth
01.2001 - 02.2023
- Aircraft Handler in the UK Royal Navy with 22 years experience in a host of aspects within Aviation including Ramp Supervising, Flight Deck, Air Operations, Aviation Firefighting, and Air Safety Management
- Maintained strict adherence to safety regulations, ensuring safe working environment for fellow team members.
- Assisted in reducing aircraft downtime by performing routine maintenance checks and reporting issues to appropriate departments.
- Consistently met tight deadlines under pressure, contributing to overall efficiency within aviation operations division.
- Streamlined communication with pilots using clear hand signals and radio transmissions, minimizing misunderstandings during critical moments.
- Contributed to smooth flight operations by expertly marshalling aircraft during taxi, takeoff, and landing procedures.
- Safeguarded sensitive information about flight plans and company assets by adhering strictly to security protocols.
- Improved aircraft turnaround times by efficiently coordinating ground support equipment and personnel
- Enhanced teamwork across diverse groups of personnel by fostering open communication channels between departments.
- Contributed to overall success of flight deck team by supporting other departments as needed and consistently demonstrating strong work ethic.
Education
High School Diploma -
05.1995
- Scottish S grades (High School Diploma)
- Hillpark secondary school
- Royal Naval School of Flight Deck Operations
- Royal Navy Leadership Academy
Skills
- Aviation
- Maritime Security
- Firefighting
- Leadership
- Management and Subordinate Development (10 years)
- Security
- Military Experience
- DoD Experience
- Logistics
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Driving
- Supervising experience
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Aircraft Marshalling
- Quality assurance checks
- Ramp Security
- Verbal Communication
- Ground Support Equipment Operation
- Fire Extinguisher Use
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Load Planning
- Equipment Inspection
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Airfield Safety Procedures
- Passenger Boarding Assistance
- Flight Line Communication
- Air Traffic Control Liaison
- Tow Tractor Driving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
- Team building
- Task Prioritization
- Self Motivation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Goal Setting
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal Communication
- Client coordination
- Time management abilities
- Continuous Improvement
- Adaptability
- Written Communication
- Records Management
- Professional Demeanor
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Transportation Coordination
- Pickup arrangements
- Maritime Transport Loading
- Runway Inspection
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of over 20 flight deck crew members in an extremely challenging Aircraft Carrier flight deck environment
- Planned and implemented flight deck fixed and rotary wing launch and recovery evolutions in a safe and expeditious manner.
- Acted as a Crew Manager on an air station fire and rescue team liaising with air traffic control and responding to various aviation and structural incidents.
- Selected to be Employed as the Commanding Officers Driver responsible for planning and safely transporting Senior Officers to important engagements.
- Acted as a flight deck operations training and safety advisor to command ,implementing training serials in order for the flight deck team to achieve the required standard to conduct aviation operations safely in all weather conditions .
- Assigned as a team leader in a maritime security force protection team. A role that took me out of my comfort zone but also extremely rewarding, challenging both my leadership capabilities and decision making capability in a hostile threat environment
- Collaborated with senior members of the team in the development and subsequent promotion of subordinate sailors,
Military Service
Royal Navy, United Kingdom, Leading Airman (Aircraft Handler), Jan 2001 Feb 2023
Awards
- US Navy Achievment Medal, 02/01/14, US Navy Achievment medal for serving onboard USS Harry S Truman as a flight deck director and fly petty officer during Operation Enduring Freedom July 2013- March 2014.
- Commanding Officers Award, 11/01/21, Received the Commanding Officers Award onboard HMS Prince of Wales for Exemplary service to the Air Department during initial fixed wing capability trials, playing a crucial role in delivering training and implementation of flight deck F35 operating procedures.
- Efficiency Award, 07/01/14, Received the annual Royal Navy Efficiency Award from the Fire and Rescue Department at Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton for safe and highly effective management as a Crew Manager working in a team of 6 Firefighters at a busy Air Station delivering critical crew training and responding to Aviation and Structural incidents within the Air Station and surrounding area.
Timeline
Aircraft Handler - Royal Navy-Portsmouth
01.2001 - 02.2023
Hillpark Secondary School - High School Diploma,
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