Jacob Rickard
North Ridgeville
Summary
Accomplished Lead Landing Support Specialist with a proven track record at the United States Marine Corps, showcasing expertise in load planning and exceptional crisis management. Demonstrated leadership in coordinating high-stakes operations and fostering teamwork. Renowned for enhancing safety protocols and operational efficiency, with a commitment to continuous improvement and effective communication. Conducted over 450 hours of flight line operations on arrival departure aircraft control group with many different fixed wing aircraft, and over 900 external lifts with rotary aircraft with close to 1100 hours working under many different rotary aircrafts.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Landing Support Specialist
United Stated Marine Corps
11.2023 - Current
- Performed damage control assessments post-mission, identifying areas requiring improvement or repair in future missions.
- Facilitated successful training exercises by designing and implementing realistic scenarios for landing support operations.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, taking decisive action to mitigate risks associated with each scenario.
- Collaborated with external units to maintain seamless coordination during joint missions.
- Conducted thorough pre-flight checks on equipment, minimizing chances of malfunction during crucial moments in a mission''s timeline.
- Provided reliable logistical support to ensure optimal functioning of all landing operations.
- Demonstrated adaptability under pressure, adjusting plans as needed based on situational changes during demanding landings or extractions.
- Maintained high safety standards by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential hazards.
- Facilitated and supervised Arrival Departure Aircraft Control Groups on flight lines ensuring the proper on loading, offloading and tracking of cargo and personnel onto aircrafts.
- Supervised and took charge of Helicopter Support Team missions conducting external lifts with rotary aircraft.
- Took charge of and planned basic logistical operations via aircraft, ships/boats, and vehicle.
Senior Landing Support Specialist
United States Marine Corps
07.2021 - 11.2023
- Provided reliable logistical support to ensure optimal functioning of all landing operations.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, taking decisive action to mitigate risks associated with each scenario.
- Streamlined communication within the team for improved deployment and extraction processes.
- Ensured timely completion of projects through effective task prioritization and delegation.
- Developed strong relationships with lateral units, ensuring positive experiences during joint exercises and deployments.
- Maintained high safety standards by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential hazards.
- Boosted team morale, promoting camaraderie through open communication and collaboration.
- Took accountability of 6-8 personnel teams to conduct landing support operations.
- Managed Arrival Departure Aircraft Control Groups on flight lines ensuring the proper on loading, offloading and tracking of cargo and personnel onto aircrafts.
- Managed Helicopter Support Team missions conducting external lifts with rotary aircraft.
- Supervised basic logistical operations via aircraft, ships/boats, and vehicle.
Junior Landing Support Specialist
United States Marine Corps
12.2019 - 07.2021
- Ensured timely completion of projects through effective task prioritization and delegation.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, taking decisive action to mitigate risks associated with each scenario.
- Operated Arrival Departure Aircraft Control Groups on flight lines ensuring the proper on loading, offloading and tracking of cargo and personnel onto aircrafts.
- Operated Helicopter Support Team missions conducting external lifts with rotary aircraft.
- Conducted basic logistical operations via aircraft, ships/boats, and vehicle.
Education
Highschool Diploma - Carpentry
Lorain County Joint Vocational School
Oberlin, OH05-2019
No Degree - Logistics Management
Basic Landing Support Specialist Course
Camp Johnson, NC11-2019
No Degree - External Load Pre Flight Inspections
Sling Load Inspectors Certifications Course
Fort Lee, VA05-2023
No Degree - Organizational Leadership
Corporals Course
Koror Palau07-2022
Skills
- Load planning expertise
- Equipment inspection
- Hazardous material handling
- Communication equipment operation
- Personnel supervision
- Helicopter landing support
- Airfield operations management
- Foreign object debris removal
- Flight manifest preparation
- Passenger and cargo loading
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- First aid certified
- Crowd control
Meritorious Mast
Received multiple awards including two Meritorious Mast as well as a Certificate of accommodation for outstanding landing support operations with zero incidents over 5 years
Timeline
Lead Landing Support Specialist
United Stated Marine Corps
11.2023 - Current
Senior Landing Support Specialist
United States Marine Corps
07.2021 - 11.2023
Junior Landing Support Specialist
United States Marine Corps
12.2019 - 07.2021
Highschool Diploma - Carpentry
Lorain County Joint Vocational School
No Degree - Logistics Management
Basic Landing Support Specialist Course
No Degree - External Load Pre Flight Inspections
Sling Load Inspectors Certifications Course
No Degree - Organizational Leadership
Corporals Course
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