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JAMES CHARLES

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Summary

SAFETY QUALITY ASSURANCE OSHA 510 certified and highly motivated general (aviation / construction) industry professional with demonstrated ability to effectively work multiple priorities simultaneously, meeting deadlines, within a multi-discipline team environment. Customer focused. Possess the ability to learn quickly and work independently in an extremely fast-paced environment. Currently enrolled at the University of West Florida as a General Business degree seeking Junior. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Plane Captain / Supply Technician / Warehouse Technician

Vertex Aerospace
07.2021 - Current
  • Aircraft launch and recovery of Navy T45 aircraft
  • Aircraft pre and post flight brief with pilot to include daily and turn around inspections IAW 4790
  • Aircraft line maintenance on the Navy T45 aircraft
  • Refueling and defueling of aircraft
  • Continuous training within scope of field for continuous improvements
  • Effective communication between Plane Captains and Maintenance Control
  • Responsible for all RFI parts concerning accountability to Part Number and Serial Number
  • Responsible for all Tools to be signed out by other work centers for accountability to include calibration dates
  • HAZMAT Coordinator for the Squadron (RCRA Certified)
  • Proficient with SAP / ERP / OneTouch systems
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Strong desire to develop and apply technology focused skills and analysis
  • Other tasks as deemed necessary by Squadron
  • Determined causes of discrepancies to make appropriate adjustments to correct inventory records and documents.
  • Supervised healthy inventory systems, monitoring product stock, maintaining receipt files and inputting data into computer spreadsheets for long-term tracking.
  • Conducted cyclic inventories and requisitioned stock to meet demanded inventory levels.
  • Worked and communicated with clients and customers, adapting to expectations and providing quality goods and supplies on consistent basis.
  • Coordinated supply orders to meet consumer demand and minimize costs of storing and transporting goods.
  • Managed availability of supplies from vendors by ensuring core items were on hand to keep inventory values low and consistently moving.

Plane Captain

DynCorp International
04.2020 - 07.2021
  • Aircraft launch and recovery of Navy T6A aircraft
  • Aircraft pre and post flight brief with pilot to include daily and turnaround inspections IAW 4790
  • Aircraft line maintenance on the Navy T6A aircraft
  • Refueling and defueling aircraft
  • Continuous training within scope of field for continuous improvements
  • Effective communication between Plane Captains and Maintenance Control
  • Other tasks as deemed necessary by Squadron
  • Delivered updates on arrival times and weather conditions to passengers and aircraft personnel throughout flights.
  • Serviced aircraft fuel, oil, air, hydraulic and other systems to prepare flights for takeoff.
  • Directed incoming and outgoing aircraft near terminal areas using light signals and guiding signs.
  • Performed fueling operations using gravity fill and closed circuit refueling methods.
  • Performed pre-flight inspections to prepare for flight.
  • Completed careful pre-flight checks and post-flight briefings to maintain safety standards.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Plane Captain

AVMAC LLC.
12.2019 - 02.2020
  • Aircraft launch and recovery of, F18 aircraft
  • Aircraft pre and post flight brief with pilot to include daily and turnaround inspections IAW 4790
  • Aircraft line maintenance on the Marine Corps F18 aircraft
  • Refueling and defueling of aircraft
  • Continuous training within scope of field for continuous improvements
  • Effective communication between AVMAC and the United States Marine Corps
  • Other tasks as deemed necessary by Squadron
  • Delivered updates on arrival times and weather conditions to passengers and aircraft personnel throughout flights.
  • Serviced aircraft fuel, oil, air, hydraulic and other systems to prepare flights for takeoff.
  • Directed incoming and outgoing aircraft near terminal areas using light signals and guiding signs.
  • Performed fueling operations using gravity fill and closed circuit refueling methods.
  • Performed pre-flight inspections to prepare for flight.
  • Completed careful pre-flight checks and post-flight briefings to maintain safety standards.
  • Used instrumentation to pilot aircraft during poor visibility.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Logistics Assistant Superintendent, •Logistics

Clark Construction
10.2018 - 12.2019
  • Superintendent for an educational extension at UCSD
  • Oversight of project to consist of liaison between General Contractor and Subcontractors
  • Planned deliveries for Subcontractors within parameters of project needs
  • Acted as Safety Officer to ensure the standard of project was within OSHA requirements
  • Continuously sought out effective ways for a safer work environment for all hands inviolved
  • Assisted in scheduling inspections for job sites and projects.
  • Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.

Materials Handler

Marine Corps Community Services, MCBH
08.2011 - 12.2017
  • For the entire Recruit Depot in San Diego
  • Responsible for accountability of all product brought aboard the Recruit Depot
  • Liaison between MCCS HQ and vendors responsible for product deliveries, Completed Associate Degrees in Social Behavioral Sciences and American Studies
  • 2.8 overall Grade Point Average
  • Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
  • Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
  • Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
  • Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
  • Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
  • Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
  • Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
  • Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
  • Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
  • Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.

KC-130J Safety and Survival Mechanic

United States Marine Corps
05.2006 - 04.2011
  • Cpl, E4) Fixed-Wing Aircraft Safety Equipment Mechanic (MOS: 6286)
  • Line maintenance on flight essential systems to include oxygen, bleed air, anti / deicing systems, pressurization, and explosives for Marine Corps KC-130J aircraft
  • Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) for work center
  • Auxiliary Power Unit qualified
  • Inspected physical condition of automatic sprinkler systems to report conditions and suggest repairs.
  • Repaired and replaced defective fire safety equipment such as sprinkler systems and fire extinguishers.
  • Checked various multi-family residential and business construction sites to determine fire code compliance.
  • Prepared recommendations to eliminate potential fire and safety hazards at establishments.
  • Administered frequent fire drills to evaluate fire exits, structures and proper functioning.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL
06.2025

Associate of Science - Behavioral Sciences

Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CA
12.2017

Associate of Science - American Studies

Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CA
12.2017

Skills

  • KEY COMPETENCIES
  • Quality Assurance Safety Observer (QASO)
  • Compliance Audit Preparation
  • Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
  • HAZMAT Handling
  • RCRA Certified
  • Safety ISO 9001
  • AED, First Aid & CPR Certified
  • Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Supply Management
  • Corrective Actions
  • Inspecting Tickets
  • Computerized Maintenance Management Systems

Accomplishments

  • Guided and mentored eleven (11) employees on technical field troubleshooting in both training and active operational environments
  • Actively participated in implementing and monitoring continuous improvement initiatives that improved safety, improved quality, reduced cycle time, and reduced cost by $1.2M, completing project in under five hundred (500) man-hours
  • Identified opportunities for improving processes, procedures, or equipment.

Timeline

Plane Captain / Supply Technician / Warehouse Technician

Vertex Aerospace
07.2021 - Current

Plane Captain

DynCorp International
04.2020 - 07.2021

Plane Captain

AVMAC LLC.
12.2019 - 02.2020

Logistics Assistant Superintendent, •Logistics

Clark Construction
10.2018 - 12.2019

Materials Handler

Marine Corps Community Services, MCBH
08.2011 - 12.2017

KC-130J Safety and Survival Mechanic

United States Marine Corps
05.2006 - 04.2011

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

The University of West Florida

Associate of Science - Behavioral Sciences

Coastline Community College

Associate of Science - American Studies

Coastline Community College

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