James Hamilton
Fort Walton Beach,FL
Summary
Seasoned, innovative, and mission-driven leader, enthusiastically seeking a professional opportunity to utilize 13 years of successful experience in aviation maintenance and Quality Assurance, as well as management of personnel and equipment. Well-versed in educating and advising both subordinates and superiors alike, to ensure strict adherence to both global and local policies and procedures.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
F-35B/C Ordnance and Related Systems Instructor
United States Marine Corps
Fort Walton Beach, FL
05.2020 - 08.2024
- Facilitated 4,725 hours of instruction to 252 Marines and Sailors across 20 courses, achieving a combined class average of 94 percent.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
- Employed variety of teaching styles to respond to needs of diverse learners.
- Evaluated performance of students and made provisions to meet learning needs.
- Implemented instructional materials and curriculum to meet growing program needs.
Aviation Ordnanceman
United States Marine Corps
06.2011 - 08.2024
- Thoroughly inspected loaded aircraft before flight to ensure proper installation and configuration of ordnance and stores.
- As a Quality Assurance Safety Observer, supervised all ordnance loading, downloading, arming, and de-arming evolutions, assuring all were done in a safe and correct manner.
- Conducted routine maintenance on aircraft weapons systems such as testing, troubleshooting, inspecting, repairing, and replacing aircraft components.
- Organized and maintained inventory of ordnance materials in a secure manner.
- All resulting in over 97,000 man hours, employment of over 46,000 munitions, and an incalculable number of flight hours.
Quality Assurance Representative
United States Marine Corps
Iwakuni, Japan
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Conducted thorough investigations of missing or broken tools, ensuring the protection of all 16 multi-million dollar aircraft.
- Monitored and audited multiple maintenance programs, ensuring proper squadron compliance and documentation.
- Investigated aircraft mishaps, and reported findings and recommendations to the squadron Maintenance Officer.
- Thoroughly screened maintenance publications for critical procedural changes following updates.
- Trained, counseled, and educated maintenance supervisors on proper procedures and documentation.
Education
Leadership And Ethics
Staff Non Commissioned Officer Course
Pensacola, FL01-2020
Leadership And Ethics
Sergeants Course
Okinawa, Japan01-2017
Leadership And Ethics
Corporals Course
Beaufort, SC01-2014
High School Diploma -
Zion Benton Township High School
Zion, IL01-2010
Skills
- Collaborative Team Player
- Quality Assurance
- Correction action planning
- Audit processes
- Performance Evaluation
- Ammunition loading
- Technical Documentation Interpretation
- Aircraft inspections
- Equipment Maintenance
- Inventory control procedures
Timeline
F-35B/C Ordnance and Related Systems Instructor
United States Marine Corps
05.2020 - 08.2024
Quality Assurance Representative
United States Marine Corps
12.2018 - 03.2020
Aviation Ordnanceman
United States Marine Corps
06.2011 - 08.2024
Leadership And Ethics
Staff Non Commissioned Officer Course
Leadership And Ethics
Sergeants Course
Leadership And Ethics
Corporals Course
High School Diploma -
Zion Benton Township High School