Jeffrey Nichols
Aircrew Training Systems Liaison Subject Matter Expert
Bryant,AR
Summary
Dedicated Continuous Process Improvement professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Aircrew Training Systems Liaison SME
Arkansas Air National Guard
Little Rock, AR
01.2022 - Current
- Accountable for providing subject matter expertise on the design, development, and implementation of aircrew training systems.
- Regulatory and standard compliance in training systems with collaboration between program managers, instructional designers, and other stakeholders to ensure that training systems meet the needs of the customer
- Responsible for developing and implementing aircrew training systems
- Interpreted aircraft specifications, diagrams and blueprints and compared information to completed work verify to quality
- Responsible for providing technical assistance and troubleshooting, as well as offering feedback and recommendations for future training system enhancements
C-130 FTU Loadmaster Evaluator
Arkansas Air National Guard
Little Rock, AR
03.2012 - Current
- Loadmaster Evaluator responsible for evaluating and assessing the performance of Loadmaster formal training students in the C-130H aircraft
- Observing and grading formal training students ability to plan and execute cargo and passenger loading, as well as their proficiency in aircraft weight and balance calculations, and emergency procedures.
- Provide feedback and guidance to formal training students to help them improve their skills and meet the standards required for certification as a Loadmaster.
- Involved in the development and delivery of training materials and instructional programs for Loadmaster formal training students
- Met required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
- Master Level Instructor/ CIC Level II
Aircraft Maintenance Crew Chief
Arkansas Air National Guard
Little Rock, AR
10.2003 - 03.2012
- Maintained safety by implementing effective procedures regarding hazardous actions, materials and items.
- Maintained inventory systems and aircraft data systems and documented aircraft maintenance and services in electronic systems.
- Performed end-of-runway postflight, preflight and thru-flight special inspections and phase inspections.
- Managed team according to company standards and compliance requirements.
- Coordinated complex multi-million-dollar aircraft repairs.
- Followed drawings, schematics, engineering orders and technical publications to modify aircraft structures, systems and components.
- Supervised crew in daily inspections, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on C-130 aircraft.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Operations
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL 03.2016 - 10.2018
Skills
Cross-functional team leadership
Educational Evaluations
Standards Compliance
Training & Development
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Project Management
Lean Six Sigma
Agile Methodologies
Kaizen Leadership
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Timeline
Aircrew Training Systems Liaison SME
Arkansas Air National Guard
01.2022 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Operations
Community College of The Air Force
03.2016 - 10.2018
C-130 FTU Loadmaster Evaluator
Arkansas Air National Guard
03.2012 - Current
Aircraft Maintenance Crew Chief
Arkansas Air National Guard
10.2003 - 03.2012