Jesse Rikard
Goldsboro,NC
Summary
Versatile Production Supervisor knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards and safety hazards. Versed in documentation, compliance and scheduling. Streamlines workflow to maintain productivity and proactively addresses challenges to minimize downtime.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor
United States Air Force
03.2015 - Current
- Directed thousands of aircraft repairs that resulted in over eight thousand operational sorties.
- Managed the balance of manpower and resources with operational requirements to maximize the squadron's capability to execute higher head quarter taskings.
- Analyzed fleet health data, corrected adverse trends, and prioritized maintenance repair actions to meet the flying schedule and implement disaster control measures.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Managed team of 335 maintenance technicians, overseeing production processes and establishing meeting deadlines.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2006 - 03.2018
- Inspected all received aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Inspected 6 different airframes to detect wear and other defects.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.
- Facilitated depot-level repairs to skin and substructures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Business Administration
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL08.2023
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Air University
Montgomery, AL01.2018
Skills
- Schedule Management
- Schedule oversight
- Priority management
- Production Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Staff Management
- Quality Control
Certification
FAA Certified Private Pilot (Airplane)
Timeline
Production Supervisor
United States Air Force
03.2015 - Current
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2006 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Business Administration
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Air University