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John Morin

Panama City,Florida

Summary

Dynamic and versatile professional with a diverse background spanning military, maritime, and business leadership roles. Former United States Air Force Aircraft Armament Systems Technician with 6 years of hands-on experience in maintaining, troubleshooting, and managing weapons systems for the F-22 Raptor. Proven expertise in ensuring operational readiness, technical compliance, and safety across complex military systems. Additionally, skilled Ordinary Seaman with maritime experience in vessel operations, safety, and maintenance. Currently the proud owner of a successful fishing charter business, managing all aspects of operations, from client relations and trip planning to vessel upkeep. A results-driven leader with a strong work ethic, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to delivering top-tier service in both military and civilian environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fishing Guide

Reel Therapy Charters
05.2019 - Current
  • Founded and operate a successful fishing charter business with a client base of tourists, locals, and corporate groups.
  • Maintain vessels, manage gear, and ensure all equipment meets safety and regulatory standards.
  • Lead fishing excursions, providing expert knowledge of local waters, techniques, and fish species.
  • Handle all aspects of business operations, including scheduling, marketing, budgeting, and bookkeeping.
  • Build strong client relationships resulting in high rates of repeat business and positive reviews.
  • Maintain up-to-date certifications and comply with all federal and local maritime regulations.

Ordinary Seaman

Florida Offshore INC.
01.2023 - 05.2025
  • Operated deck machinery such as winches and cranes during drone recovery operations.
  • Participated in routine and emergency drills to ensure crew readiness.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections and maintained clean and secure work areas.
  • Handled mooring lines during docking and undocking procedures.
  • Performed deck maintenance and upkeep
  • Troubleshot and resolved mechanical problems with various systems and equipment.
  • Met requirements for government-issued certifications, keeping ship and boats in full compliance.
  • Followed and helped enforce safety regulations for different ship equipment, systems and work areas.
  • Maintained 3 Utility boats consisting of (Scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, Wiring, and upkeep)

Weapons Load Team Chief

Air Force
09.2018 - 01.2020

Weapons Load Crew Chief

  • Supervised and trained personnel in loading, positioning, safety verification, and unloading of munitions on combat aircraft.
  • Oversee removal, installation, and maintenance of 896 weapons release and suspension equipment items supporting 31 aircraft gun systems valued over $105 million.
  • Perform and lead on-equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of advanced weapons systems in high-tempo operational environments.
  • Ensure accurate and timely documentation of maintenance actions in the Integrated Maintenance Information System (IMIS), enhancing readiness and mission support.
  • Enforce strict adherence to safety procedures and technical orders, contributing to zero mishaps during operational sorties and training missions.


Data Integrity Team Program NCOIC

  • Review and correct over 14,000 aircraft maintenance forms annually, ensuring documentation accuracy and compliance with technical standards.
  • Reduced section error rates significantly while maintaining 99% accuracy across all reviewed forms, enhancing mission readiness and inspection performance.


Rail Launcher Time Compliance Technical Order Supervisor

  • Maintained 100% accountability of completed and non-completed rail launchers through meticulous tracking and inventory management.
  • Ensured a consistent two-day turnaround time for all rail launcher maintenance and completion tasks, directly supporting mission readiness and scheduling efficiency.

Weapons Load Crew Member

Air Force
03.2014 - 09.2018

Weapons Load Crew Member

  • Assisted with removal, installation, and accountability of 1,900 armament normally installed/alternate mission equipment (NIME/AME) items valued at over $70 million.
  • Performed daily maintenance operations and weapons loading for 24 F-22 aircraft valued at $3.8 billion, directly supporting 1,800 sorties.
  • Supported on-equipment weapons system maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair; ensured accurate and timely data entry into the Integrated Maintenance Information System (IMIS).
  • Maintained full proficiency, certification, and qualifications across 218 tasks, 6 munition types, and 3 aircraft configurations IAW all policies, directives, and AFT.


Data Integrity Team Program Manager

  • Reviewed and corrected over 14,000 aircraft maintenance form write-ups annually, ensuring compliance with documentation standards and technical accuracy.
  • Reduced section error rates significantly while achieving and sustaining 99% overall forms accuracy, directly enhancing inspection readiness and operational efficiency.

Education

Associate Of Applied Science - Aircraft Armament Systems Technology,

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
01-2017

Skills

  • Aircraft Armament Systems Maintenance
  • Munitions Handling & Accountability
  • Technical Order (TO) Compliance
  • Aircraft Electrical & Weapons System Troubleshooting
  • Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
  • Inspection, Functional Checkouts & Operational Checks
  • Adaptability
  • Problem Solving
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Team collaboration
  • Quality assurance
  • Time management

Languages

English
Spanish

Certification

  • OUPV/6-Pack Captain's License (2018-Present)
  • TWIC Card (2018-Present)

Security Clearance

  • Secret level security clearance (2014-Present)

Timeline

Ordinary Seaman

Florida Offshore INC.
01.2023 - 05.2025

Fishing Guide

Reel Therapy Charters
05.2019 - Current

Weapons Load Team Chief

Air Force
09.2018 - 01.2020

Weapons Load Crew Member

Air Force
03.2014 - 09.2018

Associate Of Applied Science - Aircraft Armament Systems Technology,

Community College of The Air Force
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