JOSE OBANDO
AMENTUM/M1/VSE/V2X - Government Contractor
Virginia Beach,VA
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Results-driven Field Service Engineer and Aviation Technician with active Secret Security Clearance and 20 years of military experience. Led teams of 85+ in high-pressure environments, ensuring compliance with Occupational Safety & Health Administration standards and managing risks to protect assets valued over $30M. Demonstrated expertise in program management and technical maintenance, recognized with multiple awards for professional excellence.
Work History
Aircraft Mechanic 1/ Power Plants
9 Years 9 Months- Maintained eight E-2C Hawkeye aircraft powered by two T56-A-427 power plants and NP2000 propeller related systems.
- Supervised discrepancy corrections as a collateral duty inspector to ensure specifications and standards of workmanship were met.
- Performs Low and High power operational checks of aircrafts engines and its systems.
- Conducted low and high power operational checks on aircraft engines and systems to verify functionality and performance..
- Collaborated with team members on complex repairs, ensuring successful completion of projects and minimizing delays in aircraft availability.
Field Service Engineer
1 Year- Provided daily service support to the existing customer base in MD, DC, VA, and WV.
- Facilitated sales and service growth while enhancing customer satisfaction
- Performed repairs and maintenance on biomedical testing analyzer equipment at customer sites.
- Supports sales growth, service growth, and customer satisfaction
- Adhered to business processes and quality standards, achieving customer satisfaction metrics
- Established and maintained customer relationships.
- Traveled extensively overnight within assigned territory and additional areas to support Field Service Engineer colleagues.
Senior Safety Manager
20 Years- Mentored and advised 115 safety personnel, enhancing team competency and compliance with safety protocols
- Trained 615+ personnel in conducting industrial production actions and implementing Privacy act regulations through a comprehensive Safety and Occupational Health Program
- Provided accurate and timely responses to all safety requests and actions to support 39 departments
- Managed, developed, evaluated, and issued 50+ policies and procedures for records disposition
- Managed 100+ Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act requests; enforced Federal regulations on transparent administration
- Organized and completed 500+ safety inspections to ensure strict adherence to command policies
- Performed over 49 safety modifications to improve work safety environments
- Conducted multiple fire drills, improving personnel readiness and response to fire emergencies
- Directed four safety stand-down events to educate service members and their families on seasonal changes and operational risk management. to raise awareness to service members and their families of all seasons changes and to utilize Operational Risk Management to reduce mishaps.
Quality Assurance Manager
20 Years- Led a team of 10 Senior Inspectors for 51 Work-centers throughout the Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic region
- Performed Quality Assurance final inspections on 100+ T-56, T-700, and T-64 engines and modules
- Redesigned tracking procedures of the Aircraft Confined Space Program, which increased aircraft availability that allowed 3.9K+ flight hours
- Performed 32 collateral duty inspector (CDI) monitors and 17 work center audits, resulting in increasing operating efficiency by 30%
- Inspected and managed the repair quality of over 12K items for 23 F/A-18F aircrafts in 51 Work-centers within the state and overseas
- Redesigned tracking procedures for Aircraft Confined Space Program, increasing aircraft availability and enabling 3.9K+ flight hours
- Conducted 32 collateral duty inspector (CDI) monitors and 17 work center audits, enhancing operating efficiency by 30%
- Facilitated installation and removal of 37 F414-GE-400 engines.
Production Line Supervisor/Manager
20 Years- Managed administration operations for 5K personnel, overseeing progression, development, training, and qualifications.
- Developed training course for 20+ military personnel on benefits, insurance, and human resource policies.
- Advised senior leadership on military personnel readiness and strength level reporting
- Managed recruitment and retention program, achieving 90% retention rate.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Information System Technology
Skills
Aviation Technician
Records administration
Data management
Leadership
Maintenance Planning
Technical Training
Safety Compliance
Communication
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office Suite
SharePoint
Windows and MacOS
Records Management
Work ethic
Certification
- Multiple Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
- Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI)
- Low Power Turn Operator
- Confine Space Entrant Authority (Gas Free Engineering)
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Aircraft Mechanic 1/ Power Plants
AMENTUM/M1/VSE/V2X - Government Contractor
01.2017 - CurrentRead More
Field Service Engineer
Beckman Coulter
01.2016 - 01.2017Read More
Senior Safety Manager
UNITED STATES NAVY
01.1996 - 01.2016Read More
Quality Assurance Manager
UNITED STATES NAVY
01.1996 - 01.2016Read More
Production Line Supervisor/Manager
UNITED STATES NAVY
01.1996 - 01.2016Read More
Tidewater Community College
Associates of Applied Science from Information System Technology
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Awards
- Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medal (8)
- Meritoriously Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
- Good Conduct Medal (6)