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Joseph Liggins

San Marcos,CA

Summary

Dependable Worklead/Supervisor eager to bring safety-first approach to tasks ranging from simple maintenance to complete overhauls. Expert at repairing and maintaining FA-18 aircrafts. Dedicated to providing absolute confirmation of airworthiness before approving vehicles for service. Applies new and emerging techniques and technologies to expedite and enhance operations. Competent Aircraft Mechanic with ten-year record in field and advanced abilities in inspecting aircraft, measuring wear and overseeing repairs. Diligent about documenting preventive and corrective actions to meet industry regulatory requirements. Quality- driven, responsible and devoted to safety. Hardworking Mechanic focused on completing work quickly to consistently exceed targets. Reliable supervisor accustomed to taking on challenging tasks. Dedicated to business success.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Logs and Records

Affordable Engineering Services
San Diego, CA
04.2019 - 02.2022
  • Liaised with internal departments to enforce accounting best practices and timely correction of errors.
  • Maintained complete confidentiality in accordance with organization and legal requirements.
  • Updated daily logs to track information movements.
  • Disseminated information to correct department, individual or outside location.
  • Streamlined day-to-day office processes to meet long-term goals.
  • Scanned incoming documentation.
  • Obtained information by contacting appropriate personnel or patients.
  • Kept department clean, organized and professional.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.

Aircraft Ordnance Mechanic

Affordable Engineering Services
San Diego, CA
02.2019 - 03.2021
  • Inspected aircraft before and after flights to maintain current airworthiness assessments
  • Tested aircraft, traced faults, and diagnosed problems to conduct skilled repairs
  • Maintained corporate fuel farm facility, equipment storage areas, and spare parts location for typical repair and maintenance needs
  • Followed technical documentation to correctly disassemble, rework, and repair various aircraft systems
  • Completed proper inspection records, reports, and forms required by operational, regulatory, and manufacturing standards
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  • Ead and interpreted blueprints to understand correct performance as baseline for repairs
  • Assembled, installed, and configured aircraft systems and equipment
  • Followed technical documentation to make accurate repairs and complete skilled modifications to the structures of different aircraft
  • Replaced or repaired the aircraft's worn, defective and damaged components to return each to an airworthy status
  • Located problems such as cracks, breaks and leaks with thorough inspections of the aircraft's components
  • Documented all preventive and corrective maintenance to the fleet aircraft in detailed, industry-compliant repair logs
  • Certified the quality of the maintenance and aircraft operational readiness based on in-depth inspections
  • Conducted quality inspections of tires, landing gear, and wings to locate evidence of damage or corrosion.
  • Worked effectively with fellow team members in fast-paced, dangerous and intense environments.
  • Performed various duties at sea on flight decks and ashore in hangars, including [Task] and [Task].
  • Maintained airborne weapons, aircraft guns, and targets and operated magazine sprinkler systems.
  • Stowed, inspected, assembled and loaded aviation ammunition, including [Type] and [Type] ammunition.

Records Clerk

Veterans Administration
San Diego, CA
03.2015 - 01.2019
  • Assisted team members and managers with tasks to maintain productivity and meet project milestones
  • Completed all required paperwork within anticipated timeframes
  • Followed established guidelines and procedures
  • Add new employees to organization charts when hired or transferred
  • Coordinate with staff the staffing team to gather and process new hire information
  • Facilitate weekly staffing meetings, generate and maintain new employee pipeline
  • Follow up with safety manager regarding pre-employment physicals
  • Coordinate with FSO regarding security clearance and base access updates for new employees
  • Audit and reconcile employee timesheets on a regular basis
  • Communicate with employees and supervisors regarding employee expense reports
  • Distribute, gather, and process documentation for employee drug screens
  • subtract exiting employees upon termination
  • Facilitate attendance and process documentation for employee drug screens.

Student

Southwestern College
San Diego, CA
04.2012 - 03.2015
  • Completed various clerical tasks for work study on-campus department such as typing, filing, and recordkeeping
  • Led and coordinated with fellow students to complete compelling and on-point group projects
  • Authored, edited, and refined writing assignments
  • Assisted with group administrative needs, including filing documents and handling correspondence
  • Resolved or escalated business problems to keep operations moving smoothly
  • Collected and documented data from variety of sources to compile complete picture of business operations.
  • Used library and scholarly databases to locate reliable resources.
  • Completed assigned duties and consistently produced high volume of work to support daily business needs.
  • Adhered to school schedules, regulations, policies and dress codes to promote safety and learning.

Aviation Ordnance Supervisor

U.S. Navy
San Diego, CA
09.2001 - 03.2012
  • Configured, tested, and reconfigured aircraft weaponry
  • Depot, Intermediate and Organizational level Maintenance
  • Collateral Duty inspector and Quality Assurance Observer
  • Carried out arming and de-arming orders based on mission orders
  • Tested racks, launchers, and other components to verify operational status and performance against specifications
  • Evaluated weapons release, control, and storage systems for safety or performance problems
  • Helped coordinate loading and unloading of airborne weapons
  • Detached, repaired, and installed guns on FA-18 aircraft
  • Worked successfully with airborne weaponry, air-launched torpedoes, and other ammunition
  • Completed regular maintenance on bomb racks, missile launchers, and mechanical components for armaments
  • Prepared mandated reports outlining compliance and safety findings for ordnance
  • Managed safe storage, inventory, and assembly of ordnance for FA-18 aircraft
  • Assembled and tested guided missiles to maintain mission-readiness
  • Operated and maintained ship-board elevators designed to move cargo or weaponry
  • Handled aircraft loading and downloading operations to keep craft on-schedule
  • Maintained records of guns and explosives in compliance with local and federal laws
  • Managed explosives inventory, storing hazardous items in accordance with safety procedures
  • Assigned tasks to team members based on individual strengths and promoted teamwork-driven environment to meet goals.
  • Supervised operation of aviation ordnance shops, armories, and storage facilities.
  • Maintained airborne weapons, aircraft guns, and targets and operated magazine sprinkler systems.
  • Stowed, inspected, assembled and loaded aviation ammunition, including bombs, rockets, missles and 20mm ammunition.
  • Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.
  • Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
  • Performed annual evaluations and reviews for large staff of employees.
  • Monitored workshop work flow for over 50 employees.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Human Development

San Diego Christian College

Associate of Applied Science - Kinesiology

Southwestern College

Skills

  • Data entry
  • Work well independently
  • Data management
  • Computer skills
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Critical thinking
  • Training and mentoring
  • Team Building
  • Schedule Management

Timeline

Logs and Records

Affordable Engineering Services
04.2019 - 02.2022

Aircraft Ordnance Mechanic

Affordable Engineering Services
02.2019 - 03.2021

Records Clerk

Veterans Administration
03.2015 - 01.2019

Student

Southwestern College
04.2012 - 03.2015

Aviation Ordnance Supervisor

U.S. Navy
09.2001 - 03.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Human Development

San Diego Christian College

Associate of Applied Science - Kinesiology

Southwestern College
Joseph Liggins