Kenji Bussman
Murrieta,California
Summary
Responsible and motivated U.S. Navy veteran with five years of experience in air department operations, flight deck management, and security logistics and operations. Skilled in technical systems, safety compliance, equipment operation, security duties, job training, and team leadership. Executed high-stakes operations and maintained attention to detail to safety standards aboard the USS Ronald Reagan while stationed and deployed out of Yokosuka, Japan. Currently ready to continue being a reliable asset by putting my acquired abilities and experience to work while expanding my skill set.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Third Class Petty Officer
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76)
09.2020 - 09.2025
- Qualified and experienced plane handler, flight deck elevator operator, and shipboard tractor driver, directly supporting mission readiness.
- Successfully trained and supervised over 200 personnel on board for mission readiness in order for these sailors to qualify advancement and promotion.
- Supervised and executed flight deck operations, which ensured the safe and efficient positioning of aircraft with zero incidents or accidents.
- Trained and practiced damage control, including firefighting, while working on a mission-driven team to successfully prepare for worst-case scenarios.
- Conducted daily maintenance and inspections on rescue and damage control equipment, contributing to ship readiness and safety compliance.
- Qualified M4 carbine rifle, M9 Beretta pistol, and oleoresin capsicum certification, meeting security force weapons' standards.
- Assisted in shipboard casualty drills, contributing to Navy-wide certification and damage control readiness.
- Served as a habitability team member in port, removing 125 racks and lockers in crew living spaces, gaining practical experience with mechanical skills, tool use, and demolition.
- Messenger of the watch and Petty Officer of the watch, responsible for executing checks and measures necessary for optimal safety and security.
- Operated security force weapons, including the drone deterrent Drake system.
- In-port emergency team (IET) hose team member, safely and expeditiously responding to drills and casualties on board.
Education
Navy Security Force Sentry Course Certification - Security
USS Ronald Reagan
Yokosuka, Japan11-2021
Security Reaction Force Team Member Certification - Security
USS Ronald Reagan
Yokosuka, Japan11-2021
High School Diploma -
Elsinore High School
Wildomar, California06-2019
Skills
- Flight deck operations
- Air department operations
- Equipment operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Risk management
- Technical troubleshooting
- Damage control
- Emergency response
- In-port security
- Weapons qualifications
- Leadership
- Team training
- Watch standing
- Monitoring systems
- Personnel training
- Situational awareness
- Regulation compliance
Timeline
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Third Class Petty Officer
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76)
09.2020 - 09.2025
Navy Security Force Sentry Course Certification - Security
USS Ronald Reagan
Security Reaction Force Team Member Certification - Security
USS Ronald Reagan
High School Diploma -
Elsinore High School
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