Kennedy Wade
Waterford,Michigan
Summary
Dedicated professional with over four years of service in the United States Marine Corps, specializing in aviation maintenance and quality assurance. Proven track record as a Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative and Plane Captain, effectively managing complex systems to enhance operational readiness. Expertise in process optimization, internal audits, and compliance ensures adherence to safety and quality standards. Aiming to leverage skills in a challenging role focused on enhancing communication efficiency and operational excellence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
H-1 Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton South, United States
01.2023 - 12.2024
- As a Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative in the Marine Corps, I supervised and trained a team of 60 Marines daily, managing the maintenance and operation of multi-million dollar Bell H-1 aircraft
- My responsibilities include overseeing and conducting maintenance and repairs on critical components such as gearboxes, engines, drivetrains, fuel systems, and flight control systems
- I performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to ensure the operational capability of all dynamic components
- I troubleshot and resolved discrepancies by employing critical thinking skills to maintain superior flight capability and safety
- In my role, I also manage day-to-day tasks and conduct training sessions for subordinates, ensuring high standards and compliance
H-1 Collateral Duty Inspector
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton South, United States
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed tool control, serviceability checks, and preventative maintenance, ensuring all equipment met operational readiness standards while facilitating team communication to maintain schedule and quality compliance
- Prepared maintenance reports and communicated findings to senior management, ensuring clarity and actionable insights, similar to providing regular updates to senior management
Plane Captain
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton South, United States
11.2020 - 02.2022
- Served as the primary point of contact for flight line operations, ensuring all personnel understood and adhered to safety protocols and operational requirements
- Managed over 400 flight inspections, ensuring timely, safe, and accurate completion of tasks under high-pressure conditions, skills essential for managing supply chain communication in a dynamic environment
Education
BBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Arizona
09.2024
High School Diploma -
Mount Rainier High School
Des Moines, WA06-2018
Skills
- Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite
- Risk Management Assessment
- Quality Assurance
- Troubleshooting
- Leadership
- Consistent Reliability
Certification
SHRM Certificate, University of Arizona Global Campus, 06/2024, A SHRM certificate of completion signifies that you have acquired essential human resources (HR) competencies.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
H-1 Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative
United States Marine Corps
01.2023 - 12.2024
H-1 Collateral Duty Inspector
United States Marine Corps
02.2022 - 01.2023
Plane Captain
United States Marine Corps
11.2020 - 02.2022
BBA - Business Administration And Management
University of Arizona
High School Diploma -
Mount Rainier High School
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