Kirby Dickerson

Install, service, and repair marine electronic equipment on-board commercial and naval ships, yachts, and pleasure craft. Test, adjust, and troubleshoot components, PCBs, sub-assemblies, and antennas as well as load, update, and modify software. Utilize knowledge of electronic theory and circuitry to address a variety of technical problems as well as to make intelligent use of complex schematics, blueprints, and manuals to accurately achieve assignments. Upon completion of each job, the technician will compose and remit a detailed service report.

• Operated and maintained naval weapon systems, ensuring optimal performance during training and operational missions.
• Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance on firearms and ammunition storage, enhancing safety protocols.
• Led gun crew drills, improving team efficiency and readiness for deployment under various operational conditions.
• Trained junior personnel in weapon handling procedures, fostering skills development and adherence to safety standards.
• Collaborated with logistics teams to manage inventory of ammunition and supplies, streamlining resupply operations.
• Supported leadership in managing ammunition inventory, ensuring adequate supplies for training and operations.
• Assisted superiors in the planning of effective firing ranges that met safety requirements while maximizing training value.
• Maintained strict security measures, safeguarding sensitive information related to weapons systems and tactical plans.
• Improved firearm safety by conducting regular maintenance and inspections on all weaponry.
• Ensured optimal performance of gunnery equipment through diligent cleaning, assembly, and disassembly tasks.
• Operated and maintained in excess $6Mil worth of heavy vehicles, serialized assets, weapons, machine guns, naval guns and artillery while with NAVSPECWAR and SOCOM.