Kirk McKean
Gibsonton,Florida
Summary
FAA Certificated Airframe (pending test completion) and Powerplant mechanic prepared for ensuring optimal aircraft performance. Educational background in inspecting, repairing, and maintaining aircraft systems, with focus on safety and regulatory compliance. Reliable team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and driven by achieving high-quality results. Skilled in troubleshooting, diagnostics, and use of advanced tools, with reputation for dependability and precision.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Signals Intelligence Analyst
SOCCENT, MacDill AFB, FL
MacDill AFB, FL
12.2020 - 05.2025
- Development and Quality Control of Signals Intelligence Permissions for supported units in the Central Command Theater of Operations.
- Responsible for training and Management of 3 Army Signals Intelligence Analysts assigned to SOCCENT.
Mission Manager, Human Resources Supervisor
706th MI GRP, Fort Eisenhower, GA
Fort Eisenhower, GA
08.2017 - 12.2020
- Managed the after hours operation of Signals Intelligence Analysis of a team of 16 individuals developing reports at NSA Georgia.
- Lead team of 6 personnel to manage training, develop and submit all personnel actions, and develop training programs for a company of over 130 personnel.
Squad Leader
A CO, 425th BSTB, JBER, AK
JBER, AK
02.2011 - 05.2014
- Developed and led more than 50 training exercises covering demolitions, urban combat, reconnaissance, route clearance fundamentals, Army SHARP program, and other basic Army fundamentals.
- Primary Blow In Place master for the platoon in Combat Operations successfully removing more than 75 explosive devices from the battlefield until ultimately being wounded in Combat and earning the Purple Heart.
- Oversaw maintenance for 4 military style vehicles ensuring safe operation and reliability.
Team Leader
576 EN CO, 555 EN GRP, Fort Carson, CO
Fort Carson, CO
10.2006 - 02.2011
- Led a team of 6 personnel in engineering fundamentals to include: route clearance, urban combat, reconnaissance, explosives, and mobility/counter-mobility operations.
- Led the search element of a route clearance patrol in combat ultimately being recognized for Valor in Combat.
- Performed maintenance and recovery operations of multiple vehicles during high stress combat operations ensuring the continued safe movement of convoys through dangerous areas and situations.
Education
Occupational Associate Degree - Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT Program)
National Aviation Academy
Clearwater, FL04.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Business- Global Leadership
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ04.2026
High School Diploma - undefined
George Jenkins High School
Lakeland, FL05.2003
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Coaching and mentoring
- Equipment maintenance
- Adaptive learning
- Threat assessment
- Managing records
- Proven performance under pressure
- Squad leadership
Certification
FAA Powerplant Certification 02/2026
Languages
Arabic
Professional Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional Working
Interests
Perform routine and corrective maintenance on my personal vehicle, applying strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills and actively pursuing a private pilot’s license
Timeline
Signals Intelligence Analyst
SOCCENT, MacDill AFB, FL
12.2020 - 05.2025
Mission Manager, Human Resources Supervisor
706th MI GRP, Fort Eisenhower, GA
08.2017 - 12.2020
Squad Leader
A CO, 425th BSTB, JBER, AK
02.2011 - 05.2014
Team Leader
576 EN CO, 555 EN GRP, Fort Carson, CO
10.2006 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Business- Global Leadership
Arizona State University
High School Diploma - undefined
George Jenkins High School
Occupational Associate Degree - Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT Program)
National Aviation Academy
MILITARY SERVICE
Army, Retired 01/2005 - 05/2025