Kirsten Brown
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Aviation Machinists mate with 9+ years of experience maintaining and preserving P-8A and T56 engines in high tempo operational environments. Proven ability to perform detailed inspections, corrosion control, and preventative maintenance to ensure aircraft safety, reliability, and mission readiness. Strong leader and team player with a record of maintaining regulatory compliance and meeting operational deadlines.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Machinists Mate / E-6
United States Navy, USN
05.2017 - Current
- Led, trained, and mentored teams of technicians to ensure high standards of performance, professionalism, and safety.
- Conducted on the job training and performance evaluations for junior Sailors.
- Acted as primary point of contact between junior personnel and senior leadership and Maintenance control.
- Led maintenance evolutions, inspections, and special projects requiring cross-functional coordination.
- Supported disciplinary processes, counseling, and professional development plans.
Collateral Duty Inspector
United States Navy, USN
Jacksonville, FL
07.2022 - 12.2026
- Served as designated CDI for 41L and 41B Mechanic shop.
- Conducted quality inspections on level 2 and 3 preservations for CFM56-7B and T-56 engines supporting long-term storage.
- Verified proper application of corrosion prevention compounds, desiccants, barrier materials, and sealing methods in accordance with NAVAIR.
- Reviewed and validated maintenance documentation in NALCOMIS.
- Ensured proper removal and preservation of the CFM56-7B inlets.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to address discrepancies found during inspections, ensuring timely resolutions.
Sexual Assault Victim Advocate
United States Navy, USN
Jacksonville, FL
08.2023 - 07.2025
- Provided emotional support and advocacy for sexual assault survivors during crisis interventions upon Naval Air Station Jacksonville.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and legal entities to ensure victim rights were upheld.
- Maintained comprehensive case documentation to track client progress and service utilization.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of victim information, upholding ethical standards while providing advocacy services.
- Delivered training to Fleet Readiness Center South East oncoming Sailors on topics related to sexual violence prevention and response tactics.
Collateral Duty Inspector
United States Navy, USN
Oak Harbor, WA
03.2019 - 06.2022
- Served as designated CDI for 110 (Mechanic shop) and 310 (Line Maintenance).
- Conducted quality inspections on mechanical and fuel systems. Ensured proper completion of 110 Phase inspections.
- Inspected and certified flight line maintenance actions including the launch, recovery, servicing, and Daily/Turnaround inspection of the P-8A.
- Verified proper completion of maintenance in accordance with NAVAIR, CNAF, and Squadron LCP.
- Reviewed and validated maintenance documentation in OOMA.
- Enforced FOD prevention, tool control, and HAZMAT handling in high tempo environments
Education
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FLSkills
- Preventative & Corrective Maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Technical Manual Interpretation
- Equipment Inspection and Testing
- Tool Control & Safety Compliance
- Quality Assurance Inspections
- Risk Assessment
- Personnel Training & Supervision
- Workload Planning
- Performance Evaluation
- Conflict Resolution
- Equipment Tracking
- Budget & Financial Accounting
- Maintenance Documentation
- FAA compliance
Certification
- Quality Assurance Representative and Inspector 41B/41L/110/310
- HAZCOM Supervisor
- Aircraft Confined Space Program (ACSP) - Entry Supervisor/ Safety Observer
- AIRSPEED Yellow Belt- 10/2022
- Up to 26k Forklift Operator
- CAT 3 Over-head Crane Operator
Timeline
Sexual Assault Victim Advocate
United States Navy, USN
08.2023 - 07.2025
Collateral Duty Inspector
United States Navy, USN
07.2022 - 12.2026
Collateral Duty Inspector
United States Navy, USN
03.2019 - 06.2022
Aviation Machinists Mate / E-6
United States Navy, USN
05.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University