Kurt Kaminski
Thousand Oaks,CA
Summary
Served in the US Army for over 14 years while holding various positions in leadership, management, quality assurance, safety, aircrew, maintenance, and instructing. Years of hands on experience in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance conforming to specifications and standards for airworthiness. Strong supervisory skills and extensive management experience in high stress and high pressure environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor
US Army
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Responsible for instruction of students attending CH-47F Medium Helicopter Repairer Course
- Developed, wrote, reviewed and updated lesson plans and exams in accordance with approved program of instruction
- Conducted conference and practical exercises to include counseling and testing student job performance
- Average GPA of instructed classes was 96.45%
- Nominated as outstanding instructor by 44 students
- Oversaw and assisted in training of over 600 students.
Platoon Sergeant / Technical Inspector / Flight Engineer / Master Resiliency Trainer
US Army
04.2017 - 01.2021
- Responsible for welfare, morale and professional development of 12 Soldiers
- Enforced standards and incorporated risk accountability for maintenance and associated mission equipment of four CH-47F helicopters valued at over $146 million
- Managed and supervised maintenance of 12 CH-47F helicopters, fight schedules, aircrew training, and proper use of assets
- Advised Leadership on all personnel matters
- As a Technical Inspector, accountable for quality assurance of maintenance and safety for CH-47F Helicopters
- Responsible for providing technical guidance on aircraft maintenance and maintaining flight and historical records
- Ensured compliance of Safety of Flight, Aviation Safety Action Messages, and Aviation Maintenance Action Messages
- As a Master Resiliency trainer, responsible for mental health and well-being of over 200 soldiers in the Unit
- Conducted resiliency training for incoming Soldiers to Ft. Drum ensuring integration was seamless. Demonstrated and taught resiliency techniques
- Deployed to Afghanistan in 2019-2020 and was responsible for Combat Search and Rescue / Personnel Recovery covering an area of over 500 sq Miles
- First Active Duty Soldier to hold position of leadership in an Army detachment to Air Force Pararescue operations in Bagram, Afghanistan
- Recovered over $40 million of sensitive equipment on recovery mission
- Oversaw transfer of 12 CH-47F helicopters and all associated equipment valued at over $400 million.
Recruiter / Future Soldier Leader
US Army
08.2015 - 04.2017
- Served as an Army ambassador and liaison to the community
- Recruited, determined eligibility, counseled applicants on programs and options, prepared enlistment applications and processed qualified applicants
- Was accountable for training and preparation of over 160 Future Soldiers for initial entry training into the Army
- Conducted Army awareness programs throughout an area of over 1915 square miles and population exceeding 358,000
- Maintained network of influencers including parents, educators, and community officials in six high schools
- Contributed to the FY 2016 mission ending at 106%, making San Diego Recruiting Company #5 out of 239
- Maintained ascension rate of 96% while a Future Soldier Leader
- Implemented, trained and instructed the Army's new physical assessment program to the Company and over 120 Future Soldiers.
Flight Engineer
US Army
09.2015 - 08.2015
- Responsible for maintenance and inspection of CH47D/F helicopters
- Performing flight crew duties under various modes of flight
- Mentored and trained junior crew chiefs
- While in charge of the unit's maintenance program, raised operational capability by 15%, and maintained operational readiness of assigned equipment at 92%
- Stood up and controlled the unit's tool calibration program and fire prevention and safety programs
- Awarded for Boulder flood relief efforts where over 1,000 people and animals were rescued as well as managing maintenance and inspections during operations combating the Black Forest Fire
- Competed in the Non-Commissioned officer of the Quarter board and won.
Flight Engineer / CH-47D Repairer
US Army
10.2009 - 09.2012
- Responsible for maintenance and inspections of assigned helicopter
- Ensured records pertaining to helicopters were up-kept and responsible for compliance of all pertinent publications
- Performed flight crew duties and maintained 100% accountability of assigned CH-47D helicopter
- Conducted scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on helicopters while assigned as a repairer
- Deployed to Afghanistan in 2011-2012 and awarded for meritorious service while flying in combat
- Was commended for participation in recovery mission to secure remains of a F-22 fighter jet that crashed in Alaska.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management
DeVry University
Downers Grove, IL07.2025
Certification -
Common Faculty Development Instructor Course
Fort Eustis, VA03.2021
Certification -
Master Resiliency Trainer Course
Fort Drum, NY05.2018
Certification -
Sling Load Inspector Certification Course
Fort Drum, NY02.2018
Certificate -
Army Recruiter Course
Fort Knox, KY07.2015
Career Enhancement -
Advanced Leadership Course
Fort Eustis, VA05.2014
Career Enhancement -
Warrior Leader Course
Fort Richardson, AK03.2011
Certification -
Advanced Individual Training
Fort Eustis, VA09.2009
Journeyman's Certificate -
Musician's Institute
Hollywood, CA01.2005
Skills
- Work Ethic
- Integrity
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Detail Oriented
- Self Sufficiency
Timeline
Instructor
US Army
01.2021 - 06.2023
Platoon Sergeant / Technical Inspector / Flight Engineer / Master Resiliency Trainer
US Army
04.2017 - 01.2021
Flight Engineer
US Army
09.2015 - 08.2015
Recruiter / Future Soldier Leader
US Army
08.2015 - 04.2017
Flight Engineer / CH-47D Repairer
US Army
10.2009 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management
DeVry University
Certification -
Common Faculty Development Instructor Course
Certification -
Master Resiliency Trainer Course
Certification -
Sling Load Inspector Certification Course
Certificate -
Army Recruiter Course
Career Enhancement -
Advanced Leadership Course
Career Enhancement -
Warrior Leader Course
Certification -
Advanced Individual Training
Journeyman's Certificate -
Musician's Institute
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