PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
SKILLBRIDGE AVAILABILITY
Timeline

Larry Darnell Jr.

Naval Aviation
1
Certification
20
years of professional experience

Results-driven Aviation Maintenance Operations and Production Control Manager with 21 years of U.S. Navy experience in aircraft maintenance coordination and production oversight. Expertise in production planning, quality assurance, aviation logistics, and regulatory compliance. Holds Active Secret clearance and excels in leading cross-functional teams, resolving production constraints, and delivering precise reports that enhance resource utilization and mission readiness.

Work History

Chief Aviation Maintenance Administrationman (AZC)

7 Years 10 Months
Naval Aviation | 10.2018 - Current
  • Provides and guides aviation maintenance analysis, readiness reporting across information systems streamlining workflows and supporting operational units.
  • Ensures accuracy in documentation, database integrity, user-access administration, configuration control, and continuous system availability for over 300 personnel.
  • Administered 3 maintenance information systems that tracked production, material status, aircraft configuration, technical compliance, and readiness reporting, ensuring 100% operational efficiency.
  • Administered 4 senior staff-managed NAMP programs maintaining compliance and support Aviation Maintenance Inspection scores exceeding 90%.
  • Drafted and released OIX operational messages and aviation maintenance documentation to notify higher Echelon of technical and inspection deferments, ensuring full compliance and operational awareness.

ALSS Supervisor

10 Months
Aviation Life Support Systems | 03.2021 - 01.2022
  • Selected over industry veterans to supervise the Aviation Life Support Systems work center, responsible for maintaining critical equipment supporting 18 pilots and 13 aircraft.
  • Led 5 personnel in performing inspection, maintenance, documentation, inventory management, and quality assurance of survival equipment, with no defects or mishaps.
  • Led 5 personnel in performing inspection, maintenance, documentation, inventory management, and quality assurance of survival equipment, with no defects or mishaps.
  • Revitalized ALSS program by enhancing accountability, ensuring inspection compliance, improving documentation quality, and streamlining maintenance processes.
  • Received the Navy Achievement Medal for demonstrating superior leadership and revitalizing the command ALSS program.

Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) | Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI)

11 Years 5 Months
Naval Aviation Maintenance Program | 10.2009 - 03.2021
  • Conducted Naval Aviation Maintenance Program audits utilizing the Computerized Self-Evaluation Checklist (CSEC) ensuring effective compliant programs.
  • Verified corrective action documentation accuracy and technical tracking ensuring compliance with Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) requirements.
  • Managed 5 Quality Assurance representatives during successful remote operations for 30 maintenance personnel and 3 aircraft over 10 months unsupported.

AM Supervisor

11 Years 8 Months
Aviation Structural Mechanic | 02.2007 - 10.2018
  • Performed Organizational level maintenance supporting Sikorsky and Boeing aircraft. by removing and replacing components, reviewing hydraulic and pneumatic blueprints.
  • Supervised aviation maintenance work centers of 120-150 personnel, ensuring efficient team operations and high-quality maintenance standards.
  • Coordinated maintenance priorities, preventive maintenance schedules, workload assignments, and aircraft readiness, achieving zero aviation mishaps and enhancing safety and risk management.

Education

Certificate - Computer Systems and Networks

American Public University System | Charles Town, WV | 07.2026

GPA: GPA 3.9

Associate of Science - Computer Technology

American Public University System | Charles Town, WV | 06.2025

GPA: GPA 3.9

Skills

Aerospace Maintenance & Operations
Maintenance information systems
Maintenance scheduling
Aviation analytics
Aviation Systems Management
Database management
Aviation Maintenance Systems
VMware Administration
Aviation Maintenance Leadership
Microsoft Office

Certification

  • U.S. Department of Labor Apprenticeship - Administrative Services Manager
  • U.S. Department of Labor Apprenticeship - Computer Operator
  • U.S. Department of Labor Apprenticeship - Airframe Mechanic
  • F/A-18 Automated Maintenance Environment (FAME) System Administrator
  • Senior Enlisted Aviation Maintenance Management (SEAM)

SKILLBRIDGE AVAILABILITY

  • Projected SkillBridge Eligibility Date: 5 April 2027
  • Fleet Reserve Date: 31 July 2027

Timeline

ALSS Supervisor

Aviation Life Support Systems
03.2021 - 01.2022Read More

Chief Aviation Maintenance Administrationman (AZC)

Naval Aviation
10.2018 - CurrentRead More

Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) | Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI)

Naval Aviation Maintenance Program
10.2009 - 03.2021Read More

AM Supervisor

Aviation Structural Mechanic
02.2007 - 10.2018Read More

American Public University System

Certificate from Computer Systems and Networks
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American Public University System

Associate of Science from Computer Technology
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Larry Darnell Jr.