Makeda Wilmot
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Experienced Aviation Ordnanceman with a strong background in leading teams and executing weapon load and download operations, aircraft maintenance, inspections, and aircraft launch and recovery. Skilled in receiving, inspecting, packaging, storing, handling, and processing weapon and ammunition shipments. Proficient in testing and assembling various airborne weapons. Possesses excellent documentation and written and oral communication abilities. Active listener with exceptional time management and organizational skills. Extensive knowledge of various weapons and ammunition. Adept at performing duties in deployed squadrons, static bases, and training situations. Astute Plane Captain with seven
years of experience in military-grade aviation. Highly proficient in performing aircraft inspections for flight safety. Demonstrated understanding of safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals. Excellent leadership and mentorship skills. Reliable Maintenance Supervisor dedicated to developing and enforcing adherence to maintenance schedules. Committed to reducing risks and promoting workplace safety through improved safety training.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Plane Captain
Amentum
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Coordinated with maintenance teams for prompt repairs, reducing overall turnaround time for flights.
- Managed aircraft fueling operations, adhering to strict safety guidelines and procedures.
- Ensured aircraft safety by performing thorough pre-flight and post-flight inspections.
- Directed incoming and outgoing aircraft near terminal areas using light signals and guiding signs.
- Supported emergency response efforts when needed by applying quick thinking and problem-solving skills under pressure situations.
- Communicated effectively with pilots regarding any discrepancies found during inspections, fostering a culture of safety and awareness.
Aviation Ordnanceman
US Navy
01.2016 - 08.2021
- Serviced aircraft guns and rockets and assembled and tested air-launched guided missiles.
- Maintained operations for aviation ordnance shops, armories, and storage facilities.
- Prepared, reviewed, maintained and inspected compliance with directives and reports.
- Handled and serviced weapons and ammunition carried on Nimitz class carriers and MH60R helicopters.
- Received, inspected, packaged, stored, handled and processed weapon shipments.
- Performed regular inspections on ordnance systems to verify regulation compliance.
- Delivered mentorship to Navy sailors, aligning performance and encouraging career development.
- Completed maintenance and flight operations at sea on flight decks and ashore in hangars.
- Worked closely with crew members in intense, quickly changing and dangerous environments.
- Inspected, reviewed, maintained and repaired weapon systems using manual troubleshooting.
- Managed over $7M in assets, which included vehicles, weapons, materials and military equipment.
- Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries as a qualified collateral duty inspector (extension of quality assurance).
- Examined and checked over finished job to assess compliance to specifications.
Plane Captain
US Navy
01.2016 - 08.2021
- Towed and maneuvered MH60R helicopters on flight lines and open seas aboard aircraft carriers, communicating movements to passing aircraft and ground personnel.
- Thoroughly inspected MH60R helicopters before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability.
- Operated and maintained helicopters subsystem such as engines and generators through inspections and servicing.
- Maintained records of daily activities with OOMA/NALCOMIS including aircraft discrepancies, engines servicing level, hydraulic pump levels, tire pressure etc.
- Execute and supervised safety plans and trained dozens of crew members to meet rigorous safety expectations carrying out duties of line shack division collateral duty inspector (extension of quality assurance).
Military Security Patrol
US Navy
01.2016 - 08.2021
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites and equipment valuing over $3M.
- Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Identified and challenged potentially unauthorized individuals for screening and detention in order to prevent access to restricted areas.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
Tool Control Program Manager
US Navy
01.2016 - 08.2021
- Responsible for accountability of over 185 tools within work center before and after each shift and during all major inspections.
- Performed corrosion preventative maintenance and calibrations for tool upkeep and longevity.
- Organized and documented tools transfers, replacements, broken tool reports and missing tool reports.
Ammunition Transporter
US Navy
01.2016 - 08.2021
- Operated authorized vehicles to carry ammunition to and from armory, following all safety protocols and procedures.
- Maintained accurate logs of all equipment received and delivered to and from armory.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
Collateral Duty Inspector
US Navy
01.2016 - 08.2021
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Managed collateral risk by adhering to policies, procedures and regulations.
- Contributed to team success by informing, training and upholding team knowledge on all safety compliance.
- Performed final inspections and signed off on jobs performed by team members.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 15 team members.
Hazardous Materials Management Technician
US Navy
01.2016 - 08.2021
- Maximized risk management by accurately labeling hazardous waste containers in line with environmental and safety requirements.
- Sampled and characterized waste to generate accurate materials profiles.
- Audited and inventoried hazardous waste weekly valuing over $276,000. Assisting with pick-up and turn in scheduling and maintain necessary safety controls.
- Handled emergency spills and environmental cleanup requests with organized approach.
- Managed disposal of non-hazardous and special waste materials.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL12-2026
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL11-2024
RISING TIDE LEADERSHIP COURSE
10.2020
AWIS- WIRING AWARENESS
10.2019
SHIPBOARD AIRCRAFT FIRE FIGHTING
09.2019
SHIPBOARD AIR-CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATOR COURSE
04.2019
US Military
EXPLOSIVE SAFETY MANAGEMENT
San Diego02.2019
MOBILE ELECTIONIC POWER PLANT
10.2018
LANDING SIGNALMAN ENLISTED
07.2018
NCIS INTEL/INSIDER THREAT TRAINING
03.2018
MID-RANGE TOW TRACTOR COURSE
03.2018
CVN DEPLOYABLE FLIGHT DECK OBSERVER
11.2017
LASER SAFETY FUNDAMENTALS
08.2017
SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE LEAD CRS
06.2017
H-60 WIRE SYSTEM REPAIR ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE
05.2017
F/A-18E/F ARMAMENT SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
04.2017
H-60 CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS LOADING
03.2017
H-60 ARMAMENT & RELATED SYSTEMS
02.2017
AVIATION ORDNANCEMAN
08.2016
PERSONNEL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
05.2016
RECRUIT BASIC MILITARY TRAINING
03.2016
NAVY MILITARY TRAINING
02.2016
Skills
- Aircraft Director
- Ammunition loading and downloading
- Flight line operations
- Firearms handling
- Hazardous material training
- Equipment Maintenance
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Project Management
- HAZMAT handling
- Supervision
- Team building
- Good telephone etiquette
- Data management
- Flight safety
- Emergency planning
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Risk management assessments
- Scheduling
- Team Oversight
- Mentorship
- Expert Writer
Timeline
Plane Captain
Amentum
08.2021 - 08.2022
Aviation Ordnanceman
US Navy
01.2016 - 08.2021
Plane Captain
US Navy
01.2016 - 08.2021
Military Security Patrol
US Navy
01.2016 - 08.2021
Tool Control Program Manager
US Navy
01.2016 - 08.2021
Ammunition Transporter
US Navy
01.2016 - 08.2021
Collateral Duty Inspector
US Navy
01.2016 - 08.2021
Hazardous Materials Management Technician
US Navy
01.2016 - 08.2021
RISING TIDE LEADERSHIP COURSE
AWIS- WIRING AWARENESS
SHIPBOARD AIRCRAFT FIRE FIGHTING
SHIPBOARD AIR-CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATOR COURSE
MOBILE ELECTIONIC POWER PLANT
LANDING SIGNALMAN ENLISTED
NCIS INTEL/INSIDER THREAT TRAINING
MID-RANGE TOW TRACTOR COURSE
CVN DEPLOYABLE FLIGHT DECK OBSERVER
LASER SAFETY FUNDAMENTALS
SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE LEAD CRS
H-60 WIRE SYSTEM REPAIR ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE
F/A-18E/F ARMAMENT SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
H-60 CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS LOADING
H-60 ARMAMENT & RELATED SYSTEMS
AVIATION ORDNANCEMAN
PERSONNEL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
RECRUIT BASIC MILITARY TRAINING
NAVY MILITARY TRAINING
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Keiser University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Keiser University
US Military
EXPLOSIVE SAFETY MANAGEMENT
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