Mark Bonner
Daphne,AL
Summary
Coast Guard Officer with six years of experience as a helicopter pilot and two years of experience as a Coast Guard Aeronautical Engineering Officer. Successful at training talented employees and paying close attention to project details for long-term success. Meets daily goals by streamlining processes and organizing tasks.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MH-65 Engineering Officer
United States Coast Guard
06.2022 - Current
- Directs maintenance and logistics for 7 MH-65 helicopters worth $160M.
- Leads a team of 107 personnel in aircraft maintenance and Rescue Swimmer operations.
- Ensures aircraft availability and coordinates with multiple departments for scheduling required flights to meet training demands of unit.
- Instructor Pilot that conducts class, simulator, and flight training for newly winged aviators in specific Coast Guard helicopter.
Engineering Administration Officer
United States Coast Guard
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Drafted and reviewed performance evaluations for a 60-member unit.
- Maintained training and qualification requirements for the Aviation Engineering Department.
- Edited department instructions critical to daily operations and mishap response.
Flight Schedules Officer
United States Coast Guard
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Generated flight, duty, and deployment schedules.
- Managed 2,594 programmed flight hours for the unit.
- Liaised with federal, state, and local agencies to fulfill operational requirements, training, and proficiency for 30 pilots and 44 aircrew.
Aviation Materiel Officer
United States Coast Guard
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Provided 24/7 logistics, procurement, and parts support for 5 MH-65 helicopters.
- Managed $6.2M aircraft part inventory, $341,000 budget, and $308,000 property inventory.
- Conducted quarterly CFO audits of aircraft parts.
Command Security Officer
United States Coast Gaurd
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Oversaw classified material and equipment.
- Led a 15-member subject matter expert team.
- Processed physical and personnel security for 109-member unit.
- Ensured readiness for unit/dependents during hurricane season as command response advisor.
Education Services Officer
United States Coast Guard
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Provided educational counseling and Tuition Assistance to 102 Coast Guard members at the unit
- Conducted loan processing and spearheaded fundraising projects for the Coast Guard in the state of Georgia
Deck Watch Officer
United States Coast Guard
05.2013 - 06.2015
- Documented and reported safety-related concerns or incidents.
- Maintained availability of vessel safety equipment and issued crew-specific PPE.
- Kept operations in compliance with applicable local, state, federal, and international safety and environmental regulations.
- Kept shipboard firefighting and lifesaving equipment properly maintained for use in emergency situations.
- Operated and monitored propulsion and steering systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management
United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT05.2013
Skills
- Supervision and Leadership
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Self-Directed
- Organization and Time Management
Accomplishments
- Developed long-term maintenance plans to maximize aircraft availability for training, aided in the initial qualification of 120 Coast Guard Copilots.
- Supervised a team of 102 Coast Guard members.
- Earned designation as Naval Aviator #, qualified in Coast Guard MH-65D/E, helicopter aviation experience spans from 2017 to 2023 in addition to work history listed.
Certification
- University of South Florida: Leadership and Diversity (2023)
- Defense Acquisition University: Level 1 Certification in Lifecyle Logistics (June 2021 - September 2021)
- Commercial Single-Engine Land Certification (2017)
- Part 83 Unmanned Aerial Systems Certification (2017)
Timeline
MH-65 Engineering Officer
United States Coast Guard
06.2022 - Current
Engineering Administration Officer
United States Coast Guard
06.2021 - 05.2022
Flight Schedules Officer
United States Coast Guard
06.2020 - 05.2021
Aviation Materiel Officer
United States Coast Guard
06.2019 - 05.2020
Command Security Officer
United States Coast Gaurd
06.2018 - 05.2019
Education Services Officer
United States Coast Guard
03.2017 - 05.2018
Deck Watch Officer
United States Coast Guard
05.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Management
United States Coast Guard Academy