Matthew Griffin
Aviation Structural Mechanic First Class
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Experienced Supervisor with over 9 years of experience in F/A-18 aircraft maintenance and leading team members' on-time job completion. Assign tasks, train employees, provide feedback, mediate interpersonal conflicts and implement company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provide leadership and vision which drives teams to meet goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
F/A-18 Airframe Workcenter Supervisor
Strike Fighter Squadron 106, NAS Oceana, U.S. Navy
08.2020 - Current
- Led team of 53 F/A-18 structures technicians in daily maintenance and upkeep of 46 aircraft supporting flight schedule requirements of 10,000 sorties annually.
- Mentored junior technicians in their career development, sharing knowledge from over 9 years of experience in F/A-18 maintenance.
- Expertly performed maintenance, modifications, preservation and troubleshooting on aircraft and wing structures, flight controls, hydraulic systems, and landing gear systems.
- Conducted performance evaluations for junior personnel, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
F/A-18 Airframe/Troubleshooter Supervisor
Strike Fighter Squadron 211, NAS Oceana, U.S. Navy
08.2015 - 08.2020
- Led six F/A-18F troubleshooters performing safe launch and recovery operations and systems troubleshooting of 12 aircraft during operations Inherent Resolve and Freedom's Sentinel.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft and wing structure, low observable coatings, and form in place seals.
- Conducted close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal and installation of hardware to support structures and fracture critical areas.
- Facilitated collaboration between team members on evolutions requiring cross-functional expertise for successful outcomes.
Education
Advanced Composite Structural Repair Technician -
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT)
Virginia Beach, VA 05.2001 -
F/A-18E/F Systems Career Maintenance Technician -
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT)
Virginia Beach, VA 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Lee High School
Lee, MA 05.2001 -
Skills
7 years experience as F/A-18E/F collateral duty inspector
Active Secret US Security Clearance
Extensive knowledge of COMNAVAIRFORINST 47902D
Meticulous management of aircraft logbooks
Experienced in work order documentation
Quality Assurance
Accomplishments
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2 awards)
Flag Letter of Commendation
Meritorious Unit Commendation
Good Conduct Medal (2 awards)
Timeline
F/A-18 Airframe Workcenter Supervisor
Strike Fighter Squadron 106, NAS Oceana, U.S. Navy
08.2020 - Current
F/A-18 Airframe/Troubleshooter Supervisor
Strike Fighter Squadron 211, NAS Oceana, U.S. Navy
08.2015 - 08.2020
Advanced Composite Structural Repair Technician -
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT)
05.2001 -
F/A-18E/F Systems Career Maintenance Technician -
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT)
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Lee High School
05.2001 -