Michael Cochran
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Proven Air Transportation Craftsman with extensive experience in hazardous cargo protocols and logistics management at the United States Air Force. Excelled in ensuring passenger and cargo safety, leveraging expertise in aviation regulations and resource management. Demonstrated exceptional ability to enhance transportation safety and efficiency, with a keen focus on maintaining strict compliance and fostering positive interactions. Focused Air Transportation Specialist adept at monitoring and executing passenger and cargo security protocols. Adaptable and capable with proven success in performing effectively in high-pressure situations. Over 19 years of positive military performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Air Transportation Craftsman
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2005 - Current
- Assessed competing priorities to determine necessary supplies, vehicles and personnel to complete transport duties.
- Adhered to established protocols and safety procedures for loading and transporting potentially hazardous cargo.
- Managed and adjusted planned transportation activities to accommodate unexpected challenges or emergency airdrops.
- Fostered military transportation safety and efficiency.
- Checked import and export documentation to determine cargo contents and classified goods into different tariff or fee groups.
- Examined cargo and freight shipments to check goods' condition.
- Operated x-ray machines, hand wands, and advanced imaging technology to conduct screening of passengers and baggage.
- Authenticated boarding passes, identification, and passports to prevent fraudulent travel.
- Discretely observed behavior and demeanor of travelers and staff to screen for suspicious actions.
- Interacted with public to give directions, explain rules, and regulations and respond to inquiries.
- Maintained awareness and focus to identify potentially life-threatening objects or weapons of mass destruction.
- Engaged in casual conversations with individuals to assess and analyze behaviors.
- Responded to critical security incidents by applying standard operating procedures designed to minimize loss of life and damage to property.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Developed and maintained positive rapport with passengers and other airport personnel.
- Monitored security checkpoints for compliance with applicable security protocols.
- Performed pat-downs to look for unauthorized materials and weapons.
- Reviewed both security camera footage and live feeds to spot trespassers and criminal activity.
- Operated scanning equipment to view internal structures of luggage, purses and other bags to check for prohibited items.
- Directed passengers navigating screening process, providing additional support to individuals exhibiting difficulties.
- Adhered to strict screening techniques and procedures while conducting human screenings.
- Prevented attempted fraud by validating passengers' tickets and assessing photo identification to confirm identity.
- Manually screened passengers unable to pass through metal detectors or who triggered alarms.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Transportation And Logistics Managment
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL2015
Skills
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Component examination
- Freight Management
- Logistics Management
- Passenger security
- Aircraft loading and unloading
- Logistics Coordination
- Baggage handling
- Load Planning
- Cargo and passenger documentation
- Hazardous cargo protocols
- Resource Management
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Air transportation safety
- Passenger Safety
- Aviation regulations
Timeline
Air Transportation Craftsman
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2005 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Transportation And Logistics Managment
Community College of The Air Force
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