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Michael Ficken

Goose Creek

Summary

Adept at leading high-stakes maintenance operations, I leveraged my problem-solving skills and motivational leadership at the Department of the Air Force to enhance team performance and adherence to stringent standards. Trained over 250 personnel, significantly improving staff development and safety protocols. My focus on innovation and critical thinking drove operational excellence and efficiency.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Work Leader

Department Of The Air Force
06.2023 - Current

Managed multiple maintenance teams through complex troubleshooting and repairs.


Provided quality assurance to all maintenance actions performed.


Maintained adherence to FAA and USAF maintenance standards.


Ensured ability to achieve fast paced flying schedule.


Flight Readiness Technician

Aerotek
11.2022 - 05.2024
  • Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.

Staff Sergeant

United States Air Force, USAF
12.2010 - 12.2022

Lead technician for the Electrical/Environmental shop.


Managed 55 personnel through complex overhaul procedures of C17 aircraft.


Led daily production meetings to establish daily and weekly maintenance goalsbin a fast paced, ever changing environment.


Oversaw training of over 250 personnel.

Education

Project Management - Business Administration

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH

Skills

  • Team management
  • Motivational leadership
  • Staff development
  • Feedback delivery
  • Innovation management
  • Strong work ethic
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management

Timeline

Work Leader

Department Of The Air Force
06.2023 - Current

Flight Readiness Technician

Aerotek
11.2022 - 05.2024

Staff Sergeant

United States Air Force, USAF
12.2010 - 12.2022

Project Management - Business Administration

Southern New Hampshire University
Michael Ficken