Michael Gatlin
Spanish Fort,AL
Summary
Planning and Production Engineer with extensive experience in shipboard test planning, certification, and mission-system validation. Skilled in systems testing, project coordination, and aviation fueling support. Known for delivering reliable results across command and control, navigation, and flight deck requirements.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Planning and Production Engineer
R&P Technologies
Mobile, Alabama
07.2025 - Current
- Coordinated shipboard testing and evaluation activities for mission systems, ensuring operational readiness for Expeditionary Fast Transport program.
- Contributed to senior aviation analysis for NAVSEA PMS 385 by delivering SME support for aviation mission systems and NAVAIR flight deck certification across flight-deck-capable ships.
- Validated navigation and command systems, including equipment, sensors, radar arrays, and communications systems, to enhance vessel safety and performance.
- Certified ship's cranes, davits, windlasses, extendable ramp, and anchor to ensure operational safety.
- Tested and evaluated the ship's JP-5 Aviation Fueling System to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted testing and evaluation of ship's hydraulic power systems, Integrated Command and Control System, and deck drainage to maintain operational efficiency.
Education
Associate of Science - Applied Science/General Management
City University
Bellevue, WA04-1993
Skills
- Flight deck certification
- Aviation fueling
- Safety certification
- Systems testing
- Command control systems
- Navigational command control
- Radar arrays
- Communications
- Navigation systems
- Hydraulic power systems
- Cargo operations
- Flight deck operations
- Project coordination
- Surface maintenance
- Weight handling certification
- Flight deck operations
Custom Section 1
- 30 years of military service, United States Coast Guard, Command Staff of multiple ships and shore assignments
Timeline
Planning and Production Engineer
R&P Technologies
07.2025 - Current
Associate of Science - Applied Science/General Management
City University