Michael J. Simone
Shrewsbury,MA
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Mission Aviator
United States Air Force
Las Vegas, NV
12.2018 - 12.2026
- Tasked with a diverse array of responsibilities on rotary-wing aircraft as a Flight Engineer and Aerial Gunner encompassing Special Operations, Close Air Support, Combat Search and Rescue, Personnel Recovery, Nuclear Security, and Domestic Security
- Executed a wide range of critical tasks, including combat offloads, airdrop operations, Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) support, tactical NVG (Night Vision Goggles) low-level flight, air refueling, infiltration/exfiltration missions, alternate insertion/extractions, aerial gunnery, and responded to emergency procedures
- Managed aircraft radios, operated communication equipment, and fulfilled joint airdrop inspector duties, ensuring mission success across diverse operational situations
- Conducted pre- and post-flight inspections, cargo and personnel on/offloading, monitored aircraft systems, serviced aircraft in remote locations, and contributed significantly to mission planning efforts
- Assisted and coordinated with other positions to ensure sage employment of weapons and defensive systems
- Performed in-flight maintenance of airborne weapon systems and associated equipment
- Determined passenger, cargo, fuel and emergency and special equipment distribution and weight
- Operated and monitored engine and aircraft system controls and indicators
- Planned, organized and directed Special Missions Aviation activities
Founder
Iron Sight Customs
Atlanta, GA
10.2013 - 12.2018
- Specialized in custom firearm stippling on Glock, Smith & Wesson and Sig Sauer pistols to enhance performance
- Upgraded customer firearms and tailor-made custom weapon builds including crafting and fitting unique parts
- Diagnosed mechanical issues by replaced worn or damaged parts
- Sourced refinishing vendors while complying with federal, state and local laws regarding firearm modifications and transfers
Supplies & Purchasing Generalist
Hewlett-Packard
Alpharetta, GA
10.2014 - 02.2016
- Co-lead of the supplies purchasing team for HP Inkjet B2B clients
- Monitored Inventory control, invoicing and customer service trends
- Executed purchasing of goods and services, including processing, tracking and managing purchase orders
- Analyzed commodity trends and supplier performance to recommend new products, services and materials
- Resolved discrepancies related to pricing delivery and quality
- Main point of contact for the U.S. HP Planet Partners environmentally conscious return/recycling programs.
Contracts & Procurement Administrator
Shire Pharmaceuticals
Lexington, MA
08.2011 - 01.2013
- Served as the primary facilities contract administrator
- Processed company requisitions using ERP Business Objects and Ross software systems
- Initiated new purchase orders using SAP software and successfully transitioned existing orders from ERP to the SAP platform
- Developed new relationships and customers while consulting with existing vendors
- Acquired renewal quotes for large scope manufacturers
- Facilitated the legal review of all Master Service Agreements while working closely with the accounts payable and inside sales departments while identifying revenue opportunities
Engineering Intern
F.R Mahoney & Associates
Rockland, MA
07.2010 - 09.2010
- Worked closely with senior engineering staff to gain experience in wastewater engineering and nitrogen removal
- Updated the single family Amphidrome bill of materials while in charge of constructing complete single-family systems
- Revised existing and proposed project plans using AutoCAD
- Identified and managed critical system repairs in the field
- Sampled various wastewaters across new England and transported samples to labs for testing
- Researched and maintained state nitrogen level contract limits for new proposed Amphidrome system installations
Timeline
Special Mission Aviator
United States Air Force
12.2018 - 12.2026
Supplies & Purchasing Generalist
Hewlett-Packard
10.2014 - 02.2016
Founder
Iron Sight Customs
10.2013 - 12.2018
Contracts & Procurement Administrator
Shire Pharmaceuticals
08.2011 - 01.2013
Engineering Intern
F.R Mahoney & Associates
07.2010 - 09.2010