Nathanial Tucker
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Proactive and meticulous industrial technology expert with over 16 years of experience in aircraft mechanic industry on F-15, F-16, C-130 and CV-22 aircraft. Proficient in prioritizing and maximizing mechanical efficiency, staff training and development, and knowledge/implementing management tactics. Certified military instructor with over 1000 hours of instruction and extensive experience in training scheduling, coordinating and curriculum development. Motivated recruiter with more than 4 years of experience in interviewing, candidate generation, applicant screening, sourcing and prospecting. As of December 2021, completed a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration: Human Resources Management. Currently employed at Pantex as a Production Technician in the W88 program.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Technician
Pantex Plant
Panhandle, TX
06.2021 - Current
- Completed training on W88 weapon system in December 2021
Director of Operations
Gary's U-Pull It
Binghamton, NY
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Weekly Hours Worked: approx. 50 hours/week
- Streamlined efficiency, reduced labor hours and boosted profitability to optimize overall productivity
- Ran daily reports to assess performance and make proactive adjustments
- Managed 10 employees and led employee performance reviews and discussed improvement strategies with each team member
- Cross-trained employees in every role to maximize operational knowledge
- Executed daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and documentation on 6 tow trucks in compliance with DOT guidelines and company policies
- Kept accurate records of all machine and equipment repair work that had been performed
Enlisted Accessions Recruiter
United States Air Force
Vestal, NY
09.2015 - 07.2019
- Weekly Hours Worked: approx 45 hours/week
- Created and implemented marketing strategies which resulted in greater company awareness to customer base
- Coordinated, attended and presented at marketing events such as job fairs, festivals, sporting events, community events and seminars
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments
- Developed and deepened relationships with college campus representatives to establish recruitment pipeline
- Screened all applicants based on their qualifications and background and informed them of the options available throughout their career path
- Assisted approximately 200 customers annually by answering questions, responding to inquiries and handling telephone/email requests
- Administered 124 applicants' new hire paperwork by obtaining documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies, including tax forms and bank information for direct deposit
- Uploaded and maintained applicants' information, forms, and documents in Air Force Recruiting Information Support System (Applicant Tracking System) throughout recruitment process
- Created and improved processes streamlining recruiting processes for entire squadron
- Trained junior recruiters in interviewing, recruiting and marketing strategies required for recruiter certification
- Efficiently functioned outside direct supervision and interpreted and implemented Air Force policies to operate according to federal laws and regulations
Production Supervisor
United States Air Force
Hurlburt Field AFB, FL
05.2013 - 08.2015
- Weekly Hours Worked: approx. 40 hours/week
- Planned, scheduled and directed 69 accredited advanced aircraft maintenance courses
- Supervised and motivated 34 staff instructors
- Observed and monitored newly hired instructors during internship phase and performed performance evaluations
- Managed instructors' technical proficiency and qualifications
- Prepared and maintained production reports, instructor qualifications and training records
- Created faculty development lesson plans and conceptualized course format, themes and presentations based on course objectives
- Instructor of Field Training Objectives and Tests, Training Supervisor and Field Instructional System Development Courses
- Prepared and planned annual budget forecast and expense data for necessary training materials, equipment and office supplies
- Managed multiple training facilities, tools and equipment to ensure instructor/unit efficiency
- Directed the development, validation and execution of instructors' lesson plans and classroom hands-on trainers
- Established clear priorities, guidelines and production quality standards
- Kept work environment safe and efficient at all times
- Resolved employment-related disputes through proactive communication to ensure unit fidelity
Aircraft Armament Systems Instructor
United States Air Force
Hurlburt Field AFB, FL
05.2011 - 05.2013
- Weekly Hours Worked: approx. 40 hours/week
- Educated students on 13 different C-130 and CV-22 advanced aircraft armament systems mechanic courses, utilizing innovative instructional techniques including hands-on curriculum
- Managed and facilitated training on $51 million C-130 Armament System Maintenance Trainer (ASMT)
- Authorized, scheduled and coordinated training use of ASMT from outside agencies
- Created and maintained aircraft armament system lesson plans based on customers' training requirements and course objectives
- Created classroom multimedia presentations including interactive weapons system functionality videos for enhanced understanding
- Optimized lesson plans, quantifying student progress through both written and performance based test administration
- Eliminated learning gaps and efficiently instructed students between utilizing wide varieties of teaching aids and motivational implementation strategies
- Continuously managed implementation of new curriculum based on changes and updates to aircraft weapons systems, available equipment and maintenance practices
- Accumulated over 1,000 hours of classroom and hands-on instruction time
Aircraft Armament System Flightline Expeditor
United States Air Force
Hurlburt Field AFB, FL
12.2008 - 05.2011
- Weekly Hours Worked: approx. 50 hours/week
- Communicated urgent orders and directions effectively to team of 60 personnel
- Accounted for more than $117 million in deployable and installation equipment
- Planned, resourced, prioritized and executed/oversaw aircraft weapons systems mechanical tasks and aircraft weapons loading configuration operations
- Reviewed aircraft and equipment maintenance data to find trends and plan regular maintenance
- Documented and processed classified materials
- Coordinated and scheduled quarterly and annual training for squadron aircraft armament systems personnel
Aircraft Armament Systems Loading Standardization
United States Air Force
Hurlburt Field AFB, FL
03.2006 - 12.2008
- Weekly Hours Worked: approx. 40 hours/week
- Oversaw training, certification and mentoring of up to 150 aircraft armament team members each quarter while evaluating munitions loading procedures on C-130 and CV-22 aircraft
- Gathered aircraft armament systems load crew inspection data, analyzed positive and negative performance trends and compiled the data into reports
- Developed and validated aircraft armament system loading procedures and technical orders for RC-26 civilian contracted aircraft
- Established aircraft armament systems load training program for new CV-22 squadron
- Reviewed project requirements to uncover bugs and resolve issues within new 30mm gun system installation on AC-130 aircraft
- Monitored records of entire base aircraft armament systems personnel and civilian contractors on quarterly and annual training requirements
- Scheduled, coordinated and instructed explosive safety course to base aircraft armament personnel and civilian contractors
Aircraft Armament Systems Load Crew Team Chief
United States Air Force
Cannon AFB, NM
03.2003 - 03.2006
- Weekly Hours Worked: approx. 45 hours/week
- Performed aircraft armament systems loading, configuration and troubleshooting procedures on 28 F-16 fighter aircraft
- Monitored load crew member performances and initiated corrective actions to resolve deficiencies
- Instructed and certified on-the-job training tasks for aircraft armament systems personnel required for skill level advancement
- Certified on nuclear weapons system loading operation and equipment maintenance
- Certified on loading, maintaining and working around multiple air-to-air missiles and air-to-ground munitions
- Established and enforced clear goals to keep all team members on same level and working collaboratively
- Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury
Aircraft Armament Systems Load Crew Team Member
United States Air Force
RAF Lakenheath, UK
09.1999 - 03.2003
- Weekly Hours Worked: approx. 45 hours/week
- Performed aircraft armament systems conventional and nuclear weapons loading, configuration and troubleshooting procedures on F-15 fighter aircraft
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled aircraft armament systems inspections to ensure flight readiness of aircraft
- Operated wide variety of nuclear certified equipment including bomb lift trucks, cranes, forklifts, and aircraft support equipment
- Inspected aircraft armament systems for conformance to product specifications and requirements
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Human Resource Management
Community College Of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL2016
Associate of Applied Science - Instructor Of Technology And Military Science
Community College Of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL2013
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL2013
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Management Technology
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL2008
Associate of Applied Science - Aircraft Armament Systems Technology
Community College Of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL2007
Skills
- Program Management
- Staff Management
- Personnel Relations
- Teamwork / Collaboration
- Leadership Development
- Communication Skills
- Certified / Accredited Instructor
- Curriculum Design
Software
Effective and efficient in Microsoft Office (Works, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), SharePoint
Timeline
Production Technician
Pantex Plant
06.2021 - Current
Director of Operations
Gary's U-Pull It
07.2019 - 05.2020
Enlisted Accessions Recruiter
United States Air Force
09.2015 - 07.2019
Production Supervisor
United States Air Force
05.2013 - 08.2015
Aircraft Armament Systems Instructor
United States Air Force
05.2011 - 05.2013
Aircraft Armament System Flightline Expeditor
United States Air Force
12.2008 - 05.2011
Aircraft Armament Systems Loading Standardization
United States Air Force
03.2006 - 12.2008
Aircraft Armament Systems Load Crew Team Chief
United States Air Force
03.2003 - 03.2006
Aircraft Armament Systems Load Crew Team Member
United States Air Force
09.1999 - 03.2003
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Liberty University
Associate of Applied Science - Human Resource Management
Community College Of The Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Instructor Of Technology And Military Science
Community College Of The Air Force
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Northwest Florida State College
Associate of Applied Science - Industrial Management Technology
Northwest Florida State College
Associate of Applied Science - Aircraft Armament Systems Technology
Community College Of The Air Force
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