Nathaniel Olive
Dalzell,SC
Summary
Attention to detail orientated Veteran of 19 Years with experience in aircraft maintenance, maintenance operation center, tool support section, Wheel & Tire, and Crash & Recovery. Seeking to secure a role where my maintenance prowess / leadership / mentorship can be fully utilized to exceed company goals / customer expectations. Highly adaptable to the ever-changing operational tempo of the F-16 working environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
NCOIC Crash Recovery/Wheel & Tire
United States Air Force
07.2021 - Current
- Oversaw supply, breakdown, cleaning, inspection & reassembly of Block 50 F-16 C/D aircraft wheel and tire assemblies
- Managed 6-year Time Change ship-sets; validates $640K component rebuild process to ensure readiness
- Led all aircraft emergencies while providing continuous runway operations.
Skill Bridge Intern
Lockheed Martin
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Completed skill bridge fellowship with Lockheed Martin as a structures technician
- Performed OJT on the AESA / CDU / HSDN modifications.
Aircraft Section NCOIC
United States Air Force
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Mentored and trained members to meet AF standards & briefed Aircraft Maintenance Unit leadership on personnel, training & maintenance issues and concerns
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure quality and safety while executing 7,000 hour annual flying hour program
- Reviewed trends and quality of force indicators and ensured proper integrated maintenance data system documentation history.
Senior Weapons Systems Controller
United States Air Force
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Produce daily aircraft status/flying schedule deviation reports to Group and Wing leadership for health of fleet reporting to Higher Head Quarters
- Reports all aircraft/equipment mishaps, weather advisories/warnings and foreign object damage incidents
- Directly monitored/reported on Maintenance Group activities for 79 assigned F-16CM aircraft valued at $3.4B.
Tool Support NCOIC
United States Air Force
04.2017 - 08.2018
- Oversees customer assistance concerning inventory, control, and turnover of tools/equip to support AMU operations
- Lead CTK, spare tools and warranty tool program; works with outside agencies to replace, repair, and replenish stock
- GPC card holder, managed/budgeted 2 accounts +$80K, purchase of office supplies & tools ensuring mission success.
Flightline Expediter
United States Air Force
02.2015 - 04.2017
- Responsible for production effort of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on 27 F-16CM aircraft worth $1.1B
- Manages over 45 personnel/5 AFSCs and required equipment to effectively meet weekly and daily flying schedules
- Coordinates with Maintenance Operations Center on back shop requirements and supply issues/aircraft status change
- Ensures all maintenance actions are properly documented in aircraft forms and Integrated Maintenance Data System.
Crew Chief
USAF
03.2005 - 02.2015
- Performs launch/recovery, pre-flight, thru-flight, basic postflight, acceptance / transfer inspections
- Troubleshoots and repairs aircraft systems and makes timely corrective action on all delayed discrepancies
- Supervises all maintenance accomplished on the aircraft and ensures proper forms and records documentation
- Services engine oil, fuel, hydraulic fluid, and nitrogen systems to enable proper function of all aircraft systems
- Consults and trains assistant dedicated crew chief on all maintenance to ensure aircraft is mission-capable.
Education
48-59 Semester hours completed of Associated degree in Aircraft maintenance technology. -
Skills
- Communication
- Project manager
- Mentoring
- Attention to detail
- Supervisor
- Diverse Mindset
- Problem solving
- Mechanical
- Diverse
- Teamwork
- Mission Orientated
- Adaptable
Training
- Tow Supervisor/team member
- CPR training
- Airfield driving
- Engine Run Certified
- Sexual assault and prevention
- Suicide prevention
- Crash / Damaged Recovery
Timeline
Skill Bridge Intern
Lockheed Martin
04.2024 - 06.2024
NCOIC Crash Recovery/Wheel & Tire
United States Air Force
07.2021 - Current
Aircraft Section NCOIC
United States Air Force
07.2020 - 07.2021
Senior Weapons Systems Controller
United States Air Force
08.2018 - 07.2020
Tool Support NCOIC
United States Air Force
04.2017 - 08.2018
Flightline Expediter
United States Air Force
02.2015 - 04.2017
Crew Chief
USAF
03.2005 - 02.2015
48-59 Semester hours completed of Associated degree in Aircraft maintenance technology. -
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