Nicholas Kearns

Led instruction for SPY radar courses, enhancing U.S. Navy radar technician competency.

• Developed and refined curriculum for Radar System Control and tactical operations aligned with fleet goals.
• Trained over 40 sailors in radar operation, boosting combat readiness and threat detection capabilities.
• Implemented innovative teaching methods to improve learning outcomes for SPY technicians.
• Pursued improvement initiatives for ballistic missile defense tactics and effective radar setup using Mission Planner, leading to an increased flow of effective and knowledgeable technicians and radar operators.

• Optimized scheduled maintenance in program managers to integrate new RF and radar maintenance, enhancing system reliability.
• Led a 13-person team, improving technical skills and operational readiness.
• Supervised daily maintenance and troubleshooting of complex RF systems along with overseeing the entire divisions maintenance and system needs.
• Collaborated with Lead Supervisor of the 3M program for implementation of new sailors, boosting maintenance compliance.
• Coordinated logistics and procured 2,500+ repair parts, supporting Lockheed Martin’s Material Condition Assessment and AEGIS system light-off.
• Mentored junior sailors through technical qualifications, increasing team expertise and retention.

• Maintained SPY-1D(V) radar systems during forward deployment in 6th Fleet AOR.
• Conducted real-time fault diagnostics and mission-critical radar troubleshooting.
• Performed multiple technical and operational watches, contributing to ballistic missile defense readiness.
• Served as logistics lead for work center, improving radar system effectiveness and readiness.