Nicholas Keazer
Park City,KS
Summary
Skilled Aviation professional that is solutions-focused. Versatile management professional offering a comprehensive background supporting U.S. military operations in roles of increasing responsibility. Effective communicator who quickly masters new roles and technologies to achieve positive results. Held progressively responsible leadership, operations, and project management positions in both international and domestic arenas. Army Non-Commissioned Officer recognized by superiors as a highly motivated, ethical, and collegial leader capable of eliciting optimal team performances and delivering decisive action and success in complex, ambiguous, and time-sensitive environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter
Kansas Army National Guard (Full-Time)
05.2022 - Current
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Successfully accomplishes 120 phone contacts per week with an average of 5 new appointments per week.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
- Advertised job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Assisted with onboarding and orientation of new hires to expedite acclimatization process.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes
15T, Blackhawk Mechanic, Staff Sergeant
Kansas Army National Guard (Part-Time)
03.2013 - Current
- Mechanic, Flight Instructor, Crew Chief, and Squad Leader, Leads and trains new soldiers in aircraft maintenance to maximize functionality of daily operations
- Acquired 800 flight hours as a UH-60 (Blackhawk) Crew chief
- School trained as an instructor to teach new mechanics, aircraft maintenance, theory of operation, and crew chief duties
- Currently the acting supervisor for 25 soldiers
- Streamlined communication between 2 companies to reduce idle time and complete a collective training event
- Standardization Instructor responsible for training new crew chiefs and evaluating others to ensure that all duties are completed correctly and safely as mandated by AMCOM (Aviation and Missile Command), and the FAA (Federal AviationAdministration)
- Maximizes limited support and resources while on missions to produce successful and safe results ensured in a timely manner
- Partnered with various countries in a professional manner to maximize cohesion and ensure any missions or tasks are completed safely.
Industrial Mechanic
Johns Manville (Full-Time)
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Performs all types of available maintenance and repair work that is essential to efficient operation of a 24/7, 365 day plant
- Assists with preventative and predictive maintenance work as well as troubleshooting and reactive repairs
- Assists with water treatment and fire protection equipment tests following prescribed methods
- Adds materials and makes corrections and repairs based on test results
- Assists with general construction, systems work, masonry, carpentry, and painting work using appropriate materials and hand, power, portable, and stationary tools and equipment
- Fills out work orders, requisitions, inspection reports, time distribution material usage, etc., and performs other clerical duties necessary to maintain proper records relative to the work performed.
Aircraft Mechanic, WG-12
Kansas Army National Guard (Full Time)
08.2015 - 09.2020
- Responsible for maintaining eight 20-million-dollar aircrafts
- Oversees maintenance and inspections on both critical and non-critical components to ensure safety and mechanical requirements are made
- Leads and trains new mechanics on proper maintenance practices
- Contributed to the success of 20 new mechanics in the company
- Able to maintain proper forms and records which document all work completed on aircraft
- Able to read and understand technical manuals to ensure that maintenance is done properly
- Familiar with OSHA, FAA, and military laws and regulations
- Supervised and maintained a safety program introducing awareness and prevention of Foreign Object Damage in Aviation.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05.2025
Certification - Leadership And Management
Advanced Leadership Course
Fort Indiantown Gap, PA09.2020
Certification - UH-60 Blackhawk Crew Chief Flight Instructor
Aircrew Standardization Instructor Course
Marana, AZ01.2020
High School Diploma -
Humboldt High School
Humboldt, KS05.2013
Skills
- Detail oriented
- Able to communicate to others in clear and precise ways both verbal and written
- Team player, able to work with others and share workloads to ensure the job is done correctly and safely in a timely manner
- Able to troubleshoot issues to find the root cause of a problem
- Understand that safety is always a priority above all else
- Professional attitude towards peers, subordinates and supervisors
- Skilled in the use of common and special tools
- Maintain strict guidelines to ensure tools are used properly and all tools are accounted for at the end of a task
Timeline
Recruiter
Kansas Army National Guard (Full-Time)
05.2022 - Current
Industrial Mechanic
Johns Manville (Full-Time)
09.2020 - 05.2022
Aircraft Mechanic, WG-12
Kansas Army National Guard (Full Time)
08.2015 - 09.2020
15T, Blackhawk Mechanic, Staff Sergeant
Kansas Army National Guard (Part-Time)
03.2013 - Current
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
Wichita State University
Certification - Leadership And Management
Advanced Leadership Course
Certification - UH-60 Blackhawk Crew Chief Flight Instructor
Aircrew Standardization Instructor Course
High School Diploma -
Humboldt High School
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