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NICHOLAS LANGFORD

New Orleans,LA

Summary

Solutions-focused Aviation Ordnanceman. Well-educated in proper protocols for stowing, transporting and loading missiles, rockets, GP bombs, countermeasures, and guns. Comprehensive experience in troubleshooting and diagnosing repair issues. Committed to implementing best practices and standards. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

F-18 Super Hornet Mod Tech/Armament Specialist, Level III

Boeing
07.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in setting up squadron from ground up to accommodate training, and the transfer of F18 Super Hornets to Kuwaiti Air Force
  • Able to create, build, and execute Ordnance Cert Qualification program.
  • Aircraft Armament Equipment program manager.
  • Quickly learned new platform.
  • Able to confidently perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance as needed.
  • Led (CMBRE) Common Munitions BIT/Reprogramming Equipment course to certify accepted CATM-9X functions.
  • Created courses for ordnance related functions to comply with Boeing training.

Quality Assurance/ Safety Observer

Boeing
07.2023 - Current
  • Certify aircraft for safe air operations pertaining to munitions layout as well as verify proper configuration during thorough walk around inspection.
  • Assisted in training new observers, sharing knowledge and best practices for required training.
  • Assisted with day-to-day flight schedule operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Collateral Duty Inspector

USMC, United States Marine Corps
10.2016 - 08.2020
  • Assisted in staff training initiatives, sharing expertise in proper inspection techniques and best practices.
  • Conducted comprehensive inspections of a wide range of collateral types, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
  • Identified potential risks associated with specific collateral items, recommending appropriate actions to mitigate such threats.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.

Aviation Ordnance Technician

United States Marine Corps
10.2016 - 08.2020
  • Served as a branch of QA through Collateral Duty Inspector Qualification, signed off on maintenance tasks as well as accepted or denied components/ordered parts.
  • Maintenance task Include functional checks, scheduled, and nonscheduled maintenance.
  • Served as Quality Assurance Safety Observer for three deployments. Responsible for every aspect of ordnance handling, safety, loading, downloading, storing, as well as training.
  • Two years of valuable experience serving as senior representative of ordnance shop.
  • ZERO safety mishaps during loading/unloading, arming/disarming, and launching evolutions of jets.

Education

Associate of Science -

Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC
01.2022

Some College (No Degree) -

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA

Skills

  • Ordnance Handling Safety
  • Program Management
  • Training
  • Communication
  • Quality Assurance
  • 28 composite ACT score

References

  • Joe Medlin, Command Sgt Major, Retired, 803-984-4795
  • Cody Heckman, SGT, US Marine - Warrant Officer, Army, 717-443-2527


Timeline

Quality Assurance/ Safety Observer

Boeing
07.2023 - Current

F-18 Super Hornet Mod Tech/Armament Specialist, Level III

Boeing
07.2023 - Current

Collateral Duty Inspector

USMC, United States Marine Corps
10.2016 - 08.2020

Aviation Ordnance Technician

United States Marine Corps
10.2016 - 08.2020

Associate of Science -

Winthrop University

Some College (No Degree) -

Louisiana State University

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