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Patrick Ray

Summary

Solutions-focused Aviation Ordnanceman well-educated in proper protocols for stowing, assembling and loading aerial mines, torpedoes, missiles and rockets. Comprehensive experience testing and maintaining air-launched guided missiles. Adept at supervising operation of aviation ordnance shops, armories and stowage facilities. Responsible Plane Captain successful in launching and recovering aircraft in accordance with company guidelines. Proficiency in troubleshooting malfunctions in aircraft structures, landing gear, flight surfaces and controls. Dedicated to excellence in all aspects of flight safety.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Plane Captain

Amentum/ V2X
06.2023 - Current
  • Checks for fuel contamination by draining sumps and fuel drains
  • Serviced aircraft fuel, oil, air, hydraulic and other systems to prepare flights for takeoff.
  • Enter in the maintenance records a description of the service performed
  • Operates ground support equipment such as electrical power supply and engine starting units
  • Examines tires for specified air pressure and condition
  • Removes and replaces defective tires
  • Clean exterior or interior of aircraft wings and assemblies, using glycol mixture, periodic housekeeping and fluid spills using portable platform ladders, brushes, rags, water hose, cleaning compound applicator and mobile vacuum
  • Handled diverse responsibilities such as towing aircrafts or coordinating ground support equipment placement thereby contributing to smooth flight operations.
  • Performed fueling operations using gravity fill and closed circuit refueling methods.
  • Identified potential hazards during routine inspections, preventing accidents and costly damages.
  • Performed necessary adjustments to aircraft systems as required during inspections, ensuring optimal functionality.

Maintenance Technician 2

Panasonic
06.2019 - 06.2023
  • Check settings, gauge readings, sensors, etc to ensure machines are operating at proper specifications
  • Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines
  • Makes continuing visual and audible observations of the machines to detect any abnormalities
  • Tightens bolts and inspects belts and chains for wear and tear for proper tensions
  • Cleans and lubricates machine
  • Replace oil and defective material under proper supervision
  • Restores machines to correct operating function
  • Completes needed mechanical and pneumatic adjustments
  • Ability to fix all error codes
  • Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties
  • Partners with other departments to ensure proper machine functions
  • Completes accurate records of machine of all work completed for machines
  • Train new employees in procedures and protocols.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.

Production Associate

Tesla
12.2017 - 06.2019
  • Workstation trainer and Respirator certified
  • Safety committee partner
  • Troubleshoot equipment for proper usage
  • Collaborates closely with technicians and engineers
  • Complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules and within standard times
  • Perform standardized work process and defined work instructions
  • Use Complex tooling that requires specialized training
  • Evaluate the assembly processes and equipment to look for continuous improvement opportunities.

Operations Supervisor

Ace Parking
12.2014 - 12.2017
  • Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources
  • Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
  • Conduct employee training programs
  • Supervise operations and employees in production
  • Review logs, datasheets, or reports to ensure adequate production levels and customer service.

Driver

Planet Green
03.2014 - 12.2014
  • Load Vehicles with listed goods
  • Ensuring goods are loaded correctly
  • Record information, such as pound of items received and entered into system


Security Officer

HSS
10.2013 - 03.2014
  • Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises
  • Write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons
  • Answer alarms and investigate disturbances


Security Officer

Code 3 Protection and Security
09.2013 - 10.2013
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Ensured proper functioning of security equipment by performing routine inspections, maintenance, and coordinating repairs as needed.

Aviation Ordnance

United States Navy
05.2009 - 05.2013
  • Examine blast areas to determine amounts and kinds of explosive charges needed and to ensure that safety laws are observed
  • Tie specified lengths of delaying fuses into patters in order to time sequences of explosions
  • Compile and keep gun and explosives records in compliance with local and federal laws
  • Worked closely with crew members in intense, quickly changing and dangerous environments.
  • Performed maintenance on combat aircrafts
  • Supervise operation of aviation ordnance shops, armories and stowage facilities.
  • Helped complete qualifications for new trainees
  • Inspect, maintain and repair aircraft mechanical and electrical armament/ordnance systems
  • Service aircraft guns and accessories
  • Load supplementary munitions
  • Assemble, tests and maintain air-launched guided missiles

Education

Associates Business Administration - Business Administration

Cerro Coso Community College
Ridgecrest, CA

Skills

  • Ground Handling Operations
  • Electrical system knowledge
  • Aircraft Maintenance Expertise
  • Aviation Regulations Compliance
  • HAZMAT handling
  • Flight Line Operations
  • Pneumatic System Maintenance

Timeline

Plane Captain

Amentum/ V2X
06.2023 - Current

Maintenance Technician 2

Panasonic
06.2019 - 06.2023

Production Associate

Tesla
12.2017 - 06.2019

Operations Supervisor

Ace Parking
12.2014 - 12.2017

Driver

Planet Green
03.2014 - 12.2014

Security Officer

HSS
10.2013 - 03.2014

Security Officer

Code 3 Protection and Security
09.2013 - 10.2013

Aviation Ordnance

United States Navy
05.2009 - 05.2013

Associates Business Administration - Business Administration

Cerro Coso Community College
Patrick Ray