Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Fabrication, stock car racing, Photography, Wildlife conservation.
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Richard Blank

Belen,NM

Summary

Adept retired Aviation Electrician's Mate with a 21 year track record serving in the United States Navy, showcasing exceptional electrical system repair and strong interpersonal communication. Excelled in managing 40-50 personnel, significantly enhancing teamwork and conflict resolution. Expert in equipment testing, ensuring safety, and maintaining inventory accuracy, and achieving mission success in complex and ever changing environments with limited resources.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Aviation Electrician's Mate

United States Navy
06.2002 - 12.2023
  • Scheduled, performed and inspected scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on naval aircraft electrical, instrumentation and navigation systems.
  • Managed divisions of 40 personnel, leading in teamwork, conflict resolution, personal and professional development.
  • Oversaw parts ordering and receiving for accuracy and proper transportation
  • Tracked and shipped required tooling and parts inventory to support operations in multiple locations.
  • Tracked and performed periodic maintenance requirements on government vehicles.
  • Operated support equipment and flight line vehicles.
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Followed proper safety procedures and protocols while loading, unloading and operating vehicles.


Contract Oversight Quality Assurance Lead

NAMCE Lemoore, USN
12.2017 - 12.2020
  • Managed 50 personnel in restoration of 64 long term down aircraft to full flight status while providing contract oversight of 350 contractor workforce.
  • Established metrics, applied industry best practices and developed new tools and processes.
  • Investigated variances, performed root-cause analysis and documented corrective actions to resolve complications.
  • Created requirements for milestones and monitored completion of tasks for QA team.

Education

High School Diploma -

Belen High School
Belen, NM
05.2002

Skills

  • Strong interpersonal communication
  • Electrical system component repair
  • Military maintenance requirements
  • Equipment testing, troubleshooting, and replacement
  • Safety protocol knowledge
  • Inspection documentation
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Component examination
  • Automotive maintenance
  • Small engine maintenance
  • Parts ordering and receipt accuracy

Certification

  • Aviation Safety Specialist
  • Defence Contract Management Oversight Specialist
  • Master Training Specialist
  • Quality assurance Collateral Duty Inspector

Fabrication, stock car racing, Photography, Wildlife conservation.

Builds and modifies race cars. Builds custom appliances and tool boxes. Avid outdoorsman, conservationist and wildlife photographer.

Timeline

Contract Oversight Quality Assurance Lead

NAMCE Lemoore, USN
12.2017 - 12.2020

Aviation Electrician's Mate

United States Navy
06.2002 - 12.2023

High School Diploma -

Belen High School
Richard Blank