Richard Stokes
Pensacola
Summary
Detail-oriented aircraft professional with a proven track record in directing and performing both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft. Expertise in standard hardware and materials, complemented by a strong commitment to exploring new industry techniques. Demonstrated ability to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Machinist's Mate
USN
Pensacola
01.2013 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to streamline repair and bench test operations for F414-GE-400 engines and related systems, improving workflow efficiency by 25% at the intermediate maintenance level.
- Trained and managed peers in Quality Assurance procedures for 10 F/A-18E aircraft, resulting in minimal time in down status.
- Managed documentation for maintenance activities to ensure accurate record-keeping and traceability.
- Orchestrated the operation and documentation of safe-for-flight aircraft, safely releasing 1,356 F/A-18E flights abroad.
- Instructing new accession personnel in basics of jet engine theory increasing the work force sustainability for the fiscal year.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL12-2025
Harley Davidson/ Buell Certification - Motorcycle Mechanics
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute
Orlando, FL02-2009
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Technical documentation
- Team collaboration
- Quality assurance
- Safety protocols
- Jet engine theory
- Troubleshooting and repair
- Aircraft inspections
- Parts inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Engine repair
- Removing engines
- Propulsion system repair
- Lubricating components
Certification
- Lean six sigma: Green Belt
- Airframe Power Plant certification
- Safe-For-Flight Certified
- Low power/ Full power Taxi turn F/A-18E aircraft
- Instructor Certification: Basic Jet Engine Theory
Languages
English
Professional
Accomplishments
- 7 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals
Timeline
Aviation Machinist's Mate
USN
01.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Harley Davidson/ Buell Certification - Motorcycle Mechanics
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute