Robert Arriaga

Aircrew Survival Equipmentmen (PR) inspect, maintain, and repair parachutes, seat pans, survival equipment, and flight and protective clothing and equipment; pack and rig parachutes; pack and equip life rafts; troubleshoot oxygen systems; repair and test oxygen regulators and liquid oxygen converters removed from aircraft; fit and maintain oxygen masks, flight clothing, anti-exposure suits, and anti-G suits; operate and maintain carbon dioxide transfer and recharge equipment; operate and repair sewing machines; conduct special calendar/periodic inspections of survival equipment; and supervise operation of parachute lofts and survival equipment work centers.

• Cleaned and maintained production area and equipment.

• Utilized variety of instructional design methodologies to create effective learning experiences.
• Designed and delivered web-based, self-directed learning materials.
• Led 28 staff during 69 NASTP courses. Personally taught 46 lectures, 162 device positions, and delivered 189 hours of dynamic instruction directly qualifying 2,478 joint and foreign aviators. Subject Matter Expert across 9 Lectures and 15 Devices; conducted 10 Instructor evaluations and signed 46 Job Qualifications Requirements line items leading to the qualification of 5 new instructors
• Created and oversaw the construction & maintenance of NSTI's online database Student Qualification Requirement Information Tracking (SQRIPT) by scheduling 1,434 classes, created 2,478 student profiles, as well as 16 civilians in the training database and coordinated training for 2,492 students; tasked with developing weekly training schedules coordinating 28 staff instructors. -INSPIRING SAILOR. As Suicide Prevention Coordinator, conducted 6 bi-annual General Military Training sessions for 59 ASTC staff; directly increased suicide awareness by actively keeping the newest news available for all staff.
• Directs teaching/learning activities in schools, training centers and selected reserve units; and evaluates instructional materials and counsel students on academic learning problems.
• Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
• Developed and executed performance management programs to increase employee engagement and productivity.
• Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

• Directed incoming and outgoing aircraft near terminal areas using light signals and guiding signs.
• Performed fueling operations using gravity fill and closed circuit refueling methods.
• Serviced aircraft fuel, oil, air, hydraulic and other systems to prepare flights for takeoff.
• Reviewed and calculated aircraft weight and balance, fuel onboard and performance charts to reduce safety risks.
• Performed pre-flight inspections to prepare for flight.
• Kept passengers and crew members safe by applying advanced skills and in-depth operational knowledge.