I am a quality-oriented professional who has been consistently praised as hard-working by my co- workers and management. Over the course of my 30-year career, I have developed a skill set I believe to be relevant to the role you are hiring for. Overall, I have consistently demonstrated the qualities of leadership, management and technical proficiency in every aspect of my Aircraft Mechanic/ Petroleum Operations Specialist role at the Department of Defense and in my 33 years' experience in the Army National Guard.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Petroleum Operations Manager/Aircraft Mechanic
Department of Defense
11.2002 - Current
Supervised and managed the reception, storage, environmental compliance and shipping of bulk or packaged petroleum-based products
Oversaw the dispense and accountability of petroleum products into various vehicles and aircraft
Insured that petroleum's, oils, and hazardous materials are being transported and handled safely in accordance with 49 CFR and DOD regulations
Hazmat Certifier and License Examiner for the Whiteman Airforce Base Army Aviation Support Facility
Responsible for the selection, training and certification of bulk fuel and hazmat transportation specialists
Responsible for annual calibration on all petroleum dispensing meters
Managed standard operational procedures for the storage, handling and quality assurance of petroleum products and storage
Responsible for Department of Defense, Airforce Environmental, State of Missouri and Environmental Protection Agency compliance and inspections
Performed aircraft refueling as a member of a team and individually
Forecasted, planned and managed usage, work and maintenance schedules of six refueling tankers to meet the daily petroleum operations for the Army Aviation Support Facility and 1-135th Assault Helicopter Battalion
Performed all these duties as a Petroleum Specialist for 23 years
Worked as a 15T Crew Chief on a variety of Army aircraft including Apache AH-64 and UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters
Supervised and performed inspections, repairs and maintenance of military aircraft
Accomplished a variety of repairs including removing, cleaning, reinstalling or replacing defective parts, accessories and components
Assisted higher-grade mechanics in completing more complicated and detailed repair work, to include removing and installing engines, rotor heads, transmissions
Assisted in adjusting controls, cable riggings, rudder pedals
Assisted in performing functional checks and preventive maintenance on aircraft to include daily inspections, pre and post flight checks, fuel contamination checks, oil sampling
Inspected for oil, fuel or hydraulic leaks, cut or broke lines, loose panels
Serviced aircraft with oil, hydraulic fluid and fuel
Launched and recovered aircraft
Perform additional duties such as firefighting, aircraft crash/rescue, snow removal
Petroleum Operations NCO
Missouri Army National Guard
09.2022 - 03.2025
Performs supervisory duties for the receipt, storage and accountability for bulk or packaged petroleum, oils, and lubricants products
Insured environmental compliance with federal, state and local regulations
Supervised junior employees of preceding levels of skill
Estimates and forecast requirements for personnel, equipment, user organizational maintenance, and repair of petroleum distribution equipment
Responsible for schedules and dispatches of petroleum products through distribution equipment
Initiated and supervised environmental protection activities and environmental compliance management
Developed contingency plans; reviews, consolidates, and prepares technical, personnel, and administrative reports associated with Petroleum Operations in all units assigned to the 35th Combat Aviation Brigade; supervises Brigade level quality surveillance operations
Assist and prepares subordinate units for inspections
Providing Petroleum Operations Training for subordinate units
Section Sergeant
Missouri Army National Guard
09.2014 - 09.2022
Executed and supervised routine operations; enforced standard operating procedures; planned and coordinated training; coordinated and reports personnel and administrative actions; ensured timely noncommissioned officer report submissions; supervises supply, maintenance, communications and field hygiene operations; assists in planning, rehearsing, and supervising key logistical actions; assists and coordinates with support operations in all critical functions; served as the transformation NCOIC; conducted training and ensured proficiency in individual and NCO skills and small-unit collective skills that support the company's mission essential task lists
Section Chief 92F Petroleum Supply Specialist
Missouri Army National Guard
01.2010 - 09.2014
Performed supervisory duties shown in preceding levels of skill; estimated requirements for personnel, equipment, user organizational maintenance, and repair of petroleum distribution equipment; scheduled and dispatched petroleum products through distribution equipment; initiated and supervised environmental protection activities and contingency plans; reviewed, consolidated, and prepares technical, personnel, and administrative reports associated with POL activities in assigned unit; supervised unit level quality surveillance operations
Section Sergeant/ Det NCOIC
Missouri Army National Guard
02.2008 - 01.2010
Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the section, ensuring their soldiers are properly trained and equipped, maintaining discipline, and executing tactical missions under the direction of the platoon leader
Led and managed the soldiers within the section, ensuring their welfare, discipline, and morale needs were met
Performed supervisory duties shown in preceding levels of skill; estimated requirements for personnel, equipment, user organizational maintenance, and repair of petroleum distribution equipment; scheduled and dispatched petroleum products through distribution equipment; initiated and supervised environmental protection activities and contingency plans; reviews, consolidates, and prepares technical, personnel, and administrative reports associated with POL activities in assigned unit; supervised unit level quality surveillance operations and environmental compliance
15R AH-64 Crew Chief
Missouri Army National Guard
01.2006 - 01.2008
Performed inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on assigned aircraft to include phase inspection, daily inspections, pre and post flight inspections and such special inspections as required
Conducted checks on hydraulic, electrical, transmission, power systems, etc
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and performed unscheduled maintenance on assigned and transient aircraft
Performed the full range of repair and testing of aircraft systems, assemblies, and surfaces
Used a variety of methods involving test equipment, visual checks, and instruments, diagnosed and identified problems and determined the extent of repairs required
Removed components and assemblies, repaired or replaced defective parts and components and reassembles repaired items into the aircraft
Installed, aligned, and marked needed adjustments to major components and assemblies such as engines, propeller/rotors, transmissions, hydraulic systems, etc
Conducts ground functional tests of all aircraft systems
Launched and recovered assigned and transient aircraft; performed inspections prior to takeoff
Inspected for conditions such as oil, fuel, and hydraulic leaks, cut lines, tires and loose panels
Performed other duties as assigned
Petroleum Supply Specialist
Missouri Army National Guard
07.1996 - 01.2008
Performs duties shown in preceding levels of skill; estimates requirements for personnel, equipment, user organizational maintenance, and repair of petroleum distribution equipment; schedules and dispatches petroleum products through distribution equipment; initiates and supervises environmental protection activities and contingency plans; reviews, consolidates, and prepares technical, personnel, and administrative reports associated with POL activities in assigned unit; supervises unit level quality surveillance operations
Infantryman
Active Duty Army
04.1992 - 09.1993
Operates both mounted and dismounted to close with and destroy the enemy
Employs, operates, and maintains assigned weapons and equipment
Employs proper dismounted movement techniques, cover, concealment, and camouflage as part of dismount team
Performs basic communication functions and operates platoon communications equipment
Constructs individual fighting positions
Collects and reports tactical information as member of combat or reconnaissance patrol
Assists in target detection, identification, and round sensing
Assist in the breaching of minefields and obstacles
Education
Some college -
Longview Community College
Lees Summit, MO
12.2001
High school diploma -
Oak Grove High School
Oak Grove, MO
05.1991
Skills
Personnel management
Operational analysis
Customer service
Problem-solving
Certifications And Education
Class A Commercial Driver's License, A Class A CDL is the highest level of commercial driver's license, allowing holders to drive vehicles weighing more than 26,000 pounds with trailers over 10,000 pounds.
Ammo-62 Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials, Course content includes a comprehensive review of regulations governing the transportation of hazardous materials by all modes.
Longview Community College, Lees Summit, MO, United States, Some college (no degree), 12/2001, 12 Semester Hours
Oak Grove High School, Oak Grove, MO, United States, High school diploma, 05/1991
Administrative Support Specialist at Department of Defense - Defense Logistics AgencyAdministrative Support Specialist at Department of Defense - Defense Logistics Agency
Administrative Assistant at Department of Defense - Defense Contract Management AgencyAdministrative Assistant at Department of Defense - Defense Contract Management Agency
Student Intern at Department of Defense - Defense Counterintelligence and Security AgencyStudent Intern at Department of Defense - Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency