Robert Latner
Oregon City
Summary
Dynamic Aviation Ordnance Technician and Quality Assurance Lead with the United States Navy, recognized for achieving perfect scores in technical inspections. Proven leader in operations management and quality assurance, fostering team accountability and enhancing performance. Skilled in process improvement and mentoring, with a strong background in safety compliance and risk management.
Professional technician with strong background in aviation ordnance, equipped to handle and maintain complex weapon systems and explosive devices. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs, ensuring operational readiness and safety. Skilled in team collaboration, with focus on achieving mission-critical results. Dependable, resourceful, and ready to contribute effectively to any team.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Ordnance Technician / Quality Assurance Lead
United States Navy
01.2006 - 01.2027
- Directed technical work centers, managing 10-50 personnel to ensure mission readiness.
- Led quality assurance initiatives, audits, and inspections to maintain strict compliance standards.
- Developed analytical tools to track performance and audit results in real-time.
- Oversaw inventory and maintenance of critical systems, maintaining 100% accuracy.
- Mentored staff, fostering accountability, skill development, and high performance.
- Supervised ordnance operations during six combat deployments, supporting multiple operations.
- Created audit tracking tools resulting in highest inspection scores in command.
- Achieved perfect scores in multiple technical proficiency inspections.
- Streamlined reporting and audit processes, improving operational efficiency.
Youth Football Coach
Pop Warner
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Coached youth teams (ages 8-12), emphasizing teamwork, discipline, and leadership.
- Contributed 400+ volunteer hours to community development and mentorship.
Education
High School Diploma -
Norview High School
Norfolk06-2006
Skills
- Operations Management
- Team Leadership
- Quality Assurance
- Process Improvement
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Safety Compliance
- Risk Management
- Technical Inspections
- Reporting
- Training
- Coaching
- Mentorship
- Inventory Management
- Asset Management
- Project Oversight
- Workflow Optimization
- Advanced Microsoft Office
- Flight line operations
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Ground support equipment
- Quality assurance procedures
Accomplishments
- .Directly supervised Ordnance Technicians in the safe upload, download, and maintenance of Ordnance and Armament Systems across numerous commands resulting in the safe expenditure of ordnance spanning six combat deployments supporting operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, New Dawn, Inherent Resolve, and Atlas Guardian. Additionally developed a robust analytical tool to track in real time audit scores that resulting in passing numerous CNAF inspections with score that were the highest in the Immediate Chain of Command.
- Passed four Conventional Ordnance Technical Proficiency Inspections with Perfect scores ensuring the highest Navy quality standards.
Certification
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Quality Assurance Representative & Compliance Inspector
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- Equipment Safety & Handling Certified
Hobbies and Interests
- Technology & Computer Sciences
- Strategic Gaming & Trading Card Games
- Sports & Fitness (Primarily American Football)
Awards
- Five Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medals
- Senior Sailor of the Quarter (2022 & 2023)
- Senior Sailor of the Year, 2023
- CNAF Senior Sailor of the Year Nominee, 2023
Timeline
Youth Football Coach
Pop Warner
01.2017 - 01.2019
Aviation Ordnance Technician / Quality Assurance Lead
United States Navy
01.2006 - 01.2027
High School Diploma -
Norview High School
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