Robert D Calkins
Salado,Texas
Summary
Robert D Calkins
10516 Hodge Canyon Dr.Salado Texas 76571
254-213-8477 Cell
robtshv@aol.com
Summary ExperienceThroughout my career I have had many different responsibilities. Supply, ordering, receiving and tracking materials using several software tools. Presently receiving packages from trucks and moving package to deliver vans. These tasks require lifting and handling some large and at times heavy items. Which require timely, accurate and safe decisions. A retired military I have received promotions and awards based on my
performance. Combat operations, aircraft maintenance, flight tests and flight operations are some of
major activities during the last 30+ years. I am healthy, active and capable of the work assigned
Instructor/Operator for AH-64 Longbow simulation devices, Validation of the integration and testing of the simulation device upgrades. Site Manager, Project Leader and Subject Matter Expert for the Helicopter lesson development for Courseware, Simulation and Training division of FPMI. In over 40 years of aviation experience involving pilot training from the beginning student to the multi-engine complex aircraft of today’s military aircraft. My background includes extensive pilot training, aircraft modification upgrades, flight in all types of environment, combat, night, weather and flight test. I have experience as a program manager/ production supervisor in which I was directly responsible for all aspects of the day to day operations, customer interface, union coordination and scheduling of over 40 technicians
My military experience provided me the leadership to deal with difficult situations. Two years in Viet Nam , one year Korea, Three year in Germany. In additions to daily duties, completed annual written exams, physical test and weapons qualifications.
Overview
173
173
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Handler
FEDEX Pflugerville Tx
03.2018 - 01.2022
- Responsible for unloading trucks, scanning the packages, directing them to the correct delivery Van
- Loading the packages on the delivery Van.
Applications, Instructor / Operator
Tampa, Fl.
07.2018 - 03.2019
- With the AH -64D Flight Simulator in support of the National Guard Ellington Field Houston TX
- Using simulation program data base, created missions necessary to facilitate a professional learning period of instruction The missions include, Emergency training, night training, instrument training, and weapons training
- This effort includes assembly instructional material, organizing lessons to fit level of individual to be trained
- Operate the simulator console while providing instruction.
Instructor/Operator
01.1931 - 03.2019
- Throughout my career I have had many different responsibilities
- Supply, ordering, receiving and tracking materials using several software tools
- Primarily tasks involve Flight Operations
- These tasks require timely, accurate and safe decisions
- I have received promotions and awards based on my performance
- Combat operations, aircraft maintenance, flight tests and flight operations are some of major activities during the last 30+ years
- I am healthy, active and capable of the work assigned, for AH-64 Longbow simulation devices, Validation of the integration and testing of the simulation device upgrades
- Site Manager, Project Leader and Subject Matter Expert for the Helicopter lesson development for Courseware, Simulation and Training division of FPMI
- In over 40 years of aviation experience involving pilot training from the beginning student to the multi-engine complex aircraft of today’s military aircraft
- My background includes extensive pilot training, aircraft modification upgrades, flight in all types of environment, combat, night, weather and flight test
- I have experience as a program manager/ production supervisor in which I was directly responsible for all aspects of the day to day operations, customer interface, union coordination and scheduling of over 40 technicians.
Flight Air Coordinator
S3, Inc
Fort Hood, TX
10.2007 - 07.2018
- Security Operations Directorate, 21st Cavalry Brigade - Analyst - Flight Air Coordinator for the 302 Squadron
- Support the Squadron S3 in developing and coordinating Notice To Airmen (NOTAMS), Air Mission Requests (AMR), flight planning and flight schedules
- Post current flight information, weather, ensuring the flight planning area has current publications
- Issue sensitive equipment to flight crews, verify the equipment is in correct configuration and meets current inspection criteria
- Coordination between staff members, using elements, aircraft maintenance, and approving agencies to support the mission training objectives
- Designated as a AH-64 Synthetic Flight Training System Instructor/Operator (I/O) schedules the Squadron crews for simulator training, and support the BDE simulation training program
- Develop mission scenarios to support flight simulation training in the Longbow Crew trainer (LCT) and AVCATT
- Ensuring emergency training, instrument training, and tactical training meets the mission profiles and training requirements
- Collect simulation and aircraft flying hours and submit monthly simulation flying hour report
- Support the Current Operations Coordinator and Ground Operations Coordinator as needed to meet training and administrative requirements of the Squadron and 120th BDE.
Site Manager / Project Lead
FPMI
San Antonio, TX.
06.2005 - 06.2007
- Responsible for the authoring, graphics, and personnel in the preparation of aircraft computer based training lessons
- Manage the day to day activities of the San Antonio Site for FPMI
- Manage several VA programs
- Support Business Development by briefing prospective clients, assist with proposal writing and attending conferences.
Production Supervisor
L-3 Communications
Waco, TX.
04.2004 - 04.2005
- Responsible for scheduling and supervision of personnel performing maintenance and modifications of military aircraft
- Collection and analysis of data and work accomplishments
- Responsible for all aspects of modifications of military aircraft.
Production Supervisor
Pemco AeroPlex
Birmingham, AL
06.2003 - 04.2004
- Responsible for scheduling and supervision of personnel performing maintenance and modifications of military aircraft.
Planner/Scheduler
Murphy Company
St. Louis, MO
06.2001 - 08.2002
- Responsible for the planning and scheduling of material and equipment for the installation of piping in the construction of a General Motors facility
- Scheduling the daily work activities of 80 personnel to complete over 3000 individual tasks
- Collection and analysis data and work accomplishments
- Evaluate contract requirements against the daily requirements of the Prime contractor maintain skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft project and Primavera Sure Trak Project Planning Interface with Customer, Suppliers and Union representatives on program issues.
Program Manager
Boeing Company
Shreveport, LA.
08.1989 - 06.2001
- Direct interface with program customers and subcontractors to status the program issues and schedules
- Conducted formal program reviews
- Responsible for all aspects of modification of military aircraft
- Computer based management of Logistics, Financials, Fabrication, Installation, Ground and Flight Testing and delivery Negotiated contracts in excess of 10 million dollars Developed and maintained the Program Master Schedule with over 1000 line items Responsible for the staffing, engineering, production, quality, pricing and material
- Extensive proposal management
- Completed estimates from engineering drawings and design concepts
- Experienced in the prototyping of the E-4B, C-141, C-130, KC-135 and AH-64 Developed and maintained skills in Microsoft word, excel spreadsheets, Microsoft project schedules.
Program Coordinator
The Boeing Company
Shreveport, LA.
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Coordinated personnel, material, parts and the modification of E4B, C-130 and E-6 aircraft Schedule the daily activities of the modification team in fabrication and installation to meet required schedules
- Planned ordered and tracked material to meet the schedule
- Controlled and maintained special security access for the aircraft Contract acquisition and proposals prepared personnel training courses related to aircraft modification, safety, company policies and procedures.
Engineering Test Pilot
The Boeing Company
Shreveport, LA
01.1989 - 01.1994
- Responsible for the Flight Operations and Safety for test flights
- Flight Test of newly modified aircraft Acceptance Flight Test of aircraft for delivery, Flight Test Engineer for aircraft under going modification
- Wrote and implemented flight test plans
- Briefed and debriefed flight tests crews
- Engineering Test Pilot for newly modified AH-64 Apaches.
01.1986 - 01.1989
- Ft
- Hood, 2/6 Cavalry and 4/6 Cavalry,6th Cavalry Brigade, Instrument Flight examiner and AH-64 Standardization Pilot.
Pilot
U.S. Army
01.1965 - 01.1989
Instrument Examiner
01.1982 - 01.1986
- Germany, 62nd Aviation Company, Operation and Safety for Corp flight detachment;
Flight Examiner, Standardization Instructor AH
01.1979 - 01.1982
- Hood, 2/1 Cavalry, -1 and Instructor Pilot OH
Instructor Pilot
Div Hunter AAF
01.1978 - 01.1979
- Korea, 4/7 Cavalry, attack helicopter Instructor pilot, Squadron and 8th Army Standardization Pilot;
01.1975 - 01.1978
- Active duty 2/9 Cav
- 24th Inf
Leader/Company Commander
- 01.1975
- Basic Training company; Released from active duty 1972; (1972, Petroleum Helicopters, Pilot off shore helicopter operations
Infantry officers
Ft. Leonard Wood, MO
01.1970 - 01.1972
Attack Helicopters Instructor, Safety Officer and Maintenance Test Pilot
01.1969 - 01.1970
- Viet Nam, 2/20 ARA 1st
, TX
01.1967 - 01.1969
- Primary Helicopter flight training school – instructed initial entry helicopters and trained Instructor Pilots;
01.1966 - 01.1967
- Vietnam, Assault and Attack helicopter pilot;
US Army Helicopter
, TX
01.1965 - 01.1966
Education
A/B -
Diploma - undefined
Fort Morgan High School
AH-64 Apache Qualification/ Instructor - undefined
1986
Fixed Wing Multiengine Course - undefined
1982
Instrument Flight Examiner Course - undefined
1979
AH-1 Cobra Qualification/ Instructor Course - undefined
1969
S. Army Rotary Wing Qualifications course - undefined
University of Southwestern Louisiana
1965
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Tractor Operation
- Team Collaboration
- Equipment Operation
- Work Order Following
- Loading Dock Operations
- Physical Strength and Stamina
- Container Tagging and Marking
- Visual Inspection
- Loading and Unloading
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Relationship Building
- Inventory Tracking
- Microsoft Office
- Protective Equipment Use
- Deadline Meeting
- Electric Pallet Jacks
- Willing to Learn
- Materials Handling Safety Training
- First Aid Certification
Additional Information
- Certifications/Publications , Commercial Pilot Licenses Rotorcraft with Instrument rating Secret Security Clearance
Traveling, site seeing, antique shoping
Vacationed in Key West , Yellowstone, South Dakota, several trip to Colorado. Local antique shops.
Timeline
Applications, Instructor / Operator
07.2018 - 03.2019
Material Handler
FEDEX Pflugerville Tx
03.2018 - 01.2022
Flight Air Coordinator
S3, Inc
10.2007 - 07.2018
Site Manager / Project Lead
FPMI
06.2005 - 06.2007
Production Supervisor
L-3 Communications
04.2004 - 04.2005
Production Supervisor
Pemco AeroPlex
06.2003 - 04.2004
Planner/Scheduler
Murphy Company
06.2001 - 08.2002
Program Coordinator
The Boeing Company
01.1994 - 01.1997
Program Manager
Boeing Company
08.1989 - 06.2001
Engineering Test Pilot
The Boeing Company
01.1989 - 01.1994
01.1986 - 01.1989
Instrument Examiner
01.1982 - 01.1986
Flight Examiner, Standardization Instructor AH
01.1979 - 01.1982
Instructor Pilot
Div Hunter AAF
01.1978 - 01.1979
01.1975 - 01.1978
Leader/Company Commander
- 01.1975
A/B -
Diploma - undefined
Fort Morgan High School
AH-64 Apache Qualification/ Instructor - undefined
Fixed Wing Multiengine Course - undefined
Instrument Flight Examiner Course - undefined
AH-1 Cobra Qualification/ Instructor Course - undefined
S. Army Rotary Wing Qualifications course - undefined
University of Southwestern Louisiana
Infantry officers
01.1970 - 01.1972
Attack Helicopters Instructor, Safety Officer and Maintenance Test Pilot
01.1969 - 01.1970
01.1967 - 01.1969
01.1966 - 01.1967
Pilot
U.S. Army
01.1965 - 01.1989
US Army Helicopter
01.1965 - 01.1966
Instructor/Operator
01.1931 - 03.2019