Valick Nolen
Heflin,Al
Summary
Detail-oriented and disciplined professional with extensive experience in the United States Marine Corps, specializing in aircraft maintenance, safety supervision, and quality control. Proven expertise in conducting thorough inspections, damage assessments, and implementing rigorous safety programs to ensure compliance with regulatory and operational standards. Served as a Collateral Duty Inspector, overseeing the repair and maintenance of 16 MV-22 Ospreys valued at over $1.3 billion, ensuring operational readiness and adherence to strict maintenance protocols.
Recognized for strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills in high-pressure environments. Adept at identifying and resolving issues proactively, maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. Committed to continuous improvement, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. Confident in collaborating across teams and departments to uphold quality assurance objectives and drive consistent, measurable results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Collateral Duty Inspector
United States Marine Corps
02.2024 - 07.2027
- Company Overview: Company Overview: Marine Corps Base Hawaii, HI
- Analyzed system performance data to identify potential issues before they become critical failures.
- Evaluated repair work completed by technicians in order to ensure it meets company standards.
- Inspected aircraft components and systems for compliance with approved maintenance publications and technical orders.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior inspectors as needed.
- Ensured that all safety standards were met prior to releasing the aircraft back into service.
- Performed detailed inspections on hydraulic systems, landing gear assemblies, flight controls, flight surfaces and other related components.
- Counseled employees about work-related issues and assisted employees to correct job-skill deficiencies.
- Troubleshooted issues related to mechanical systems such as hydraulic systems and flight controls.
- Conducted routine and special inspections as required by regulations.
- Examined and inspected work after complete on aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, and leaks.
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
Work Center Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
11.2023 - 07.2025
- Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
- Mentored team members, fostering skill development and enhancing overall productivity.
- Implemented process improvements to optimize resource allocation and reduce waste.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and improve communication.
- Established clear expectations for staff members, ensuring accountability for meeting performance standards and contributing to team success.
- Supervised and inspected over maintenance actions encompassing over 12,000 maintenance hours.
Airframes Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
08.2021 - 07.2025
- Company Overview: Company Overview: Marine Corps Base Hawaii, HI
- Inspected completed repairs to verify accuracy before returning the plane to service.
- Reassembled aircraft components after completing repairs according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Conducted regular preventative maintenance checks on all assigned aircrafts.
- Facilitated the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of aircraft structural components including wings, fuselage and tail section.
- Repaired or replaced damaged or worn out aircraft components using power tools and specialized machinery.
- Performed in-depth inspections of aircraft components and systems to ensure airworthiness standards were met.
- Maintained repair logs, documented all preventive, and corrective aircraft maintenance.
- Read and interpreted maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
- Conducted routine and special inspections as required by regulations.
- Replaced and repaired worn, defective and damaged components using hand tools, gauged, and testing equipment.
- Inspected completed work to certify that maintenance met standards and that aircraft are ready for operation.
- Read and interpreted pilots' descriptions of problems to diagnose causes.
- Measured parts for wear using precision instruments.
- Removed and cut out defective parts and drilled holes to gain access to internal defects and damage, using drills, and punches.
- Bonded structures, using portable and stationary curing equipment.
- Marine Corps Base Hawaii, HI
Safety Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
12.2022 - 07.2025
- Company Overview: Company Overview: Marine Corps Base Hawaii, HI
- Identified hazardous conditions which could affect the safety of personnel or equipment operations.
- Worked closely with management to ensure implementation of safety protocols are followed at all times.
- Implemented hazard control measures to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Actively promoted a culture of health and safety throughout the organization.
- Developed emergency response plans for all potential hazards in the workplace.
- Participated in monthly meetings with senior leadership team regarding ongoing safety initiatives.
- Marine Corps Base Hawaii, HI
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Cleburne County High School
AL05.2020
Skills
- Team Management
- Decision-Making
- Task Prioritization
- Critical Thinking
- Calm Under Pressure
- PPE use
- Safety program manager within workspace
- Organization and Time Management
- Damage Assessment
- Preventive Maintenance
- Maintenance Documentation
- Parts Fabrication
- Hydraulic System Maintenance
- Hand-tool proficiency
- Aircraft mechanics
- Attention to Detail
- Structural analysis
- Troubleshooting
- Precision Measurement Tools
- Adaptive Learning
- Power Tools
- Inspections
- Excellent Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Supervision and leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Read and comprehend production Standard Operating Procedures
- Hazard identification
- Safety program development
- Safety training development
- Fall protection
- First aid administration
- Workplace safety
- Product inspection
- Visual inspection
- Inspections and reviews
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the National Defense Service Medal.
- Recipient of the Sea Service Deployment ribbon.
Timeline
Collateral Duty Inspector
United States Marine Corps
02.2024 - 07.2027
Work Center Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
11.2023 - 07.2025
Safety Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
12.2022 - 07.2025
Airframes Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
08.2021 - 07.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Cleburne County High School
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