William Cutburth
Nocona,TX
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in military operations. Known for effective communication and leadership skills, consistently ensuring safety compliance and optimal equipment performance. Ready to leverage expertise to enhance mission readiness.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Gunnersmate
United States Navy Reserves
Fort Worth, Texas
09.2023 - 01.2025
- Operated and maintained various naval weapon systems and equipment.
- Assisted in training new personnel on weapon handling procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure safe loading of munitions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of armory spaces and tools.
- Followed strict safety protocols during weapons operations and drills.
- Executed cleaning and maintenance tasks on weaponry to maintain its reliability and performance.
Gunnersmate
United States Navy, USN
Norfolk, New York
12.2021 - 09.2023
- Operated and maintained various naval weapon systems and equipment.
- Trained new personnel on weapon handling procedures to ensure safety and compliance.
- Organized and maintained armory spaces and tools to enhance operational readiness.
- Followed strict safety protocols during weapons operations and drills.
- Executed cleaning and maintenance of weaponry according to official procedures to ensure reliability.
Naval Aircrewman
United States Navy, USN
NORFOLK, VA
10.2011 - 12.2021
- Operated and monitored aircraft systems during missions and training exercises.
- Conducted periodic maintenance checks on aircraft systems, including engines and avionics equipment.
- Supported preparation and execution of flight operations and navigation procedures, enhancing mission success.
- Conducted pre-flight inspections on aircraft equipment and safety gear.
- Participated in tactical training exercises to enhance operational effectiveness and teamwork.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure mission readiness and safety compliance.
- Delivered in-flight support to pilots, including communications and system monitoring.
- Coordinated communications with crew members via intercom system, promoting efficient operations onboard aircraft.
- Administered first aid treatments to injured personnel while airborne or at sea level.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of cargo and personnel onto assigned aircraft.
- Monitored radio communications between air traffic control and pilots during flights.
- Maintained accurate aircraft logbooks and records, contributing to operational compliance and safety.
- Filled out paperwork concerning flight logs, incident reports, repair orders.
- Assisted pilots with takeoffs and landings by providing visual guidance from outside the cockpit window.
- Provided emergency medical assistance while in flight or on the ground.
- Utilized specialized tools in order to perform maintenance tasks related to aviation mechanics.
- Ran routine operational tests on a variety of aviation systems such as fuel pumps, hydraulic systems.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while operating helicopters or fixed wing airplanes.
- Calculated weight and balance and aircraft performance.
- Conducted in-depth pre- and post-flight checks for safety and operational compliance.
- Monitored engine operation, fuel consumption and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.
- Verified team conformance to safety regulations when working within hazardous areas.
- Confirmed safe and quick movement of aircraft on flight decks, hangar decks, and to various locations.
- Verified team conformance to safety regulations when working within hazardous areas.
- Confirmed safe and quick movement of aircraft on flight decks, hangar decks, and to various locations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Business, And Journalism
University of North Texas
Denton, TX04-2026
Skills
- Firearm safety
- Handgun proficiency
- Weapons handling
- Military operations
- Tactical operations
- Malfunction clearing
- Equipment maintenance
- Equipment inspection
- Safety compliance
- Safety procedures
- Technical troubleshooting
- Project management
- Training new personnel
- Team collaboration
- Team communication
- Effective communication
- Leadership development
- Leadership skills
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Self motivation
- Multitasking capacity
Accomplishments
- National Defense Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Service Medal
- Navy Good Conduct Ribbon
- Navy E Ribbon
- Expert Rifle Medal
- Expert Pistol Medal
Timeline
Gunnersmate
United States Navy Reserves
09.2023 - 01.2025
Gunnersmate
United States Navy, USN
12.2021 - 09.2023
Naval Aircrewman
United States Navy, USN
10.2011 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Business, And Journalism
University of North Texas