Zachary Charette
Goldsboro,NC
Summary
Distinguished Aircraft Maintenance Technician with a willingness to innovate with extensive experience directing rigorous and precise training programs. Consistently fosters collaborative environments to encourage rapid and efficient malfunction diagnosis while ensuring an ongoing education cycle. Proficient in strategic planning and conflict resolution.
Developed leadership and operational management skills in fast-paced environment, ready to transition into new field. Skilled in team coordination and implementing efficient processes. Seeking to leverage these abilities to drive success in new and challenging role.
Knowledgeable Aircraft Engine Mechanic with solid background in managing operations and leading teams to ensure efficient workflow. Proven success in maintaining high standards of safety and compliance while optimizing resource allocation. Demonstrated leadership and crisis management skills in dynamic environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Avionics Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge
United States Air Force
10.2022 - 01.2025
- Performed and oversaw daily operations, scheduled and unscheduled inspections, repairs, and testing of fighter aircraft systems, being selected as the Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award recipient in 2023.
- Guided training programs for 37 technicians across three specialties while becoming qualified in two additional maintenance fields, being lauded by the Air Combat Command and United States Air-Forces in Europe Commanders.
- Organized workflow for repair, build-up, inspection, and cleaning of Avionics, Electro/Environmental, and Propulsion systems as related to the F-15 jet engine.
- Improved overall unit efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures while maintaining compliance with policies and procedures to deliver safe, quality work.
- Exemplified the new "Multi-Capable Airman" program by leading the teardown and build-up of aircraft propulsion systems, Environmental Control Systems, and electrical Distribution systems.
Avionics Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge
United States Air Force
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Directed daily operations across three working shifts of 62 technicians to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and conduct inspections on fighter aircraft.
- Oversaw repair determination while ensuring efficient and proper documentation to foster an environment of continued process improvement.
- Fostered a positive work environment by cultivating strong relationships among team members and promoting open communication channels.
- Coordinated training for over 1000 individual maintenance tasks while overseeing job site safety programs to bolster member security.
Air Force Repair Enhancement Program Craftsman
United States Air Force
08.2017 - 12.2019
- Overhauled F-15 Fighter Aircraft components and test equipment including engine cables, interface equipment, and established new manuals under the USAF Technical Order Program.
- Coordinated with Maintenance Group and Logistics operations to refurbish condemned components to generate over $6M in organization funds, enabling exercise Cope North 2019.
- Prioritized tasks to meet project deadlines without compromising quality while monitoring repair history to identify and correct systemic failures.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician Certification - Emergency Medicine
Lenoir Community College
Kinston, North Carolina01-2023
North Carolina Firefighter Certification - Firefighting
Wayne County Community College
Goldsboro, North Carolina11-2021
High School Diploma -
Fryeburg Academy
Fryeburg, ME05-2013
Skills
- Personnel Professional development
- Innovation oversight
- Training Management
- Problem Solving and System Troubleshooting
- Discipline and Focus
- Leadership
Accomplishments
Individually Lauded by the United States Air Forces in Europe Commander, General Harrigian, while deployed to Eastern Europe to prevent Russian Aggression in the Region.
Timeline
Avionics Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge
United States Air Force
10.2022 - 01.2025
Avionics Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge
United States Air Force
01.2020 - 09.2022
Air Force Repair Enhancement Program Craftsman
United States Air Force
08.2017 - 12.2019
Emergency Medical Technician Certification - Emergency Medicine
Lenoir Community College
North Carolina Firefighter Certification - Firefighting
Wayne County Community College
High School Diploma -
Fryeburg Academy
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