DAVID D. BATTLE
340 East 21st Street, #2010
Ogden, UT 84401
Daytime Phone Number: 801-777-1435
Evening Phone Number: 469-964-5524
Cell Phone Number: 469-964-5524
Fax Number: 801-777-6269
Email Address: david.battle@hill.af.mil
Citizenship: U.S.
Security Clearance: Secret
 

 

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished Safety and Occupational Health Specialist with a strong, sustained, "outstanding" record of success providing technical assistance, consultation, and guidance to personnel and organizations on safety programs and projects as an Air Force civilian employee and previously while accelerating to a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer position in the Air Force. Earned a Master of Science in Occupational Safety and Health / Environmental Management, building upon previously earned Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics and Aviation Safety.

Noted for strong ability to provide guidance, motivation, technical advice, leadership, information, and assistance on financial support.

Sought after as the safety advisor for implementation of safety programs for the facilities and programs. Research and prepare studies and reports on facility and program policy issues and programs related to the occupational health and safety program. Conduct on-site worksite inspections to identify and evaluate conditions that may be hazardous to
workers' safety and health.

Establish safety program standards, including legal and regulatory compliance requirements, including successful programs for contractors. Formulate guidance and instructions for various safety policy decisions and advise entities implementing the policy. Ensure appropriate dissemination of the guidance for consistency. Coordinate, share and disseminate safety program and implementation information to appropriate
program participants and project officers.

Monitor compliance with program requirements. Conduct program assessments and prepare reports necessary to program continuity and reporting. Identify problems and negotiate corrective action concerning programmatic issues and basic financial management.

Manage safety and occupational health programs by developing and recommending policy. Resolve and provide advice on occupational health and safety technical matters by applying safety and occupational health laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures. Eliminate and control potential hazards by developing safety and occupational health standards, regulations, practices, and procedures.

Reduce the frequency, severity, and cost of accidents and occupational illnesses by developing and implementing programs. Determine the existence, severity, probability and outcome of hazards by analyzing and evaluating new and existing jobs, processes, products and other systems. Control or eliminate hazards by designing and modifying workplaces, processes, products and other systems. Identify potential new hazards by
inspecting and surveying workplaces, processes, products and other systems for compliance with established safety and occupational health policies or standards. Train workers, supervisors, managers and other safety and occupational health personnel in safety and occupational health subjects.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ground Safety Program Manager, GS-0018-12 

1/2010 - Present
United States Air Force, Hill Air Force Base, UT   

Supervisor: Ronald James, (801) 777-1429, Ron.James@hill.af.mil (may contact)

Duties:

Plan, direct, coordinate, evaluate and manage the Hill Air Force Base Safety Program, covering 23,500 civilian, military, and contractors supporting an estimated 7.5 million production hours, and some of the Air Force's most sophisticated weapon systems, including Minuteman Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles, F-16 Fighting Falcon jet aircraft
and A-10 Thunderbolt II's. Provides safety requirements for the acquisition and support of reconnaissance equipment; aircraft and missile crew training devices; avionic, hydraulic, pneudraulic and radar components; instruments; gas turbine engines; power equipment systems; special purpose vehicles; shelters; and software engineering, development and support.

SAFETY MANAGEMENT: Provide technical assistance and guidance to personnel and organizations on safety programs and projects for the Center Commander and staff agencies, including legal services, contracting agencies, budget, security forces, munitions control, healthcare facilities and operations support. Review and approve plans
and specifications for new construction, acquisition and modification of
equipment and processes and monitor projects through completion.

Ensure compliance with Federal and Air Force safety standards by maintaining surveillance of operations, facilities and procedures for the Air Force Base. Analyze, trend and monitor compliance with requirements. Implement safety programs. Identify hazards and program deficiencies by conducting facility inspections and safety program
assessments. Develop and establish corrective action plans with senior leadership and supervisors.

Improve safety by developing and providing technical safety briefings and training programs for senior leadership, supervisors and employees on a wide range of topics and safety disciplines. Institute safety programs. Consult with senior leadership, supervisors and employees on site-specific training, hazardous energy control, bioenvironmental
surveys, confined space programs, hazardous communication programs, facility inspections, operational risk management, fall protection and electrical safety.

Ensure risk identification and mitigation by evaluating risk management programs and processes for test packages and new projects. Determine root causes and contributing factors by conducting mishap investigations.

Ensure compliance by conducting annual safety program assessments on multiple organizations and 8 spot inspections monthly. 

Apply analytical methods and techniques. Calculate Total Case Injury Rate for recordable nonfatal injuries and illnesses. Trend injuries for subordinate units and evaluate contractor programs by determining incident rate for recordable and illness cases involving Days Away from Work, Restricted Work Activity and Job Transfer. Detect negative and positive trends by conducting monthly trend analysis on injury and illness history, hazards identified during inspections, employee hazard reports and accidents and near misses. Address trends by sharing results with management and employees. Prepares and maintain records of serious occupational injuries and illnesses, using the OSHA 300 Log.

CONTRACT and SAFETY MANAGEMENT: Manage the contract safety program. Protect government personnel and property by monitoring contractor operations. Provide safety requirements to 425 safety contractors annually. Ensure compliance with safety standards by reviewing contractor safety plans, Statements of Work, Purchase Requests and Performance Work Statements. Determine safety inspection frequency requirements and what reports the contractor needs to submit to substantiate their performance. Comment on contractor expectations for safety and safety requirements. Clarify answers to contractor questions on safety by attending pre-award and pre-construction meetings.

MAINTENANCE: Determine hazards and reduce probability and severity of potential mishaps by analyzing new and existing tasks for chrome and nickel plating; hydraulic test stand and small turbine engine test cell operation; paint operations; tool and part machining; aircraft maintenance; x-ray operations; sheet metal and welding operations; and landing gear, aircraft brake, aircraft wheels, pressure hose, and powered and non-powered aerospace ground equipment repair.

ORAL and WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: Prepare written reports and conduct briefings for senior management. Disseminate guidance to safety representatives within workcenters to ensure consistency of safety programs, including ensuring publication of guidance in publically available portals with spot inspections to ensure proper insemination and use of new safety guidance.

Coordinate, share and disseminate safety program guidance to senior leadership by using Staff Summary Documents to effectively communicate safety program and implementation information. Use a monthly safety crosstell program to communicate hazard abatement programs, inspection results, mishaps in similar areas of responsibilities and new processes.

Prepare reports for agency chiefs covering findings, discrepancies, casual factors and corrective action recommendations which reference regulatory guidance on the discrepancy.

Conduct newcomer safety orientation for newly assigned civilian and
military employees by using effective oral communication skills.

Accomplishments

LEADING CHANGE

Reduced contractor mishaps for all contractors at base to zero from 32/year by developing strategic vision and plan for and implementing program to consider safety for all contracts during the acquisition process on base. 

Discovered failure to consider safety at any stage of acquisition strategy development would lead to safety deficiencies and costly after-the-fact corrective actions. 

Informed senior management of discrepancy and implemented program for timely involvement of safety personnel in the acquisition development process, which resulted in a safer work place, improved procedures and equipment, and a decrease in mishaps. 

Gained buy-in for new procedures which established safety program standards for all Hill Air Force Base contracts by collaborating with Buyer/Procurement Contracting Officers, Union Officials, Commanders and Weapon System Program Managers. 
 

Ensured contracts included legal and regulatory compliance requirements, including mishap reporting procedures, accident investigation hierarchy and procedures to comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA), Air Force and Host Country requirements and standards. 

SAFETY MANAGEMENT
 

Improved military member safety and their awareness of individual responsibilities to reduce risks by establishing an Age 26 and Under Pre-Departure and High Risk Activities Program covering employees participating in high-risk activities including experimental
aircraft, hot air ballooning and hunting by creating a Pre-Departure Safety Briefing Form to conduct and document the training, with a checklist, guide and worksheet for supervisor and employee use.
 

Integrated the Voluntary Protection Program into Contract Safety by consulting with the Contract Multi-functional team, assisting in developing source selection criteria to evaluate contractor safety and health performance and attending the pre-performance conference to address Occupational Safety and Health requirements. Ensured a safe and healthful working environment for military and civilian personnel by conducting an average of 20 mishap investigations annually using fundamental tools, including Job Safety Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, Witness Interviews and Root Cause Analysis.
 

Enhanced safety by formulating guidance and instruction for Hazardous Energy Control for practices and procedures to disable equipment which prevented hazardous energy release while employees performed servicing and maintenance activities. 
 

Ensured staff fully comprehended Hazardous Energy Control requirements by providing on-site specific training, including classroom training and a checklist and guide for senior leadership to implement the program. 
 

Provided a list of high-risk activities and a written briefing outlining procedures and documenting members' understanding of precautions to be taken.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

Improved military and civilian personnel safety by authoring checklists for vehicle mounted elevating and rotating work platform safety, facility safety, electrical safety and jewelry safety.
 

Completed all reports on time while providing much needed information on unsafe acts and conditions and corrective and preventive measures to preclude recurrence.
 

Reduced accidents by writing articles on a variety of safety topics.
 

Safety Manager, GS-0018-12   

12/2006 - 1/2010
United States Air Force, Hill Air Force Base, UT   
Supervisor: Bonnie Hobster, (801) 775-5568,
Bonnie.hobster@hill.af.mil (may contact) 

Duties:

Served as the Occupational Safety and Health Specialist and Weapon Safety Manager by implementing safety and health programs at critical facilities supporting Depot Maintenance, repair, overhaul, transportation, storage, overhaul and testing of silo-based
Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM), Air Launched and Advanced Cruise Missiles, liquid and solid propellant fueled motors and associated components.

SAFETY MANAGEMENT: Provided technical assistance and guidance to personnel and organizations on safety programs and projects, including field requests to determine hazardous pay financial information for ICBM engineers and technicians. Assigned Risk Assessment codes to occupational hazards and deficiencies based on mishap probability and hazard severity. Recommended priority for abatement funding for unhealthy and unsafe conditions to ensure appropriate funding in budgets.

Ensured units understood and complied with safety standards, occupational health laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices and procedures by monitoring Rocket Motor machining and testing and live fire testing and analysis operations.

Supported the Follow-On Operational Test and Evaluation Program by providing off-base depot maintenance support to Vandenberg AFB operational wings and handling field support requests. Oversaw safety for transportation and supported safety requirements Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) accountable assets and storage activities including missiles and motors. Oversaw safety requirements for propellant lab analysis and missile integrated system testing along with conventional munitions testing. Oversaw safety for Silo-Based ICBMs, operational ground equipment, transportation and handling equipment and peculiar support equipment depot maintenance.

Ensured operational accuracy and a thorough hazard analysis by conducting initial and annual review of all Test Directives, Test Plans, Operating Instructions, Process Orders, and Explosive Licenses.

Conducted risk management analyses on test packages, test directives, and new workloads. Conducted hazard analysis for workloads, process changes and facility construction and modifications for ICBM and Cruise Missile complexes. Corrected ICBM work procedures not in accordance with technical orders and engineering instructions.

LEADING PEOPLE: Conducted initial and recurring safety training for personnel who operated, transported, maintained, loaded and disposed of missiles and other explosives, and Nuclear Surety Training for personnel under the Personnel Reliability Program.

WRITTEN and ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Co-authored and trained supervisors and
managers on the Supervisor Safety Workbooks using an interactive workshop format. Authored Newcomers orientation briefing for all newly assigned personnel. Briefed senior leadership monthly on the safety program status, including Days Away Restricted Time events, Total Case Injury rates, risk assessment codes, Voluntary Protection Program efforts and mishaps.

Accomplishments

LEADING CHANGE

Slashed the Lost-Time Mishap Rate 90 %, Total Case Injury Rate 70% and Days Away/Restricted Time Rate 55% by integrating the proactive Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Voluntary Protection Program into the Safety Program.

 
Improved explosive safety completely and reinvigorated Earth Cover Igloo Inspection program after discovering the mandated Department of Defense (DoD) inspection had not been done in more than 6 years. 

Replaced older, extremely hazardous, inaccurate, manpower intensive and destructive method of conducting checks by impaling the ground with a metal spike or rebar which did not account for the entire Igloo and missed areas of decay by developing a GPS-based electronic method which allowed 100% inspection.
   

Reduced time to check 50 Igloos taking 15 man-hours to less than 30 minutes, without any risk of errors, injuries or damage to Igloos. Enabled depth checks to be conducted after any significant events, including rain showers, earthquakes and periods of high winds.

SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Provided a quick, straightforward reference tools for supervisors and managers to self-assess workplace specific programs by implementing an ICBM Maintenance comprehensive safety checklist. Facilitated efficient management of the workplace specific safety program by standardizing and retaining all Safety Program requirements into one binder.

Resolved Lightning Protection and evacuation of explosive facilities issues by using team-building techniques.

Demonstrated strong safety investigatory skills while conducting 2 Class A Mishap Investigations for mishaps costing more than $1 million each, with a fatality or a permanent total disability.
 

Achieved acceptable mishap risk, within constraints for operational effectiveness, suitability, time and cost requirements throughout the construction and use of a multimillion laboratory facility by applying engineering, safety and occupational health
principles covering chemical safety, facility safety, employee safety, equipment safety, weapons safety and transportation safety requirements in accordance with MIL-STD-882.


Safety Specialist, GS-0018-11 

10/2005 - 12/2006
United States Air Force, Hill Air Force Base, UT 

Supervisor: Allan Cooley, (801) 777-4935,
Allan.Cooley@hill.af.mil (may contact)

 

Duties:

 

Managed the Occupational Safety and Health Program for Ogden Air Logistics Center depot level repair organizations, covering 1500 employees with $391 million assets in 150 facilities.

SAFETY MANAGEMENT: Determined compliance with occupational health regulations, principles, practices, laws and regulations by conducting Safety and Health inspections and evaluations. Investigated accidents, property damage, occupational illnesses and "near miss" occurrences. Identified trends and causes by using detailed problem solving techniques. Ensured implementation of corrective measures.
Analyzed new and existing tasks, processes, and products to determine the existence of hazards, and reduce the probability and the severity of potential mishaps. Reviewed and approved plans and specifications for new construction and acquisition and modification of equipment and processes. Monitored projects through completion.

Managed safety, maintained on-site surveillance and ensured compliance with federal standards for 150 facilities and 26 unique safety programs by conducting annual facility and program safety inspections, implementing new safety initiatives and conducting safety program assessments to identify hazards and program deficiencies and establish
corrective actions with senior leadership and supervisors. 

WRITTEN and ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Co-authored and trained supervisors and
managers on the Supervisor Safety Workbooks using an interactive workshop format. Provided written reports on safety program policy issues and discrepancies within facilities.

Accomplishments

GENERAL LEADERSHIP
 

Received Letter of Appreciation for outstanding support provided to the Logistics Standardization Team inspection.

SAFETY MANAGEMENT
 

Improved safety and compliance by establishing a Lockout/Tag Out program.
 

Enhanced probability of survival for the aging organization population by establishing an automated external defibrillator program for use in Government facilities, which including documentation which outlined responsibilities and procedures for "Public Access Defibrillators in Federal Facilities".
 

Reduced mishaps to zero at a very dangerous crosswalk used by 650 pedestrians daily, along with 90,000 vehicles after investigation revealed many near misses and several hit and runs leading to pedestrian injuries.

 
Developed and implemented a new traffic light system, including handicapped-accessible push buttons, beeping clues for the blind, pedestrian countdown signals and arrow turn systems for vehicles based on an extensive traffic survey and research. Convinced reluctant Civil Engineering management to approve spending $65,000 to implement the system after presenting detailed analysis to the Traffic Safety Board.

 

Facilitated efficient management of the workplace specific safety program by standardizing and retaining all Safety Program requirements into one binder.

Financial Advisor

3/2001 - 2/2005
American Express Financial Advisor, Dallas, TX   

Duties:

Provided financial planning and investment advice as a licensed Series
7, 24, 63 and 66 financial advisor to individuals, corporate organizations and governments.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT / CUSTOMER SERVICE: Acquired clients and developed relationships through own personal network and centers of influence;
includes leveraging personal relationships and branching out in the community to generate prospects, as well as leveraging those in the center of other personal and professional networks. 

Met with clients to assess their financial needs. Analyzed client’s personal financial data and situation. Developed a customized financial plan to address each client's outlined goals and implemented the plan with suitable products and services.

Provided advice to clients on financial investments, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, insurance and other investment strategies.

Partnered with clients to help them define their investment objectives, determine asset allocation and track account performance against those objectives. 

Nurtured and maintained strong relationships with clients by developing rapport, engaging clients in an effort to understand their short and long-term financial needs and helping them to track their progress over time while providing ongoing consultation and support. Incorporated regular touch-points throughout the year to track each client's progress versus their goal and when appropriate reallocated resources and investments to keep the client on track. Helped involved parties to maintain a good balance of investment earnings, assets and an acceptable risk level.

 

Accomplishments

 

Built a strong portfolio, with 68 clients worth $ 14 million by providing excellent customer service and financial analysis.

 

Superintendent of Safety, SMSgt, E-8

1/1999 - 3/2001
United States Air Force, Luke AFB, AZ   

Supervisor: Lt Col. Barton, Retired

Duties:

Planned and organized the wing mishap prevention program for the US Air Force's largest fighter wing, including 188 F-16 aircraft, $4 billion assets, 8,000 military and Department of Defense (DOD) employees, including 12 tenant units and 3 geographically separated units. Managed administration, flight, weapons and ground safety programs by leading, guiding and mentoring 14-person staff, including 4 senior NCO's, 6 NCO's and 3 civilian safety professionals and an administrator.

SAFETY LEADERSHIP: Planned, organized and managed hazard abatement initiatives, mishap prevention and safety education courses. Ascertained effectiveness of mishap prevention programs by analyzing and trending mishaps and inspection results. Eliminated and controlled potential hazards by applying safety and occupational health laws, regulations, practices, and procedures. Reduced accident and occupational illness
frequency, severity and costs by developing safety and occupational health standards.

Determined the existence, severity and probability of a mishap by analyzing new and existing tasks, processes and products. Ensured compliance with established safety and occupational health policy and standards by inspecting workplaces, processes and products.

LEADING PEOPLE: Scheduled and assigned work, based on staff skills and priorities. Evaluated performance, providing feedback for improvement. Ensured personnel received required training to achieve highest qualifications. Mentored and disciplined staff.

Developed and recommended safety and occupational health policy to the Installation Commander and subordinate Commanders.

Accomplishments

SAFETY MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP

 

Organized the "most successful safety day in years" by successfully orchestrating plan which ensured 100% base agency participation in safety program.

 

Cut accidents and provided essential training in a documented dangerous driving environment by spearheading defensive driving training in the First Term Airmen Center agenda to educate target audience.
 

Slashed on-duty military mishaps 50% from previous year by bringing message to troops on mishap prevention.
 

Noted for providing "awareness and prevention at its best" by producing a thorough safety day operational risk management summary.
 

Streamlined, improved product and cut repetition by standardizing the Quarterly Safety Council preparation process.

 

Identified hazards, minimized risk and prepared extensive safety brief based on recognized expert mishap site safety analysis.

RESULTS DRIVEN / BUSINESS ACUMEN

Improved accuracy and slashed time to prepare recurring reports 50% by devising and instituting a comprehensive weekly activity summary and ensuring senior leadership cognizance.

BUILDING COALITIONS

Resolved airfield issues by refining interaction with airfield management.

GENERAL LEADERSHIP

Recognized for leading "by example-superior leadership, unquestioned integrity, efficient" as the "backbone of ... safety staff."

 

Selected for position above others based on superior leadership.
 

Entrusted to serve as Chief of Safety in Chief of Safety's absence.
 

Superintendent of Flight Safety, SMSgt, E-8 /MSgt, E-7   

11/1997 - 1/1999
United States Air Force, Hurlburt Field, FL   

Supervisor: Major Randall Clark, Retired

Duties:

Managed the flight safety program for the largest special operations wing in the US Air Force.

MISHAP INVESTIGATION and MITIGATION: Investigated aircraft mishaps and
provided corrective action to prevent future occurrence. Assessed aircraft mishap potential while conducting worldwide special operations missions. Performed accident investigations for 9 different fixed and rotary aircraft and weapon system types, including MH53J, MH-60G and 5 separate C-130 weapon systems. Evaluated potential mishaps prior to conducting worldwide special operations missions. Supported commander
for risk assessments, mishap prevention and mishap investigations while deployed.

TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP: Provided technical expertise on 9 weapons systems
to management. Reviewed plans for airfield and heliport construction projects, exercises and air show demonstrations.

RESULTS DRIVEN: Organized and participated in contingency and exercise planning, advance echelon teams and deployments. Oversaw all maintenance corrective actions.

BUILDING COALITIONS: Provided liaison between the Operations and Logistics groups on flight safety issues.

SAFETY: Provided safety advice and guidance to implement the command safety program by directing, coordinating and evacuation diverse occupational safety and health operations. Conducted research and played a key role to implement new designs and procedures. Developed accident prevention controls and techniques for hazards associated with flight operations. Conducted airfield safety program management. Monitored Quality and Material Deficiency Reports.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Edited and prepared reports for commanders and
worldwide distribution. Developed and prepared directives, safety materials and safety messages.

BUILDING COALITIONS: Coordinated health and safety issues with staff agencies.

Accomplishments

LEADING CHANGE / RESULTS DRIVEN

Eliminated costly T64-100 overhauls for overspeed by orchestrating an engineering evaluation which led to adjusting the engine's overspeed limitations.

Eliminated repeat occurrences of a MH-53J fleet-wide electrical malfunction by spearheading an investigation which identified an incorrect part number, as a recognized maintenance expert in wing safety.

Identified and corrected a serious deficiency in the T-56 engine teardown process by recommending a new program to inspect T56 engines at the home base for damage.
 

 

SAFETY LEADERSHIP

Compiled, validated, classified and disseminated hazards identified in risk management seminars.

Identified hazards, minimized risk and prepared extensive safety briefs while providing expert mishap site safety analysis.

Ensured commanders received timely analysis and preventive actions by revising ground mishap reporting procedure.
 

Reduced open incident reports 95% by providing a critical mishap prevention link between operations and maintenance with the expertise and unique ability to get information needed.
 

Provided credibility to safety mishap prevention recommendations as a recognized maintenance expert.

Ensured proper and practical fix for an AC-130 door problem through evaluation.

LEADING PEOPLE

Led staff to positive change by using "superb leadership and mentoring skills."

GENERAL LEADERSHIP

Contributed to command and wing to win Secretary of the Air Force Award, Major General Benjamin D. Foulois Safety Award and the Air Force Special Operations Command Accident Free Flying Award.
 

Received Meritorious Service Medal for excellence as focal point for MH-53J, MH-60G and CV-22 propulsion systems.


Propulsion Manager, MSgt, E-7   

3/1993 - 11/1997
United States Air Force, Hurlburt Field, FL   

Supervisor: Col Kliev, Retired

Duties:

Directed MH-53J, MH-60G and CV-22 propulsion system programs and issued guidance as the focal point for T64, T406, T700/70`C and T62 engine maintenance. Oversaw $75 million engine assets worldwide.

MAINTENANCE and INSPECTION: Evaluated turboshaft engine-related modifications, design proposals, suggestions and data improvements. Developed, published and maintained AF Special Operations Command (AFSOC) propulsion system manuals, supplements and regulations. Developed and initiated inspection for engine components not otherwise covered by regulations or depot guidelines. Resolved helicopter
functional check flight issues, safety of flight issues, aircraft limitations and engine diagnostic test cell issues by orchestrating engineering evaluations.

Conducted engineering evaluations for modifications, design proposals,
product improvement suggestions and technical data improvements.

BUILDING COALITIONS: Proved engine technical expertise to the command
staff, Air Logistics Centers and subordinate units. Entrusted as the key
advisor and assistant to the Command Engine Manager and Fixed Wing
Program Manager.

SAFETY: Served as the principal safety advisor and subject matter expert
for the Headquarters Ground and Flight Safety Office on maintenance
issues.

Accomplishments

RESULTS DRIVEN
 

Increased helicopter availability and guaranteed efficient use of scarce resources with a constant drive to improve helicopter engine status.
 

Averted the probable loss of MH-60Gs due to catastrophic engine failure by identifying a serious deficiency in T-700 engine overhauls.
 

Improved ability of overseas MH-53J unites to simultaneously support home station and deployed operations, with no sorties lost due to engine availability by negotiating increased spare engine level levels with Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center.
 

Added 160 flight hours to aircrew proficiency training by eliminating needless MH-53 functional check flights after engine throttle rigging.
 

Reduced MH-53 engine turnaround time 30 days and slashed repair costs more than $100,000 per engine by spearheading establishment of T-64 intermediate level engine repair facility at Kirtland Air Force Base to support Air Force MH-53 fleet.

Ensured availability of aircraft during winter months by resolving a critical engine air particle separator (EAPS) problem which did not allow daily performance checks due to ice ingestion with a procedure change.
 

Reduced T-64 engine failures from blade erosion in a desert environment by spearheading testing to evaluate effects of sand ingestion through ingeniously sourcing funding for project through the T64 component improvement program.

Increased T-64 engine performance reliability 6% and improved cleaning efficiency 50% by planning and organizing a contractor to develop pressure washer specifications.
 

Eliminated T-64 engine part shortages and reduced repair cycle time 40% by establishing a Force Activity Designator One requirement for the repair facility.
 

Implemented numerous procedure and other improvements, including enhancements to the A/E37T-33 engine test stand operator procedures; acquiring a new jet calibration analyzer; acquiring and returning to service 4 T-64-100 engines from decommissioned helicopters; orchestrating an engine technical order Improvement and Rewrite conference; and ascertaining root causes for nose gearbox failures through investigation.
 

Saved Air Force $3 million and improved spare engine status for Air Force Special Operations Center (AFSOC) MH-53H helicopters by procuring 2 antiquated T64-B engines for no cost from the US Navy. 
 

Slashed field level repair turnaround 12 days by driving addition of T700 modules to base supply stocks.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
 

Served as the principal spokesperson on integration, inspection and operational guidelines for aircraft and engines in the JP8+100 fuel additive implementation test program.

GENERAL LEADERSHIP
 

Received the Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding service.

Propulsion Manager, MSgt, E-7 / TSgt, E-6   

3/1991 - 3/1993
United States Air Force, Hurlburt Field, Florida   
Supervisor: CMSgt Harold Ellis, Retired
 

Duties:

Coordinated and controlled maintenance for M-53J helicopter engine isochronal inspection and T-64 turbo-shaft engine flow through the Jet Engine Intermediate Maintenance (JEIM) repair cycle by leading, mentoring and guiding a 12-person team to complete all maintenance in a timely manner to provide fully mission-capable equipment. 

MAINTENANCE: Removed, disassembled, repaired, assembled and installed
sub-system components. Monitored aircraft engine operational testing during backline run-ups to ensure maximum operation efficiency per applicable technical directives.

LEADING PEOPLE: Scheduled and assigned work, based on staff skills and priorities. Evaluated performance, providing feedback for improvement. Ensured personnel received required training to achieve highest qualifications. Mentored and disciplined staff.

Accomplishments

SAFETY LEADERSHIP

Increased production rate 20%, improved safety records and enhanced maintenance without sacrificing inspection turn times by developing and implementing a job safety standard centered on hazards associated with isochronal inspections on MH-53Js.

RESULTS DRIVEN

Reduced discrepancies found during quality assurance inspections 50% by developing a local checklist used during isochronal engine inspections which provided effective guidance for more detailed engine inspections.
 

Enabled branch to maintain a zero percent foreign object damage incident rate by spearheading the Propulsion Branch's Foreign ObjectDamage Program.
 

Determined and resolved T-64-100 engine oil cooler malfunctions
by spearheading expert team which recommended additional testing prior
to field shipment.
 

Reduced recurring MH-53J engine in-flight discrepancies by superbly supporting the MH-53J service life extension program.
 

Slashed downtime 10% by eliminating need for aircraft functional checks after every isochronal inspection with creation and implementation for new T-64-100 engine rigging inspection procedures.

GENERAL LEADERSHIP
 

Earned Air Force Commendation Medal for distinguished service.


Propulsion Manager, TSgt, E-6 / SSgt, E-5   

3/1986 - 3/1991
United States Air Force, Sembach Air Base, Germany   

Supervisor: SMSgt Hache, Retired

Duties:

Maintained T56-A-15 engines by leading, mentoring and guiding 12 personnel.

MAINTENANCE: Interpreted installation and maintenance policies and procedures corrective action by initiating material deficiency reports. 

LEADING PEOPLE Established and assigned work assignments and priorities.
Ensured availability and serviceability of tools and parts. Evaluated performance, providing feedback for improvement. Conducted and supervised on-the-job training.

Accomplishments

MAINTENANCE EXPERTISE
 

Reduced repeat engine discrepancies to zero.
 

Received 100% outstanding ratings from wing quality assurance inspectors.
 

Optimized mission during deployment by producing a locally built portable engine stand.
 

Supported Desert Storm by repairing a Navy C-130 aircraft in minimum time.
 

Led team to receive an excellent rating during the 1989 Unit Effectiveness Inspection.

LEADING PEOPLE
 

Enabled subordinate staff to perform at their maximum potential by providing positive counseling and mature guidance.

GENERAL LEADERSHIP
 

Earned Air Force Commendation Medal for meritorious service.
 

Supported the President of the United States visit to 1987 economic summit Venice, Italy by fixing an aircraft number two-engine starter in just 13 minutes versus the normal 45 minute time after selection above others to the support team based on superior knowledge and skills.
 

Awarded the US Air Forces in Europe Master Technician Award.

Propulsion Technician, SSgt, E-5   

3/1978 - 3/1986
United States Air Force, Rhein Main Air Base, Frankfurt, Germany   
Supervisor: MSgt Brown, Retired 

Duties:

Performed Jet Engine Intermediate Maintenance (JEIM) repairs and directed Test Cell operational tests on T-56-A-7 and T-56-A-15 engines. Tore down, repaired, built up and tested Hamilton Standard HS54H60-91 propellers. 

Accomplishments

MAINTENANCE
 

Expedited operational checks of engines and associated equipment, including 50 propellers and 40 turboprop engines, supporting supply of spares by using extensive knowledge of turboprop power plants, propellers and test cell.
 

Enabled successful conversion of the test cell to adapt to different turboprop engine types by using exceptional mechanical ability.

GENERAL LEADERSHIP
 

Received Air Force Commendation Medal for meritorious service.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Occupational Safety and Health/Environmental Management, Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, AL, 8/2010, 37 Semester Hours, 4.0 GPA
 

Coursework: Safety and Accident Prevention, Safety Engineering,
Training and Development, Advanced Ergonomics, Research Methods,
Advanced Industrial Hygiene, Fire Protection Technology, Advanced
Toxicology, Industrial & Hazardous Waste Management, Advanced Solid
Waste Management, Advanced Pollution Prevention, Advanced Air Quality
Control

Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics with Minor in Aviation
Safety, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL,
11/1998, 120 Semester Hours, 3.5/4.0 GPA

Coursework: College Math for Aviation, Aviation Regulation, Aviation Law, Aviation Safety, Statistics with Aviation, Systems Safety in Aviation, Aircraft Crash Survival Analysis and Design, Aircraft Accident Investigation, Flight Physiology, Human Factors in Aviation Safety

 

Associate of Applied Science in Safety, Community College of the
Air Force, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL, 3/1998, 64 Semester Hours, 3.5/4.0 GPA

 

TRAINING

 

·         Occupational Safety and Health Standards - General Industry, Nov 2013, 31 hours

·         DoD VPP Assessor Train the Trainer Course, June 2013, 32 Hours

·         Qualified Rigger/Signal Person, November 2012, 40 Hours

·         Permit-Required Confined Space Entry, August 2012, 32 Hours

·         Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), July 2012, 24 Hours

·         OSHA, HAZCOM Course, November 2011, 8 Hours

·         OSHA, Process Safety Management, September 2011, 32 Hours

·         Hazardous Waste Site Safety, 40-Hour HAZWOPER, August 2011, 40 Hours

·         OSHA, Electrical Safety for the Construction Industry, September 2010, 32 hours

·         OSHA, Guide to Industrial Hygiene, September 2010, 32 hours

·         Train the Trainer Forklift Operator Course, September 2010, 32 hours

·         OSHA, Electrical Standards, December 2009, 32 hours

·         Lightning Protection for Facilities, December 2009, 28 hours

·         OSHA,  Fall Arrest System, November 2009, 32 hours

·         OSHA, Machinery and Machine Guarding, October 2009, 32 hours

·         ASHS II Automated Explosives Site Planning Software, February 2009, 40 hours

·         Occupational Safety and Health Standards - Construction, October 2008, 32 hours

·         Air Force Nuclear Surety Course, June 2008, 40 hours

·         Air Force Weapons Safety Course, May 2007, 240 hours

·         OSHA, Cranes and Materials Handling for General Industry, June 2006,32 hours

·         Safety Craftsman, March 2000, 118 hours

·         OSHA, Confined Space Entry Supervisor Training, January 2000, 40 hours

·         Advanced Accident Investigation, August 1999, 80 hours

·         Mishap Investigation Non-Aviation, August 1999, 40 hours

·         Trainer Course in OSH Standards - General Industry, August 1999, 32 hours

·         Safety Apprentice, March 1999, 280 hours

·         Operational Risk Management Application & Integration, Nov 1998, 32 hours

·         Habits of Highly Effective People Personal Development, July 1998, 40 hours

·         USAF Senior NCO Academy, January 1998, 280 hours

·         Flight Safety Course, October 1997, 79 hours

·         Allison T405 Familiarization Course, November 1995, 40 hours

·         Quality Awareness Instructor Course, April 1995, 40 hours

·         Quality Air Force Awareness Training, March 1995, 40 hours

·         Quality Air Force Facilitator Training, June 1994, 40 hours

·         Senior NCO Correspondence Program, December 1993, 180 hours

·         Logistics Support Analysis Course, November 1993, 40 hours

·         Logistics Support Analysis Audit Training, September 1993, 40 hours

·         Series III Engine Maintenance Course, October 1992, 40 hours

·         Aerospace Management Course (CCAF), January 1992, 40 hours

·         NCO Academy, July 1990, 180 hours

·         Core Automated Maintenance System Course, September 1988, 16 hours

·         Air Force Technical Order System (Advanced), September 1986, 12 hours

·         Turboprop Propulsion Technician, August 1986, 78 hours

·         AF NCO Leadership School, September 1984, 78 hours

·         Air Force Effective Writing Course, September 1984, 40 hours

·         On the Job (OJT) Trainer Orientation Course, June 1984, 30 hours

·         Human Communications Workshop, February 1984, 0.75 hours

·         Supervisor Course, August 1983, 40 hours

·         NCO Orientation Course, May 1981, 40 hours

·         Turbo Prop Propulsion Technician Course, March 1981, 90 hours

·         OJT Trainee Orientation, January 1979, 6 hours

·         Jet Engine Mechanic Course, December 1978, 252 hours

·         Basic Military Training, September 1978, 240 hours
 

AWARDS

·         Meritorious Service Medal (3)

·         Air Force Commendation Medal (4)

 

CERTIFICATIONS

·         Certificate of Achievement, Business Professional Certification Program, Rockhurst University Continuing Education Center, Inc., July 2007
 

Expired Certifications/Licenses/Exams

·         Series 7 General Securities Registered Representative License

·         Passed Series 63 Uniform Securities agent State Law Exam 

·         Passed Series 24 General Securities Principle Exam 

·         Passed Series 6 Exam

JOB RELATED SKILLS

·         Computer Expertise: Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Internet, Databases