Aviation maintenance NCO with 14 years of progressive technical leadership, including three combat deployments and direct oversight of $18M+ in rotary-wing assets across UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache platforms.
Proven record of innovation: designed a predictive maintenance tracking system adopted theater-wide that reduced unscheduled aircraft downtime by 38%, saving an estimated 960 flight hours annually.
Developed and delivered advanced technical training programs for 200+ maintenance personnel; mentored 11 junior NCOs into supervisory maintenance roles, building sustainable organizational expertise.
Seeking appointment as a Warrant Officer to serve as the critical technical advisor bridging enlisted maintenance expertise and command-level operational planning for Army Aviation.
Military Experience
B Company, 3-101st Aviation Regiment, Fort Campbell, KY
Senior Aviation Maintenance Supervisor
March 2022 – Present
Serve as the senior enlisted maintenance authority for a 28-person maintenance platoon responsible for sustaining 99.1% operational readiness across 12 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters valued at $18.4M.
Developed a component life-cycle analysis program using ULLS-A(E) data, identifying recurring tail rotor gearbox failures 60 days before critical threshold — procedure adopted by the brigade aviation maintenance officer for fleet-wide implementation.
Synchronized phase maintenance operations across three separate companies during a joint multinational exercise in Romania, coordinating with Polish and Romanian aviation units to sustain combined readiness above 95%.
Created a 32-hour advanced hydraulics troubleshooting course and personally trained 45 technicians, reducing average diagnostic time from 4.2 hours to 1.8 hours per fault.
Selected by the battalion commander to brief the Division Commanding General on maintenance innovation initiatives — the only enlisted Soldier chosen for the quarterly readiness review.
D Company, 2-82nd Aviation Regiment, Fort Bragg, NC
Aviation Maintenance Team Leader
June 2019 – February 2022
Led a 14-person maintenance team through a 9-month deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel, maintaining 97.6% mission-capable rate for 8 UH-60L aircraft in austere conditions.
Identified a recurring hydraulic servo-actuator failure pattern not addressed in the manufacturer's technical manual; collaborated with Sikorsky field service representatives to develop a preventive inspection protocol that eliminated the defect across V Corps, preventing an estimated 240 hours of aircraft downtime quarterly.
Designed and implemented a digital maintenance tracking dashboard using Microsoft Power BI, replacing a paper-based system and reducing administrative processing time by 50%.
Mentored 6 junior Soldiers through Skill Level 20 progression, with 5 earning promotion to Sergeant ahead of peers and 1 selected for the Warrant Officer Technical Certification program.
Managed a $1.2M annual repair parts budget with zero discrepancies across three consecutive command supply discipline inspections.
A Company, 4-4th Aviation Regiment, Fort Hood, TX
Aviation Maintenance Technician
August 2015 – May 2019
Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopters, qualifying on airframe, powerplant, and armament subsystems within 14 months — 6 months ahead of the standard timeline.
Deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve (2017–2018); executed 320+ maintenance actions under combat conditions with zero safety incidents and zero repeat faults.
Developed a field-expedient blade-erosion repair procedure using locally sourced materials, restoring two grounded aircraft to mission-capable status within 36 hours and directly enabling a time-sensitive air assault mission.
Served as the primary technical instructor for 18 newly assigned Soldiers, building a structured on-the-job training program that reduced time-to-qualification by 25%.
Volunteered for the battalion's Technical Inspection team, conducting quality assurance evaluations on 40+ aircraft and identifying 12 systemic maintenance deficiencies corrected through updated unit SOPs.
HHC, 1-214th Aviation Regiment, Fort Rucker, AL
Aviation Maintenance Apprentice
January 2011 – July 2015
Performed entry-level and intermediate maintenance on UH-60A/L airframes, earning Aircraft Powerplant Repairer (MOS 15B) certification and additional qualification on the T700-GE-701C engine.
Supported Directorate of Evaluation and Standardization flight operations, contributing to 1,400+ incident-free flight hours over a 2-year period.
Recognized as Soldier of the Quarter (Q3 2013) for identifying a turbine blade fatigue crack during routine inspection that prevented a potential in-flight engine failure.
Technical Qualifications
Primary Systems and Equipment
UH-60A/L/M Black Hawk — airframe, powerplant, rotor systems, flight controls, and integrated vehicle health management system (IVHMS)
AH-64D Apache Longbow — airframe, powerplant, armament subsystems, and fire control electronics
T700-GE-701C/D turboshaft engines — full depot-level inspection and repair authority
Aviation Ground Power Units (AGPU) and Portable Hydraulic Test Stands
Software and Technology
ULLS-A(E) (Unit Level Logistics System – Aviation Enhanced)
GCSS-Army (Global Combat Support System – Army) for logistics and maintenance management
Microsoft Power BI — maintenance data visualization and trend analysis
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) — advanced proficiency
Analytical Capabilities
Root cause analysis and failure mode effects analysis (FMEA) for rotary-wing systems
Predictive maintenance modeling using historical maintenance data and operational tempo metrics
Composite risk management (CRM) for aviation maintenance operations
Technical manual interpretation, revision recommendation, and SOP development
Leadership Capabilities
Technical Training Development: Designed and delivered 5 formal training programs totaling 200+ instructional hours for 200+ aviation maintenance personnel across two duty stations.
Cross-Functional Coordination: Synchronized maintenance operations across U.S., Polish, and Romanian aviation units during Exercise Saber Guardian, maintaining combined fleet readiness above 95%.
Mentorship: Developed 11 junior NCOs into supervisory maintenance positions; 3 subsequently selected for Warrant Officer or Senior Enlisted programs.
Senior Leader Advisory: Routinely briefed battalion and brigade commanders on fleet readiness, maintenance trends, and resource allocation — translating complex technical data into actionable operational recommendations.
Education
Fort Rucker, AL
Advanced Leaders Course (ALC)
2021
Commandant's List recipient (Top 20% of class)
Focus areas: Aviation maintenance management, resource allocation, and advanced leadership
Completed 160 hours of technical and leadership instruction
Fort Hood, TX
Basic Leaders Course (BLC)
2017
Distinguished Honor Graduate (Top 5% of class)
Focus areas: Small unit leadership, counseling, and training management
Fort Rucker, AL
Aircraft Powerplant Repairer Course (MOS 15B)
2011
Honor Graduate
Completed 15 weeks of instruction on UH-60 and T700 engine systems
Qualified on airframe, powerplant, and rotor system maintenance
Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Credit Equivalency via Embry-Riddle
Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology
Awarded May 2020
Graduated with Honors, 3.65 GPA
Certifications
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic Certificate
FAA
Current
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Army Logistics University
2022
CompTIA Project+
CompTIA
Valid through 2026
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Safety Certification
OSHA
2021
Awards and Decorations
Meritorious Service Medal
U.S. Army
2022
Awarded for exceptional technical leadership as Senior Aviation Maintenance Supervisor; developed a predictive maintenance tracking system that reduced unscheduled Black Hawk downtime by 38% across the brigade aviation element
Program briefed to Division leadership and recommended for Army-wide adoption
Army Commendation Medal with "C" Device
U.S. Army
2020
Recognized for leading a 6-person recovery team that restored a battle-damaged UH-60L to mission-capable status within 18 hours under hostile fire conditions during Operation Freedom's Sentinel
Actions directly enabled the extraction of a 12-person special operations element from a contested landing zone
Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award)
U.S. Army
2019
Awarded for developing a digital maintenance tracking dashboard that eliminated 50% of administrative processing time and was adopted by three additional companies within the battalion
Army Achievement Medal (3 Awards)
U.S. Army
2013, 2015, 2018
Recognized for identifying a critical turbine blade fatigue crack preventing potential in-flight engine failure (2013), superior performance during unit readiness inspection (2015), and excellence as primary technical instructor during deployment (2018)
Bronze Order of Saint Michael
Army Aviation Association of America
2023
Prestigious Army Aviation Association of America award recognizing significant contributions to Army Aviation; presented for sustained excellence in maintenance innovation and technical mentorship across three combat deployments
Nominated by brigade commander and selected from 150+ eligible NCOs
Publications
Predictive Maintenance in the Tactical Environment: A Practical Framework for Aviation Units
Army Aviation Digest
September 2023
Featured article on implementing data-driven maintenance scheduling at the battalion level using existing Army logistics systems
Selected as recommended reading for the Aviation Maintenance Officers Course, Fort Novosel, AL
Unit SOP: Aviation Maintenance Predictive Analytics Program, 3-101st AVN
3-101st Aviation Regiment
2022
Authored the 42-page standard operating procedure for the regiment's first predictive maintenance program
Document adopted as the template for two additional aviation regiments within the 101st Airborne Division
Senior Aviation Maintenance Technician, 3-101st Aviation Regiment, Fort Campbell, KY
Relationship: Direct technical mentor and senior warrant officer advisor for 2 years
Can address: Depth of UH-60 systems expertise, innovation in maintenance procedures, readiness for warrant officer technical leadership responsibilities
LTC Andrea K. Simmons
Battalion Commander, 3-101st Aviation Regiment, Fort Campbell, KY
Relationship: Current battalion commander; directly observed performance during multinational exercise and garrison operations
Can address: Leadership under operational pressure, ability to advise senior leaders on technical matters, organizational impact
CSM Darnell W. Price
Brigade Command Sergeant Major, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, Fort Campbell, KY
Relationship: Senior enlisted advisor during current assignment; observed NCO development and mentorship efforts over 18 months
Can address: Character and integrity, mentorship of junior NCOs, readiness to transition from senior enlisted leader to technical warrant officer
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