Derick Reagan

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Camarillo, CA ***** acgsbx@r.postjobfree.com

805-***-****

Aeronautical Engineer

Summary

Aeronautical Engineer with over 11 years of mechanical experience working

on aircraft and heavy machinery platforms for the U.S. military. Quickly

gains expertise on new systems. Recognized for demonstrating a strong

work ethic by superiors. Eagerly seeks out greater responsibilities and

challenges. Proven track record as a meticulous program manager with an

emphasis on maximizing productivity and efficiency through continuous

process improvement. Self-motivated individual with exceptional

leadership, organizational, and supervisory skills.

. Critical Problem Solving

. Management

. Basic Electricity

. Policy/ Procedure innovation

. Trend Analysis

. Structural Repair

. Hydraulics

. Rigging

. Pneumatics

. Fuel Systems

Experience

Navy Operational Support Center, Pont Mugu, CA

2009-2012

Operations Specialist/ Lead Instructor

. Awarded Junior Sailor of the Quarter for great foresight and process

improvements.

. Provided administrative and logistical support for 11 deployable units

in support of OIF/OEF operations.

. Efficiently processed and verified timely entitlement payments to

members.

. 1 of only 3 qualified Navy Instructors providing quality training to

303 naval personnel.

. Maintained multiple programs including Navy Urinalysis, Petty Officer

Leadership Courses, Facilities Manager, Safety Officer, Auxiliary

Security Forces and Command Indoctrination.

. Instrumental in implementing the merger of two Order writing systems

by providing extensive expertise in Joint Federal Travel Regulations.

. Completely revamped the Command Indoctrination Program and authored

intuitive user manuals reducing training time by 50% and increasing

compliance rates.

. Quickly gained proficiency on rules of the Joint Federal Travel

Regulations, Navy Reserve Order Writing System and Defense Travel

System resulting in increased responsibilities and absorbing workloads

caused by short staffing.

Navy Unique Fleet Essential Airlift, Brunswick, ME

2007-2009

Power Plants Technician

. Performed aviation maintenance activities on a wide range of

mechanical, fuel, engine, propeller, transmission and bleed air

systems including scheduled and unscheduled inspections, emergent

repairs and operational checks.

. Expertly operated precision measuring and test equipment as the power

plants Collateral Duty Inspector ensuring proper maintenance practices

were followed resulting in the highest quality of workmanship.

. Hand selected three separate times as team leader of a fuel foam

inspection team tasked with accompanying aircraft and crew worldwide

to perform extensive inspections immediately upon landing which

enabled full mission capability and resulting in 100% mission

completion.

. Spearheaded a revision of new qualification standards for Apprentice,

Journeyman and Master to fit squadron needs. This allowed for a

smoother transition into the Hybrid Sailor Program.

. Documented, tracked and verified the training of over 40 personnel

resulting in zero discrepancies during Commander, Fleet Logistics

Support Quality Inspection.

. Self-driven professional development led to becoming one of only a

very few to achieve 100% qualification in every aspect of the division

resulting in additional technical expertise on multiple systems

including hydraulics, heat exchangers, power supplies, pressurization,

life support and structural repair. Provided assistance to other work

centers to complete their required maintenance ensuring mission

completion.

. Provided systems expertise for all power plants discrepancies during

two lengthy deployments overseas, ensuring 100% completion of mission

tasking with zero mishaps.

Helicopter Support Special Squadron 4, Norfolk, VA/ Baghdad Iraq

2006-2007

Power Plants Maintenance Technician (SECRET Clearance required)

. Maintained eight HH-60H helicopters while sustaining mobilization

readiness in support of Naval Special Warfare under constant 72- hour

alert for contingency operations worldwide.

. Volunteered for 12 month integration to assist with Special Operations

Squadron in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

. Maintenance efforts in a four aircraft detachment directly resulted in

247.1 mishap free flight hours and 82 sorties. Obtained combat

readiness qualifications for deployment to Iraq.

. Performed numerous functions as the only work center Collateral Duty

Inspector during four major maintenance evolutions, all conducted

simultaneously.

. Hand-picked as night shift supervisor over three senior personnel in

recognition for superior performance of duties.

Helicopter Anti- Submarine Squadron Seven Five, Jacksonville, FL

2004-2006

Power Plants Maintenance Technician

. Provided operational support for Atlantic Fleet Aircraft Carrier Group

by performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on six SH-60F

helicopters.

. Maintained work center Tool Accountability, IMRL and Hazardous

Material Handling programs.

. Awarded Coveted Safety Pro, 2006 for meticulous attention to detail

identifying and reporting discoloration on engine cowling resulting in

the prevention of loss of aircrew and extensive damage to equipment.

Further investigation showed an igniter had broken off allowing

internal engine air venting into the confined space.

. Directed the qualification of work center personnel in the operational

procedures for the SH-60F Vibration Analysis Test Set, resulting in a

measured qualification by 40%.

. Assisted in early completion of two critical phase inspections of

separate Aircraft Carriers prior to deployment. This allowed aircraft

to stay in a full mission capable status. Without early completion,

the aircraft would have gone into phase during deployment.

Naval Air Station NOLA, New Orleans, LA

2002-2004

Emergency Arresting Gear Maintenance Technician

. Performed maintenance on four sets of E-28 Arresting Gear Systems

utilized during in-flight emergencies, allowing pilots to catch a wire

to stop the aircraft during landing.

. Awarded Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal on the spot by the

Base Commanding Officer. Receiving the award in this manner is highly

unusual especially for a lower ranked person. The medal was for

operating outside the field of expertise, using experience and logic

to troubleshoot and repair an integral electrical machine critical to

the F-18 squadron completing qualifications following air-to-air

combat training. The resulting saving to the Navy over $10,000 and

allowed the squadron to complete its assigned mission.

. Single-handedly cleared a backlog of outstanding maintenance

discrepancies caused by prior neglect of previous technician.

Defined, established and managed a reoccurring schedule of

inspection/servicing schedule to properly maintain equipment resulting

in the highest material readiness possible. Extensive maintenance

efforts were noted during the airfield certification, as achieving

above standards ratings both mechanically and cosmetically.

. Drove scheduling of Phase I training. Increasing total OJT

qualifications by 70%

Navy Schools/ Courses

. Lockheed Martin Airframes and Power Plants Organizational Maintenance

(400 hours)

. SH-60F/HH-60H Power Plants and Related Systems Consolidated

Maintenance (47 hours)

. H-60 Power Plants and Related Systems (Initial) Organizational

Maintenance (192 Hours)

. H-60 Power Plants and Related Systems (Career) Organizational

Maintenance (47 hours)

. Aviation Machinist Mate Turboprop Fundamentals (80 hours)

. Aviation Machinist Mate Common Core (176 Hours)

. NAVOSH Ashore (Safety School) (32 hours)

. Navy Instructional Theory (46 hours)

. Influencing and Motivating Others ( Harvard School of Business)

. Navy Manpower and Personnel Management

. Dynamics of Leadership

. Integrated Program Team Leader

. Coaching Tips for Workspace Trainer Qualification Program

. Navy Customer Service Manual

. Equal Opportunity Manual

Performance Review Remarks (Complete reports available upon request)

. Rare Individual- possesses maturity and intellect which sets the

standard for superior performance.

. Accepts greater responsibility and challenges with conviction

. Improves professional development at every opportunity

. Unsurpassed Dedication

. Versatile and Motivated

. Meticulous Attention to Detail

. Established as a thorough performer

. Take charge leader

. Superb trainer

. Motivated and resourceful with strong work ethic

. Dependable self-starter

. Great foresight and an innate ability to improve processes

. Great Instructor

. Dynamic and talented

Volunteer

American Cancer Society and Relay for Life, Ventura County, CA

2010-2012

Logistics Chairman

Directly responsible for ensuring all required equipment needed for local

Relay for Life events were readily available. Worked closely with

multiple city officials and local businesses throughout the year to

ensure their involvement in events. Supervised all volunteer persons

during set up and assigned different jobs during the event maintaining a

reasonable rotation. Was recognized and presented a gift by the Mayor of

Port Hueneme during an event for executing a multitude of task flawlessly

while continuously working without sleep for three days straight to

ensure a quality event for all participants.

Operation Camp Purple, Vandenburgh, CA

Accepted opportunity to participate planned events at a summer camp

designed specifically for children of deployed service members. Being

given the opportunity to help relieve some of the stressors of their

parents being deployed for extensive periods was a truly a privilege.

Education & Societies

Psychology, University of La Verne, La Verne, CA

Junior GPA 4.0

Full time student while on Active Duty. Invited and inducted into two

prestigious Honor Societies Alpha Chi and Psi Chi as well as being a

Student Affiliate of the American Psychological Association.

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