MICHAEL J. SELLERS
*** ****** **** **** * Vinemont, AL 35179
**********@*********.*** (256)
OBJECTIVE: My career objective is to seek a meticulously challenging and
dynamic position utilizing my extensive skills and
experience in a successful company.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
Certified 7-level Craftsman. Awarded two Air force
Achievement Medals and an Air Force Commendation
Medal for my work on the McDonald-Douglas C-9A aircraft.
Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter. Received the Air
Force Senior Recruiter Silver Badge for recruiting 63% over
yearly goals. Recognized by the Air Force Inspector General
as a Top Performer during the 1998 IG inspection of
aircraft. Honor graduate from the Air Force recruiting and
professional selling skills (PSS) school. Proficient in the
operation of hydraulic jacks, pneumatic jacks, jet engine
test equipment, calibrated tools, boroscope, tugs, and
forklift. Hazardous material training to include: control,
storage, and disposal. On the job trainer supervisor.
Proficient in Word, Excel, and an expert in Maintenance
Management Information System (GO81), Command and Control
Information Processing System (C2IPS), and Core Automated
Maintenance Systems (CAMS).
EXPERIENCE: AAR Summa
April 2008- Present
Production Supervisor/ Shift Manager
. Supervises, coordinates, provides leadership to, and
reviews the work of assigned staff.
. Assures the fit and alignment of components to
conform to the specifications; validates that
equipment meets tolerances.
. Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet
production schedules.
. Evaluates and makes recommendations regarding methods
and procedures in assigned area and plans day-to-day
departmental operations, assigns people, authorizes
overtime and controls costs.
. Acts as liaison with other departments and prepares
written reports concerning assigned aspect of work.
. Plans day-to-day departmental operations, assigns on
people, authorized overtime and controls costs.
. Interprets compensation policies to workers and
enforces safety regulations.
. Performs those administrative activities necessary
for the effective management of the department,
including provision for the selection and development
of employees, pay administration, budget
administration, employee safety, employee counseling
and motivation, organization goals and objectives,
and planning, organizing, integrating, and measuring
the work performed within the department and ensures
adequate and continuous control is exercised over the
activities affecting quality.
. Developed and implemented a set of production
controls to achieve and maintain a 99% acceptable
rate on units submitted to the DCMA.
. Spearheaded a new cross training program enabling the
company to achieve a 100% on time delivery rate.
. Developed a culture of teamwork and communication
that helped reduce employee turnover from 15% to 8.5%
for the shift.
Tyson Foods
Nov 2005 - April 2008
Maintenance Planner
. Responsible for planning and scheduling all
preventative maintenance on over 1600 pieces of
equipment.
. Responsible for scheduling all maintenance activities
for 40 technicians.
. Worked closely with purchasing and supply to maintain
appropriate stock levels for critical spare parts.
. Proficient in the use of SAP to monitor man-hours,
labor cost, lost production time, and budget
requirements.
. Developed and implemented a comprehensive
preventative maintenance plan on critical equipment
saving the company over 20 hours of unscheduled down
time.
United States Air Force
April 1996 - May 2007
Aircraft Maintenance
. Perform preflight and post flight inspections on C-
130 aircraft, made repairs to discrepancies found
during inspection.
. Perform fueling, LOX, and configuration services on C-
130 aircraft.
. Received 2 QV-1 (zero defect) quality assurance
evaluations in 2006.
. Coordinated with several government agencies to
ensure on time delivery of all C-130s stationed at
Maxwell AFB during the Avionics Modernization Program
(AMP) while assigned to Maintenance Operation
Control.
U.S. Air Force Recruiter
. Interview and qualify potential Air Force recruits.
. Plan and supervise marketing events.
. Recognized by Sumter Academic Career Achievement
Partnership for positively influencing local youth.
Aircraft Maintenance
. Perform all scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance on
the McDonald-Douglas C-9A aircraft.
. Perform calendar, special, isochronal, home station
checks, and refurbishment inspections on the C-9A.
. Supervised and performed employee evaluations on 20
aircraft technicians.
. Responsible for maintaining, inspecting, and procurement
of over 1 million dollars of aircraft tools and
equipment.
. Facility manager responsible for 118,000 square foot
aircraft hanger to include monthly equipment
inspections, security, safety inspections, and reporting
of all findings.
. Coordinated with several government agencies the
preparation for the Presidential arrival.
. Developed and implemented comprehensive mission recovery
team (MRT) quick reference checklist resulting in
notable improvements to rapid response and recovery of
disabled medical evacuation assets.
. Flawlessly expedited short notice (MRT) for a C-21
aircraft supporting several Congressmen.
. Identified shortfall involving aircraft concurrent
fueling operations ensuring base firefighting forces
were provided up to date Air Force instructions directly
resulting in passenger safety.
. Received 10 QV-1 (zero defects) quality assurance
evaluations in 2002.
. Coordinated the installation of aircraft 68-8934's
interior after major repairs, ensuring aircraft
availability.
. Identified and replaced a delaminated wing panel during
a major inspection preventing possible structural
failure.
. Took charge of eye wash station upgrade: standardized
the stations to ensure members safety.
. Developed inspection elements locally manufactured tool
program.
. Personally selected to represent the squadron in the
unit control center, where I performed flawlessly during
the operational readiness exercise.
. Responded to a C-141A in flight emergency and
coordinated with safety agencies the activation of the
response readiness teams.
EDUCATION: Community College of the Air Force US-Alabama-Montgomery
Certification
. Leadership skills I and II
2009
. Honor Graduate from Air Force Recruiting School
2003
. 7-Level Craftsman Certification
2002
. Air Force Airman Leadership School
2000
. 5-Level Journeyman Certification
1997
. Air Force Aircraft Maintenance School
1996
. Basic Military Training
1996
AFFILIATIONS: 8/2001 - 1/2008 Noncommissioned Officers Association
8/2001 - 1/2003 Freeburg Children's
Athletic Association
Board of Directors
9/2006 - present Building and Grounds Committee West Point
First
Baptist Church
4/2006 - present Coach for West Point Youth Athletic
Association