JIMMY L. RADFORD
Suffolk, Virginia
Telephone: 757-***-****
abmd1q@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: Pursuing a career utilizing my military leadership, management and technical experience.
Experience: Kramer Tire Commercial tire company, Manager responsible for supervising Commercial Truck
Tire Center ( August 2007 -Present ).
Delmarva Towing and Recovery, Manager Responsible for the management of all towing and
recovery (November 2005- August 2007).
United States Navy Aviation Boatswain Equipment Senior Chief Petty Officer, Enlisted Aviation /
Surface Warfare Specialists (January 1983-November 2005)
Managed the MK7 Arresting Gear systems overhaul totaling over 1,000,000.00. Complete
overhaul ahead of schedule while saving the Navy over $200,000.00 in manhours. Coordinate
appropriate interface with lead engineers, project managers and the facility manager to assure
scheduled events task are accomplished on time. Authorize the procurement, inventory and
accountability of spare parts, and tools for aircraft launch and recovery equipment. Prepare data
logs, maintenance publications and equipment records. Maintain custody records and screening
of defective components for repair. Disassemble, replace defective parts, inspect, test, adjust and
reassembles catapult/arresting gear engines systems.
Operate / maintain hydraulic steam catapult and arresting gear. Repack packing, seals and test
operation of all systems. Inspect dynamic testing of cables fittings and wire rope sockets. Managed
the Quality Assurance Program ensuring the control of all critical Aircraft launch
and Recovery equipment maintenance actions. Divisional Safety Officer Responsible for the safe
operations of all Catapult launches and Arresting Gear Recoveries. Troubleshoot, analyzed,
replaced and tested mechanical, hydraulic and control systems components for aircraft launch and
recovery equipment. Disassemble, replaces defective parts and reassemble catapults and arresting
gear systems. Prepare data for equipment logs, supervises the filing and maintenance of
publications and records. Screened defective components for repair, inspects and evaluated
operation of repaired equipment. Monitors Quality assurance program, prepares quarterly schedule
of preventive maintenance. Supervised inventory of spare parts and equipment. Divisional Safety
Officer Responsible for the safe operations of all Catapult launches and Arresting Gear Recoveries.
Maintain technical library ensuring all manuals meet the safety standards for safe aircraft launch and
recovery operations.
Specialized Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software programs
Training Completed Navy Leadership Development Program
Completed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Managers/Supervisors Facilitator Program.
Completed Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment Quality Assurance Administration
Completed Safety Program Afloat
Aircraft Launch and Recovery Officer
Qualified all Catapult and Arresting Gear systems
Qualified Quality Assurance Inspector on all systems
Education: Belford High School