Corrosion Control Supervisor

CHRISTOPHER THOMAS SHERWOOD

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Fresno, CA 93722

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AIRFRAME / HYDRAULIC / CORROSION MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Superior leadership skills utilized ensured operational readiness of all aircraft.

Specialist with more than 19 years as an aviation structural/hydraulic mechanic, demonstrating outstanding mechanical performance. Proven hand-on experience coupled with comprehensive aircraft knowledge base. Consistently elevated efficiency, quality of service, and productivity while ensuring excellent safety record. Hardworking, goal-oriented professional, demonstrating honesty and integrity across all life experiences. Competencies include

• Military Training & Experience

• Aircraft Structural Knowledge

• Fixed Wing & Rotary Experience

• Collateral Duty Inspector

• Quality Assurance Representative

• Aircraft Phase Coordinator

• Corrosion Control Supervisor

• Flight Control, Hydraulic, & Brake Systems

Disciplined professional exemplifying high standards of good order and conduct.

HIGHLIGHT OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS

AVIATION KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

Thorough knowledge as a collateral duty inspector on both the F/A-18A/B/C/D fighter aircraft and MH-53E helicopter, including airframe, corrosion, phase, and hydraulic related systems.

Chosen as a command’s phase coordinator, mentored and supervised numerous phase inspection teams providing aircraft back to full mission capable status.

Performed quality assurance checks and aircraft handling tasks that include safe for flight functional checks, flight controls, hydraulic operational checks, and aircraft servicing/handling.

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ANALYTICAL/DECISION-MAKING ACUMEN

Track record for timely diagnosis and rapid correction of flight control, electrical, fuel system and avionics discrepancies.

Proactively initiated and supervised a comprehensive training program and implemented creative solutions, resulting in increased productivity.

TECHNICAL AND EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATION

Possesses various aviation industry course/certifications, including

Aircraft Corrosion Control Aircraft Maintenance Support Equipment Aviation Structural Mechanics MH-53E Airframe and Hydraulic Systems Organization Aircraft Paint Touch Up and Markings Shipboard Aircraft Fire Fighting First Line Leadership Development Program FA-18 Hydraulic and Structural Mechanic Organizational Maintenance (Initial&Career) Naval Safety Supervisor Operational Risk Management Executive Overview Department of Defense Information Assurance Awareness Aviation Water Survival Training Naval Aviation Organizational Maintenance Activity Work Center Supervisor’s Course Quality Assurance Administration Course Equal Opportunity Sexual Harassment Grievance Procedures Supervisor First Aid and CPR Alcohol and Drug Abuse Manager for Supervisors

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RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

AIRCRAFT / EXPERIENCE

FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT

Naval Air Station Lemoore, California 2010-2013

Aviation Structural & Hydraulic Mechanic - Strike Fighter Squadron 25 (VFA-25) Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

Supervised 12 personnel performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic, flight control, landing gear, and structure systems on 10 F/A-18C aircraft. Additionally, became leading petty officer for the corrosion shop, while sustaining superior performance as an Assistant Phase Coordinator providing full-mission capable aircraft for the two military deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Qualified as an Airframe and Corrosion Collateral Duty Inspector

Designated Phase Coordinator

Emergency Reclamation Team Supervisor

Qualified Aircraft Painter

Naval Air Station Lemoore, California 2008-2010

Quality Assurance Representative & Phase Coordinator - Strike Fighter Squadron 125 (VFA-125) Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

Performed outstanding leadership in the completion of 43 major Phase Inspections, 223 Special Inspections, and 185 Technical Directives. Key role in the command’s executing over 10,670 flight hours with a 96 percent completion rate, and qualified 87 Fleet Replacement Pilots. Screened all orders and coordinated with detailers, Carrier Strike Fighter Wing Pacific, and Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit to maximize training, which resulted in an 87 percent Navy Enlisted Classification fit for billets within the F/A-18 community.

Designated F/A-18A/B/C /D Full System Quality Assurance Representative

Designated as Phase Coordinator Supervisor

Misuse and Abuse Program Manager

Assistant Maintenance Department Training Program Manager

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Naval Air Station Lemoore, California 2004-2008

Aviation Structural & Hydraulic Mechanic - Strike Fighter Squadron 151 (VFA-151) Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

Supervised junior personnel to perform corrosion treatment and prevention on F/A-18 aircraft. Proactively initiated and mentored a comprehensive training program within the airframe shop, which yielded increase flexibility to the maintenance effort in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Unified Assistance.

Selected Senior Sailor of the Quarter (2nd) 2006

Entrusted by the Commanding Officer as both Tire and Wheel and Hydraulic Contamination Program Manager

Qualified as Taxi/Turn-up Low Power Turn Operator Instructor

Designated F/A-18C Full System Quality Assurance Representative

Designated as Phase Coordinator Supervisor

Emergency Reclamation Team Leader

Airframe and Corrosion Collateral Duty Inspector

Qualified Aircraft Painter

Naval Air Station Atsugi, Japan 2001-2004

Aviation Structural & Hydraulic Mechanic - Strike Fighter Squadron 27 (VFA-27) Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

Assigned to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on hydraulic, flight control, brakes, and structural systems within operational unit maintaining flyability of 10 F/A-18C aircraft. Accomplished all relevant aircraft maintenance including phase and corrosion shop obligations.

Demonstrated working knowledge of aircraft maintenance forms, record, and reports to meet aviation standards as prescribed by industry regulations

Lead by example displayed technical skills that led to both Airframe and Corrosion Collateral Duty Inspector

Exceptional leadership ability and technical expertise in high tempo flight operations during deployment overseas

Qualified Aircraft Painter

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ROTARY AIRCRAFT

Naval Air Station Norfolk, Virginia 1994-2001

Aviation Structural & Hydraulic Mechanic - Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron Fourteen/Twelve (HM-14/HM-12)

Assigned to perform as night shift supervisor who continuously delivered flawless troubleshooting and rapid replacement of hydraulic components. Diligently repaired composite discrepancies, to include kelvar and honeycomb by the use of only the highest quality workmanship. Working ethics and unyielding determination was a driving force behind a significant reduction in awaiting maintenance work load.

Airframe Collateral Duty Inspector

MH-53E Plane Captain

APP/Blade Fold Turn Operator

CPR

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