Maintenance Customer Service

Chris Keeler

Email: *********@********.***

Address: **** ******* ***** #***

City: Virginia Beach

State: VA

Zip: 23453

Country: USA

Phone: 757-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $55,000

Willing to Relocate

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CHRIS KEELER

3861 LaSalle Drive #105 ~ Virginia Beach, Virginia 23453

757-***-**** *********@********.***

AVIATION MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Extensive training and vast hands-on experience in aviation maintenance management. Highly organized with an ability to manage multiple projects, tasks and priorities effectively and in a timely manner. Documented track record of success as an innovative problem-solver who thrives in a high-tempo operational environment. Expert with the operation, maintenance, modification and troubleshooting of numerous aircraft systems. Core competencies include:

* Team Player * Superb Communicator * Expert Trainer

* Detail Oriented * Highly Analytical * Tireless Work Ethic

* Innovative Problem Solver * Gets the Job Done * Excellent -People- Skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Aviation Maintenance Management: Extensive training and experience in all aspects of aircraft repair and maintenance management. Employs strict attention to detail and astute planning skills to optimize maintenance budgets, meet or exceed scheduling requirements and maximize aircraft availability.

* Operationally focused. Seeks and assumes responsibility. Meets challenges with a keen understanding of resource needs.

* Coordinated the launch, recovery, inspection and repair of 16 E-2C/C-2A aircraft.

* Managed the planning of four King Air 200 aircraft operations/maintenance within the United States and the Caribbean.

* Experienced with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and tools, powered and non-powered.

* Test repaired components using mockups and test equipment.

* Scheduled the operations of two SU-227 aircraft in support of European operations.

* Performed engine run-ups; jacked, towed and serviced aircraft.

* Supervised the loading, unloading and maintenance of five C-2A aircraft within the Flight Training Command.

* Fully licensed to turn C-2A/E-2C aircraft.

* Manage the maintenance of 2 new E-2D Hawkeyes during its Operational Evaluation period.

Leader and Supervisor: Superbly coordinates and directs the activities of numerous maintenance organizations in the repair and maintenance of aircraft and aircraft components. Expert knowledge of all aircraft-related maintenance applications, programs and procedures.

* Superbly managed and motivated as many as 43 diverse technicians and supervisors; renowned for firm, yet compassionate mentorship.

* Extensive experience with Department of Defense contractors on aircraft maintenance programs, ensuring compliance with contracting regulations.

* Taught basic aircraft systems and loadmaster abilities to 36 students per calendar year.

Problem-Solving and Analysis: A mature professional who understands the value of diverse inputs for problem-solving and decision-making. Focused on providing exceptional customer service.

* Excels at proactively identifying errors and recommending immediate, practical and cost-effective solutions on site.

* Vastly reduced aircraft corrosion by initiating an intra-department program to coordinate resources.

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Chris Keeler Resume / Page 2

EMPLOYMENT

Northrop Grumman E-2D Field Technician 2010- Present

Norfolk, Virginia

Flight Crew Loadmaster/Mechanic, Flight Line Supervisor/Coordinator

VAW-120 2007 - 2010

Aircraft Flight Scheduler, Loadmaster

NAS Sigonella, Sicily 2002 - 2007

Aircraft Flight Scheduler, Loadmaster, Loadmaster Instructor

NAS Oceana Air Detachment, Norfolk, Virginia 1999 - 2002

Flight Crew, Airframe Mechanic, Loadmaster

VRC-40 1994 - 1999

EDUCATION & TRAINING

EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY, Daytona Beach, Florida

Bachelor of Science, Professional Aeronautics, 2008

Over 2,100 hours formal training in aircraft maintenance management; over 900 hours training in leadership and team building methodologies. Specialized coursework and schools include:

* Aircrew Candidate School; AMH A School

* VAW-120 C-2A In Flight Plane Captain School; E-2C/C-2A Ground Plane Captain School

* C-12 Loadmaster School; C-26 Loadmaster School; C-2A Crew Chief Refresher School

CERTIFICATIONS

Awarded the following Navy Enlisted Classification -AM- (Aviation Structural Mechanic) concurrent with these equivalent civilian job descriptions as defined by the Dept. of Labor`s Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT), the Occupational Information Network (ONET), and the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES):

* Flight Engineer (DOT 621.261-018)

* Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (ONET 49-3011.00)

* Aircraft Engine Specialists (OES 85326)

* Aircraft Mechanics (OES 85323)

* Airframe-and-Power-Plant Mechanic (DOT 621.281-014)

* Operational Test Mechanic (DOT 806.261-050)

* Precision Inspectors, Testers, And Graders (OES 83002)

* Communications, Transportation, And Utilities Operations Managers (OES 15023)

* Instructor, Vocational Training (DOT 097.221-010)

* Teachers And Instructors, Vocational Education And Training (OES 31314)

* Training and Development Specialists (ONET 13-1073.00)

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