CHRONOLOGICAL RESUME
Derek Henderson
Providence, LA 71999
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Objective
Aviation Mechanic
Summary of Qualifications
Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license. Completed technical training practicum
(180 hours). Aviation Safety Manager. Certified Technical Training Instructor with
four years of experience. Occupational Instructor Certification. Proficient in MS
office software.
Work Experience
Senior Aviation Mechanic Supervisor, U.S. Army, 2009 to Present
Troubleshot, tested, repaired and replaced components on fixed wing aircraft.
Ordered equipment, parts and supplies.
Supervised teams of up to 41 employees trained, counseled and evaluated.
Consistently maintained or exceeded the Army s aircraft readiness rate of
90%.
Training Instructor, U.S. Army, 2006 to 2009
Developed curriculum for an annual training class of 3000 students
assembled, reviewed, edited and published training materials.
Revised pneudraulics curriculum to better reflect training needs/requirements
of U.S. Army. Reduced training time from 10 to 5 days; saved $100,000 in the
first two years.
Counseled trainees on their progress; recommended remedial training as
necessary.
Aviation Safety Manager, U. S. Army, 2001 to 2006
Planned, organized and directed safety events. Taught safety awareness to
departments of up to 500 employees.
Inspected work areas for safety violations. Identified problems, implemented
corrective actions and verified corrections were completed. Published detailed
safety reports of problems and corrections.
Advised senior management on safety issues in training and problem
prevention.
Education
A.A.S., Instructor Technology, Alabama Community College, Montgomery, AL,
2004
Specialized Training
Aviation Accident Prevention Course (2008), Fort Rucker, AL
Occupational Instructor Course (2007), U.S. Air Force, TX
Aerospace Propulsion Turboprop Engine Course (2006), U.S. Air Force, TX
Pneudraulics Systems Course (2005), U.S. Air Force, IL