Daniel Choi
Email: abqmqs@r.postjobfree.com
Address: ***** ***** ******
City: Garden Grove
State: CA
Zip: 92843
Country: USA
Phone: 714-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: $47,000
Willing to Relocate
Primary Skills/Experience:
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Educational Background:
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Job History / Details:
DANIEL CHOI
714-***-**** abqmqs@r.postjobfree.com 11711 Trask Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92843
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY: Decorated US Army Chief Warrant Officer with over 14 years of Honorable Service, highly motivated for immediate integration into a dynamic organization aiming to utilize vast experiences ranging from Sales, Management, Occupational Safety and Health, Law Enforcement, Aviation Operations, Mission Operations, Aviation Repairs, and extensive Administrative Skills.
Skills:
Operations Monitoring
Systems Evaluation
Quality Control Analysis
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Complex Problem Solving
Analysis and Decision Making
Project Management
Technology Management
Security Analysis/Development
Avionics Installation
Avionics Troubleshooting
Electrical Troubleshooting
Wiring Production
Evaluation/Testing
Equipment Maintenance
Flight Records Management
OSHA/NFPA Inspections
Inventory Management
Work Styles:
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Adaptability/Flexibility
Initiative
Cooperative
Achievement Driven
Loyalty
Determined
Software:
MS Office PowerPoint
MS Office Excel
MS Office Word
MS SharePoint Networking
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Language:
Bilingual Korean
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
US ARMY, January 1999 Present
UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS FLIGHT OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN
April 2012 Present Los Alamitos JFTB, CA
Supervise, train, advise, inspect, and maintain responsibility for the health, morale, discipline, and welfare of 12 Non-Commissioned Officers, and 26 Enlisted Soldiers, in Unmanned Aerial System operations. Ensure that all UAS Operators are in compliance with both Military and Federal Aviation Regulations. Review and maintain personnel flight records, and ensures that reporting systems are utilized to inform higher level authorities in a timely manner. Familiarized with the POP-300 Electronic Optical/Infrared Optical payload for the RQ-7B Shadow 200.
Selected accomplishments:
Achieved unit recognition for the most flight hours achieved with multiple unmanned platforms in flight operations during National Training Center Rotation 07-12 at Fort Irwin, CA.
Successfully integrated RQ-7B Shadow TUAS into Joint Operations Center tracking systems for command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) operations during Soaring Angel 2012, at Fort Hunter Liggett, CA.
Experienced zero ground and aviation related accidents during current rating period.
Challenge: Assist Unit Leader in developing Unit Aircrew Flight Training Program, approval policies and procedures.
Actions: Developed AFTP approval process flow chart, which provided all unit personnel the proper procedures to request AFTP scheduling, support, and report training plans in a timely manner.
Result: Unit personnel are receiving the logistical support they require upon arrival for training. This includes the review and refinement of training proposals, to establish training objectives that enhance unit readiness in relation to organizational goals.
AVIATION SAFETY OFFICER
January 2010 Present Los Alamitos JFTB, CA
Supervised, trained, advised, inspected, and maintained responsibility for the safety, health, and welfare of 20 Officers, 22 Non-Commissioned Officers, and 54 Enlisted Soldiers, upon assignment as an Aviation Safety Officer. Ensured that all personnel observed all safety programs, and reported violations of OSHA, NFPA, Military, and Federal regulations. Reported and documented safety hazards onto Unit HAZLOG records, and ensured personnel updated Material Safety Data Sheets as required.
Selected accomplishments:
Managed Risk Mitigation programs in combat aviation operations during deployment to Iraq (2010-2011), resulting in zero fatalities.
FLIGHT WARRANT OFFICER
July 2007 April 2012 Los Alamitos JFTB, CA
Military school trained, UH-60 Blackhawk Pilot. Provided VIP transport, convoy escort, relocation, and resupply services during deployment to Iraq. Performed training operations in support of California Defense Support of Civil Authority (DSCA).
Selected accomplishments:
Accumulated in excess of 420 Combat Flight Hours during Operations New Dawn in Iraq.
Accomplished over 500 Safe-Flying Hours.
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strong team player His determination, dedication, and drive to help his fellow Soldiers is evident with his willingness to work long hours to provide ground aviation support... His leadership constantly used his analytical skills to gather and develop trends ~ Excerpts from performance evaluations
AVIONICS TECHNICIAN
January 2006 July 2007 Los Alamitos JFTB, CA
Corrected deficiencies in aircraft flight control systems, navigational, instrumentation, communication, electrical, and anti-aircraft detection and counter-detection systems. Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic systems. Test and troubleshoot instruments, components, and assemblies, using circuit testers, oscilloscopes, or voltmeters. Keep records of maintenance and repair work.
Coordinate work with that of engineers, technicians, and other aircraft maintenance personnel. Interpret flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems. Install electrical and electronic components, assemblies, and systems in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, or soldering irons.
Adjust, repair, or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies, using hand tools or soldering irons. Connect components to assemblies such as radio systems, instruments, magnetos, inverters, and in-flight refueling systems, using hand tools and soldering irons. Assemble components such as switches, electrical controls, and junction boxes, using hand tools or soldering irons. Fabricate parts and test aids as required. Worked on both the UH-1H Huey and OH-58D Kiowa aircrafts. Familiarized with various avionics components such as AN/APR-39(v)1, AN/ARC-201 SINCGARS, AN/ARC-220 HF, AN/ARC-134 VHF/AM, AN/ASN-128d, AN/ALQ-144, Inter-Communications System (ICS), Countermeasures, and Flare Dispensing Systems.
Selected accomplishments:
Supported Counter-Drug Operations in the San Diego, California area.
AVIATION FLIGHT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
October 2003 January 2005 US ARMY ACTIVE, Fort Drum, NY
Organized flight records of military personnel, set up monthly and daily calendar of events for scheduled flights according to flight requests. Implemented airfield safety procedures to ensure a safe operating environment for personnel and aircraft operation. Monitored the arrival, parking, refueling, loading, and departure of all aircraft. Maintain air-to-ground and point-to-point radio contact with aircraft commanders. Trained operations staff to relay departure, arrival, delay, aircraft and airfield status, and other pertinent information to up-line controlling agencies. Procured, produced, and provided information on the safe operation of aircraft, such as flight planning publications, operations publications, charts and maps, and weather information. Performed and supervised airfield management activities, including mobile airfield management functions.
Selected accomplishments:
Recognized by then, Brigadier General Lloyd Austin III. Currently the 33rd Vice Chief of Staff, US ARMY, for outstanding support provided as a Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Volunteer at Fort Drum, NY in 2005. MWR is a military program in support of the military and their families.
AVIONICS TECHNICIAN
January 1999 October 2003 US ARMY ACTIVE, Republic of Korea
Corrected deficiencies in aircraft flight control systems, navigational, instrumentation, communication, electrical, and anti-aircraft detection and counter-detection systems. Familiarized with various avionics components such as AN/APR-39(v)1, AN/ARC-201 SINCGARS, AN/ARC-220 HF, AN/ARC-134 VHF/AM, AN/ASN-128d, AN/ALQ-156, AN/ALQ-144, AN/APX-100 IFF Transponder, Inter-Communications System (ICS), Countermeasures, Flare Dispensing Systems.
Selected accomplishments:
Recognized and awarded with BOEING Maintenance Coin for Excellence in Avionics/Electrical work on the CH-47D Chinook aircraft.
Recognized for active participation during numerous Joint US-South Korean Military Operations Ulchi-Focus Lens, and Foal Eagle.
Awarded Certificates of Achievement for participation in South Korean Volunteer Programs.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Civilian Education
Associate of Arts Honors Graduate, GPA 3.43
ORANGE COAST COLLEGE, Costa Mesa, CA
Military Education
150U Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations Technician Course
Enrolled Graduation date for 05 April 2013
UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS TRAINING BATTALION (TRADOC), Fort Huachuca, AZ
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Aviation Safety Officers Course 10-002
Certificate of Graduation 19 February 2010
UNITED STATES ARMY COMBAT READINESS/SAFETY CENTER, Fort Rucker, AL
Other Certifications received:
US Department of Transportation Transportation Safety Institute
Basic Aircraft Accident Investigation Course Certificate
US Department of Homeland Security Emergency Management Institute
FEMA Certificate of Achievement
US Department of Labor OSHA Training Institute
OSHA 511 Standards for General Industry Certificate of Achievement
Course through Eastern Kentucky University OTI Education Center
153D Flight School XXI UH-60 Initial Entry Rotary Wing Course
Warrant Officer Basic Course 09-19
Graduation Diploma 23 July 2009
UNITED STATES ARMY AVIATION CENTER OF EXCELLENCE, Fort Rucker, AL
Other Certifications/License received:
FAA Instrument Rating/FAA Commercial Pilots License 26 July 2009
Warrant Officer Candidate School Class 07-21
Graduation Diploma 07 June 2007
UNITED STATES ARMY WARRANT OFFICER CAREER COLLEGE, Fort Rucker, AL
68N10 Avionics Mechanic Course
Graduation Diploma 24 September 1999
UNITED STATES ARMY AVIATION LOGISTICS SCHOOL, Fort Eustis, VA