Sean M. Paquet

I am a seasoned military professional with extensive education and hands on experience in a multitude of fields. I am seeking a position in aircraft maintenance and/or aviation maintenance management.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

University of Oklahoma: Norman, Oklahoma; Certified Professional Manager, 2011.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Daytona Beach, Florida; Aviation Maintenance Technology Part 65, 2011.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Worldwide Campus: Daytona Beach, Florida; B.S., Professional Aeronautics, 2010; Minor in Aviation Management; Minor in Aviation Safety; Magna Cum Laude.

Community College of the Air Force; A.S., Aircraft Maintenance Technology, 2008

United States Air Force

•LEAN Six Sigma Greenbelt & 8 Step Problem Solving

•Stress Management

•Mishap Investigation and Reporting

•Professional Airframe Corrosion Control

•Human Relations Management

•F-404 Borescope and Engine Blade Blending

•Senior Non Commissioned Officer Academy

•Non Commissioned Officer Academy

•360 Degree Leader

•Aerospace Propulsion Fiberscope Inspection

•Organizational Risk Management

•Leadership and Professional Development

•Records Management & Disposition Level I & II

•Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman, Jet engine

•National Emission Standard Hazardous Pollutants

•Base Supply Customer Equipment Management

•Quality Assessor Course

•Supervisor Safety Training Course

•Jet Engine Craftsman Engine Starting System

•AFCEE Pollution Prevention Opportunity

•Quality Awareness

•Airman Leadership School

•Aerospace Propulsion Technician Jet Engine Intermediate Maintenance

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

-Wide-Ranging experience with F-15 engines and aircraft from 1993 to 2005 in flight line and in-shop environments.

-Extensive Quality Assurance background from 1998 to 2012 both as an inspector and a manager of inspectors and inspection programs.

-Broad maintenance production skill set from 2001 to 2013 across F-15 C/D/E, F-117 Nighthawk, KC-10 Extender, and C-17 Globe Master aircraft.

-Self-motivated manager with exceptional leadership, organizational, and supervisory skills.

-Respected head of multiple departments with superlative interpersonal skills.

-Interacts well with individuals of all professional levels and from diverse cultures.

-Encompasses the key values of service, integrity, excellence, honesty, appreciation, teamwork, growth, and results-orientation with an eye toward continuous process improvement.

-Leads special projects and provides strategic insight into operations; teaches, trains, mentors, motivates, and evaluates personnel to achieve the highest standards of quality.

-Ensures adherence to policies and procedures to achieve objectives in safety, quality, production, good maintenance practices, and resource management.

-Maintains Secret Security Clearance. Current as of 8 December 2010.

SPECIALIZED AIRCRAFT AND ENGINE EXPERIENCE

-C17 Globe Master Airframe & Power plant. Air Force Special Experience Identifier Code 546.

-KC-10 Extender Airframe & powerplant aircraft support operations.

-F-117 Nighthawk Airframe & F-404-1D2 power plant.

-C-135/ Boeing 707 Airframes & Power plants. Air Force Special Experience Identifier Code 580.

-F-15 C/D/E model airframes.

-All F100 series Pratt & Whitney engines. Air Force Special Experience Identifier Code 601.

-Intermediate or Depot level aircraft engine maintenance. Air Force Special Experience Identifier Code 690.

-Diamond DA 20 and DA 40 airframes and engines.

-Piper, Piper Archer, and Piper Cherokee airframes and engines.

QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

Quality Assurance

Aviation Safety

LEAN Six Sigma

Training & Scheduling

Personnel Supervision

HR Counseling

Conflict Resolution

Statistics

Office Administration

Aircraft Maintenance

Jet Engine Maintenance

Trend Analysis

Project Management

Supply Management

Vehicle Management

Quality Management

Logistics Management

Organizational Management

Maintenance Management

Database Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (2008 – Present)

Flight line Aircraft Maintenance Production Supervisor/Expeditor 2012-Present

•Leads 178 member aircraft maintenance team.

•Performs and directs maintenance on 16 C-17 Globe Master aircraft.

•Aircraft Exceptional and Conditional release for launch authority.

•Ensures aircraft full mission capability for a variety of critical cargo, medical evacuation and airlift missions.

•Plans, manages, and executes maintenance tasks, coordinates maintenance actions, and directs maintenance teams.

•Performs aircraft, component removal and installation inspections daily to ensure compliance with technical publications.

•Initiates and performs follow-up on all Quality Deficiency Reports generated during maintenance actions.

•Monitors Weight and Balance requirements for the C-17 Globemaster aircraft and notifies Quality Assurance of any changes to aircraft weight and Balance configurations.

•Performs FOD and tool control management on a daily basis across a two mile aircraft ramp with an average of 30 daily aircraft launches and recoveries.

•Implements strict tool control measures and personally authorizes release of personnel only after all tools are accounted for in a consolidated tool section carrying 15,000 common tools, special equipment and precision measurement devices.

Quality Assurance Chief Inspector 2010 – 2012

•Led 26 member Quality Assurance team.

•Primary manager and signature authority for enterprise level Foreign Object Damage (FOD) and tool control program. Coordinated with Command level leadership and enterprise level agencies to implement FOD programs, verify compliance with local and Air Force guidance, and validate the effectiveness of FOD prevention programs.

•Conducted, and validated 3,000 inspections annually on 54 maintenance shops, 1,300 personnel, 48 aircraft; and 550 pieces of Aerospace Ground Equipment.

•Primary technical advisor to senior leadership on aircraft management, and quality initiatives.

•Planned & executed Quality Assurance Inspection Program; established evaluator inspection standard.

•Developed inspection forecasts; reviews performance statistics for adverse trends/training deficiencies.

•Developed briefings and recommends actions to correct negative trends.

•Weight and Balance Manager for KC-10 and C-17 aircraft. Maintained Weight and Balance Records for 48 aircraft.

•Managed 1500 volume aircraft Master Technical Publication library for two weapon systems, and related assets.

•Developed, reviewed & evaluated technical publication supplements, forms and records for accuracy & applicability to enterprise level technical publications.

•Managed Quality Deficiency Report Program as applicable to the Joint Deficiency Reporting System.

•Ensured compliance with all Test Measurement & Diagnostic Equipment calibration requirements for two aircraft maintenance support workcenters.

•Reviewed and validated enterprise level aircraft modification/repair requests and weapons loading requirements.

Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Support Flight Chief 2008 – 2010

•Led 59 support operations technicians; coordinated aircraft ground support functions for 32 KC-10A aircraft.

•Managed eight departments to include: 10,000 tool Consolidated Tool Kit, Aircraft Debrief, Mobility, Technical Order Distribution Office, Vehicle Control, and Contractor Operated Supply.

•Managed 750 volume aircraft technical publication library for the KC-10 Extender, and related equipment.

•Oversaw Test Measurement & Diagnostic Equipment program. Ensured calibration requirements were met for 200 precision measurement devices.

•Unit Internal Audit Program Manager.

•Six Sigma Facilitator (Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century).

Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom (2001 – 2008)

Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman (Jet Engine Intermediate Maintenance) (2001 – 2004)

Jet Engine Intermediate Maintenance (JEIM) Production Supervisor

(2004 – 2006

•Lead production supervisor in charge of 20 mechanics; accountable for maintenance on 130 F404-GE-F1D2 engines.

•Supervised maintenance of 144 F100-PW-229, and 62 F100-PW-220 engines utilized in 83 F-15 C/D/E aircraft.

•Directed Intermediate Maintenance and Centralized Intermediate Repair Facility (CIRF) activities of 24 personnel.

•Enforced daily use of Total Quality Maintenance (TQM) and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM).

•Performed Quality Assurance Evaluations as an Augmentee during maintenance overflow or manning shortfalls.

•Analyzed, and implemented daily resource management requirements.

•Directed Reliability Centered Maintenance on all engine modules; facilitated optimum on-wing time.

•Dispatched personnel to support flying operations; provided technical guidance to affiliated maintenance agencies.

•Managed supply chain functions, and identified maintenance shortfalls causing non-mission capable status.

•Complied with and enforced Foreign Object Damage (FOD) awareness; ensured adherence to standards.

•Advised management on technical issues related to engine and support systems, maintenance, supply, and logistics.

•Administered time sensitive maintenance, reviewed deficiency reports, and submitted Technical improvements.

•Coordinated scheduling priorities and finalized shift staffing positions.

•Oversaw performance reporting and recognition programs; enforced consistent application of standards.

•Developed requirements for personnel equipment and cargo deployment, and aircraft recoveries.

•Removed, inspected, repaired, installed, and replaced engine accessories, components, and modules.

•Determined necessary repair by analyzing data received from engine testing and troubleshooting.

•Ensured quality maintenance, and compiled historical data for trend analysis.

•Conducted upgrade and qualification training programs and provided task certifications.

Quality Assurance Inspector 2006 – 2008

•All systems qualified inspector for the F-117 Night Hawk.

•Foreign Object Damage Program manager responsible for all aspects of tool and FOD control to include policy writing, compliance with local and Air Force standards, and communication with enterprise level leadership.

•Ground Safety assistant manager. Responsible for performing internal safety audits. Ensured compliance with OSHA, EPA, and Air Force Standards.

•Performed aircraft, aircraft component and shop inspections to assure compliance with technical publications and related directives on 43 aircraft, 1200 personnel, and 560 pieces of Aerospace Ground Equipment.

•Ensured compliance with Test Measurement & Diagnostic Equipment calibration schedules.

•Ensured personnel proficiency and compliance with management procedures, Air Force, EPA, and OSHA Standards.

•Provided senior level management with data analysis and statistics as required pertaining to adverse trends.

Eglin Air Force Base, Florida (1997 – 2001)

Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman (Support Operations) (2000 – 2001)

Propulsion Flight Training and Technical Order Manager (1999 – 2000)

Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman (Secondary and Auxiliary Power plants) (1997 – 1999)

•Supervised 12 personnel; performed material support functions, on 2,100 pieces of specialized support equipment.

•Directed disassembly, inspection, repair, assembly, troubleshooting, and test of the F-15 Secondary Power system.

•Oversaw inspection and maintenance of small gas turbine test stands, engine transportation trailers, and transfer gear, Test Cell Adapters, and maintenance stands.

•Ensured proper maintenance, and control of special tools, supporting repair of 153 assigned F100-PW-100 engines.

•Direct line of communication with depot and manufacturers to resolve maintenance and logistical problems.

•Performed Quality Assurance assessments of special tools to include IW2 video boresope equipment.

•Performed Quality Assurance evaluations on 63 F-15 Secondary Power System components.

•Managed calibration of 193 Test measurement and Diagnostic Equipment items.

•Coordinated mobility readiness with senior leaders. Supervised all mobility cargo and personnel deployments

•Managed ancillary and upgrade training requirements for 87 flight personnel.

•Administered Career Development Course Completion for 39 personnel in upgrade training.

•Managed all technical orders for the intermediate maintenance of 153 F100-PW-100 engines and equipment.

•Distributed and ensured posting of all technical order supplements, changes, and revisions.

•Flight Security Manager, Communication and Operations Security Manager, Small Computer Manager, Tool Accountability System Host/Client/Server Administrator, Hazardous Cargo Certifier.

•$4.5 Million Dollar Equipment Account Custodian, Work center Training Manager, $500,000 Dollar, Equipment Account Custodian, Quality Assessor, and Facilities Manager.

Spangdahlem Air Base, Bitburg Air Base, Germany 1993 – 1997)

Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman (Modular Repair, Support, and Accessories)

•Performed teardown, inspection, and build-up of F110-GE-129, and F100-PW-100 engine inlet fans, cores, high pressure turbines, low pressure turbines, augmentors, exhaust modules, and the F-15 Secondary Power System.

•Maintained, inspected, and repaired 2,104 support equipment assets worth $7.9 million dollars.

•Responsible for calibration and serviceability of 194 pieces of Precision measurement equipment.

•Maintained over 2,194 aircraft and engine hardware line items valued at $197,864 dollars.

•Inspected cleaned modified, and repaired 1,375 special tools valued at $1.8 million dollars.

•Maintained and updated a 986 volume Technical Order library.

Castle Air Force Base, California (1990 – 1993)

Jet Engine Systems Specialist

•Inspected, removed, repaired, disassembled, assembled, and tested J-57, TF-33, and F-108 (CFM-56) engines.

•Performed inspections on installed engine components, engine plumbing, and associated hardware.

•Analyzed and isolated malfunctions of all primary engine systems.

•Researched and furnished engine historical data to senior management.

•Performed engine trim supervisor duties.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE

•Over twenty years of experience with all facets of computer hardware and software, specifically on desktop, laptop, and small scale server configurations related to Microsoft Operating Systems.

•Advanced Computer Based Systems, Database Administration, Microsoft System Administration.

•Hardware: Automated Data Processing Equipment Custodian (ADPE). Responsible for $550,000 custodial ADPE account. Responsible for all PC hardware upgrades, and trouble ticket reporting. Accountable for all Support Flight personal computer operations.

•Web Design: Extensive education and experience in Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004, Macromedia Dreamweaver 8. Quality Assurance Webmaster for 305th Maintenance Group 2010.

•Microsoft Excel: Extensive experience in Excel 2003 - 2010 based statistics development, database management, data formulation, and cross program data recognition protocols.

•Microsoft Access: Numerous databases created, managed and supported using Access 2003 to 2010.

•Microsoft PowerPoint: Expert level capabilities with PowerPoint 2003 - 2010. Daily development of graphical statistics representation, trend analysis, personnel tracking, and evaluations tracking.

•Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro/Microsoft Info Path 2007-2010: Skilled in data forms creation and records management.

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