Gregg Ziegler

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Melbourne FL *2934

C: 772-***-****

ac0rdk@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Profile

A results-oriented Production Supervisor with over 23 years of combined military and civilian experience. Able to efficiently meet stringent deadlines in high stress environments. Exemplary achievements in all facets of the corrosion control field, with extensive background in: aircraft corrosion control shop operations, supervision of corrosion control and paint and finish functions within a large production environment, training of personnel in corrosion control and painting procedures, storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials.

Professional Accomplishments

Management Skills

Exceptional track record for managing assets and people for over 20 years. This includes rigid production requirements, scheduling and coordination with other sections. Budgeting, supply liaison, technical advisor, and all aspects of corrosion control shop functions. Currently a night-check coordinator for the corrosion control shop.

Technical Skills

Extensive working knowledge of all skills and equipment associated with corrosion control work. Retired from the military as an E7.

Supervisory Skills

Has been successful at directly supervising as many as 23 personnel. Keen ability to deal with a wide range of difficult situations. Completed military management courses, which have also improved my capabilities.?

Work History

Civilian Experience

February 2009 Present Sikorsky Aerospace Maintenance NAS Key West, FL

Corrosion Control Technician

• Night Check Coordinator

• Performed standard preparation and prime coat painting of aircraft and assisted in final coat painting, decaling, and marking of all types of aircraft.

• Skilled in sanding, feathering edging using orbital sander, applying sealant, washing and treating surfaces using a variety of chemicals.

• Performed inspections in progress and finished product.

2007 - February 2009 General Dynamics SATCOM, C4 Systems Kilgore, TX

Technician / Painter

• Responsible for maintenance and repair of secured satellite communication antennas.

2006-2007 Lockheed Martin Co. Abu Dhabi, UAE

F-16 Block 60 Aircraft Retrofit Team Member

• Contributing member of F-16 block conformal fuel tank retrofit team responsible for the application of specialized coatings, unique to the F-16 block 60 aircraft on both the conformal fuel tank as well as the forward fairing assemblies.

• Assisted in the removal and installation of F-16 Bock 60 conformal fuel tanks and forward fairing assemblies to allow for a continuous workflow, and on time completion.

1997 – 2006 Al Salam Aircraft Co. Khamis Mushayt, Saudi Arabia

A.P.G. Technician

• Trained and qualified Royal Saudi Air Force personnel of the F-15 C/D/S aircraft in all A.P.G. disciplines, including flight line maintenance.

• B.P.O. I preflight and launch/recovery procedures, aircraft jacking, towing and servicing, as well as phase inspection, support functions, and wheel and tire shop operations.

1994-1996 Dyn Airtech of Florida Miami, FL

Lead Aircraft Painter

• Interior and exterior painting of commercial aircraft as well as application of decalcomania.

1991-1993 Professional Modification SVS Miami, FL

Lead Aircraft PainterI

• Interior and exterior painting of commercial aircraft as well as application of decalcomania.

1989-1991 General Dynamics Fort Worth, TX

Production Paint Foreman

• Supervised approximately 30 personnel in the exterior painting and stenciling of 18-20 F-16 aircraft per month, resulting in 100% on time deliveries.

• Directed final paint operations on after-flight aircraft being readied for sale to the United States Air Force, meeting scheduled dates and allowing for timely payment to the company.

• Instituted forward location tool cribs in the production area tailored to the needs of painters on the line, increasing productivity in the work areas and speeding production of critical process parts needed for final assembly.

• Directed new techniques for applying aerospace (stealth) coatings in lieu of hand lay-up materials, reducing application times and failure rates during destructive testing.

• Established statistical process control within the detail and component level paint areas, resulting in the reduction of rework and significant increase in production.

1988-1989 General Dynamics NAS Key west, FL

Senior Maintenance Technician

• Assisted in initial site setup for the Navy's East coast Adversary Squadron (Top Gun) prior to the arrival of aircraft.

• Forecasting requirements and procuring materials, tools and equipment necessary to support an operational flying squadron site.

• Conducted in-depth corrosion control inspection of 20 assigned F-16N aircraft, reducing the maintenance painting schedules by 50%.

• Implemented a program to alleviate exterior fastener corrosion on the F-16N aircraft, saving the costly replacement.

• Qualified General Dynamics F-16N team members in corrosion control procedures, giving flexibility to field operations.

Military Experience

December 1984 January 1988 Homestead Air Force Base, FL US Air Force

• Non-Commissioned Officer in charge of corrosion control section.

• Managed 21 personnel

• Responsible for the corrosion treatment and painting for F-4D and F-16 fighter aircraft.

September 1981 November 1984 MacDill Air Force Base, FL US Air Force

• Non-Commissioned Officer in charge of corrosion control section.

• Responsible for the management of 21 personnel and resources in excess of $3 million.

• Worked on F-4D and F-16 aircraft.

July 1980 August 1981 US Air Force Contract Maint. Center- Kim Hae, Korea US Air Force

• Primary responsibility was Air Force Quality Control Inspector for Korean Airlines depot operations.

May 1974 - July 1980 MacDill Air Force Base, FL US Air Force

• Primary work was the inspection, corrosion treatment and repainting of F-4E, F-4D, UH 1 P, and flight line support equipment.

January 1973 April 1974 Barksdale Air Force Base, LA US Air Force

• Primary duties were the inspection, corrosion treatment and painting of B-52 and KC-135 aircraft, also the corrosion control and painting of T-39 aircraft.

July 1970 - December 1972 Clark Air Force Base, Philippines US Air Force

• Positions included assignments to the F-100 pylon repair activity were responsible for overseeing the overhaul of F-100 pylons, including the breakdown stripping, corrosion treatment and re-painting.

• Worked on C-130 aircraft transfer projects, which involved the complete corrosion control and painting of interior and exterior surfaces.

1968 – 1970 NHA Thrang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam US Air Force

• Worked in aircraft corrosion control section.

• Primary jobs included paint stripping, corrosion rework and repainting of C-47, 0-1E and 0-2 B aircraft, as well as UHIP helicopters.

Education

• Non- Commissioned Officer's Leadership School MacDill Air Force Base, FL. - Graduated (1975)

• United States Air Force

l. Numerous military training, technical and supervisory courses (1968-1988)

2. Machinist Apprentice Program Enrolled (1966-1968)

3. Company-sponsored frontline leadership training

• Westfield Senior High School- High School Diploma (1966)

References

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