Technical Writer Operator
Resume:
Darrell B. Van Haitsma
*** ***** **** **** ********** Al. 35824
*******@*****.***
Education
**** *** **** *** ********** Certificate
****-**** ***, ******** **********, 3.60 GPA
2013-2014 BBA, Faulkner University, 3.74 GPA
2002-2003 Associates Degree, Aviation Maintenance Technology, Embry Riddle, 3.75 GPA
Skill Problem solver, training specialist, communications expert, 20-year active duty Army veteran with > 30 years of supervisory experience
Work Experience
Technical Documentation Management Analyst Technical Writer/Lesson Plan Developer Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation, (INTUITIVE)
2018 September-present Full Time (40 Hours per week)
Responsible for the building of Technical Publications and Training Developer supporting the Prototype Integration Facility (PIF) and other program offices as needed in the writing of technical manuals, Programs of Instruction, and training materials. Provides New Equipment Training instruction to the customer and/or end user. Reviews and interprets engineering drawings and reports into easy to understand operation and maintenance instructions. Develops graphical illustrations IAW military specifications. Reviews and updates program source documents and designated databases. Supports meetings and teleconferences when identified. Coordinates directly with customers to ensure needs are understood and met in order to assure all DOD standards are adhered to.
Attack Helicopter (AH-64D/E) System Analyst/aircraft systems subject matter expert Intuitive Research and Technology Corporation, (INTUITIVE)
2012 November- 2018 September: Full Time (40 Hours per week)
Responsible for supporting the Aviation Engineering Directorate and the AMRDEC Multiplatform System Team. Provide analysis, preparation, coordination and support of component level test plans, reports and analyses in support of system-level testing, Airworthiness Releases and Statements of Airworthiness qualification. Determine airworthiness requirements for aircraft modifications of Army rotary/fixed wing aircraft and review the resulting data alongside aeronautical engineers. Coordinates directly with customers to ensure needs are understood and met in order to assure all DOD standards are adhered to, provides SME guidance to vendors in order to overcome obstacles.
AH-64A/D BLK lll, Technician Supervisor/Subject Matter Expert, Tyonek Technologies
2011 September-2012 November: Full Time (40 Hours per week)
Responsible with the Coordination of all daily maintenance and upkeep of the AH-64D/Blk lll, Program at Red Stone Test Center. Conducts/supervises all scheduled and unscheduled Aircraft Maintenance and systems troubleshooting, utilizes systems expertise, to assist the Apache Program Managers Engineers in modifications, work requests, testing of new designs, and overall ACFT upkeep. Performed all requirements for Cross Country transport of Aircraft and required equipment and several tests to include, AH-64 to UAV testing, AH-64 lightning strikes (EMP) and Joint military operational tests with the United States Air Force, at Nellis AFB.
15H (Aircraft Hydraulic Repairer) AIT Instructor/writer/lesson plan developer for DOD
2010 April-2011 September: Full Time (40 Hours per week)
Taught Army technicians the hydraulic systems for the following Aircraft, AH-64A/D, CH-47 (all models), OH-58D, and the UH-60 (all models) aircraft, complete with component breakdown and systems troubleshooting. Wrote the new Programs of Instruction for the utilization of the Aviation Ground Power Unit (AGPU), for U.S. Army students. Assisted with the re-write of the AGPU Technical Manuel, and rebuilt 3 non-functioning AGPU’s, to Army standard allowing the successful continuation of the 15H AIT course.
Senior AH-64A/D SME Pilot Ground School Instructor/Writer/POI Developer
AH-64D Armament, Avionics, Electrical and Instrumentation, Technician Supervisor
67Y10-20, 67R4HA240ZY1, 15R4HA2ZY1, Attack Helo Repair
1985 March-2010 April: Full Time Active Duty > 40 hours per week
Wrote all the AH-64D POI’s, for the Pilot Ground School for the U.A.E. Military, teaching all blocks of instruction to qualified aviation personnel to include, AH-64D, fuel systems, electrical, PAS, HYD, Cockpit and Weapons systems, EP’s, Start-up and shut-down procedures, Caution Warning, flight controls, and ENCU systems. AH-64D Armament, Avionics, Electrical and Instrumentation, Technician Supervisor. Direct supervisor of 39 AAE&I techs at Hanchey AF in Ft. Rucker Al. Responsible for all electrical systems troubleshooting, and management of personnel to over 100 airframes. Supervised the completion of all maintenance, scheduled and unscheduled on these ACFT to include all Armament, Avionics, Electrical and Instrumentation systems. Performed all tasks on the AH-64A/D ACFT from that of Crew Chief, Section SGT, Phase Team Lead, TI, Platoon SGT, 1ST SGT, to the S-3 SGT Major. Worked as an Instructor/Writer/Lesson Plan Developer/Ft. Rucker Aviation Schools NCOIC, responsible for the management of all Flight school POI’s, including the AH-64A/D, UH-60’s, CH-47’s, OH-58A/C/D, for the following AQC, ITC, MTP and Brigade Commanders Course’s. At the time was the only NCO in the Army, qualified as an Instructor Operator on the following ACFT, AH-64A Combat Motion Simulator Cockpit Weapon Emergency Procedural Trainer, TADS Selected Task Trainer, AH-64D LCT, UH-60 CMS, CH-47 CMS. Responsible for more than 100 instructors both AD Military and GS Civilians. Was awarded the Master Crew Badge, and Quad A trainer of the Year. Served the U.S. Army for more than 20 years receiving countless awards to include AAM’s, ARCOM’s, MSM’s and 6 Good conduct Medals.
Certifications
Hazardous Materials Handler, Tankers 2011
Resident Individual Training Management Systems (RITMS) 2011
Support Cadre Training Course Graduate (SCTC) 2010
FOI (Fundamentals of Instruction) 09/14/2009 FAA Airman Knowledge Test Report, FOI 96%
Boeing certificated AH-64D Longbow M/TADS, M/PNVS 2007
Safety Training Observation Program for Supervision 2007
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License 2006
CFC/HCFC Refrigerant Processing Certificate 2003
State of Alabama Real Estate Commission License 2003
CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with Tanker
Additional Knowledge/Systems Supported
Word, Powerpoint, Arbortext, tech/pubs builders
RAM ASAP, TTS, TopVue, HAZMAT Cert
USARMY Safety School Trained, A2 identifier awarded
ALLS-E, TS-MATS, L-CATS, TIED ll, HEAT and EST 2000
IED Blast & 50 Cal Simulators,
LCT Instructor Operator AH-64D/E, TADDS Instructor Operator
CMS Instructor Operator AH-64A, CH-47, UH-60
CWEPT Instructor Operator
Small arms expert, M-16A1-2, 9MM, M60
Security Clearance: Secret
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