Michael Gidcumb, Pmp, Lssgb Email & Phone Number

San Diego, CA, US

Simi Valley, California, United States

• Develop and design comprehensive aerospace manufacturing training programs
• Track and manage employee training progress, certifications, and competencies
• Conduct engaging and interactive on-site training sessions for manufacturing personnel
• Create detailed work instructions and training materials aligned with industry standards
• Utilize training management software/tools to monitor and enhance training efficiency
• Ensure adherence to aerospace industry standards, safety regulations, and quality assurance protocols in training materials and sessions

San Diego, California, United States

• Managed 13 work centers encompassing more than 70 maintenance personnel in the daily maintenance and operational support of up to six complex, multi-million-dollar aircraft.
• Managed aircraft maintenance support material readiness: ensured 100% accountability and serviceability of 251 pieces of aviation maintenance equipment valued at $700,000.
• Increased readiness rates by 18%; coordinated with external entities to acquire aviation parts and supplies for the organization and stayed within the allocated budget.
• Completed multiple Technical Directive (TD) incorporations and communicated discrepancies to appropriate entities with 100% compliance.
• Utilized information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and remove barriers for maintainers to make successful repairs.
• Led cross-functional teams during major phase projects resulting in the completion of 47 fully mission ready aircraft.

San Diego County, California, United States

• As an Avionics Quality Assurance Representative; utilized teaching methods to increase technical skills for 25 junior personnel and increased capabilities by 22% for the department.
• Performed 105 inspections contributing to an above average program score and a personal award during a major external inspection.
• Trained 46 maintenance personnel adding multiple crucial qualifications while maintaining a database to track, analyze and report on maintenance quality and audits.
• Ensured maintenance personnel adhered to the high safety and aviation maintenance standards; maintained a 100% zero safety mishap record.

San Diego County, California, United States

• Led a work center of 16 maintainers; coaching personal development and directing maintenance on aircraft electrical systems, sensor assemblies, automatic flight and navigation systems, and servo/actuators.
• Oversaw the successful completion of airframes bulletin 486, identified and repaired over 480 wiring discrepancies leading to the highest readiness rates within the region.
• Formulated a technical knowledge interview process that resulted in a 95% first-attempt qualification achievement rating for junior personnel.
• Managed work center maintenance prioritization resulting in the completion of 2,856 inspections and corrective actions.

San Diego, California, United States

• Developed and implemented strategies to meet the needs of trainees with a variety of challenging conditions while enforcing safety guidelines and ensuring completion of the training and reporting.
• Demonstrated decisive verbal communication, addressing students’ concerns, providing solutions, and offering guidance to foster and provide a safe environment.
• Created training plans to meet the needs of each member, and designed necessary corrective action plans accessible to members with different learning styles by personalizing development focus.
• Implemented new administrative processes for course critiques resulting in a 50% reduction in processing time and a decrease of material usage saving $16,852 annually.

San Diego County, California, United States

• Identified, troubleshot, and repaired more than 500 aviation electronic equipment discrepancies as a collateral duty quality assurance representative.
• Oversaw the daily flight schedule, holding daily maintenance meetings to prioritize, tasks, and scheduled the maintenance evolutions for the monthly flight hour mission within the work center.
• Ensured that aircraft met safety requirements and were operationally ready for flights; improved the safety and mission completion rate for the command.
• Troubleshot and maintained aircraft engines, system components, related aircraft support, and safety equipment.

Pensacola, Florida, United States

• Coordinated 24 events consisting of 240 volunteers and 720 hours with the National Park Service in environmental stewardship projects.