Aviation Maintenance Administration And Detachment Leading Chief Petty Officer - Hsm-51
Naf Atsugi Japan
-Detachment LCPO, responsible for 26 multi-specialty maintenance personnel, aircrew, and pilots in all aspects of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, training, administration, material readiness, and operation of 2 MH-60R aircraft while deployed onboard the USS McCampbell and ancillary shore-based operations. Achieved well above average scores on all inspections, highest advancement rates for personnel during consecutive cycles, record operational execution, and recognition as the 2017 Enlisted Leader of the Year. -Expertly directed squadron maintenance operations as the Primary Safe For Flight Maintenance Controller. Provided 8 ready-for-tasking aircraft to 4 expeditionary detachments while delivering a 50% reduction in support equipment workload in-spite of a 15% manpower shortage. Trusted mentorship and effective training were principally responsible for the qualification of 3 new detachment SFF LCPOs. -Configuration Manager for 10 MH-60R aircraft and all related support equipment, weapons, and life support systems. Ensured 100% accurate implementation, documentation, and tracking of all modifications and one-time inspections. Ensured compatibility and compliance as new and upgraded hardware and software where rapidly incorporated, often ahead of the fleet.-Selected as Quality Assurance Supervisor, a billet normally held by a Senior Chief Petty Officer, due to recognized experience and knowledge of maintenance operations and managerial skills. Led and monitored 42 maintenance programs and 72 Quality Assurance personnel assigned throughout squadron. -Engaged leader of 10 Aviation Administrationmen in the clerical, administrative, and managerial duties required to support 10 MH-60R aircraft and all associated logbooks, records, and equipment. Utilizing innovative oversight techniques, ensured 100% compliance of 5 programs during the 2015 and 2017 Commander Naval Air Forces Aviation Maintenance and all subsidiary inspections.