GySgt D Jerome Watkins

Marine Corps | Advanced Aircraft Electrical/Instrument/Flight Control Systems Technician, IMA

Dates of Service: Jun 1988 - Jun 2008

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An Advanced Electronics Systems Technician in the United States Marine Corps, Experience encompasses Intermediate Level Maintenance on fixed and rotary wing aircraft, Production Control Management, Quality Control, Training, IT Services to include maintenance on Computers and Network Hardware Experienced professional with extensive knowledge in technical support services and well versed in managing projects and leading employees to accomplish deliverables. This includes situational leadership, vendor management, service level management, project management methodology, business analysis, quality assurance/control and risk management\analysis.

Military Experiences

Jan 2005 - Jun 2008

Production Control NCOIC

MALS-14, MAG-14, 2nd MAW, II MEF | MCAS Cherry Point, NC

Managed the repair of aeronautical equipment located in all maintenance work centers that comprise MALS-14. Collaborated with Supply concerning all logistical matters and parts availability. Supervised the Electronic Counter Measures shop and electric work centers consisting of 32 personnel; directly responsible for maintenance on all radar jamming and surveillance equipment for the EA-6B Prowler Aircraft and the repair of all generators for both the EA-6B Prowler and the AV-8B Harrier aircraft.

Apr 2000 - Dec 2004

Technical Instructor

MATSG-21, MATSG, Training Cmd, TECOM | NAS Pensacola, FL

Oversaw over 3000 entry level aviation students encompassing four different avionics training schools. Instructed students in aviation fundamentals, computer basics and basic electricity and electronics. Supervised and managed over 40 instructors ensuring staffing goals were maintained and training was successfully completed in a timely manner.

Jan 1997 - Apr 2000

Quality Control Technical Inspector

MALS-24, MAG-24, 1st MAW, III MEF | MCBH (Kaneohe), HI

Managed maintenance programs ensuring strict adherence to Naval Aviation Maintenance Program guidelines. Instructed maintenance and safety courses to assigned personnel. Evaluated performance of over 30 personnel on a daily basis. Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative directly responsible for the Micro-miniature Component repair program ensuring all personnel remained certified and qualified and all work was performed with the highest quality.

Sep 1993 - Dec 1996

Avionics Technician

MAG-49, 4th MAW, MARFORRES | Marietta, GA

Responsible for inspecting, testing, troubleshooting and repair of components in the electrical, automatic flight control, communications and navigation systems, electronic counter measures, power distribution systems on the AH-1W Cobra, UH-1N Huey Helicopters and the OV-10 Bronco Surveillance Aircraft.

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Deployments

(2 years)

Aug 1996 - Sep 1996

Operation 2-96 Grenanda, West Indies

Responsible for inspecting, testing, troubleshooting and repair of aeronautical components in the electrical, automatic flight control, power distribution systems on the AH-1T/W Cobra and the UH-1N Huey Helicopters.

Jan 1996 - Feb 1996

Operation Weedeater 1-96, Trinidad and Tobago

Aug 1995 - Sep 1995

Operation WeedEater 2, Trinidad and Tobago

Jun 1994 - Jul 1994

Operation WeedEater 94, Antigua West Indies

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