Brian  Blackmore
345387 Hillcrest Avenue
Grand Rapids, MI  29485
Hm (890) 377-5425
Wk (890) 788-4299
bblackmore @provider.com
                                                                                                                                                                          

OBJECTIVE

            To obtain a position as a Ground Support Equipment Manager in the Airline Industry.

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

•    Served 6 years in the U.S. Military with 5 years experience in aircraft maintenance and repair.
•    Skilled in managing, delegating and equipment repair.
•    Proficient with MS Word and MS Excel. Experienced with Novell Networks.
•    Security Clearance: DoD Secret (S) - February 2005
•    Awarded the Air Force Achievement Award for streamlining the ground equipment
maintenance schedule.
•    Conscientious person who is able to inspire the co-operation of others.

WORK HISTORY

2005 - Present  U.S. Air Force, 79th Tactical Air Wing, Hanscom AFB
Assistant Director, Maintenance
•   Managed over 50 personnel whose duties included maintaining and repairing ground support
equipment.
•   Performed budgeting, scheduling and record keeping for the Maintenance Department.

2003 - 2005     U.S. Air Force, Andrews AFB, MD
Manager, Aircraft Maintenance
•   Evaluated the performance of 22 maintenance technicians on a daily basis.
•   Managed the maintenance of hundreds of equipment assets including aircraft hydraulic
components and landing gear valued at over $2M.
•   Saved 120 man-hours per month on Aircraft Maintenance procedures by streamlining key steps
(a 35% increase in efficiency).
•   Trained over 70 aviation maintenance technicians in hydraulic systems maintenance and repair.
•   Verified maintenance checklists for the Division Officer.

2000 - 2003      U.S. Air Force, 339 Fighter Squadron, Nellis AFB, NV
Ground Support Equipment Technician
•   Delivered highly effective hands on training weekly over a period of 3 years as an
on-the-job trainer.
•   Maintained airborne equipment including hydraulic pumps and cylinders for the
Maintenance Department.
•    Retrofit 92 Air Start Units with new electronic governors as a member of the Air Start
Retrofit team.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
2003    Management Principles – Andrews AFB MD
2001    Aircraft Maintenance Training - Nellis AFB, NV
1999    A.S. Aircraft Maintenance - Community College of the Air Force

EDUCATION
2002                                        B.A. Aviation Maintenance Science
Embry-Riddle University, Los Angeles, California

References available upon request