David W. Stewart, Sr., M.S.

Experience

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  US Army, 782nd Main Support Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division

  Aug 1992 - Sept 1998

  Land Combat Section Supervisor/ Platoon Sergeant

  Responsible for high priority equipment being repaired within 24 hours. Troubleshot and repaired complex hardware and software problems. Adjusted components to specific tolerances using special test equipment and computerized test consoles. Located and replaced malfunctioning electronic components including; optical, pneumatic and elector-mechanical sub-assemblies, modules and circuit elements. Promoted teamwork atmosphere by working directly with customers. Directed the operation of shop Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QAQC) programs. Provided technical guidance and professional development to 25 technicians. Maintained files, repair costs, parts, equipment list and cost analysis of maintenance operation. Responsible for planning, organizing, directing, training, and reporting shop activities. Ensured subordinates conformed to organization policies, standards and directives. Show less

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  US Army, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama

  Oct 1998 - Oct 2005

  Instructed soldiers, foreign military sales students and Department of Defense civilians on performing alignment and repair procedures on electronic missile systems, computer consoles, modules, infrared optical devices, circuit boards and specialized test equipment. Developed training curriculum's and examinations for new and existing electronic systems. Instructed, tested and verified maintenance software for Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM). Prepared and reviewed correspondence, reports, and other documents; ensured correct grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and appropriate format, assisted with preparation of briefings, and scheduling of meetings. Show less Provided Logistic support for the 2D Infantry Division Materiel Management Center. Maintained daily operations of facility with a workforce of 30 US Soldiers and two Korean nationals. Responsible for the tracking and management of Class IX missile repair parts and monitoring the readiness of over $32 million dollars of equipment. Tracked the accurate and timely reporting of Major Systems using web based applications on a monthly basis to ensure readiness rate was 90% or above. Utilized and referenced government procurement regulations, statues, policies, provisions and clauses. Assist with Acquisition of spares and support parts for Major Systems and Sub-Systems which included Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul. Show less Provided technical assistance and repair parts support for all missile maintenance units in the XVIII Airborne Corps. Facilitated repair parts and end item receipts through use of web based computer applications and coordinated with wholesale supply system. Monitored available storage activities to ensure proper use of Class VII and IX missile materiel. Provided interface with maintenance and supply technical experts from military and federal civilians. Served as primary point of contact to the Raytheon Company during new equipment fielding of the Improved Target Acquisition Systems (ITAS). Show less

  • Senior Instructor/ Training Division Supervisor

    Aug 2000 - Oct 2005

  • Fleet Manager, Division Materiel Management Center

    May 1999 - Aug 2000

  • Logistician, Corps Materiel Management Center, (CMMC)

    Oct 1998 - Apr 1999
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  Sanmina-SCI

  Dec 2005 - Feb 2007

  Electronics Technician/ Test & Evaluation Division

  Conducted advanced troubleshooting, debugging, performing alignment and repair procedures on electronic modules, circuit boards and specialized test equipment. Provided technical guidance and professional development to 5 technicians. Maintained files, repair costs, parts, equipment list and cost analysis of maintenance operation. Planned, organized, directed, and reported shop activities.

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  Alutiiq Business Services, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama

  May 2007 - Jun 2011

  Missile Systems Instructor

  Provided instructions to active duty military, foreign military sales students (FMS), and contract training team providing instructional services to the U.S. Army Ordnance Munitions and Electronics Maintenance School (OMEMS) - Redstone, Arsenal AL in support of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) and Initial Entry training (IET) soldiers in the resident training course required for the 94A Military Occupational Specialty (MOS). Prepared instructions programs in accordance with training or course requirements. Instructed 250 students in the theoretical and practical aspects of instructional material. Utilized such teaching methods as individual coaching, group discussions, lectures, demonstrations, and conferences. Oversaw practical work carried out by students and assisted them at points of difficulty. Tested students and evaluated their learning progress and effectiveness of instruction. Show less