Mike Gordon

Experience

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  Naval Aviation Technical Training Command

  Oct 1999 - Dec 2002

  Naval Instructor/Facilitator

  Trained over 1,000 Sailors on topics ranging from avionics systems to military customs and courtesies. Qualifed as Master Training Specialist.

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  USS Kitty Hawk

  Mar 2003 - Mar 2006

  Avionics Division Production and Human Resource Manager

  Managed production and human resources of an intermediate-level, avionics repair division consisting of 12 work centers and 210 personnel. Supported high-tempo flight operations onboard the Navy's only forward deployed aircraft carrier during combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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  Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training

  Mar 2006 - Apr 2009

  Training and Development Manager

  Led 24 Naval Instructors facilitating a diverse, 52-course curriculum covering topics from program management to micro-miniature repair. Managed two training facilities accomodating more than 1,000 students annually.

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  USS Bon Homme Richard

  May 2009 - Jul 2011

  Quality Assurance Manager

  Directed 12 Quality Assurance Representatives responsible for managing/monitoring 40 Aviation Maintenance Programs. Trained, certified and monitored 160 aviation maintenance technicians in an extremely high-tempo, operational environment aboard a deployed amphibious assault ship.

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  US Navy

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2015

  Master Chief Petty Officer
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  USS Makin Island

  Jul 2011 - Aug 2012

  Production and Human Resource Manager/Department Leading Chief

  Managed a work force of 160 Navy and Marine Corps technicians performing intermediate level repair on various aircraft deployed aboard an amphibious assault ship. Coordinated production, professional development, training, evaluation and discipline of assigned personnel.

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  Fleet Readiness Center Southwest

  Sept 2012 - Oct 2015

  Industrial Production Manager/Maintenance Master Chief

  Managed 500 active duty military members performing intermediate-level repair on H-60 Helicopter components in six production divisions. Responsible to the Commanding Officer for meeting mission-driven production requirements while optimizing utilization of human, fiscal and facility resources.In two years on the job, transformed a below-average maintenance department into an efficient, high-performance team. Achieved an organizational culture shift to refocus daily activities on maintenance and production while placing high value on professional development and quality of life.- Implemented buffer management tools, trained and reassigned key personnel, instituted 3-shift production and championed multiple CPI events to reduce daily maintenance backlog from an average of 2,300 to 960 in only two years.- Established clear production priorities, opened lines of communication with flight-line maintenance leaders and aggressively managed piece-part procurement to reduce backlog of awaiting-maintenance, mission-impacting components by over 200%.Responsibilities include:- Advise executive leadership on current and future maintenance challenges/opportunities to facilitate long-range decision making.- Identify and implement solutions to urgent maintenance requirements in support of flight operations for 23 helicopter squadrons (250 aircraft) and two aircraft carriers.- Manage assignment and professional development of 30 first-line production supervisors.- Coordinate off-site technical assistance and parts acquisition to resolve capability-impacting equipment failures.- Apply Lean Six Sigma and CPI derived solutions to gain efficiencies in production lines.- Guide Quality Control efforts and monitor resolution of identified deficiencies. Show less

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  KBRWyle Aerospace Group

  Feb 2016 - Jul 2018

  Logistics Operations Manager / Senior Logistics Analyst

  Managing the NAVAIR/METCAL Calibration Support Team logistics facility under the Navy’s Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. Responsible for resolving technical and supply challenges related to calibration and repair of military support equipment for our nation’s allies.Day to day responsibilities include:- Expedite repair and service of calibration standards and aircraft test equipment with an annual throughput valued at $2M+.- Manage material procurement under strict FMS case guidelines. Monitor expenditures, contract performance and vendor responsiveness. Coordinate with financial personnel to eliminate funding constraints, initiate/track requisitions and implement changes to acquisition procedures.- Perform trend analysis to track and improve equipment turn-around time at Navy calibration laboratories and civilian service providers. Act as the primary source of metrics reporting for government program managers.- Draft, receive, distribute and track official message correspondence between foreign and U.S. stakeholders. Manage/monitor responses to FORAC messages to resolve both routine and urgent FMS customer concerns.- Liaise with the NAVAIR International Programs Manager, Country Logistics Element Managers and government/civilian engineers to overcome technical, logistical and financial hurdles. Work closely with service provider production managers to prioritize mission-critical equipment.- Coordinate inbound and outbound shipping with freight forwarding companies located throughout CONUS. Schedule pick-up and delivery of shipments ranging from parcels to tractor-trailer loads while ensuring HAZMAT and dangerous goods regulations are followed. Show less

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  Fleet Readiness Center Southwest

  Jul 2018 - now

  Logistics Management Specialist