Derrick M. Holland, B.S. Senior Aviation Maintenance And Logistician

Experience

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  B/1-187 INF

  Feb 1996 - Jun 1998

  Infantryman & Force Protection

  Performed duties and various positions as a infantryman in the Rakkasans regiment of the 101st Airborne Division. During this assignment provided security support to Patriot missile site to support "no fly" zone near the Iraqi border.

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  B/2-52 Aviation

  Dec 1998 - Dec 1999

  CH-47D Helicopter Repairer

  Performed scheduled and unscheduled services and phase maintenance on CH-47D helicopters within the United States Forces Korea (USFK) area of operations.

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  B/159 Avation

  Dec 1999 - Mar 2002

  Maintenance Supervisor & Shift Leader

  Served as a maintenance supervisor for CH-47D aircraft. Managed Soldiers and provided oversight on procedures for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.

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  B/1-228th AVN

  Mar 2002 - Apr 2003

  Crew Chief & Mechanic

  Performed duties as a CH-47D aerial crew chief. Flew day, night aided and unaided in support of United Stated Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) throughout Central and South America. Maintained assigned CH-47D aircraft at safe airworthy state of readiness through scheduled and unscheduled services. Worked in conjunction with Special Operations, Air Force, Navy, Embassy personal and various Department of State agencies during this time to support SOUTHCOM missions and strengthen ties with coalition forces. Show less

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  I/4-159th

  Jul 2003 - Mar 2006

  Technical Inspector (Quality Assurance)

  Severed as a Technical Inspector (TI) primarily on CH-47D aircraft for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance done at the aviation intermediate maintenance level. Provided quality assurance support for back shop operations on engines, prop & rotor, airframe, avionics, NDI and hydraulics sections. Ensured the safe airworthiness of CH-47D aircrafts and sub-components on UH, CH, AH & OH MDS aircraft. Thoroughly prepared, reviewed paperwork and documents of the above mentioned aircraft and parts to ensure accuracy and airworthiness. Worked closely with AMCOM LARs, Engineers and CFTs to reduce non-mission capable time on supported unit aircraft on complex faults during garrison and combat operations. Show less

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  B/1-145th AVN

  Apr 2006 - Nov 2007

  Student

  WOCS/OBC/SERE-B/Aviation Maintenance Course/AH-64D MTP Course(Ground)/OH-58 Armament Course/151A WOBC

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  D/3-158th AVN

  Dec 2007 - Nov 2010

  Aviation Maintenance Company (AMC) Production Control Officer /Fleet and Personnel Manager

  Managed the operational readiness of up to 40 UH-60 A/L Helicopters at any given time in both garrison and combat operations. Operated and managed the production control office from fixed based areas within the EUCOM and ARCENT areas of responsibilities. Facilitated aviation intermediate maintenance and aircraft modifications while deployed and during the drawdown of support was accruing from OIF to OND mission. Served as both a Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) and Government Ground Flight Representative (GFFR) at various times while assigned to the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade. Also served as the Technical Supply Officer while simultaneously performing the above mentioned duties. Show less

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  Operations Group/Eagle Team

  Jan 2011 - May 2013

  Aviation Maintenance Observer Consultant, Trainer & Advisor

  Trained U.S. Army Aviation units on maintenance management & recovery procedures. Provided guidance and mentorship to Soldiers and Officers of various ranks and responsibilities to properly employ assets in order to accomplish scenario based missions in order to be better prepared for both garrison and combat operations. Provided TTPs to units to help them established new standard operating procedures to reduce maintenance down time on various MDS aircraft. Provided thorough and detailed after action reviews and summaries to unit leadership. Show less

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  B/404 ASB 4th CAB

  May 2013 - Nov 2014

  Armament Platoon Director and Technical Supply Manager

  Supporting 4th CAB to re-establish itself as the newest Combat Aviation Brigade for the U.S. Army. Focused primarily on Aviation Support Battalion operations for AH-64 D/E armament & electrical maintenance. Also managed Class IV Air aviation parts in excess of $39 million which supported three MDS aircraft for the 4th CAB, 1-25 Attack, CO National Guard and Reserve units.

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  B/404 ASB 4th CAB Fleet Manager

  Nov 2014 - May 2016

  Aviation Support Battalion (ASB) Production Control & Capabilities Officer

  Provide and manage scheduled and unscheduled maintenance support for AH-64 D/E, CH-47F and UH-60A/L aircraft for the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 1-25 Attack BN, Colorado National Guard & Reserve units and transitioning aircraft located on Fort Carson. Works daily with AMCOM LARs, Engineers and Contractors in order to reduce aircraft down time and to requisition parts in a timely manner. Also coordinate back shop support and maintenance personnel for the above mentioned airframes subcomponents. Responsible for the overall phase maintenance of the 4th CAB provided by civilian contractors. Led multi-modal operation in country of Spain, utilizing Air Force, Navy and local national assets to accomplish the movement of rotary-wing aircraft and containers into Afghanistan theater of operation. Show less

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  128th Aviation Brigade

  May 2016 - Mar 2017

  Instructor/ Training Developer

  Instructor for newly appointed and junior 151A Aviation Maintenance Warrant Officers. Developer of lesson plans for Aviation Maintenance Technician Warrant Officer Basic and Advance Course at Joint Base Langley Eustis (JBLE). Instructor and mentor to Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve Officers within TRADOC environment.

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  HRC (Human Resource Command)

  Apr 2017 - Nov 2019

  Human Resources Aviation Technician Assignment Analyst

  U.S. Army Assignment Officer within the Human Resource Command (HRC). Provide and endorse team leadership in order to develop inexperienced personnel in key positions. Supply mentorship, conduct site visits and perform talent interviews; schedule, assign and evaluate professional and specialty training. Currently works within the Army's HRC as an Assignment/Career Manager for Aviation Maintenance Technicians, Air Traffic Services, Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Aviator Warrant Officers. Focused on improving the career management potential of Army Warrant Officers of over 650 Junior & Field Grade Officers and their families to various locations globally. Facilitate and recruit talent to serve in highly sought out locations and challenging assignments. Manage equitable distribution while complying with Army regulations and implementing guidance from HRC CG and Army G1. Enhance the capabilities of the U.S Army and its foreign partners. Show less

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  Civilian Personal Advisory Center (CPAC)

  Nov 2019 - Feb 2020

  Human Resources Fellow

  Participating in the Army’s Soldier for Life- Transitioning Assistance Program (SFL-TAP) Critical Skills Program (CSP). Gaining firsthand guidance and mentorship from senior CPAC officials. The mission of the Fort Knox Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC) is to plan and direct the administration of civilian personnel services and provide guidance and assistance to serviced activities pertaining to civilian personnel management; develops, promotes, and monitors civilian personnel policies to meet local needs; and implements policies and directives of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Department of Defense (DOD), Department of the Army (DA), Civilian Human Resources Agency (CHRA), and headquarters of serviced activities. Represents the installation in external contacts with the OPM, applicants, other civilian personnel offices, educational institutions, and community organizations Show less

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  International Non-Program of Record Aviation Products (INRAP)

  Mar 2020 - now

  Technical Aviation Analyst

  Serves as a Technical Analyst for the International Non-Program of Record Aviation Products (INRAP) of PEO Aviation authorized by Arms Export Control Act (AECA). Emphasizes on Foreign Military Sales (FMS) of non-standard rotary wing aircraft to allied countries as directed by the Secretary of Defense. Provide subject matter expertise of aviation maintenance and logistics on non-standard rotary wing aircraft to include Bell 200/400 series, UH-1, AH-6i and other various aircraft. Assist in the review and development in the statement of work (SOW), Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), Load Sets, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quality (IDIQ) contracts, and contractual obligations between private companies and foreign nations. Show less