Christopher Campbell

Experience

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  USMC

  Jul 1982 - Jul 2016

  Supervised and Mentored hundreds of personnel by utilizing multiple levels of leadership and resources. Provided counseling to personnel on all matters concerning personal and professional development as well as moral courage. In the absence of higher level leadership successfully acted as the next higher commands Sergeant Major for extended periods of time. Provided guidance for 12 diverse units of 1200 personnel. Resolved over 30 cases involving spousal or child abuse by utilizing outside resources and personal one on one counseling. Provided a means and resources to resolve peer to peer complaints utilizing formal and informal resolution methods. Utilized creative problem solving techniques to resolved personnel short fall issues of over 100 different unique diverse job descriptions. Ensured a positive working climate for personnel by developing trust and comradery which led to the success of the unit’s mission and minimal complaints. Coordinated with outside agencies in order to maintain a safe level of personnel to conduct the unit’s mission. Advised several Commanding Officers on all personnel matters including but not limited to; advice on rules and regulations, morale, legal, and ethical decisions, decisions that could have a negative political impact on the unit and Marine Corps. Ensured the standardization of all ceremonies through meticulous attention to detail. Successfully coordinated, planned, and executed 15 Marine Corps Balls of several hundreds of individuals to include; procuring contracting, collection of monies over $23,000-$63,000 per event, and maintaining a balanced budget. Supervised and performed over 150 military funeral honors. Coordinated public affairs and local media interests, coordinated volunteers for various community events. Received several personal decorations for ensuring the integrity of the Marine Corps and success of combat operations. Supervised and personally executed five flawless Casualty Calls. Show less Directly managed, supervised, and assigned work loads for six work centers of over 200 personnel. Scheduled aircraft for phased and annual inspections, ensured Aircraft availability for Depot Level maintenance schedules. Supervised aircraft transfer inspections of 12 KC 130 J Model Aircraft as part of the J Model transition. Supervised the transfer of 12 KC130 F/R Model Aircraft. Ensured contractual compliance of all warranty items. Developed an excel spreadsheet to help track and plan maintenance evolutions. Ensured the timely completion of all aircraft maintenance evolutions. Scheduled all maintenance shift hours to ensure availability of aircraft for the daily flight schedule. Was instrumental in solving the FRL refueling pod issues by proving and demonstrating the legacy refueling pod was a suitable substitute. Responsible for ensuring the incorporation and tracking of all Technical Directives (TD’s), awarded for the highest inspection grade for designing the model TD Program. Received a personal decoration for the expeditious transition of the KC 130 J Model for their first deployment and for using creative time management by utilizing outside resources to ensure timelines were on schedule. Show less Directly supervised 45 personnel in day to day maintenance activities. Repaired aircraft hydraulic/pneumatic systems and system components. Used color-coded charts of aircraft piping and lines; read schematic diagrams, shop sketches, and blueprints and interpret applicable technical data; under supervision, performed component repairs; uses of fluids and gases in applicable systems; used precision measuring equipment; assisted in and performed required inspections; fabricated replacement lines of tubing and hoses. Performed aircraft structural repairs and fabrication of parts as required. . Excellent Safety Record. Conduct final quality assurance inspections upon completion of aircraft maintenance. Ensured compliance with EPA, OSHA, and military procedures and policies. Conduct all weekly, monthly, quarterly and required annual training. Level 3 Performed component repair of hydraulic/ pneumatic components as required; used and maintained hydraulic/ pneumatic test equipment; observed applicable material control procedures; conducted informal on-the-job training; planned, scheduled, and directed work center assignments. Level 4 Performed and supervised the maintenance/ repair requirements for aircraft hydraulic/ pneumatic systems components; supervised an aircraft hydraulic/pneumatic check crew or maintenance unit; performed duties as a quality assurance inspector; supervised and administers an organizational maintenance level aircraft hydraulic/pneumatic work center. Show less Supervised and trained over 500 personnel in basic Marine Corps customs, courtesies, and traditions. Taught over 4000 hours of instruction during nine three month training periods. Ensured the absolute accountability and safety of all personal who were in an extremely stressful and dangerous environment. Worked with personnel to motivate them to continue and successfully overcome shortcomings during training. Supervised 24 other Drill Instructors during two separate three month periods. Responsible to ensure Received a personal decoration for successfully training over 500 US Marines as well as saving the life of an individual as well as the safe evacuation of 100 personal during Hurricane Irene. Show less June 1989-March 1997/ KC130 Airframes Mechanic/ Quality Assurance Representative: Performed duties as an Airframes Collateral Duty Inspector on the KC-130 T Model aircraft. Maintains, repairs and modifies aircraft structures, structural components and engines of complex to extreme difficulty, maintains and repairs aircraft components including but not limited to flight controls, engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, fuels systems and mechanical components, and applies technical knowledge of airframe and power plant systems in determining equipment malfunctions and applies technical expertise in restoring equipment and operation. Applies professional technical expertise and guidance to solve complex problems by interpreting technical data such as blue prints or manufacturer’s manuals. Performs maintenance documentation in support of assigned tasks and operations. Mentors lower level mechanics on assigned maintenance tasks, adherence to company and customer directives and requirements, and ensuring safe operating conditions and practices at all times. Received a personal award for designing, devolving an innovative change to the structure of the refueling pod and fuel system which increased fuel pressure and volume during rapid ground refueling. This innovative design is still used on KC130 J Model aircraft today as a standard option from Lockheed Martin. Show less

  • USMC Sergeant Major

    Oct 2005 - Jul 2016

  • Sergeant Major

    Mar 2005 - Jun 2016

  • KC-130 Maintenance Material Control Supervisor

    Mar 2002 - Mar 2005

  • KC-130 Workcenter Supervisor/ Airframes Mechanic/ Quality Assurance Rep.

    Mar 2000 - Mar 2002

  • USMC Drill Instructor

    Mar 1997 - Mar 2000

  • KC 130 Airframes Mechanic

    Jun 1989 - Mar 1997

  • Combat Engineer

    Jul 1986 - Jun 1989

  • TOW Missleman/ Motor Transport Vehicle Operator

    Jul 1982 - Jun 1986
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  Fleet Readiness Center East

  Sept 2015 - now

  • Areospace Technical Engineer

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Pneudraulics Test Cell Operator

    Sept 2015 - Aug 2022