Michael Lona

Experience

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  Kentucky Army National Guard

  Aug 2008 - Apr 2016

  -Provided leadership, planned training, and monitored the welfare of assigned crew chiefs-Instructed and assisted junior enlisted soldiers in maintaining the operational readiness of 10UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters-Managed and performed maintenance through the use of general hand tools and aviation relatedtest equipment to assure flight safety-Completed ULLS-A (E) Automated Tech Supply Crew Chief and Log Book Training-Possessed knowledge of local flight procedures and National Guard policies through the use ofAASF's Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and (NGR AR 95-1)-As flight instructor, progressed future crew chiefs to readiness level 1 by directing and educatingthem on all systems and subsystems of the UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter-Able to adapt training requirements for junior soldiers due to constant changes to local (SOPs),flight regulations, and maintenance actions to ensure all training is up-to- date on the most currentlevel-Organized workloads for junior crew chiefs as well as enlisted soldiers aspiring to be future crewchiefs by planning and implementing training and maintenance in accordance with SOP's andregulations-Assessed required maintenance and flight schedules and task specific soldiers and crew membersto ensure the work is handled based on priorities as well as deadlines assigned by seniorsupervisory personnel-Experience in completing NCO/OER evaluation reviews as well as performance evaluations tojunior personnel on an annual and semi-annual basis-Have advanced experience in creating and submitting all counseling statements for personnelsupervised, both disciplinary as well as commendatory-Adapted training and instruction for new crew chiefs to air training missions, as well as SOPs andflight regulations. Show less -Assist in maintaining the operational readiness of all Kentucky Army National Guard AASF UH-60Blackhawk helicopters-Help coordinate, with production control, the scheduling of work load to ensure the completion ofall maintenance, troubleshooting, and inspection procedures required for aircraft operational readiness-Provide training to (M-Day) soldiers by supervising and assisting their work removing and replacingUH-60 Blackhawk helicopter system and sub-system components by performing final technical inspections (TI) to ensure proper air worthiness of maintenance completed-Complete maintenance procedures by participating in Maintenance Operational Checks (MOCs)which include maintenance test flights and power on checks-Adapts to constant changes in maintenance procedures and equipment through advancements intechnology, such as utilizing the IVHUMS technology installed on all KYARNG UH-60 helicopters and various cutting edge technologies utilized by rotary wing aircraft-Performs all inspections required for aircraft flight safety through the use of required aircraftmanuals and precision measuring instruments. Show less

  • (SFC) Platoon Sergeant / UH-60 Crew Chief Flight Instructor

    Aug 2008 - Apr 2016

  • (WG-10/12) Federal Technician Aircraft Mechanic

    Aug 2008 - Sept 2011
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  KY Army National Guard AASF

  Sept 2011 - now

  (WS-10) Federal Technician Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor

  -Plan current and future work schedules by establishing policies and setting priorities to helpsubordinates accomplish assigned work efficiently and on time and manage/certify time andattendance-Make recommendations for staffing requirements due to workloads and participate in the selectionof future employees to fill vacant positions-Supervise MILSTRIP operations utilizing Aircraft Common Notebook (ACN), Global Combat SupportSystem-Army (GCSS-Army), FED LOG, and AESIP to ensure all repair parts, consumable materials,and package hazardous materials are available for maintenance activities-Manage all aircraft ground support equipment maintenance through the use of GCSS-Army-Access Administrator (AA) for GCSS-Army, an SAP business model program, manage personnel access and role distribution-Supervise Army aviation back shop's, sheet metal, hydraulic, and prop and rotor, ensuringmaterials/parts required to complete assigned work orders are available-Manage and order all bulk aviation fuel in support of the KYARNG flight mission Show less

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  KY Army National Guard

  Oct 2016 - now

  (CW2) 151A Aviation Maintenance Technician

  -Specialize in the management of personnel, supply, equipment, and facility assets to maintain andrepair Army rotary, fixed wing, and unmanned aircraft systems-Provide counsel to commanders to aid decisions pertaining to aviation sustainment-Repair and maintain high-dollar components by performing quality troubleshooting to accuratelyisolate faulty components versus replacing them-Assist commanders in identifying technical skill deficiencies and ensure training is embedded in the unit's normal maintenance cycle-Efficiently manage technical supply sections with the right-size inventory through demand andanalysis, and minimize losses to standard pricing rules-Integrate with logistical assistance representatives (LAR) for AMCOM, Communication-Electronics,and Tank automotive and Armament commands (CECOM) (TACOM), provide vital assistance to expedite requested parts and depot level repair requests-Interface with aircraft and manufacturer field service representatives (FSR), provide technicaladvice and onsite depot level repairs, to further reduce maintenance cost-Trained/qualified to manage and maintain all US Army aircraft Show less