Doelan Wilcox

Experience

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  US Navy

  Oct 1991 - Oct 1995

  US Navy Airframes Mechanic Structures / Hydraulics

  Trained and supervised maintenance personnel. Named a Collateral Duty Inspector on 50 F/A-18 aircraft as an E-3. Performed troubleshooting, removed and replaced defective components, including sheet metal fabrication, riveting, patching, composite repair and painting of aircraft panels and doors. Received “Letters of Recommendation” for my many accomplishments as a leader and supervisor of my shop while assigned to VMFAT 101

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  McDonnell Dougles

  Oct 1995 - now

  Aircraft Mechanic

  NAS Miramar Part of a successful Start-up team for McDonnell-Douglas Aerospace Services Company at Topgun, Navy Fighter Weapons School. Created and implemented entire Tool Control Program at Topgun in support of 16 F/A-18 and 6 F-14 aircraft maintained by 120 mechanics. Navy inspection teams during the Unit Contractor’s Maintenance evaluation in March 1996 recognized this program. Performed maintenance as airframes mechanic. Routinely called upon for the “Hard to Fix” jobs. Recognized for my skills and hard work I was promoted from Aircraft Servicer (1 month) to Aircraft Worker (4 months) and then to Aircraft Mechanic.NAS FallonAssigned to the Phase Workcenter, contributed to goal to integrate the F-5, F-14, F/A-18 and SH-60 Phase maintenance into one Work center. Successfully coordinated the Phases performed on the mention aircraft. Reviewed the Aircraft Discrepancy Books (ADB’s) and Aircraft Logbooks for TD incorporation and checked the MRC’s for applicability to each specific type model aircraft. Successfully cross-trained and was an inspector for F-5 Hydraulics, Structures, Landing Gear and Flight Controls and received F/A-18 Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR) Airframes and Powerplants designation while assigned to Phase. Show less

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  Boeing

  Feb 1997 - now

  As an Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Logistics Manager/PBL Program Manager, Isuccessfully execute programmatic plans and practices to effectively align Logistics with Engineering during a development program. I provide leadership, strategic planning, and technical guidance for multi-skilled product and integrated logistics support teams. While working cross-functionally with internal and external customers, I direct, plan, integrate, and oversee the costs and schedule performance. I also establish and communicate objectives and goals to ensure common direction while delivering high quality products and services on time within budget to promote customer loyalty, enhance shareholder value, and develop opportunities for business growth. I continue to help shape future growth for PBL support for multiple ATE programs within Boeing. Show less Effectually lead Integrated Logistic Support Planning and Management group for the F/A-18 program. Developed a great working relationship with my team and customer alike. Recognized as the technical adviser for the team.Management support - Provide technical, cost and schedule performance oversight for management. Represented Group Manager in support of F/A-18E/F ILS Manager/EA-18G ILS Manager/Product Support Director meetings. Customer Support - Recognized by the customer as the single POC for ILS group issues. Coordinated internal logistics efforts of all LEMs to develop ILS support plans.EVM - Assessed weekly team performance in support of CAM. Estimated team requirement for new proposals. Assisted in staffing and budget forecasts and decisions. Developed discrete work packages/budget allocation. Assisted in internal and external budget reviews. Mentoring - Provided close one-on-one tutoring to both new group members and the rest of the “seasoned“ personnel to produce quality products. Show less Assigned as the F/A-18E/F Maintenance Training Logistics Element Analysis – APG. Performed as a training focal point for the F/A-18E/F APG systems supporting the Training System Team Leader and the Navy. Typical tasks included input to all ILS disciplines, training system specifications, CDRLs, and schedules. Assisted with formal training review activities with the customer. Attended training and aircraft design reviews meetings. Addressed training issues with Training Systems Management (TSM) and customers, document course prerequisite information pertaining to class size, entry level behavior, support equipment, and publication availability, coordinate corrective actions affecting training events, conduct site surveys, and assisted implementing maintenance training concepts, courseware, training devices, and related issues concerning the aircraft. Show less

  • ATE Logistics Manager/PBL Program Manager

    Mar 2005 - now

  • Senior Logistics Specialist

    Jan 2000 - now

  • Training Specialist

    Feb 1997 - now