John Reid

Experience

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  US Navy Retired

  Feb 1988 - Jan 2018

  Aviation Maintenance Duty Officer (AMDO)

  Retired

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  US Navy

  Nov 1988 - Aug 1997

  Aviation anti submarine warfare operator

  Worked with acoustic and non-acoustic sensors.LN-66/APS-124 surface search radarForward Looking Infrared system (FLIR)Magnetic anomaly detection systems MADRescue SwimmerCommunication Petty Officer (Message Traffic)Weapons Load Team MemberFlew in the flowing aircraftSH-2FSH-60BSH-3D

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  PADI

  Apr 1992 - now

  Dive Master
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  US Navy Reserve

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2003

  Worked with the H-3 Executive Transport Helicopter program. Rescue SwimmerDoor Gunner

  • NAVAIR Program Manager

    Feb 2002 - Jan 2003

  • Combat Aircrewman

    Jan 1999 - Feb 2002
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  City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department

  Oct 2000 - Dec 2005

  Safety Coordinator

  Performs daily, weekly, monthly, and annual inspections; documents findings/results; and facilitates corrective actions. Conducts inspections to ensure conformance with OSHA standards or in response to a complaint or accident; trains employees on safety rules; takes preventive actions to promote a safe working environment. Coordinates yearly training and scheduling for staff to ensure that proper equipment and clothing is allocated. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Develops and conducts occupational safety and health training programs for department. • Conducts safety and health job site and facility inspections. • Develops and/or provides input to hazardous material communications, including maintaining material data sheets. • Participates in the new employee orientation training programs and delivers training on safety and occupational health. • Maintains training log and training curriculum. • Investigates employee motor vehicle and personal injury accidents and prepares reports. Identifies potential causes for accidents and recommends changes in policies and procedures to prevent accidents and illness. • Checks buildings and grounds to assure compliance with fire codes and OSHA regulations. • Interviews supervisors and employees to obtain facts about work practice or accident. • Rates unsafe condition according to factors such as severity of potential injury, likelihood of recurrence, employers' accident record, and evidence of voluntary compliance. • Observes employees at work to determine compliance with safety precautions and safety equipment used. • Trains new employees on safety rules and precautions during orientation. • Interprets applicable laws and regulations to advise leadership on legal requirements. • Responds to hazardous material spills and coordinates the clean up efforts. • Maintains a budget for safety supplies, orders supplies and distributes as needed. • Coordinates the accident review safety committee. Show less

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  HCS-4

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

  Director, Maintenance Operations

  • Expertly led a 40-man aviation combat team and four aircraft detachment to Iraq in support of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM for a period of six months resulting in the capture of 10 key targets hostile to NATO and U.S. forces. • Flawlessly orchestrated the organization and critical planning for Detachment ONE in Iraq while simultaneously executing detachment turnover preparation for outgoing detachment and still meeting core mission requirements.• Implemented a demanding maintenance training regimen that was the driving force resulting in four advancements, five Support Equipment qualifications, three Collateral Duty Inspectors, seven Plane Captains, and three Auxiliary Power Unit qualifiers. o Awarded the Combat Action Ribbon in 2004.o Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medals in 2004 and 2005.o CNAFR “Maintenance Officer of the Year” in 2005.o CNAFR nomination for Captain Charles J. “Chuck” Nechvatal for Naval Aviation Maintenance Excellence for 2005.o Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal in 2005. Show less

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  VR-48

  Jan 2006 - Apr 2008

  Assistant, Director Maintenance Operations

  • Lead Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for two GIV Gulfstream aircraft. • Instrumental in developing the initial plans for engineering and operating the Navy’s first integrated civilian contractor reserve Hybrid Maintenance Department incepted within six months of its design. • Strategically performed first ever in-house Depot level repairs on a GIV Gulfstream directly saving the Navy more than $520K in contract maintenance costs. • Pioneered and completed the premier Gulfstream IV, 15,000-hour Principle Structure Element inspection for airworthiness resulting in the extension of the GIV life cycle an additional 5K hours allowing the Navy to maintain intermediate logistical support for the fleet.o Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal in 2008. Show less

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  Fleet Readiness Center West, Site FT Worth

  Apr 2008 - Jul 2011

  AIRSpeed Officer/Production Officer

  • Led the production efforts of 359 Sailors, Marines, and Sailors comprising the Naval Air Reserve’s largest aviation maintenance repair facility.• Responsible for the overall integration of the production effort including but not limited to, disassembly, repair, overhaul, assembly, rigging, ground check flight test for assigned product line.• Directed 41 Value Stream Analysis and 27 Rapid Improvement Events. Gate Approver and Champion for over 24 Continuous Process Improvement events. These efforts resulted in a cost avoidance savings of $15M and $1.7M in Beyond Capability of Maintenance Interdictions.• Resolves production delays and improves efficiencies by analyzing facility, equipment, manpower and other resource constraints and determining the best course of action.• Expertly managed an $8.5M annual operations budget and $205M equipment inventory with 100% accountability.• Flawlessly planned and executed the safe and expeditious completion of 24K maintenance inspection and repair actions. These efforts produced a sustained 92.4% ready-for-issue rate in support of customers.o Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal in 2011. Show less

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  PATRON SIX NINE (VP-69)

  Jul 2011 - Dec 2015

  Assistant Director, Maintenance Operations

  • Expertly led Maintenance Department through the preparation and execution of the 2014 Aviation Maintenance Inspection resulting in an unprecedented 39 of 41 programs evaluated as ”On Track” and significantly contributed to the squadron being awarded both the Battle “E” and the CNAFR “Squadron of the Year.” • Successfully negotiated and coordinated with Patrol Reconnaissance Group to develop policies and procedures for approved cannibalizations between Reserve and Active Component aircraft achieving over $2M in cost avoidance. • Competently managed a $12.5M annual operation budget and $11.5M equipment inventory with 100% accuracy and accountability of funds, acquisitions, and materiel.• Oversaw the expeditious completion of 17K maintenance repair actions encompassing over 65K mishap free man-hours.• Lead Lean Six Sigma Black Belt for Whidbey Island, • Administered command legal services in military law. Initiates personnel investigations, administrative proceedings and disciplinary actions. o Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal in 2015. Show less

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  Boy Scouts of America

  Oct 2013 - now

  Assistant Scoutmaster
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  Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Eight Five

  Dec 2015 - Dec 2017

  Director, Maintenance Operations

  • Maintenance Co-Lead on the “Sun Downing” (Obsolescence) of the HH-60H aircraft while developing a transition plan for the new MH-60S aircraft. • Responsible for all maintenance activities of (11) HH60H aircraft and source rate technical training for 265 personnel. Decreased manning shortfall by 15% that resulted in the squadron exceeding requirements for every major inspection. Coordinated with Helicopter Sea Combat Wing Pacific and Chief of Naval Personnel to structure billets, determine Navy Enlisted Classification code distribution, fund and man 353 billets that now constitute HSC-85. These significant efforts ensured all deployment and readiness requirements were met, despite a 33% manpower reduction and a 40% reduction in aircraft allocation. • Effectively developed and implemented an aggressive and robust training plan with Naval Personnel Command and Naval Aviation Technical Unit to attain required schools and increase manning fit by 74% to meet mandated timeline. The impact of these increased tactical events allowed Operations to qualify more pilots and aircrewman in less time and yielded a 10% improvement in aircrew readiness. • Entirely rebuilt a diminished Maintenance Department all while preparing the command for five major inspections and detachment workups in the first six months. • Served as Aviation Mishap Board Lead Maintenance Investigator. o CNAFR nomination for Captain Virgil J “VIRG” Lemmon for Naval Aviation Maintenance Excellence for 2017.o CNAFR nomination for National Helicopter Association Maintenance Officer of the Year 2017.o Meritorious Service Medal 2017. Show less

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  Bureau of Reclamation

  Oct 2018 - now

  Safety Manager

  • Regularly inspects operations, maintenance and contractor activities for ensuring implementations of appropriate safety standards, codes, and regulations at all Yuma Area Office facilities.• Maintain a liaison with managers, supervisors, and contractors to see that health and safety requirements are followed and that activities comply with the Bureau of Reclamation regulations and other applicable Federal, State, Municipal, and local safety codes.• Recommends corrective actions through inspectors and supervisors for the elimination of hazards or unsafe practices by employees, and evaluates actions taken on recommendations.• Prepare monthly and annual reports to leadership and stakeholders.• Serves as the Area Office Security Coordinator (AOSC) for the area office providing guidance, direction, and recommendations regarding personnel and physical security requirements, in accordance with general security practice and polices set forth by the Department of Interior and the Bureau of Reclamation.• Part of the Emergency Management Team Show less