Brandon Kersten
Chula Vista
Summary
Detail-oriented Maintenance Technician with proven expertise in safety compliance, quality assurance, and team collaboration. Committed to enhancing maintenance processes and ensuring top-tier aircraft performance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Intermediate Level Maintenance Technician
Fleet Readiness Center Southwest DETNI
San Diego
09.2024 - 04.2026
- Collaborated with team members to streamline maintenance processes and workflows.
- Maintained accurate records of repairs and maintenance activities for compliance.
- Assisted in training new technicians on safety protocols and maintenance procedures.
- Adhered to safety regulations while performing maintenance tasks in a dynamic environment.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Replaced defective parts, such as bearings, seals, gears, and bushings.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
Advanced Skills Management Fleet Administrator
Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Seven Seven
NAF Atsugi
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted in training personnel on fleet operations and safety protocols.
- Communicated with other commands regarding formal school scheduling, and coordination of transportation to off-site locations.
- Developed comprehensive reports on command training and school completion, and communicated with leadership across all maintenance divisions to comply with requirements.
- Conducted regular audits and spot checks for the Maintenance-In-Service Training program.
- Led monthly meetings for the command's Monthly Personnel Plan, and published this document monthly.
- Provided training for current and replacement work center training representatives for training requirements and documentation of said training.
Airframes Work Center Supervisor
Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Seven Seven
NAF Atsugi
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Supervised daily operations and workflow of maintenance team.
- Coordinated scheduling and task assignments for team members.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and NAVOSH policies.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of team members.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues when needed.
- Resolved conflicts between team members by providing guidance and support.
- Provided training to ensure each personnel member was up to date on safety requirements and proper use of equipment.
- Maintained and assumed custody of assigned tools and support equipment.
- Supervised and coordinated the daily activities of a work center consisting of 18 Sailors.
Airframes Quality Assurance Representative
Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Seven Seven
NAF Atsugi
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Conducted FOD-free and pre/post-flight inspections on aircraft, systems, and components.
- Documented and reported non-conformance issues to senior staff.
- Reviewed maintenance procedures for accuracy and completeness.
- Assisted in training new team members on quality protocols.
- Updated quality assurance documentation to reflect current practices.
- Monitored the command Plane-Captain program and facilitated seven Plane-Captain boards, resulting in the qualification of 28 Plane Captains.
- Performed 133 audits, 139 collateral duty inspector monitors, 152 plane captain monitors, and led 164 drills/practical's.
Line Division Work Center Supervisor
Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Seven Seven
NAF Atsugi
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Supervised daily operations of maintenance teams for naval helicopters.
- Assisted in developing training materials to improve team performance standards.
- Provided direction to staff regarding job duties, safety protocols, and line operations.
- Led 39 junior sailors in the completion of 1,926 maintenance actions, 366 daily and turnaround aircraft inspections, and 367 aircraft refueling evolutions.
- As an aircraft carrier flight deck coordinator, I managed 10 enlisted landing signalmen in the execution of 12 vertical replenishment evolutions that resulted in the transportation of 3,500 pallets of stores.
- Provided safety presence for 33 aircraft moves, 15 launch and recovery evolutions, and 25 fueling events while embarked.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Foreign Languages And Literatures
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MDSkills
- Aircraft and component maintenance
- Team collaboration
- Safety compliance
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Quality assurance
- Program management
- Personnel Management
Timeline
Intermediate Level Maintenance Technician
Fleet Readiness Center Southwest DETNI
09.2024 - 04.2026
Advanced Skills Management Fleet Administrator
Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Seven Seven
06.2023 - 08.2024
Airframes Work Center Supervisor
Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Seven Seven
08.2022 - 05.2023
Airframes Quality Assurance Representative
Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Seven Seven
11.2021 - 07.2022
Line Division Work Center Supervisor
Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Seven Seven
11.2020 - 10.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Foreign Languages And Literatures
University of Maryland Global Campus