Aviation Electrician's Mate (AE)
*** AE2 IS A SUSTAINED SUPERIOR PERFORMER WHO EPITOMIZES THE NAVY'S CORE VALUES! ***
SUPERIOR TECHNICIAN: As 210/220 CDQAR, 130CDI and 120CDI, led in the completion of ~226 Maintenance actions, ~12 FOD free inspections including the completion of ~22 special inspections and repair of ~47 mission critical navigation/ communication and electrical discrepancies, directly involved with safe repair of an unsafe aircraft CAD Wiring saving the navy over ~$150k cost in repairs and accommodations for FST engineers. Efforts totaled over ~1657 hours, the highest acquired hrs out of ~3 Maintenance work centers, directly contributing the safe logistics with over ~2231 flight hrs and ~196 sorties in support of CFLSW operations.
MENTOR: Qualified 210/220 5 CDQAR, 13 CDIs, 6 Plane Handlers, 2 tire & wheel Personnel and 1 Hyd Contam, accumulating over 607 ASM signoffs resulting in the Promotion of 2 personnel.
COMMAND INVOLVEMENT: Coordinator in command Urinalyses conducting 4 IRs ever increasing command readiness and Enlisted Air Warfare Specialist program delivering 6 impactful training sessions awarding 25 members their EAWS.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Andersen was involved in organizing Los Posas APEX fun run supporting Camarillo school district by raising over $5000 in donations and hosting events.
***A DEDICATED AND RESOURCEFUL LEADER WHOSE IMPACT IS FELT COMMAND WIDE. IF RANKED AGAINST HIS PEERS, AE2 ANDERSEN WOULD BE MY CHOICE FOR #1 EP.***
*** My # OF XXX, REMARKABLE ABILITY TO PLAN, MANAGE, AND ADMINISTER ANY TASK. ***
EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP: Demonstrated exceptional leadership, excelling in maintenance management as LPO and CDQAR. AE2 oversaw 7 Sailors, inspected 4 CDIs work, qualified two CDIs. AE2's unwavering commitment to maintenance excellence culminated in the successful completion of 750 maintenance actions, 420 inspections, and 10 Compass Calibrations, totaling 6,000 man-hours. His dedication notably ensured the safe execution of XX flights and a remarkable record of mishap-free XXX flight hours.
STRATEGIC COMMAND INFLUENCE: As CSADD President, led a highly successful charity drive, rallying VFA-94 CSADD members to gather six bags of toiletries, books, and emergency kits, raising an impressive $3,000 donated generously to the Kings Community Action Organization Women Domestic Shelter. Also, the ACFL, orchestrated 84 Fitness Enhancement Program activities, resulting in an average weight loss of 10 pounds per Sailor and notably improved physical fitness. Additionally, organized the VFA-94 fitness challenge, with 45 participants achieving remarkable milestones, including 90,000 miles of rowing, 4,230 miles of running, and 14,100 push-ups, significantly boosting command morale.
INSPIRING MENTORSHIP: Committed to Sailor development, delivering insightful guidance and up-to-date knowledge on diverse retention-related topics, nurturing substantial strides in both personal and professional growth. In the role of Maintenance Department Career Counselor, effectively managed 6 division career counselors, resulting in XXX Development Boards (CDBs), rating XXX undesignated Sailors, and securing XXX of re-enlistments. AE2 mentorship has undeniably left an indelible mark on the success and progression of those under his guidance.
*** AE2 IS A SUSTAINED SUPERIOR PERFORMER WHO EPITOMIZES THE NAVY'S CORE VALUES! ***
***HAS MY HIGHEST RECOMMENDATION FOR ADVANCEMENT AND ANY PROGRAM LEADING TO A COMMISSION. ***
QUAL: CDQAR, LPT instructor. AWARDS: MOVSM (2nd), SOQ (4th). EDU: Business Analytics, Managerial Communication, Legal and Ethics Environment. EPJME II, USMAP Computer Operator (2000hrs). VOL: COMREL USS NIMITZ soccer team (3hrs), KCAO (56hrs), LPRSL (12hrs)
***A DEDICATED AND RESOURCEFUL LEADER WHOSE IMPACT IS FELT COMMAND WIDE. IF RANKED AGAINST HIS PEERS, AE2 SMITH WOULD BE MY CHOICE FOR #1 EP.***
-EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP. Trained 141 Sailors as the Information Systems Security Officer, ensuring the highest level of Cyber Security standards were upheld. Supervised the implementation of 15 new NIPR network ports and two scheduled Layer One network upgrades which resulted in zero cyber security violations.
-SKILLED MANAGER. Expertly managed 31 Personnel Reliability Program records, 140 security clearance investigation records, and ensured the Personnel Reliability Program and Security Awareness training requirements were met for all Sailors assigned to the Command. Received a grade of PASS for the Command's first ever Director Strategic Systems Programs PRP inspection.
-MORALE BOOSTER. Led by example as the MWR Vice President, he volunteered 201 hours organizing 30 volunteer events which raised $18,453 to fund all annual command functions. His exemplary leadership and work ethic helped raise the morale among the Command and resulted in 2,159 man hours volunteered.
PETTY OFFICER SMITH PERFORMED ABOVE HIS PAY GRADE AND SET AN UNACHIEVABLE BAR FOR HIS PEERS TO REACH. HE HAS EARNED MY HIGHEST POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATION FOR ADVANCEMENT!
AE2 was selected over peers to serve as Night Check Supervisor for the Avionics branch where he supervised 13 Avionics personnel in resolving 1357 maintenance discrepencies. As Phase Shop Supervisor, he trained and supervised 19 personnel while completing 49 major phases and 31 technical directives ahead of schedule.
Managed over $1.5 million and 250 line items of HAZMAT inventories over the period of three years onboard the USS Carl Vinson. This resulted in maximum availability and zero aircraft downtime for HAZMAT-related items.
As I-M3 Division Chief Petty Officer, he sustained a Maintenance Action Form completion rate of 98% for 11 consecutive months. His efforts as battery repair subject matter expert ensured continuous operations and a 100% mishap-free battery shop.
-DEDICATED TO MISSION ACHIEVMENT. Volunteers to troubleshoot the most complex discrepancies on 63 F/A-18 E/F aircraft, encompassing 16,000 sorties, 19,000 flight hours and training 265 replacement aircrew. Proved to be instrumental in the repair of three fuel cell connector repair discrepancies returning assets to Full Mission Capable Status.
-MOTIVATED TECHNICIAN. Hand selected for three squadron detachments in which he worked diligently to finish his AE QPA and Final Checker qualification. His motivation led to three sailors qualifying in their QPA, Brake Rider, Duct Diver as well as Final Checker. His effort increased work center qualifications by 21%.
-EXEMPLARY LEADER. Led 6 junior Sailors in the inspection, induction and and RFI of 228 pieces of gear, resulting in a 95% repair rate with zero exreps, 65% reduction in backlog and a 10.7 hour GCU turnaround time, saving the Navy $15,945,314 and completed 1432 sorties in support of OPERATION INHERENT RESOLVE.
Our Workcenter 220 primary flightline troubleshooter. He examined aircraft 511 for an engine no cross-bleed downing discrepancy and quickly isolated the cause and restored, bringing 511 back to "up". He directly contributed to over 310 successful launch and recovery events, delivering an unprecedented 100 percent squadron sortie completion rate.
Graduated 100+ students with an unprecedented 98% average while coaching his Rate Group to a 100% completion rate in Master Training Specialist qualification.
She expertly supervised 9 technicans in over 2,500 maintenance actions and the successful resolution of over 400 preflight discrepancies leading to a 95 percent mission completion rate. Her conscientious mentorship led to the advancement of five junior sailors to petty officer third class.
-VERSATILE. As W/C shift supervisor during VAQ-142 NAS Fallon detachment, served as AE Final Checker, Plane Captain (PC), and AO augmentee simultaneously.
-CAPABLE. Restored 9 downing discrepancies before next flight, completed 17 launches as Final Checker, 5 launches as PC and 5 launches as an AO augmentee enabling the command to achieve a 100% sortie completion. Recognized by the Squadron's XO as detachment's best aircraft parking job.