Dominic Gilbert
Chesapeake
Summary
Dynamic aviation professional with dual billet experience with a Naval Aircrewman designation and Organizational Logs & Records Signature Authority certification. Proven expertise in data management and aircraft maintenance having done two deployments in austere environments. At the United States Marine Corps, I accurately reported aircraft maintenance and enhanced fleet readiness through critical thinking and innovative reporting solutions, significantly reducing operational downtime while thriving under pressure. Committed to excellence in all aspects of aviation operations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
UH-1Y Aerial Observer/Gunner
United States Marine Corps
10.2023 - Current
- Performed all duties necessary involved with Helicopter servicing, pre-flight inspection, in flight emergency procedures, and post flight inspections.
- Performed all duties required in flight as a designated Naval Aircrewman aboard the UH-1Y utility helicopter
- Experience with Naval technical publications and servicing requirements for the UH-1Y utility helicopter
Aviation Maintenance Data Specialist
United States Marine Corps
01.2021 - Current
- Consistently met deadlines and delivered high-quality work, demonstrating a strong commitment to excellence in data management.
- Maintained files, records, and chronologies of entry activities.
- Utilized database tools and Microsoft Excel daily to maintain, update and analyze equipment performance data, reducing operational down time and ensuring compliance with all aviation safety and maintenance publications.
- Supported IT functions by managing digital records and system data inputs to maintain fleet readiness metrics.
- Developed custom reports and automated spreadsheets using formulas and data visualization tools.
- Maintained accurate Aircraft performance data, fleet readiness data, and maintenance component replacement intervals in austere environments including shipboard operations.
- Troubleshot complex maintenance issue within the Optimized Organizational Maintenance Activity maintenance system; reducing maintenance down time from improper work order documentation.
- Provided technical training to those under my supervision as well as qualified maintainers on proper work order initiation, documentation and proper maintenance of aircraft Logs and Records.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hickory High School
Chesapeake, VA06-2018
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Experience with working under high amounts of stress and pressure
- Naval Aircrewman Designation
- Organization Level Logs & Records Signature Authority
- Configuration Management Course code: C-555-0059
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
- Worked alongside US Navy aboard the United States Ship Boxer to integrate our maintenance system to operate with the ships security and intermediate maintenance system utilizing a mixture of Logs and Records troubleshooting as well as implementing necessary components of Information Technology.
- Experience with every aspect of the Aviation Logs and Records job duties including; successful transfer and acceptance of multiple aircraft, off-loading and returning aircraft to a detachment and performing regular maintenance activities on a detachment server, technical directive compliance, the NA500C, maintaining aircraft logbooks and maintenance records, maintaining aircraft engine accountability through logbooks and maintenance records
- Supervised and trained 6 team members while operating as a work center supervisor
Certification
- Certified Logs and Records Signature Authority, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 - January 2021-Present
- Naval Aircrewman Designation, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165 - October 2023 - January 2025. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 - January 2025 - Present
Timeline
UH-1Y Aerial Observer/Gunner
United States Marine Corps
10.2023 - Current
Aviation Maintenance Data Specialist
United States Marine Corps
01.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Hickory High School
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