Bonnie-Moses S. Dato has 14 years of experience in the U.S. Navy as an Aviation Structural Mechanic and Recruiter. He has extensive expertise in areas such as quality assurance, inventory, welding, safety supervision, and leadership. As an Aviation Structural Mechanic, he performed maintenance, inspections, and repairs on aircraft and led teams that completed over 600 tasks with a high success rate. As a Navy Recruiter, he received multiple achievement awards for his recruiting success and was named Recruiter of the Year in 2008. He holds certifications in aeronautical welding, hydraulics testing, and safety programs.
Veteran Navy Mechanic Seeks Quality Assurance Position
1. Bonnie-Moses S. Dato
4639 North Banner Drive Apt 1 Long Beach CA 90807
(562) 508-1129
Bmdato@gmail.com
PROFILE
Fourteen year Veteran of the U.S. Navy qualified by years of diverse experience in fast paced, and challenging environments.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Quality Assurance Inventory and Supply Tire and Wheel
Welding Trouble Shooting Training
Ground Support Equipment Hydraulic Corrosion Control
Safety Supervisor Team Player Strong Work Ethic
Excellent Program Manager Inspection Preparing Written Instructions
Hand Tools Leadership Community Involvement
Structural Repair Security Technician
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – United States Navy (2001-2015)
Aviation Structural Mechanic 2010 APR 03 – 2015 NOV 11
• Performed scheduled and unscheduled Intermediate and Organizational Level maintenance, inspections and repair of
aircraft airframe and structural components.
• Collateral Duty Inspector for Airframes, Composites and Welding.
• Airframes Branch INSURV coordinator, led 13 Sailors identifying, documenting and correcting 189 discrepancies
resulting in AIMD receiving a grade of 91 percent.
• Led 12 Technicians in the expeditious completion of 673 schedule and unscheduled maintenance actions resulting in a
93 percent completion rate in support of 71 Carrier Air Wing FIVE aircraft during 2013 Western Pacific Deployment.
• Pushed an aggressive training program resulting in the qualification of 5 Inspectors and 8 Maintenance Material and
Management (3M) maintainers.
• Trained 10 junior personnel contributing to the support of Operation Damayan Humanitarian aid/disaster relief efforts
in Philippines.
• Excellent program manager received a discrepancy-free result during CNAF Aviation Maintenance Inspection (AMI).
• Fabricated AIRSpeed related gear including tire racks, shelves, tables and equipment stands, aircraft composite panels,
and structural components, leading to improved work center environment and production efficiency across the
Division.
• Welded 25 aeronautical welding jobs plus non aeronautical equipment/parts (intake duct, heat shield, tool boxes, tools
and aircraft structures.
• Maintain, repair and rebuild aircraft structures, functional components and parts such as wings and fuselage, rigging,
and hydraulic units.
Navy Recruiter Canvasser 2006 OCT 01 - 2010 MAR
• Awarded 5 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for 5 Active component (July 2007), 300 Percent Net
Contract Objective (January-Feb 2008), 6 Active component (August 2008),Outstanding Recruiter (October- Sept
2008) demonstrating Superb salesmanship and expert recruiting techniques and was instrumental in accomplishing the
navy recruiting command’s mission of maintaining fleet readiness.
• Awarded 4 FLOC(Flag Letter of Commendation for June-Sep 2007, Apr-June 2008, July-Sep 2008) for outstanding
recruiter and mentor to future sailors.
• Recruited individuals into the U.S. Navy and Naval Reserve.
• Community Involvement. Awarded 2 certificate of Appreciation from West Covina and Sierra Vista High School for
Outstanding presentation and willingness to share professional expertise for college and career fair.
• Mentored and Trained sailors before entering boot camp.
• Managed personal and sensitive paperwork.
• Navy Recruiting District, Los Angeles Reserve Enlisted Programs Recruiter of the Year 2008.
2. Operation Specialist/Military Police 2001 SEP 24 - 2006 SEP
• Awarded Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for the performance as a Combat information Center and
Divisional Qualification supervisor. Supervised the daily tactical operation. Was instrumental for 350 watch
qualification.
• Operated common marine and electronic navigation instruments including surface radar systems and provided target
plotting.
• Work Center and Training Supervisor.
• Inventory and Supply Manager.
• Qualified Duty Master At Arms Supervisor.
• Responsible for Law Enforcement and Force Protection.
• Qualified Security Force Member Trained on (OC pepper spray, Elbow strikes, Knee Strikes, Baton strikes, Threat
assessment, Subject control compliance, OC distress, Weapon Retention, Decontamination
HONORS/AWARDS
6 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (NAM)
4 Flag Letter of Citation from the Admiral of USN (FLOC)
8 Commanding Officer Letters of Commendation
4 Good Conduct Ribbon
Navy Recruiting District, Los Angeles Reserve Enlisted Programs Recruiter of the Year 2008
CERTIFICATIONS
United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) Certificate 2015 APR 18
Aeronautical Welder 2010 MAY 28
Recruiter 2006 OCT 01
A/F-27T-10 Hydraulic Component Test Stand Operator/Maintainer 2011 NOV 21
Servo cylinder Test Station (STS) 2011 DEC 16
F/A-18 E/F AM Initial and Career School 2014 MAR 04 – 2014 MAY15
Naval Safety and Environmental Training (Safety Programs Afloat Course) 2012 MAR 27
Aircraft Corrosion School 2015 MAY 15
Naval Safety Supervisor 2012 JUL 08
Certificate of Contamination(OC pepper spray) 2004 SEP 08
Security Force Member 2004 SEP 10
EDUCATION
Long Beach Jordan High School 1992-1997
Long Beach City College, Long Beach, California
Electronics Technology Certificate
Dean Highest Honors (4.0) Fall 1997-Spring 1999
Club Member Men Of Aztlan