1. NIGEL WEST
nigel.27@hotmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigel-west-a76287104
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Logistics Manager and Military Veteran with a Secret Security Clearance and 14 years of proven experience in the United
States Army. Accomplished measurable results while leading teams of 15 in a dynamic, fast - paced environment. Possess a
comprehensive background in Equipment Diagnostics, Aircraft Inspections, and Repair Procedures derived from
conducting domestic and global operations in 5 Countries spanning 3 Continents. Managed risk upon multiple lines to
protect assets, property, and equipment valued over $90M while meeting the expectations of senior leadership. Possess
extensive knowledge in Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance. Recipient of multiple awards
for outstanding performance and professionalism to include the Army Commendation Medal. Career supported by an
Associate of Applied Science in General Studies from American Military University and vast operational experience and
multiple military training. Areas of expertise include:
 Installation & Repair  Safety Procedures  Regulation Compliance
 Team Leadership
 Maintenance Logs
 Training and Development
 Policy Implementation
 Organization/Communication
 Tool Room
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATES ARMY – Various Locations 2002 – Present
Avionics Mechanic Supervisor
Serves as an Avionics Mechanic Supervisor responsible for the health, morale, welfare and professional development of 7
personnel. Supervises and provides Aircraft Electrical and Avionics technical guidance to subordinate personnel on 30 UH –
60 Blackhawk helicopters valued in excess of $90M.
 Evaluated maintenance operations and facilitates for compliance with directives, technical manuals, safety procedures
and operational policies
 Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment to include tools, test equipment and Company containers
valued in excess of $400K with no losses; maintained 100% fully mission capable vehicle status
 Supervised the completion of 30 aircraft survivability equipment modifications and over 1,000 man hours of avionics
related maintenance
 Managed pre – deployment, deployment, set – up, tear – down, re – deployment and recovery of shops during
Operation Breakers Dozen
 Led the night shift for Task Force Comanche consisting of four departments of augmented personnel; placed the
mission first during Network Integration Exercise
Avionics Instructor / Writer
Serves as an Instructor / Writer responsible for conducting and supervising resident aviation logistics instruction for the
Avionic Mechanic Course.
 Mentored and trained 202 students annually; provided instruction on avionics systems, components, maintenance and
troubleshooting procedures
 Contributed to the development of programs of instruction, lesson plans, and related training materials used within
the course
 Maintained operational status and accountability of Communication Security equipment, test equipment, special tools,
training devices and trained aids valued in excess of $32M
 Taught 211 Initial Entry Training students radio communication techniques during a Field Training Exercise; ensured
100% transmitted standard medical evacuation and Situational Reports
 Revised five aircraft survivability equipment lessons ensuring that relevant training was reflected in the courseware
Aircraft Avionics Team Leader
Operates, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs Avionics and Electrical Systems in support of the company’s eight UH – 60
helicopters and associated equipment which support the Multinational Force and Observers in Sinai and Egypt.
 Provided training, professional development and technical guidance for three junior personnel
 Managed $500K+ in classified aircraft equipment vital to national security; resulted in zero losses, and the continued
integrity of all classified materials

2. NIGEL WEST, PG. 2
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 Processed and prioritized the importance of over 160 work orders accumulating over 500 maintenance man hours as
the Production Control Manager
 Served as the Convoy Commander for 15 missions to Tel Aviv, Israel and Checkpoint totaling over 5,000 kilometers
of accident free driving
 Cross – trained tree Aircraft Electrician Mechanics to become skilled, proficient and reliable Aircraft Avionics
Technicians
 Performed duties as the Test Measurement Diagnostic Equipment manager; ensured 286 items were calibrated on –
time; enhanced availability of tools resulting in reduced aircraft downtime
Avionics Mechanic
Serves as an Avionic Mechanic in support of the only forward deployed Aviation Battalion in Central and South America.
 Maintained four CH – 47D and 14 UH – 60 helicopters including four air ambulances ensuring they were fully
mission capable to conduct Medical Evacuations, Counter Narcotics Sabotage, Humanitarian Relief and Disaster
Relief missions through Central and South America
 Provided training, health, welfare and professional development to 2 junior personnel and maintained accountability
for the calibration of Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment valued over $250K
 Hand selected over 4 other personnel to supervise the installation of five Fiber Optic Gyro System modifications for
the UH – 60L Blackhawks
 Provided avionics support for three CH – 47D Chinook and four UH – 60 Blackhawk helicopters during a mission to
Guatemala
 Ensured the section was trained on all critical tasks, including three newly fielded maintenance test sets and other
skills essential to mission success
 Implemented strict standards which improved safety, health and work environment of the section which resulted in
zero accidents or injuries
Avionics Technician / Personnel Manager / Logistics Manager
Avionics Technician in an Aviation Unit Maintenance Company responsible forth the training and discipline of 3 senior
mechanics and 12 junior mechanics.
 Provided technical guidance and evaluated maintenance operations for compliance with directives, technical manuals,
work standards and safety procedures
 Trained on aircraft avionics systems to include communication security, navigational, aircraft survivability and flight
control systems on 33 UH – 60 helicopters
 Monitored requisition of bench stock, parts, tools and supplies; responsible for test sets and equipment valued over
$700K
 Developed training events in order to create a sense of teamwork and camaraderie within the section while maintained
100% mission focus
 Mentored personnel to perform to their fullest potential by ensuring they are qualified on unit test equipment to
ensure mission success
EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS
Associate of Applied Science, General Studies, American Military University – 201
Senior Leadership and Management Development Course, U.S. Army
Advanced Leadership and Management Development Course, U.S. Army
Introductory Leadership and Management Development Course, U.S. Army
Aviation Mechanic Skill Training Course, U.S. Army
Introductory Military Training Course, U.S. Army
SELECT AWARDS
Army Commendation Medal (4)
Army Achievement Medal (2)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Software: Microsoft Office (2003, 2007, 2010, 2013), Adobe Photoshop Macromedia Flash
Operating Systems: Mac OSX/ Microsoft Windows (95, 98, XP, Vista), Windows 7, Windows 8, UNIX
Programming: Java; HTML; CSS; C++