1. Presentation of
Qualifications
MICHAEL NICKS
7902 - 201st St. Court East
Spanaway, WA 98387
Telephone: (520) 237-0655
Objective: Corporate position in Aircraft
Maintenance Management, Operations or
Training where strong organizational, technical,
analytical and communicative skills produce
positive results, generate quality production,
help ensure personal and property safety,
deliver excellent service, and enhance
organizational effectiveness.

2. PROFESSIONAL AWARDS
Air Force Commendation Medal - 2016
• Awarded by the United States Air Force for Exceptional Service as the Maintenance Lead in Support of
the National Science Foundation during Operation DEEP FREEZE in Antarctica, Generating 8 Missions and
Repairing 6 Grounding Discrepancies, Ensuring the Safe Movement of 485 Passengers and 500,000 Pounds of Cargo.
Antarctica is the Southernmost Continent on Planet Earth and the Site of the South Pole,
a Virtually Uninhabited, Ice-Covered Landmass.
Unit Professional of the Year Award - 2015
• Awarded by the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron for Outstanding Service as Supervisor of
the Instrument and Flight Control Systems Unit at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
Supervisor of the Quarter - 2nd Quarter 2011
Supervisor of the Month - May 2011
• Awarded by the 755th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron for Outstanding Service as the Lead Technician
at Davis-Montana Air Force Base in Tucson, AZ.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Science Degree
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL.
Concentration in Aviation Maintenance Management
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has a Distance Learning Program for Professionals.
• Worked Full-Time as a Supervisor for the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at
Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Tacoma, WA.
GPA: 3.2 - Degree Awarded in 2017
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Community College of the Air Force in Conjunction with the Air University at
Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama.
Concentration in Avionics Systems Technology
• Worked Full-Time as a Supervisor for the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at
Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Tacoma, WA.
Degree Awarded in 2015
LICENSES and CERTIFICATIONS
FAA Airframe and Powerplant Lifetime License
• Awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration in 2015.
Instrument and Flight Control Systems Craftsman
• Certified by the United States Air Force in 2003.
• A Craftsman Has More Experience and Skills Than a Journeyman.
• An Instrument and Flight Control Systems Technician was Formerly Known as
an Avionics Maintenance Technician.
Instrument and Flight Control Systems Journeyman
• Certified by the United States Air Force in 1999.
Instrument and Flight Control Systems Apprentice
• Certified by the United States Air Force in 1998.
Certified White Belt
• Certified by the United States Air Force in 2012 for the Fundamental Comprehension of the
Lean Six Sigma Outline Involving Process Improvement, Variability, Process Performance, and

3. the Specific Roles Team Members Play in the Lean Manufacturing Process.
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
• 20+ Years of Successful Experience as an Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor and Technician with a
Specialization in Instrument and Flight Control Systems
• Can Relate Effectively to People of Diverse Cultural and Educational Backgrounds
62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
Instrument and Flight Control Systems Unit Supervisor 2013 to 2017
Recognized as an award-winning Supervisor (Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge) of the Instrument and
Flight Control Systems Unit of the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, part of
the 62nd Air Wing, providing senior leadership while managing 32 Instrument and Flight Control Systems
Technicians involved in the maintenance and sortie generation efforts for 48 C-17 aircraft.
Also recognized for serving as a Wing Inspection Team Member and Certified Program Evaluator,
managing the element’s Prime Nuclear Airlift Program, increasing the qualified personnel by 50% to
craftsman level, increasing the shop efficiency 38% by successfully training new personnel, and cutting the
processing time by 35% while creating and validating 279 travel orders as a Defense Travel System
Approving Official.
Prior Experience includes:
Serving as an Instrument and Flight Control Systems Craftsman and Dock Controller at Edwards Air
Force Base in Southern California, in charge of major inspection for the Air Force Chief of Staff’s aircraft,
being the Lead Avionics Certifier for C-17A aircraft valued at $2.4 billion, and managing the training for 25
technicians.
Functioning as a Personnel and Operations Supervisor while being a Lead Technician for the 755th
Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, AZ.
Working as an Instrument and Flight Control Systems Craftsman and Flight Expediter for the 721st
Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
Serving as an Assistant Flight Chief and an Assistant Section Chief for the 728th Aircraft Maintenance
Squadron at Incirlik, Turkey.
MILITARY BACKGROUND
United States Air Force - Honorable Discharge
• Achieved a Technical Sergeant (E-6) Rank while Serving from 1997 to 2017.
• Specialized as an Instrument and Flight Control Systems Supervisor, Craftsman, Journeyman and Lead
Technician, Assistant Flight Chief, Assistant Section Chief,
Unit Trainer, Flight Safety Monitor, and Flight Expediter.
• Hold a Secret Security Clearance.
• Awards include the Air Force Commendation Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal with Service during Operation
Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, National
Defense Service Medal, 5 Air Force Good Conduct Medals, a Unit Professional of the Year Award, and a Supervisor of
the Month Award.
• Provided Support for Personnel and Aircraft in Oman, Kuwait and New Zealand.
• Qualify as an Iraq War Veteran.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Management Association (AMA)

4. Continued Overleaf . . .
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
United States Air Force:
Mobility Air Forces Maintenance Supervision and Production Training
Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education
Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Academy Graduate
Airman Leadership School
Instrument and Flight Control Systems School Graduate
COMPUTER SKILLS
Hardware: Desktop and Laptop Computers, and Hand-Held Devices.
Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows 10, 8 and 7, XP Pro and Home; and Apple OS and OS-X.
Software Applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, Publisher;
Apple Pages, Numbers and Keynote; Quicken and QuickBooks for Accounting and
Small Business Management; and Custom Software, including the Air Force GO81 Aircraft Maintenance Manager for
Data Collection.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
• Volunteer Coordinator for the Combined Federal Campaign for the 728th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Incirlik,
Turkey, Raising $5,500 for Charitable Work.
• Volunteer Blood Donor for the Wounded Warrior Program at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
• Volunteer Security Guard for College Football Games in Seattle as a Member of the
62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base Lewis-McChord,
Raising $1,200 for Squadron Activities.
• Volunteer Monitor for Carter Lake Elementary School at Joint Base Lewis-McChord,
Watching Children at Recess and Protecting Children Against Bullying.
• Volunteer Coordinator for the Pioneer Valley Elementary School 5th Grade Graduation in
the Bethel School District, Preparing and Serving a “50 State Food Festival” Event.
PERSONAL DATA
U. S. Citizen. Married. Willing to Travel or Relocate. Studied Spanish.
• Graduated from Point Loma High School in San Diego, CA.
• Competed on the Varsity Cross-County Team and the Varsity Tennis Team as Singles Player.
• Worked Part-Time during Senior Year at a Jack-in-the-Box Location in San Diego, CA.
• Enjoy reading, boating, fishing, hiking, bicycling, racquetball, home improvement projects, and
playing pick-up soccer and basketball games.
Excellent personal and professional references available on request.

5. MICHAEL NICKS
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7902 - 201st St. Court East
Spanaway, WA 98387
Telephone: (520) 237-0655
Extensive aircraft maintenance and operations experience, staff development expertise, and relevant
education and professional training have led me to develop the following objective:
A Corporate position in Aircraft Maintenance Management, Operations or Training
where strong organizational, technical, analytical and communicative skills produce
positive results, generate quality production, help ensure personal and property
safety, deliver excellent service, and enhance organizational effectiveness.
My overall background includes more than 20 years of successful experience in relating effectively to
people of diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, currently as an award-winning Supervisor specializing
in Instrument and Flight Control Systems for the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (62nd AMXS)
near Tacoma, WA, providing the senior leadership while managing 32 technicians involved in the maintenance
and sortie generation efforts for 48 C-17 aircraft. Prior experience includes:
• Serving as an Instrument and Flight Control Systems Craftsman and Dock Controller at Edwards Air Force
Base in Southern California, in charge of major inspection for the Air Force Chief of Staff’s aircraft, being the
Lead Avionics Certifier for C-17A aircraft valued at $2.4 billion, and managing and training 25 technicians.
• Functioning as a Personnel and Operations Supervisor while being a Lead Technician for the 755th Aircraft
Maintenance Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, AZ.
• Working as an Instrument and Flight Control Systems Craftsman and Flight Expediter for the 721st Aircraft
Maintenance Squadron at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
• Serving as an Assistant Flight Chief and an Assistant Section Chief for the 728th Aircraft Maintenance
Squadron at Incirlik, Turkey.
• Being selected for an Air Force Commendation Medal for Exceptional Service as the Maintenance Lead in
support of the National Science Foundation during Operation DEEP FREEZE in Antarctica.
• Earning a Bachelor of Science Degree with a Concentration in Aviation Maintenance Management from
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a 3.2 GPA.
• Earning an Associate of Applied Science Degree with a Concentration in Avionics Systems Technology from
the Community College of the Air Force in conjunction with the Air University.
• Having an Airframe and Powerplant Lifetime License from the Federal Aviation Administration, and being an
Instrument and Flight Control Systems Craftsman and Journeyman.
Taking on new challenges, being open to change and having a strong desire to help others succeed
are, for me, prerequisites for continued success. I am open to opportunities and would like to interview for a
challenging position. Call me.
Sincerely,

6. Michael Nicks

7. Michael Nicks