1. LESLIE E. FUQUA JR.
6309 Louis Clark Ct. Jacksonville, FL, 32222
Cell: (904) 327-2400 | lesliefuqua@yahoo.com
Detail oriented, military-trained leader with aviation maintenance and logistical experience. Possesses
solid knowledge in aircraft systems and is skilled in leading teams to achieve any objective.
Will Retire from Active Duty Navy after 20 years of dedicated service on 31 January 2016.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• 13 years and 3000 hours as a P-3 Flight Engineer.
• 8 years as an Instructor Flight Engineer.
• Crew Resource Management Facilitator and Master Training Specialist.
• Physical Security Experience with Naval Auxiliary Security Force, Naval Station Norfolk.
• Detainee Operations, Joint Task Force, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
• 13 years experience in Aircraft Maintenance on Airframe, Powerplant and related components.
• Aircraft Handler, and Plane Captain.
• Current Security Clearance Level- SCI / DCID.
• Airframe Mechanic - 3100 HR Apprenticeship.
• Powerplant Mechanic - 3000 HR Apprenticeship.
• Urinalysis Program Coordinator.
• Aviation Safety Specialist.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VP-26, NAS Jacksonville, FL 2014 - Current
Instructor Flight Engineer
• Aviation Safety Specialist, assists the Aviation Safety officer with squadron safety related programs
such as Mishap investigations and reporting, Identifying, reporting, and correcting hazards associated
with flight line operations.
• Naval Aviation Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) /Safety Department
Leading Petty officer. Led the NATOPS tracks managers and oversaw the squadron training program
through three major squadron inspections resulting in an overall outstanding for the program.
Managed the APU/Taxi/Turn and P-3 Plane Captain Programs with zero discrepancies.
• Instructor Flight Engineer, conducted simulator, ground and/or in-flight training to upgrading Pilots
and Flight Engineers.
• Worked with Powerplants and Airframe shops in troubleshooting and the removal and replacement of
related systems and components. Performed aircraft daily inspections
• Deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
VP-8, NAS Jacksonville, FL 2013 - 2014
Instructor Flight Engineer
• Instructor Flight Engineer, conducted simulator, ground and/or in-flight training to upgrading Pilots
and Flight Engineers. Managed the APU/Taxi/Turn and P-3 Plane Captain Programs with zero
discrepancies.
• Worked with Powerplants and Airframe shops in troubleshooting and the removal and replacement of
related systems and components.
• Deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

2. • Deployed to El Salvador in support of 4th
Fleet and Joint Interagency Task Force-South counter-
narcotic/illicit trafficking operations, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command-directed humanitarian
missions, and search-and-rescue (SAR) efforts.
VP-30, NAS Jacksonville, FL
FRS Instructor Flight Engineer/Urinalysis Program Coordinator 2009 - 2013
• Conducted daily simulator, ground and/or in-flight training to brand new Aircrew, Instructor Pilots,
Instructor Flight Engineers and maintenance personnel.
• Deployed as a Navy Individual Augmentee (IA), assigned to Joint Task Force (JTF) Guantanamo
Bay, Cuba.
• Assistant Watch Commander while on assignment with JTF. Provided safe, humane, legal and
transparent care and custody of Enemy Combatants/High Value Detainees. Collected Intelligence for
Law Enforcement and War Crimes investigations. Prepared and transferred the Enemy
Combatants/High Value Detainees to and from Military Commission Proceedings.
• Expert Marksman with the M9 Service Pistol, M4 Rifle and M500 Shotgun.
• Certified Aircraft Weight and Balance Technician.
• Urinalysis Program Coordinator, conducted urinalysis testing for controlled substances and ensured
that proper urine collection procedures were maintained at all times for over 2600 personnel. In
addition to collection, was responsible for the storage and custody of urine samples and their
subsequent shipment to the Navy Drug Screening Laboratory (NDSL).
VP-4, Kaneohe MCB, Hawaii
Instructor Flight Engineer/Airframe Technician 2005 - 2009
• Airframe Leading Petty Officer, managed the supervision, training, and evaluation of 24 Airframe
Technicians.
• Line Division Leading Petty Officer, managed 13 personnel in the daily operation and inspection of
aviation support equipment with an emphasis on training and qualifying future aircraft handlers.
• Deployed to Japan in support of operations out of Okinawa, and the Philippines.
• Deployed to Iraq in support of Operation’s Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.
• Deployed to El Salvador in support of 4th
Fleet and Joint Interagency Task Force-South counter-
narcotic/illicit trafficking operations, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command-directed humanitarian
missions, and search-and-rescue (SAR) efforts.
• P-3 Flight Engineer/Crew Chief, duties consisted of; Preflight and post-flight operational checks of
all aircraft systems, weight and balance computations, takeoff performance calculations, coordination
of aircrew and ground support personnel, fueling, maintenance and operation of all aircraft systems.
Performed in-flight operation of aircraft during normal and emergency phases. Assisted with
navigational and communication procedures, act as maintenance control during all maintenance
actions. Possessed the primary responsibility of ensuring the airworthiness of aircraft.
• Instructor Flight Engineer, conducted simulator, ground and/or in-flight training to upgrading Pilots
and Flight Engineers. Managed the APU/Taxi/Turn and P-3 Plane Captain Programs with zero
discrepancies.
Student, Various Duty Stations 2003 - 2005
Aircrew/Aviation Structural Mechanic/Flight Engineer Student
• Naval Aircrew Candidate School (NACS), Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC).
• Flight Engineer System Familiarization, (VP-30).
• Student, Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE).

3. Aviation Support Detachment, Naval Station Norfolk, VA 2001 - 2003
Aviation Materials Handler/Logistics Specialist
• Performed duties associated with the management and delivery of oversized aviation material.
• Conducted periodic inventory audits on over 250,000 line items to ensure aircraft parts and supplies
are stocked appropriately. Established part levels and site guidelines for supply orders.
• Ordered, received, distributed, and maintained raw materials, parts, and supplies to support the
production plan and packaged and prepared appropriate paper work for local and overseas shipment.
• Ensured that the shipping of equipment and supplies and return of materials in a timely fashion in
accordance with established processes and procedures.
• Temporarily assigned with Naval Station Norfolk Police Department as Auxiliary Security Force
(ASF).
• Led a team of ASF members in the physical security of Naval Station Norfolk to include Entry
Control Points and patrols throughout assigned areas.
• Expert Pistol Shooter with the M9 Service Pistol, qualified on the usage of the M500 Shotgun,
Monadnock Expandable Baton, and Punch Three O.C. spray.
VF-31, NAS Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA
Aviation Materials Manager/Operating Budget manager 1996 – 2001
• Established and maintained a material control program at squadron level for requisition, receiving,
storing and issuing materials, tools, equipment and supplies by interfacing with Production Control,
Quality Assurance and other ordering personnel to meet operational mission readiness.
• Managed squadron Operating Budget in excess of $240,000.
• Maintained material requirements list, inventories, bench stock (expendable items), critical items list,
receipt, and storage and issue records, coordinated, processed and expedited supply transactions as
well as managed and maintained supporting supply files and records.
• Determined local and vendor repair capabilities for rebuilding and overhaul of aircraft components
and accessories.
• Reconciled and forecasted material requirements and establishes minimum stock levels.
• Prepared documentation necessary for turn-in or repair of repairable components.
• Assisted supervisor in preparation of a monthly and quarterly supply report to ensure cost-effective
ordering and provide information regarding monthly expenses and budget.
• Deployed to Arabian Gulf onboard the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln twice in support of Operations
Desert Strike and Northern Watch.
OTHER
• Over 1000 combat mission hours.
• Over 1000 additional mission (non-combat) hours.
• Over 1000 hours as an Instructor Flight Engineer.
• 4 years experience in curriculum development and implementation
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Types 55 words per minute.
• Currently enrolled in Florida State College at Jacksonville working towards the FAA Airframe
and Powerplant rating.