Rick Atkinson has over 21 years of experience in the military leading and managing teams across diverse environments. He is currently an Inspector General for the Air Force, overseeing compliance and readiness for over 3,500 personnel. Previously he has held roles as an Aircraft Operations Manager and Quality Assurance Inspector, among others. He has a Bachelor's degree in Management and Aircraft Maintenance and is seeking to apply his leadership skills to a management role in civilian industry.

1. Rick Atkinson
511 195th Ave Kp S
Lakebay, WA 98349
Cell: 253-297-1342 2971352.RA@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A versatile management graduate and Veteran with 21 years’ experience in leading, managing, training and
operating in many diverse environments in multiple career positons. Professional, adaptable, business-focused
and goal-oriented with a proven track record of turning complex projects into successful completion on time.
Seeking to utilize leadership and supervisory skills learned while in the military to work management in the civilian
industry.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Multi-vehicle Operation Safety/OSHA Requirements Metal Fabrication
Maintenance Planning Performance Analysis Heavy Equip. Operation
Maintenance Management Quality Assurance Program Management
Advanced Composites Corrosion Control Fiberglass Repair
Aircraft Structural Repair Hydro tubing fab/repair HAZMAT
Metal Fabrication Tooling Special Fasteners Business Operations
Current Secret Level Security Clearance exp. Jan 1, 2017
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2015 – Present (Available Nov 1, 2016) - Inspector General, Wing Inspection Team Manager
United States Air Force
McChord Field, WA
 Division Supervisor and Primary Technical Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and Deputy
Chief Executive Officer. My team ensures compliance and readiness of up to 3,500 personnel
across 14 organizations through scheduled and unscheduled inspections to validate and verify
compliance with Corporate Headquarters directives and policies as well as Job Site Safety,
Office Safety and perform Risk Assessments.
 Responsible for training, scheduling and inspection utilization for 215 team members across
4000 personnel organization.
 Created multi-faceted database to input discrepancies, build reports and track trends to ensure
Headquarters’ deadlines were met on time.
2012 – 2015 - Aircraft Operations Manager (Production Superintendent)
United States Air Force
McChord Field, WA
 Managed 51 aircraft valued at $10.3B; coordinated aircraft arrivals/departures as well aircraft
scheduled and unscheduled maintenance; led a diverse team of 430 military and civilian
technicians and provided guidance and mentorship to leaders at all levels.
 Sequenced workload for 14 aircraft specialties, at 7 separate facilities on scheduled and
unscheduled maintenance tasks.
 Coordinated maintenance support from outside agencies and civilian contractors. Directed
Nuclear Mission maintenance and ensured regulation compliance, as well as
supported/mentored specialized Nuclear Mission maintenance team members.
 Sole leader/manager/mentor of 122 specialized aircraft technicians at an overseas location that
supported the movement of 96K aircraft passengers and over 27K tons of cargo.
 Led maintenance support for over 25 Presidential aircraft movements throughout the US.

2. 2010 – 2012 - Quality Assurance Inspector
United States Air Force
McChord Field, WA
 Managed training for 600 military and civilian aircraft maintenance technicians.
 Performed over 1000 quality inspection and filed associated reports.
 Trained individual’s for no-notice contingency operations.
 Mentored subordinates, problem solved at all levels to include technical issues and engineering
support.
 Supervised 8 person team of Quality Assurance Inspectors.
 Enforced quality/compliance with technical data, safety regulations and security requirements.
 Lead inspector for government and contracted civilian aircraft operations for safety of flight and
maintenance operations.
2010 – 2005- Structural Maintenance Shop Chief (Production Coordinator)
United States Air Force
McChord Field, WA; Al Udeid AB, Qatar
 Managed/trained military and civilian aircraft maintenance technicians.
 Accounted for flight line maintenance safety actions and scheduling the right people for each job.
 Mentored subordinates on personnel issues; problem solved at all levels to include technical
issues and engineering support.
 Supervised 3 separate fabrication facilities with approximately 80 employees, including corrosion
control, metal fabrication and advanced composite construction.
 Sole purchase account manager for 3 shops. Inventoried, ordered and purchased all supplies to
support daily operation.
 Scheduled and directed fleet corrosion control maintenance painting on all assigned aircraft.
 Developed Benchmark programs that were utilized across an organization of 650 personnel and
7 different airframes.
 Drafted and approved repair procedures for engineering dispositions for 7 different airframes.
 Held position in 2 locations, McChord AFB, Tacoma, WA and in Al Udeid AB, Qatar.
1995 – 2005 – Structural Maintenance Fabrication Specialist
United States Air Force
McChord Field, WA; Osan, Korea; Tyndall AFB, FL
 Performed aluminum, steel, titanium, and advance composite repairs on multiple aircraft.
 Fabricated and machined new parts from flat sheet metal, hydraulic tubing, and extrusion.
 Installed hi-strength and close tolerance fasteners.
 Applied corrosion inhibiting paints and sealants.
 Performed maintenance and full aircraft paint procedures on multiple aircraft.
 Aircraft experience: C-17, F-15 C&D, F-16, A-10, HH-53, KC-135, C-130, E-8, RC-135, C-5
EDUCATION
2016 - Bachelors in Management, Aircraft Maint. Management, Embry-Riddle Aero University, Daytona, FL
2016 - FAA Airframe and Power Plant License (cert. pending: authorization to test is complete)
2014 - US Air Force Professional Managers Certification
2011 - US Air Force Senior Non-Commission Officer Academy, Air University, Montgomery, AL
2008 - Non-Commission Officer Academy, Peterson AFB, CO
2005 - Associates in Applied Science, Aircraft Maint. Technology, Air University, Montgomery, AL
1999 - Airman Leadership School, Tyndall AFB, FL

3. TRAINING
2016 - US Air Force Inspector General Course
2012 - Air Mobility Command Supervision & Production Course
2010 - Air Mobility Command Quality Assurance Inspector Course
2007 - Government Purchase Card Finical Management Course
2001 - Metal Fabrication Craftsman’s Course
2005 - Heavy Equipment Operators’ Instruction Course
2003 - Advanced Composite Repair Course
2002 - Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) Program Management
1996 - Metal Fabrication Journeyman’s Course
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
- Hosted 5 motocross schools at home facility for local youths
- Led food bank team in collecting 15K lbs of groceries for 60 community families
- Quarterly Awards Chairman; 400+ personnel in attendance to recognize base top performers
- Motorcycle street safety instructor for 172 active duty military personnel
TOP PERSONAL AWARDS
2016 - Awarded Meritorious Service Medal twice for Outstanding Leadership
2014 - 2007 Awarded the Air Force Accommodation Medal 4 times for Outstanding Performance
2007-1999 Awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal 4 times for Outstanding Achievements