1. Rick Atkinson
511 195th Ave Kp S
Lakebay, WA 98349
Cell: 253-297-1342 2971352.RA@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
An accomplished, versatile Air Force Veteran with experience in leading, managing, training and operating in many
diverse environments on multiple airframes. Professional, adaptable, business-focused and goal-oriented with a
proven track record of turning complex projects into successful completion on time. Seeking to utilize skills learned
while in the military to work in Aircraft Structural Maintenance 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
Structural Fuel Tank Repair Hydro tubing fab/repair HAZMAT
Aerospace Ground Equipment Special Fasteners Launch/Recovery Ops.
AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL MAINTENANCE EXPERIENCE
2000 – 2015 United States Air Force
McChord Field, WA; Osan AB, S. Korea; Rhien Main, GE; Al Udeid AB, Qatar; Tyndall AFB, FL
 Qualified on following sheetmetal fabrication and aircraft equipment:
o All powered and non-powered metal breaks, shears, and presses.
o All forms of drilling and finishing shop equipment.
o Media blasting booths and cabinets.
o Vacuumed sanding units.
o HVLP, air assisted airless, and airless coating systems
o All Composite repair systems to include WichiTech hot bonders, standalone oven
systems, thermocouple, and vacuum pressure units.
o All structural and non-structural composite repair procedures
o In fuel tank and aircraft painting breathing air systems.
o Certified on 3 different hazardous environment respirators.
o Application of all types of aircraft protective coatings and markings.
o Blue print and drawing interpretation.
o Aircraft repair sealing procedures and all associated HAZMAT required.
o Installation of all aircraft hi-strength, close tolerance, blind, and common fastners.
o Tubing repair Cryofit, Permaswedge, Wiggins, Dynatube, Rynglok, and Deutsch
systems.
o Manual and production tubing bending systems.
o Cold working equipment.
o All structural, sub-structural, combination, flush and non-flush repair procedures on all
aircraft materials.
o Major structural component replacement and in fuel tank patch repairs.
o Fall restraint systems and harnesses.
o Aerospace Ground Equipment use
 C-17 Specific Experience
o 15 years’ experience all types C-17 maintenance and operations.

2. o Most experienced McChord AFB C-17 Structural Maintenance Craftsman
o Performed or supervised 90% of every C-17 Structural Maintenance Air Force
Technical Order repairs and the replacement of multiple structural components
o 4 aircraft battle damage repairs
o 3 crash recovery operations performing airworthy repairs
o Major cargo floor plank splices, pressure boundary, spar, and cargo door edge repairs.
o Composite mold making for repair part and blueprint part fabrication.
o Qualified on all C-17 composite materials and repair procedures
o 13 deployments completing recovery team and flight worthy temp repair operations
o Designed repairs with Boeing Engineering on multiple depositions for outside of tech
order repairs.
o Designed special tools for C-17 repair procedures.
o Familiar with use and maintenance of C-17 specific fabrication tooling and fixtures.
o 4 years’ experience as Combined, Validation, and Verification evaluator for structural
repair technical orders at Boeing, Long Beach plant.
o Qualified in general C-17 maintenance (crew chief tasks) and task evaluations.
o Intake safety and sound absorption liner repairs.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2015 – Present - 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
 Production Superintendent for 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.
 Managed workload for 14 aircraft specialties on scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
 Coordinated maintenance support from outside agencies and civilian contractors. Coordinated
Nuclear Mission maintenance and guidance as well as supported/mentored specialized Nuclear
Mission maintenance team members.
 Sole leader/manager/mentor of 122 specialized aircraft technicians at an overseas location
which 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.

3. 2010 – 2012 - Quality Assurance Inspector
United States Air Force
McChord Field, WA
 Managed training for 600 military and civilian aircraft maintenance technicians.
 Trained individual’s 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.
 Inspected government and contracted civilian aircraft operations for safety of flight and
maintenance operations.
2010 – 2005- Structural Maintenance Shop Chief
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 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.
 Managed Fleet corrosion control. Scheduled and lead maintenance painting on 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 (pending) tickets are complete
2011 - USAF 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

4. TRAINING
2016 - United States 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 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