Desmond Johnson
Clarksville
Summary
Results-driven Technical Inspector with over 20,000 hours of aircraft maintenance experience. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, ensuring operational excellence and safety compliance while effectively supervising maintenance operations and training personnel.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CH-47F Maintainer/Technical Inspector
U.S Army 101st Airborne Division
Fort Campbell North, KY
05.2019 - Current
- Served 8 years in the U.S. Army, demonstrating leadership, discipline, and mission readiness in high-tempo environments
- Graduated from Airborne School, qualified in airborne operations and high-risk mission execution
- Performed over 20,000 hours of aircraft maintenance with zero safety incidents, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with strict safety standards
- Supervised maintenance operations as a floor supervisor, managing workflow, personnel, and quality assurance across multiple aircraft systems
- Led a team during deployment to Iraq, coordinating daily operations, mission support, and personnel accountability in a combat environment
- Served as Downed Aircraft Recovery Team Lead, directing recovery missions, securing sensitive equipment, and ensuring rapid asset retrieval under high-pressure conditions.
- Qualified as a Junior NCO CH-47F Technical inspector.
- Conducted thorough inspections of equipment and systems to ensure operational readiness and compliance with military standards.
- Identified mechanical issues, recommending corrective actions to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to streamline inspection processes, reducing downtime and improving workflow efficiency.
- Trained junior inspectors on safety protocols and inspection techniques, fostering a culture of accountability and precision.
Education
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL03-2027
High School Diploma -
Holloway Highschool
Murfreesboro, TN03-2018
Skills
- Documentation review
- Precision measurement
- Blueprint interpretation
- Equipment inspection
- Mechanical aptitude
- Electrical
- Visual inspections
- Safety awareness
- Training and mentoring
- Inspection reporting
- Team building
- Inspection protocols
- Equipment operation
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Training coordination
- Performance evaluation
- Risk management
- Corrective action planning
- Technical writing
- Field inspections
- Technical data interpretation
- Strong work ethic
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Briefing leadership
- Relationship building
- Weapons handling
- Aircraft maintenance
- Physical fitness
- Task prioritization
Accomplishments
- Earned Combat action badge recognition in 2024.
- Achieved Army commendation medal in 2022 twice and 2023 once.
- Airborne qualified
- Improved inspection accuracy by adopting modern standards and technologies.
- Oversaw operations covering stateside,and in combat zones (Iraq/Syria)
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Certified Technical Inspector (Quality Control)
Timeline
CH-47F Maintainer/Technical Inspector
U.S Army 101st Airborne Division
05.2019 - Current
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
High School Diploma -
Holloway Highschool