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Aaron Darnell

United States Navy
Kadena Air Force Base

Summary

A US Navy Second Class Petty Officer Aviation Boatswain's Mate Fuels, that brings a wealth of expertise in quality assurance, aircraft refueling operations, and fuel system maintenance. Proficiency extends to fuel contamination detection and preventive maintenance, ensuring the safety and reliability of aviation operations. With a track record of self-motivation, reliability, and adaptability, and excels in diverse and demanding environments. Currently serving as a Front Desk Supervisor/Building Manager for Unaccompanied Housing in Okinawa, Japan, I've developed strong leadership, customer service, and facility management skills. By consistently prioritizing tasks, embracing flexibility, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, strives to exceed expectations and deliver exceptional results in every role.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Unaccompanied Housing

Commander Fleet Activities Okinawa
10.2021 - Current
  • Front Desk Supervisor, Responsible for checking unaccompanied personnel into barracks lodging and prioritizing room assignments for all Enlisted and officers as well as conducting reports in Enterprise Military Housing software and in charge of Master key control.
  • Building Manager, Maintained conditional readiness of ten separate barracks across Okinawa's Camp Shields and White Beach bases,
  • Fuels reports, Directly in charge of reporting fuel tank levels to NAVFAC and Public works Departments.
  • Training petty officer, provided training in Unaccompanied Housing systems and Enterprise Military Housing.

Aviation Boatswains Mate Fuels

USN
12.2016 - 10.2021
  • Aviation V4 Department, Flight Deck Control supervisor responsible for dispatching crews to provide fuel for aircraft and marine amphibious vehicles and support equipment during flight operations and training exercises on board USS Wasp LHD-1.
  • Below Decks supervisor, responsible for training and mentoring V4 pump room personnel on safe and expeditious transfers of JP5 fuel from ships storage tanks to filter to flight deck.
  • Quality Assurance, Operated Naviflash to test flash point, measured specific gravity of fuel and conducted tests on water and sediment samples as well as took Fuel system icing inhibitor measurements.
  • Flight Deck Crew Leader, In charge of crews safety and communications during fueling evolutions of numerous types of aircraft including F-35B, MV-22, MH60 /MH-60S, LCAC operations and Ground Support Equipment.
  • Crewman, primarily in charge of initiating fueling processes and recording initial aircraft start and end loads.
  • Sounder inspected fuel levels in specified tanks throughout ship inboard fueling system using measuring tapes.
  • Craftsman maintained aviation fuels equipment through ships 3M program assuring continued efficient use of instruments.
  • Damage Control Petty officer assisted engineering department with its continued management of integral ships safety and fire systems to include Saltwater Fire station repair, AFF, PKP and Co2.

Education

Associate of General Studies - Information Technology

University of Maryland Global Campus Asia
Kadena Education Center
01.2023 - Current

Skills

    Quality assurance procedures

Software

Enterprise Military Housing

Timeline

Associate of General Studies - Information Technology

University of Maryland Global Campus Asia
01.2023 - Current

Unaccompanied Housing

Commander Fleet Activities Okinawa
10.2021 - Current

Aviation Boatswains Mate Fuels

USN
12.2016 - 10.2021
Aaron DarnellUnited States Navy