ALEXANDER H. KOFF

403 S. 55th St. Tacoma, WA 98408 C: (724) 972-3274 alexander.h.koff1@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Ambitious veteran with experience in analyzing, diagnosing, and repairing advanced avionics and electronics systems on the AH-64D/E Apache helicopter. Contributive leader and team-member with diverse range of successful, collaborative efforts with intra-organization entities (Quality Control, Safety, Supply). Diligent supervisor who draws on personal experience, as well as real-time feedback, to streamline and refine productivity.Effective communicator and skilled writer; able to be succinct and tactful while conveying or receiving instruction.

WORK HISTORY

Maintenance Supervisor, October 2015 to Current

United States Army JBLM, WA

Directed and supervised a team of 35 efficient electrical and avionics maintenance on 24 attack helicopters, consistently resulting in a readiness rate in excess of 90%

Coordinated and communicated a dynamic daily vision for production control, while adapting and overcoming unforeseen adversity. Sought after to lead troubleshooting efforts on irregular and difficult helicopter faults and eager to use them as teaching opportunities. Constructed intuitive, user-friendly interface to track scheduled maintenance which led to a more synergistic interdepartmental work environment.

Team Leader, October 2015 to Current United States Army JBLM, WA

Directly led a team of eight, providing guidance, counseling, and career-development.

Passionately instructed team on aircraft maintenance, consistently recognized as the most competent maintainers in the organization.

Proudly developed and prepared four maintainers who now hold supervisory positions. Recognized as the Division Leader of the Quarter; competed and selected over 300 potential candidates.

Maintenance Supervisor, April 2013 to October 2015

United States Army Ft. Hood, TXOrganized maintenance efforts daily, establishing clear priorities for maintainers and realistic expectations for those relying on our timely work. Hand-selected specific maintainers to complete tasks based on my observation of their skill-level and competency, resulting in knowledge progression and successful accomplishment of established goals. Conducted mandatory pre-Quality Control checks on subordinates work to ensure safety for maintainers, air crews, and equipment; resulted in zero losses or safety-related accidents for a period of three years.Scrutinized 22 aircraft historical records for weapons and sighting data accuracy; contributed to the overall 90% rating during the Aviation Resource Management inspection.Maintained record of all materiel on hand, as well as materiel needed for upcoming tasks; ensured consumable items were ordered and received well in advance, mitigating potential work-stoppages due to depleted resources.

Team Leader, January 2013 to October 2015United States Army Ft. Hood, TXServed as first-line supervisor for a team of nine, attending to their needs inside and outside of the workplace; fostered environment of team-cohesion and support. Hand-selected by own first-line supervisor to lead team in field maintenance/armament operations during a show-of-force demonstration for high-ranking Chinese government delegates. Managed 100% accountability of equipment valued at over $500,000 during a month-long field training exercise.Performed safety and quality control checks while engaging in Forward Armament and Refuel Point (FARP) operations; supervising the loading of live ammunition and fault isolation procedures while the aircrafts blades were spinning.

AH-64D Armament/Avionics/Electronics Systems Repairer, January 2012-December 2012United States Army Camp Humphreys, Republic of South Korea

Dutifully reviewed aircraft records to determine what scheduled maintenance was due in the near future and completed routine inspections and checks accordingly.Excelled in learning and executing efficient troubleshooting techniques in a fast-past, dynamic environment.Conducted rearming tasks and on-the-spot troubleshooting procedures while working on FARP.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts: English; Creative Writing/Journalism, 2011

Christopher Newport University - Newport News, VA

Basic Leadership Development Course: 2016Henry H. Lind Noncommissioned Officer Academy, JBLM, WAFinished course with 96.7%, earning Commandants List Honors.Selected by peers to compete for Distinguished Leadership Award.

AH-64D Armament/Avionics/Electronics Systems Certification: 2011

United States Army Aviation and Logistics School - Ft. Eustis, VA

Finished course with a 97% GPA and earned Distinguished Honor Graduate distinction.

AH-64E Armament/Avionics/Electronics Systems Certificate: 2016

United States Army Aviation and Logistics School - JBLM, WA

SKILLS

Confident and effective communicatorAnalytic critical-thinkerArticulate writerIntegrityExperience using technical/test equipmentAmbitious Work EthicSound Leadership Intuitive Problem-SolverMeticulous attention to detailEasily read/interpret wiring/logic diagrams MS Office Suite Structured and organized