Derek Rutherford

Aviation maintenance and logistics professional with over 30 years of combined experience in FAA-certified aircraft mechanical assembly, hydraulic systems support, materials/inventory coordination, and security operations. Proven track record maintaining strict regulatory compliance (FAA, GMM), coordinating time-critical parts logistics across maintenance bases, and delivering reliable, detail-oriented performance in fast-paced technical environments. U.S.

Air Force veteran with a disciplined, mission-focused work ethic.

Medical Equipment Processing Technician at AdaptHealth (2022-03 – Present)

Medical Assembler at Moffet Workforce (2021-10 – 2022-03)

Security Officer at American Security (2021-06 – 2021-10)

FAA-Certified Service Center Mechanical Assembler at Collins Aerospace (2019-11 – 2021-06)

Security Officer at American Security (2016-06 – 2019-11)

• Provided customer service and maintained a visible security presence through regular foot patrols.
• Monitored CCTV systems to identify and respond to safety and security concerns.

Security Officer at Miller Security (2015-12 – 2016-06)

• Delivered customer service, conducted foot patrols, and monitored CCTV surveillance systems.

Materials Acquisition Coordinator at Endeavor Airlines (2013-03 – 2015-05)

• Managed materials stocked at aircraft maintenance bases, ensuring daily delivery for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Ensured full compliance with General Maintenance Manual (GMM) guidelines and FAA rules and regulations.
• Advised management on parts information relevant to operational requirements.
• Coordinated with the parts/shipping department on all parts transfers to applicable bases.
• Monitored expendable and consumable items for redistribution and tracked stock levels for scheduled maintenance.
• Tracked and monitored parts cannibalization incidents; expedited inventory restocking and spares transfers as required.

Support Mechanic — Hydraulics Shop at Al Salaam Aerospace (2009-04 – 2013-01)

• Coordinated outbound shipping and maintained accurate shipping and receiving records.
• Received parts and stocked inventory in appropriate locations; performed cycle counts and annual physical inventory.
• Ensured the integrity of inventory and all supporting documentation.
• Performed routine inspections, requested bids, and submitted purchase orders.
• Maintained and issued non-stock parts and managed tool room operations.
• Upheld standards for health, safety, and HAZMAT handling within a team-oriented environment.

Aircraft Technician — Hydraulics at Lockheed Martin Aircraft Company (2008-10 – 2009-04)

Aircraft Technician — Hydraulics at DynCorp International (2004-10 – 2008-10)

Security Officer at Guardsmark Security (2001-03 – 2004-10)

Maintenance Coordinator at Michigan Waste Energy (1991-11 – 2001-03)

• Coordinated with maintenance supervisors to develop daily job schedules.
• Compiled and verified data to produce daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance reports.
• Utilized Microsoft Word and Excel to close out completed jobs in maintenance history records.

Aircraft Data Systems Analyst / Files Maintenance Technician at United States Air Force (1985 – 1991)

Associate of Applied Arts – Community College of the Air Force

High School Diploma