Derek Rutherford
Aviation maintenance and logistics professional with over 30 years of combined experience
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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.
Experience
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)
Education
Associate of Applied Arts – Community College of the Air Force

