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NAVAL AIR STATION JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Every Sailor in the Navy memorizes the Sailor’s Creed during entry-level training. In the creed, Sailors pledge to follow orders, represent the fighting spirit of the Navy, and defend freedom and democracy around the world.
They also promise to be committed to excellence, and more than 600 Sailors from Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) Detachment Jacksonville lived up to during an aviation maintenance inspection (AMI) last month.
The four-day inspection included a thorough evaluation of the unit’s aviation maintenance programs, practical application of processes and training.
“AMIs are mission essential. They evaluate command proficiency, safety, program compliance, and certification to safely operate and deploy ready assets,” said Lt. Cmdr. Mike Phillips, aviation maintenance management team (AMMT) officer assigned to Commander, Naval Air Forces (CNAF).
AMMTs validate command proficiency through a variety of methods, according to Phillips.
“Those methods include graded drills, practical application and material condition inspections,” he said.
The inspection team classifies each program as “on-track,” “needs more attention,” or “off-track.”
The 10 members of the AMMT determined 40 out of the detachment’s 41 programs were "on track."
“We try to create an environment where we are always ready,” said Lt. Samuel Rose, quality assurance officer for Detachment Jacksonville. “We did do some preparation for the inspection, but we try to stay on top of our game with what we call ‘AMI-365’ – being ready at all times throughout the year.”
The detachment’s maintenance management chief, Avionics Technician Master Chief (AW) Eddy Sisneroz, said this is the best AMI he has seen in his 28 years of service.
“I have sat through many AMIs; my best inspection was with one program off-track,” he said. “I have never had one where we didn’t have at least one program off-track, this inspection beat that.”
"Based on the wide range of our recent triumphs it is evident that those attached to FRCSE have witnessed firsthand what teamwork can accomplish,” said Cmdr. Scott Carter, detachment officer in charge. “It also indicates every Sailor understands the part they play in support of the mission.
“They dedicate themselves and apply the necessary effort to ensure command success. I could not be more proud of our Sailors and to be one of the many leaders here at FRCSE,” he said.
Thirteen Sailors and one civilian received special recognition for their role in the inspection, each earning a “Bravo-Zulu” (BZ) rating.
Sisneroz and Rose both said it was the work of the whole detachment that ensured excellence.
“We have program managers we selected specifically for the inspection,” said Rose. “These are your future leaders; they are humble, but hungry, and want to learn as much as they can to help us be successful in the future.”
The detachment was also evaluated in 50 practical application demonstrations, including a foreign object debris (FOD) walk down, man-down drills, and tool inventory.
Random Sailors were selected to demonstrate a working knowledge of each area – all 50 received satisfactory ratings.
“We have a huge responsibility to the warfighters; we repair the aircraft and aircraft components as quickly as possible so they can continue the fight,” said Aviation Machinist Mate 2nd Class Bill Boles, FOD program assistant manager. “These demonstrations showed that we have expert knowledge in everything that comes with that responsibility.”
Detachment Jacksonville is a shore-based maintenance command, requiring the unit to be inspected every 30 to 36 months; the next inspection could be as early as fall 2018, according to Phillips.
| Date Taken: | 04.28.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 04.28.2015 11:50 |
| Story ID: | 161526 |
| Location: | NAVAL AIR STATION JACKSONVILLE, FL, US |
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