Michael Pederson
Meridian
Summary
Experienced operations leader with a professional and prepared approach to managing team dynamics and optimizing workflow. Adept at resource allocation, process improvement, and conflict resolution. Demonstrates a strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, seamlessly adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability as a problem solver with strong leadership capabilities that drive operational success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leadership: Crash & Salvage Work Center Supervisor
US NAVY
- Goal: Maintain constructive order, and the supervision of daily maintenance to include: the proper handling of hazardous materials, the safe operation of danger and caution equipment, the completion of weekly spot checks.
- My Contribution:
- Led 40 sailors to 45,000 completed maintenance checks.
- 250 successful maintenance spot checks
- Led 40 sailors to the completion of Primary and Secondary Warfare Qualifications
- Completion of 45 successful General Quarters and CBR trainings
Weapons Specialist
Air National Guard
11.2023 - Current
- Performed maintenance, inspection, and repair of A-10 Warthog weapons systems, including the GAU-8 Avenger 30mm cannon, ensuring operational readiness.
- Conducted loading and unloading of munitions, such as AGM-65 Maverick missiles and precision-guided bombs, adhering to strict safety and technical protocols.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot complex weapons system malfunctions using advanced diagnostic tools and technical manuals, minimizing aircraft downtime.
- Executed routine servicing of weapons release and control systems, ensuring compliance with Air Force standards and mission requirements.
- Collaborated with aircrew and maintenance teams to verify weapons system functionality during pre-flight and post-flight inspections.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities, munitions inventories, and system checks in accordance with military regulations.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on A-10 weapons systems operations, safety procedures, and maintenance best practices.
- Supported live-fire exercises and deployments, ensuring rapid reconfiguration and rearming of aircraft under high-pressure conditions.
Crash & Salvage (Air Department, CVN68)
US NAVY
01.2019 - 03.2023
- Goal: Include responding to aircraft emergencies, firefighting, coordination of aircraft jettison operations, embarked squadron training, equipment maintenance requirements, rescue and salvage for each type of aircraft/personnel on board.
- Value: With the deterrence of predictable/unpredictable emergencies and rapid-action rescue and salvage missions, mission critical success is achievable.
- My Contribution:
- P-25 Driver
- Second Class Petty Officer
- Idealize safety plans and training for future mishaps
- Led 40 crewmen in completion of 15,000 mishap-free aircraft moves, 12,425 launch-and-recoveries, and 325 aluminum hydraulic elevators runs
- Tool Petty Officer: managed $500,000 worth of emergency and life-saving equipment
- Worked directly with management, Leading Petty Officer, and Air Department to brainstorm, discuss strategies, and mitigate issues directly related to the USS Nimitz
- Responsible for the safety of overall aircraft equipment and personnel on flight deck
- Successful completion of 2020-2021 Deployment
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Handler (V-1 Division, CVN68)
US NAVY
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Goal: Successfully launch and recover naval aircraft and equipment ashore and afloat.
- Value: After a triumphant launch and recovery operation, mission success would be the outcome thereby improving the ship or shore command’s mission combat readiness for future endeavors
- My Contribution:
- Experienced in the securing of aircraft and equipment on the flight deck
- Supported Chief Operating Officers with daily operational functions
- Trained and mentored 2 Senior and 17 Junior personnel
Education
Secondary Education -
Coeur D’ Alene High School
College Education - Aviation Science
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
WorldWideSport Management - Kinesiology
Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston-Online12-2025
Skills
- CPR
- Damage Control
- Chemical Biological Radiation
- CVN Mobile Firefighting Equipment Operator
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance
- Advanced First Aide/Stretcher
- Repair Party Investigator
- Basic Damage Control
- Damage Control Petty Officer
- Leading Chief Petty Officer
Certification
- Licenses: P25, 6k Forklift, 20k Forklift, 155,000k Crash and Rescue Crane(tilly)
- Clearance: Secret Clearance
Awards
Medal: National Defense Service, Medal: Global War on Terrorism Service, Medal: Navy Good Conduct, Medal: Navy Sea Service Deployment, Medal: Navy Unit Commendation, Medal: Navy Battle “E”, Medal: Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary, Medal: Navy Pistol Expert Marksman, Medal: Navy Rifle Expert Marksman, Medal: Navy Sea Service Deployment, Honor: Blue Jacket of the Quarter (4th Quarter), Honor: Blue Jacket of the year FY 19, Honor: Sailor of the Month V-1 Division, Honor: Sailor of the Month Air Department
Timeline
Weapons Specialist
Air National Guard
11.2023 - Current
Crash & Salvage (Air Department, CVN68)
US NAVY
01.2019 - 03.2023
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Handler (V-1 Division, CVN68)
US NAVY
01.2018 - 01.2019
Leadership: Crash & Salvage Work Center Supervisor
US NAVY
Secondary Education -
Coeur D’ Alene High School
College Education - Aviation Science
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Sport Management - Kinesiology
Lewis-Clark State College
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