NICHOLAS R. LYONS Lyonsnic.nl@gmail.com · (623) 826-4488 · 3028 Date St, San Diego, CA 92102

EXPERIENCE

Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Six, United States Navy San Diego, CA

MH60S Helicopter Crew Chief June 2012 – Present • Led crews of 4-6 personnel during 1400 flight hours of dynamic operation in a MH60S. • Lead crewman during Search and Rescue, MEDEVAC, logistics, Special Forces Operations, Close Air Support and

Personnel Recovery missions. • Conducted final safety inspection on integrity of aircraft prior to flight, inspected rescue and special equipment utilized

with Special Forces Operations, and directed corrective actions for inflight emergency procedures. • Aviation and Shipboard Firefighting qualified.

Search and Rescue Swimmer March 2011 – Present • Completed physically and mentally rigorous two-year training program. Routinely conducted training evolutions

employing helicopter rescue techniques in maritime and overland environments focused on safely recovering patient and ongoing medical care equivalent to EMT-B.

• Instructed rescue swimmer procedures during pool training evolutions, CPR and medical proficiency lectures, and facilitated mass casualty medical scenarios for 30 Rescue Swimmers.

Training Department Supervisor April 2015 – Present • Developed and implemented eight-month training syllabus for Special Forces Operation deployment. • Coordinated squadron training priorities over nine detachments, completing 300 training flight events, executing 1200

flight hours, and resulting in the qualification of 15 deployment-ready Aircrewmen. • Directed department of five personnel during the execution of annual training plan incorporating aircraft system

capabilities, SAR and medical procedures, and Crew Chief Flight Syllabus for 30 Aircrewmen. Flight Training and Operations Standardization Manager Jan. 2014 – April 2015 • Coordinated training with CALFIRE to establish Aerial Firefighting capabilities and proficiency utilizing Bambi Bucket

system; providing standby support for San Diego and Camp Pendleton wildfires. • Managed a highly trained team of four program instructors; responsible for annual evaluation of 30 aviator’s aircraft

system knowledge, crew resource skills, and standardized performance in helicopter. • Meticulously tracked, instructed, and logged 300 annual qualifications for 30 aviators, ensuring 100% accountability and

qualified flight status. Received “Outstanding” on two independent program audits. • Crew Resource Management Instructor responsible for the annual instruction and flight evaluation of 60 aviators focusing

on communication skills to aid in crew integration and minimize crew preventable mishaps. Supervised students under instruction in classroom and helicopter syllabus to designate as Crew Resource Management Facilitators.

Command Fitness Leader June 2012 – Present • Led weekly physical fitness training sessions for 240 individuals and additional remedial training three days a week for

sailors striving to achieve fitness goals within Navy standards. • Administered biannual physical fitness evaluations and body composition assessment for 240 individuals.

EDUCATION

National University Polytechnic Institute, San Diego, CA Aug. 2016 – Oct. 2016 Emergency Medical Technician-Basic – Expected Graduation October 2016 Coastline Community College, San Diego, CA May 2013 – Aug. 2015 Completed 42 credit hours towards Associate’s Degree while forward deployed and conducting operational training. VOLUNTEER

• Battle of Midway Commemoration Ceremony VIP Escort June 2014 – Present • Red Horse Memorial Workout Coordinator September 2013 • Gwangyang Children’s Orphanage – Gwangyang, South Korea March 2013

AWARDS

• Aircrewman Of The Year 2014 • Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation

• Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal – 2nd Award • Fleet Letter of Commendation – 4th Award