US Navy Maintenance Master Chief | Retired
Aviation Maintenance Management | Project Management Expert
15+ years of Aircraft Maintenance Management with the US Navy, Airframe Sustainment, and Development.
Contact: brushfire2000@gmail.com | (619) 518-4322
LinkedIn: Mark Brush | LinkedInÂ
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Awards
Navy Awards earned by AFCM Mark Brush during his aviation maintenance tours.
Maintenance Leading Petty Officer 2006
Maintenance and Quality Assurance Leading Senior Chief - 2010
Maintenance Leading Senior Chief - 2012
Maintenance Master Chief
2013
GAU-17 Weapon System Development
AFCM Brush served as Subject Matter Expert during development of a new DC-powered GAU-17 minigun weapon system for the Sikorsky HH-60H. Providing guidance and expertise to US Navy, Naval Air Systems Command, and civilian personnel, his efforts resulted in the procurement of 30 weapons systems totaling 17 million dollars.
AFCM Brush with the original AC-powered GAU-17 in Iraq, 2005
Presentation detailing the history of the AC GAU-17 system and fitment
Sikorsky HH-60H Sustainment
With nearly 15 years of experience operating and maintaining the Sikorsky HH-60H airframe, AFCM Brush provided the US Navy and Naval Air Systems Command with valuable input on airframe development and sustainment. Operated by HCS and HSC squadrons in combat for nearly three decades, the HH-60H airframe needed modernization and upgrades to maintain and increase lethality. Modifications spearheaded by AFCM Brush include glass center windscreen, C-5/C-17 Air Mobility equipment, cabin soundproofing refurbishment, cabin deck armor integration, and a myriad of other mission-essential upgrades.
Sikorsky HH-60H, Balad, Iraq, 2011
AFCM's 2012 email discussing possible sustainment upgrades for the HH-60H
Education and Certificates
Professional maintenance leadership, aircraft qualifications, and certificates attained by AFCM Mark Brush.
Boeing 737 Electrical and Avionics Course
Boeing 737 Airframe and Powerplants course
HH-60H Safe for Flight designation, 2010
Operational Maintenance Officer Familiarization course
Maintenance Control Administration course
FAA Airframe and Powerplant course
HH-60H Safe for Flight designation, 2005
Quality Assurance Administration course
Senior Enlisted Aviation Management course
C-40A (737) Safe for Flight designation, 2008
Evaluations
US Navy evaluations that speak to Mark's maintenance leadership and project management between 2009 and 2013.
2009
2011
2012
2013
Photographs
Various photographs of AFCM Brush during his years maintaining US Navy aircraft.
AFCM in 1992 changing a main tire on an F/A-18A Hornet
AFCM with his parents at HSC-84, NAS Norfolk, Virginia
Reference Documents
Reference documents that reflect Mark's aviation and project management expertise.
Business rules sheet created by AFCM for his maintenance department.
AFCM's guidance on converting his maintenance department to "detachment concept".
AFCM's justification for utilizing COTS (Commercial Off the Shelf) components in the new DC GAU-17 system.