Assembly, Repair and Test Technician

• Jun 2018 - Present

Aircraft Fuel Systems Supervisor

• Dec 2011 - Jun 2016

- Supervises and evaluates personnel performance and maintenance techniques during aircraft fuel systems repair, delivering quality products back to Alaska military airspace.- Establishes priorities, production controls and standards to ensure the effective completion of maintenance.- Performs in-process inspections and system integrity checks on C-17, E-3 and F-22 aircraft - Writes and evaluates performance reports, technical data improvement requests and quality deficiency reports- Interprets technical data, analyzes and troubleshoots fuel system malfunctions on billion dollar assets- Ensures hazardous materials and waste are handled, stored and disposed of according to environmental laws- Provides qualification and technical training to personnel, determines completion and compliance for fuel system maintenance

Flight Training, Plans/Programs/Scheduling Manager

• Nov 2009 - Dec 2011

- Charged with maintaining, scheduling and tracking training requirements through OSHA and other agencies in safety and conservation regulations, along with company policies in aircraft maintenance and repair for 150+ personnel.- Developed training logistics and tracking databases, ensuring all personnel and resources were effectively delivered.- Led initiatives and completed personnel actions that helped build outstanding capabilities in education and training, as well as staffing, employee engagement and organizational development.- Provided employees and managers with information and advice regarding complex training contingencies; headquarters' and local policies as well as time and attendance regulations.- Drove effective facilitation of the Maintenance Group's tracking and training processes.- Conducted in-processing of new employees, setting up initial orientation courses and future aircraft maintenance refreshers.

Aircraft Fuel Systems Journeyman

• Nov 2008 - Nov 2009

- Inspected, replaced and operationally checked fuel system components on F-16 and A-10 aircraft, as well as any transient airframes.- Directly responsible for the upkeep, inspection and repair of all external fuel tanks.- Evaluated, classified and repaired leaks on integral/bladder-type fuel tanks; applied sealants and performed all in-tank/confined space maintenance.- Member of hydrazine response team, performed hydrazine fuel servicing, spill containment, clean-up and neutralization.

Aircraft Fuel Systems Journeyman

• Jul 2005 - Nov 2008

- Advised on maintenance procedures for aircraft fuel system component removal, repair and installation maintenance and policies concerning all transient aircraft as well as C-130, CV-22, HH-60 and HH-53 aircraft.- Diagnosed/Troubleshot fuel system and component malfunctions; recommended corrective actions and resolved problems.- Performed purging operations on bladder cells and integral fuel tanks to achieve lower explosive limits in confined spaces.

Aircraft Fuel Systems Apprentice

• Jul 2002 - Jul 2005

- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on F-16 and A-10 aircraft; removing, repairing and replacing malfunctioning fuel system and external tank components.- Cleaned fuel cells and fuel tanks; inspecting for foreign objects, corrosion, cell deterioration and fungus.- Provided maintenance for coalition forces during COPE THUNDER exercises as well as transient aircraft.