Experience

Idaho Air National Guard

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Section Chief (Egress Systems)

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  - Perform ballistic ordnance systems maintenance and overhaul on A-10 attack aircraft and Aces II ejection seats. - Maintain emergency life-support apparatus: survival kits, personnel parachutes, and ejection seat drogue parachutes.- Utilize, inventory, and maintain support equipment, explosive devices/subsystems, cranes, vehicles, and tools.- Calculate and verify critical component data; input figures in various computer-based systems and filing structures.- Liaise contracting with businesses for acquisition of products; utilize military logistics supply database for bench stock.- Manage, develop, and employ shop programs and requirements and verify compliance with Air Force regulations. - Supervise/train personnel; assist subordinates with career development; evaluate/influence personnel performance.- Devise strategies and forecast maintenance to efficiently prioritize and accomplish requirements in a timely manner. - Deploy to training facilities/combat operation areas worldwide; execute Air Force combat support operations/training.- Plan personnel schedules & project manning needs to support operations and schedule future maintenance/projects. Show less

• Weapons Safety Representative

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  - Verify explosive safety standards are met in accordance with DOD, Air Force, and OSHA regulations.- Inspect personnel and maintenance areas for compliance, document findings, and brief corrections.

• Aircrew Egress Systems Craftsman

  • Jun 2014 - Present

  - Perform ballistic ordnance systems maintenance and overhaul on A-10 attack aircraft and Aces II ejection seats. - Maintain emergency life-support apparatus: survival kits, personnel parachutes, and ejection seat drogue parachutes.- Utilize, inventory, and maintain support equipment, explosive devices/subsystems, cranes, vehicles, and tools.- Calculate and verify critical component data; input figures in various computer-based systems and filing structures.- Liaise contracting with businesses for acquisition of products; utilize military logistics supply database for bench stock.- Manage, develop, and employ shop programs and requirements and verify compliance with Air Force regulations. - Devise strategies and forecast maintenance to efficiently prioritize and accomplish requirements in a timely manner. - Deploy to training facilities/combat operation areas worldwide; execute Air Force combat support operations/training. Show less

• Production Controller

  • Aug 2017 - Aug 2018

  - Facilitated aircraft maintenance production in the Maintenance Operations Control Center of a maintenance unit.- Performed post-flight debrief tasks to file data and provide continuity between aircrew and maintenance specialists.- Maintained lines of communication w/ all sections tasked with aircraft generation and provided status updates.- Documented data related to aircraft capability and deficiencies; dispatch specialists to perform jobs under set priorities.- Communicated daily general information, weather, safety information to unit personnel in mass via radio/loudspeaker.- Conducted aircraft maintenance production meetings in unison with lead staff to determine future operations. Show less

• Aircraft Weapons Systems Craftsman

  • Nov 2007 - May 2014

  - Troubleshot, refurbished, and retrofit weapon system electrical and mechanical components on 21 assigned aircraft.- Tested, maintained, and optimized aircraft weapon system software and hardware; verified functionality.- Armed A-10 Thunderbolt II attack planes with munitions; wired/timed bomb fuses; maintained 30mm Gatling guns.- Executed pre/post-flight inspections of aircraft; coordinated with pilots to troubleshoot weapon system operations.- Inspected, armed, and transferred bombs, missiles, and bullets; integrated munitions with aircraft weapon stations.- Supervised work crew and ensured task completion and adherence to technical orders and operational tempo. Show less