Experience

Aetos Systems, Inc.

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Calibration Specialist, Electrical at AETOS Systems Inc. (NASA Contractor: Kennedy Space Center)

  • Apr 2023 - Present

  Kennedy Space Center, Florida, United States



Amentum

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Calibration Specialist, Electrical

  • Mar 2020 - Mar 2023

  Kennedy Space Center



AECOM

• United States
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• F-16 Avionics Technician Mech III

  • Nov 2019 - Mar 2020

  Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico Executes supervisory duties over Avionics and Electrical Technicians. Develops shift schedules, determines work priorities, and investigates safety and personnel issues. Operates avionic systems by using aircraft controls and displays to determine operational condition. Interprets equipment operating characteristics to isolate malfunctions in systems such as attack control, radar, infrared, laser, instruments, displays, flight control, communication, navigation, satellite communications… Show more Executes supervisory duties over Avionics and Electrical Technicians. Develops shift schedules, determines work priorities, and investigates safety and personnel issues. Operates avionic systems by using aircraft controls and displays to determine operational condition. Interprets equipment operating characteristics to isolate malfunctions in systems such as attack control, radar, infrared, laser, instruments, displays, flight control, communication, navigation, satellite communications, identification, defensive and offensive, and defensive or offensive electronic warfare systems. Uses technical data to trace wiring diagrams and signal data flow. Uses built-in test functions, support equipment, electronic measuring equipment, aerospace ground equipment (AGE), and hand tools. Removes and installs system components. Performs alignment, calibration, and boresight of avionic systems. Performs modifications. Uploads operational software into system components. Removes, installs, and performs operational checks of externally mounted electronic countermeasures equipment. Enters maintenance data into automated systems. Inspects, analyzes and evaluates avionic systems to determine operational status. Interprets inspection findings and determines adequacy of corrective action. Reviews maintenance management publications and procedures. Recommends methods to improve equipment performance and maintenance procedures.

• F-16 Avionics Technician Mech II

  • Sep 2018 - Nov 2019

  Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico - Operates avionic systems by using aircraft controls and displays to determine operational condition. - Interprets equipment operating characteristics to isolate malfunctions in systems such as attack control, radar, infrared, laser, instruments, displays, flight control, communication, navigation, satellite communications, identification, defensive and offensive, and defensive or offensive electronic warfare systems. - Uses built-in test functions, support equipment, electronic… Show more - Operates avionic systems by using aircraft controls and displays to determine operational condition. - Interprets equipment operating characteristics to isolate malfunctions in systems such as attack control, radar, infrared, laser, instruments, displays, flight control, communication, navigation, satellite communications, identification, defensive and offensive, and defensive or offensive electronic warfare systems. - Uses built-in test functions, support equipment, electronic measuring equipment, aerospace ground equipment (AGE), and hand tools. Removes and installs system components. Performs alignment, calibration, and boresight of avionic systems. Performs modifications. - Uploads operational software into system components. Removes, installs, and performs operational checks of externally mounted electronic countermeasures equipment. - Uses technical data to trace wiring diagrams and signal data flow. - Inspects, analyzes and evaluates avionic systems to determine operational status. - Interprets inspection findings and determines adequacy of corrective action. -Reviews maintenance management publications and procedures. - Recommends methods to improve equipment performance and maintenance procedures. - Enters maintenance data into automated systems.



United States Air Force

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Quality Assurance Senior Manager: 53d Electronic Warfare Group

  • Sep 2015 - Sep 2018

  Eglin Air Force Base, FL - Served as Group Commander's primary technical advisor; oversaw 6 Squadrons/33 sections with achieving quality on/off equipment maintenance. - Ensured 700+ military/civilian/contractor personnel properly utilized $450M Electronic Warfare test assets to comply with Air Force/Air Combat Command/Air Force Material Command guidance. - Led assigned inspectors with developing, executing, and reporting group Maintenance Standardization Evaluation Program. - Reviewed local job guides… Show more - Served as Group Commander's primary technical advisor; oversaw 6 Squadrons/33 sections with achieving quality on/off equipment maintenance. - Ensured 700+ military/civilian/contractor personnel properly utilized $450M Electronic Warfare test assets to comply with Air Force/Air Combat Command/Air Force Material Command guidance. - Led assigned inspectors with developing, executing, and reporting group Maintenance Standardization Evaluation Program. - Reviewed local job guides, checklists, supplements, and operating instructions ensuring adherence to current directives.

• Maintenance Flight Manager: 16th Electronic Warfare Squadron

  • Mar 2014 - Aug 2015

  Eglin Air Force Base, FL - Led 46-member Electronic Warfare (EW) Pod & F-15 Tactical EW System (TEWS) Intermediate Support System flight. - Oversaw $86M in support equipment, $500K budget, $20M/30K squadron fighter lab, mobile test facility, pod software (s/w) evaluations. - Provided personnel/assets for on-/off-station foreign military exploitation, Major Command (MAJCOM)/Combat Air Forces developmental EW tests. - Primary interface to MAJCOMs/System Program Offices/depot for hardware/software… Show more - Led 46-member Electronic Warfare (EW) Pod & F-15 Tactical EW System (TEWS) Intermediate Support System flight. - Oversaw $86M in support equipment, $500K budget, $20M/30K squadron fighter lab, mobile test facility, pod software (s/w) evaluations. - Provided personnel/assets for on-/off-station foreign military exploitation, Major Command (MAJCOM)/Combat Air Forces developmental EW tests. - Primary interface to MAJCOMs/System Program Offices/depot for hardware/software validation/verification. Additional Duties: Interim Squadron Superintendent and Group Additional Duty First Sergeant

• Avionics Assistant Flight Manager: 8th Maintenance Squadron

  • Feb 2013 - Feb 2014

  Kunsan Air Base, Gunsan, South Korea - Led 33 Airman in Avionics Intermediate Shop (AIS)/Electronic Warfare Shop (EWS) sections in support of 44 F-16C/D aircraft worth $1.98B. - Managed maintenance on 45 Electronic Warfare (EW) pods, 23 line replaceable units (LRU)/support equipment valued at $47.5M. - Enforced strict adherence to Air Force instructions/technical data; employed supply discipline & Air Force safety directives. - Coordinated/de-conflicted manning, Air Force Specialty Code changes, addressed… Show more - Led 33 Airman in Avionics Intermediate Shop (AIS)/Electronic Warfare Shop (EWS) sections in support of 44 F-16C/D aircraft worth $1.98B. - Managed maintenance on 45 Electronic Warfare (EW) pods, 23 line replaceable units (LRU)/support equipment valued at $47.5M. - Enforced strict adherence to Air Force instructions/technical data; employed supply discipline & Air Force safety directives. - Coordinated/de-conflicted manning, Air Force Specialty Code changes, addressed equipment/supply concerns with Pacific Air Forces/base agencies. Additional Duties: Squadron Personnel Recovery Mission Software (PRMS)/Isolated Personnel Report (ISOPREP) Manager, Kunsan Air Base Top III President, Kunsan Air Base Protestant Advisory Council President, and 8th Maintenance Squadron Top IV Secretary.

• United States Air Force Recruiter: 314th Recruiting Squadron

  • Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

  West Chester, Pennsylvania - Responsible for filling annual Air Force manpower requirements by accessing qualified civilian applicants. - Established an effective advertising, promotion and public relations program within local area & high schools. - Effectively prepared applicants for enlistment with required academic testing, physical & casefile documents. - Supervised Delayed Entry Program (DEP) enlistees by providing training, mentoring & qualification reviews. - Additional Duties: Physical Training… Show more - Responsible for filling annual Air Force manpower requirements by accessing qualified civilian applicants. - Established an effective advertising, promotion and public relations program within local area & high schools. - Effectively prepared applicants for enlistment with required academic testing, physical & casefile documents. - Supervised Delayed Entry Program (DEP) enlistees by providing training, mentoring & qualification reviews. - Additional Duties: Physical Training Leader

• Executive Assistant: 4th Component Maintenance Squadron

  • Oct 2007 - Dec 2008

  Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Goldsboro NC - Managed/executed unit fitness program for the 4th Fighter Wing’s third largest Squadron, 460 personnel in four diverse Flights. - Oversaw Squadron commander's calendar, special programs & taskings; complied with group-level suspenses. - Managed Squadron decoration program; tracked decoration routing process, ensured timeliness & quality assurance - Monitored duty limiting condition reports & urinalysis taskings daily; funneled information, executed requirements. - Provided… Show more - Managed/executed unit fitness program for the 4th Fighter Wing’s third largest Squadron, 460 personnel in four diverse Flights. - Oversaw Squadron commander's calendar, special programs & taskings; complied with group-level suspenses. - Managed Squadron decoration program; tracked decoration routing process, ensured timeliness & quality assurance - Monitored duty limiting condition reports & urinalysis taskings daily; funneled information, executed requirements. - Provided funds/resources to support backshop maintenance of 96 F-15E aircraft assigned to four fighter squadrons - Maintained $66K equip account for squadron staff; tracks 67 separate units, supported all administrative functions - Additional Duties: Alternate Resource Advisor, Avionics Flight Production Supervisor, Squadron Unit Fitness Program Manager, Drug Demand Reduction Trusted Agent, & Alternate Equipment Account Custodian

• Sensors Production Supervisor: 4th Component Maintenance Squadron

  • May 2005 - Sep 2007

  Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Goldsboro NC - Supervised 14 subordinates; managed all repair of the Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) pods, four shelter sets and support equipment worth over $52M in support of 96 assigned F-15E aircraft. - Monitored mission requirements for four fighter squadrons, pod mission capability rates and supply listings to prioritize workcenter maintenance and assigned maintenance actions to team leaders. - Provided daily updates and history reports to section, flight… Show more - Supervised 14 subordinates; managed all repair of the Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) pods, four shelter sets and support equipment worth over $52M in support of 96 assigned F-15E aircraft. - Monitored mission requirements for four fighter squadrons, pod mission capability rates and supply listings to prioritize workcenter maintenance and assigned maintenance actions to team leaders. - Provided daily updates and history reports to section, flight and squadron supervision. - Ensured training opportunities are utilized for team members. - Directed the periodic maintenance, inspection and calibration of automated test stations and support equipment. - Reviewed maintenance actions and pod status with the Integrated Maintenance Data System and the Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Logistics Engineering Support System for Pods systems. - ADDITIONAL DUTY: Safety and Fitness Assessment Monitor

• Sensors Team Supervisor: 4th Component Maintenance Squadron

  • Nov 2004 - May 2005

  Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Goldsboro NC - Supervised three subordinates; inspected, troubleshot, repaired, aligned, modified and performed intermediate maintenance on the Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) pod system and its line replaceable units (LRU) for 96 assigned F-15E aircraft. - Inspected, serviced and maintained test stations as required to locate and repair defects in system components. - Used software, schematics and pictorial diagrams to solve maintenance problems. - Isolates… Show more - Supervised three subordinates; inspected, troubleshot, repaired, aligned, modified and performed intermediate maintenance on the Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) pod system and its line replaceable units (LRU) for 96 assigned F-15E aircraft. - Inspected, serviced and maintained test stations as required to locate and repair defects in system components. - Used software, schematics and pictorial diagrams to solve maintenance problems. - Isolates equipment malfunctions using standard system check procedures, visual inspections and LANTIRN Automatic Test Stations. - Updated data on maintenance and inspection records. - Input maintenance data collection using the Core Automated Maintenance Systems. Conducts training for assigned personnel. - Recommended changes to maintenance procedures using the technical order improvement and suggestion program.

• Resource Advisor/Security Manager: 52nd Componentd Maintenance Squadron

  • May 2003 - Oct 2004

  Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany - Responsible for the management and execution of squadron's $30lK Operational and Maintenance (O&M) budget within four cost centers and five supply accounts utilized by nearly 270 personnel. - Technical advisor to the commander on all financial matters and assists in prioritizing unfunded requirements. - Developed annual budget/financial requirements for submission to higher headquarters. - Used supply listings to validate current and prior year obligations on open document… Show more - Responsible for the management and execution of squadron's $30lK Operational and Maintenance (O&M) budget within four cost centers and five supply accounts utilized by nearly 270 personnel. - Technical advisor to the commander on all financial matters and assists in prioritizing unfunded requirements. - Developed annual budget/financial requirements for submission to higher headquarters. - Used supply listings to validate current and prior year obligations on open document listings. - Processed all funding documents in Automated Business System Service to coordinate with base agencies and commercial contractors for procurement of supplies and services. - Additional Duties: Government Purchase Card Billing Official, Government Travel Card Program Manager, Federal Automated System for Travel Organizational Administrator, Report of Survey Monitor, Cost Per Flying Hour Cardholder, Alternate Unit Security Manager, Alternate Unit Facility Manager, & Ceremonial Honor Guardsman.

• Avionics Flight Programs Manager: 52nd Component Maintenance Squadron

  • May 2002 - May 2003

  Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany - Planed, administered and managed key flight programs; facilities, training, computer assets, local area network (LAN) server, mobility and safety programs for 58 avionics maintenance personnel encompassing two diverse work centers and four Air Force specialties. - Supervised daily upkeep and upgrade of NATO hardened avionics facility (HAF) valued at $17M. - Ensured personnel qualification, upgrade, and ancillary training needs were scheduled and met on time. - Oversaw trainer… Show more - Planed, administered and managed key flight programs; facilities, training, computer assets, local area network (LAN) server, mobility and safety programs for 58 avionics maintenance personnel encompassing two diverse work centers and four Air Force specialties. - Supervised daily upkeep and upgrade of NATO hardened avionics facility (HAF) valued at $17M. - Ensured personnel qualification, upgrade, and ancillary training needs were scheduled and met on time. - Oversaw trainer and task certifier qualifications. - Enforced compliance with personnel, equipment and facility safety requirements in daily and all disaster preparedness programs. - Developed flight guidelines and directives to ensure personnel and equipment were maintained constantly ready for real world and training deployments worldwide. - Responsible to keep flight's LAN and 24 computers serviceable with current hardware and software upgrades and Air Force policies.

• Sensors Team Member/Repair Cycle Monitor: 52nd Component Repair Squadron

  • Sep 2001 - May 2002

  Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany - Led six personnel: Performed intermediate level (I-level) maintenance and certification of two pave penny target identification system laser(TISL) detector mock-ups and associated support equipment valued at $893K. - Performed I-level maintenance and inspection on pave penny TISL systems, airborne video tape recorder, and sensors system line replaceable units on 46 F-16 and 22 A-10 aircraft. - Performed repair cycle functions and advised production superintendent. - Scheduled… Show more - Led six personnel: Performed intermediate level (I-level) maintenance and certification of two pave penny target identification system laser(TISL) detector mock-ups and associated support equipment valued at $893K. - Performed I-level maintenance and inspection on pave penny TISL systems, airborne video tape recorder, and sensors system line replaceable units on 46 F-16 and 22 A-10 aircraft. - Performed repair cycle functions and advised production superintendent. - Scheduled and prioritized work for repair teams, ensured current production, monitored test equipment status and supply records. - Tracked all due-in from maintenance assets through supply pipeline ensuring timely processing. - Ensured compliance with safety, security, and training standards. - Maintained accurate Core Automated Maintenance System documentation of maintenance actions and personnel training. - Additional Duties: Computer Monitor, Technical Order Monitor, Software Monitor, & Ceremonial Honor Guardsman.

• Avionics Sensor Journeyman: 8th Maintenace Squadron

  • Aug 2000 - Aug 2001

  Kunsan Air Base, Gunsan, South Korea - Diagnosed, repaired, and aligned malfunctioning Low Altitude and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) AN/AAQ-13 navigations pods, AN/AA Q-14 targeting pods, Airborne Video Tape Recorder (AVTR), AN/AXQ-16 Cockpit Television System (CTVS), and associated Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) for the F-16 aircraft. - Performed confidence and diagnostic tests, analyzed malfunctions, aligned, repaired, accomplished preventative maintenance/inspections on the LANTIRN, CTVS, AVTR test stations, and… Show more - Diagnosed, repaired, and aligned malfunctioning Low Altitude and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) AN/AAQ-13 navigations pods, AN/AA Q-14 targeting pods, Airborne Video Tape Recorder (AVTR), AN/AXQ-16 Cockpit Television System (CTVS), and associated Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) for the F-16 aircraft. - Performed confidence and diagnostic tests, analyzed malfunctions, aligned, repaired, accomplished preventative maintenance/inspections on the LANTIRN, CTVS, AVTR test stations, and associated support equipment. - Maintained applicable maintenance, historical and inspection records. - Participated in applicable security, safety, training, and quality maintenance programs. - Handled, labeled, and disposed of hazardous materials and waste according to federal, state, and local environmental standards. - Additional Duties: Squadron Unit Control Center Representative, Squadron Vehicle Control Non-Commissioned Office, Building Custodian, Fuel Tank Custodian, & Ceremonial Honor Guardsman.

• Avionics Sensors Journeyman: 9th Maintenance Squadron

  • Jul 1995 - Aug 2000

  Beale Air Force Base, CA - Accomplished on- and off-equipment maintenance on Iris III Camera System, F-489 Terrain Objective Camera System, Optical Bar Camera, Mark IIA Optical Drift Sight, and Mark IV Hand Control. - Maintained organizational and intermediate-level test sets to include removal, installation, calibration, assembly, disassembly, scheduled inspections, periodic maintenance, troubleshooting, and/or repair in support of the U-2S aircraft as a vital part of Headquarters Air Combat Command’s global… Show more - Accomplished on- and off-equipment maintenance on Iris III Camera System, F-489 Terrain Objective Camera System, Optical Bar Camera, Mark IIA Optical Drift Sight, and Mark IV Hand Control. - Maintained organizational and intermediate-level test sets to include removal, installation, calibration, assembly, disassembly, scheduled inspections, periodic maintenance, troubleshooting, and/or repair in support of the U-2S aircraft as a vital part of Headquarters Air Combat Command’s global reconnaissance mission. - Assisted Raytheon optical contract engineers to perform component level repair on airborne and laboratory equipment. - Performed assigned tasks to meet daily flying schedule. - Additional Duties: Unit Training Scheduling, Unit Advisory Council, Due-In from Maintenance Monitor & Ceremonial Honor Guardsman.

• Avionics Sensor Systems Technical School Student: 365th Training Squadron

  • Mar 1995 - Jun 1995

  Shepard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls TX

• Electronic Principles Technical School Student: 342nd Training Squadron

  • Nov 1994 - Mar 1995

  Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio TX

• Basic Military Trainee: 321st Training Squadron

  • Sep 1994 - Oct 1994

  Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio TX