Thomas Creek
Chief Master Sergeant/E9 at Michigan Air National Guard- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Michigan Air National Guard
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Armed Forces
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200 - 300 Employee
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Chief Master Sergeant/E9
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Dec 2017 - Present
Key, operational leader skilled at merging subordinates talents, skills, and resources with other teams functions to most effectively accomplish the mission. Continually developing leadership and management skills in order to prepare for the unexpected. Translates direction into specific tasks and responsibilities my team can understand and execute. Extensive background that includes various career fields that fall under the Maintenance Directorate. Possesses the ability to adapt techniques and equipment to new situations as they arise. Show less
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Senior Master Sergeant/E8
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Nov 2013 - Dec 2017
Responsible for a 23 person section. Key, operational leader skilled at merging subordinates talents, skills, and resources with other teams functions to most effectively accomplish the mission. Continually developing leadership and management skills in order to prepare for expanded roles and higher leadership positions. Translates leaderships' direction into specific tasks and responsibilities my team can understand and execute. Helps leadership make informed decisions. Possesses the experience in using shop equipment, hand/power tools, test equipment and measuring devices. Extensive background that includes various career fields that fall under the Maintenance Directorate. Possess the ability to adapt techniques and equipment to new situations as they arise. Show less
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Master Sergeant/E7
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Jan 2007 - Nov 2013
Operational leader who merges my personnel's talents, skills, and resources with other teams' functions to most effectively accomplish the mission. Continuing to develop my leadership and management skills. I have a broad technical and managerial perspective. Responsible for an eleven person shop. Required to schedule work, manage personnel, and utilize resources to the utmost. Review work assignments to plan, direct, and organize section. Set priorities for section and provide resources to accomplish goals. Possesses the experience in using shop equipment, hand/power tools, test equipment and measuring devices. Extensive background that includes various career fields that fall under the Maintenance Directorate. Possess the ability to adapt techniques and equipment to new situations as they arise. Show less
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Master Sergeant/Quality Assurance Inspector
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Jan 2006 - Jan 2007
Evaluates the quality of maintenance accomplished in the maintenance organization and performs necessary functions to manage the organization’s MSEP. Evaluate flightline and back shop maintenance tasks and inspections . Enter inspection and evaluation reports into the QA database. Perform QA review of Dull Swords, Unsatisfactory Reports, TCTOs, OTIs, modification proposals, DRs and SR, AFTO IMTs 22 and local OIs. Evaluate IMT/forms documentation and MIS inputs. Provide training/instruction as applicable to address deficiencies identified during the evaluation/Inspection. Review aircraft aborts, IFEs, and other incidents as required. Assist the MXG/CC when coordinating with HHQ, AFMC,Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), and other outside agencies. Review all new and revised technical data and TCTO’s for completeness, accuracy and applicability. Inform applicable work centers of changes and up channel any problems discovered during this review. Show less
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Staff Sergeant/Technical Sergeant
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Sep 1997 - Jun 2006
AFSC 2A676/2A573C/2A573B/2A812JPerforms all aspects of shop management including time allotting, work scheduling, personnelmanagement, etc. Analyzes malfunctions, inspects, removes, maintains, and installs integrated avionics systems. Performs and supervises avionics maintenance and general aircraft servicing and handling. Plan, direct, and organize work assignments. Establish priorities to meet deadlines based on work assignments. Communicates needs to section and other unit sections to achieve common goals. Show less
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United States Department of Defense
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Aircraft Maintenance Superintendent WS-14
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Jun 2016 - Present
AFSC 2A600/Pay Plan WS-8801-14. Direct and indirect supervision of 60 plus personnel in the Component Maintenance Flight (Accessories, Avionics and Engine Shops). Current, valid Secret Security Clearance through a T3R investigation. Expires March 14, 2024.Plans the overall allocation of personnel, funding and equipment resources to the organizational segments supervised to accomplish work operations which, because of their scope, volume, complexity, and operational tempo must be planned on an annual or longer basis. Coordinates and directs the work of units supervised. Recommends promotion or reassignment of subordinate supervisors and reviews personnel actions prepared by them. Makes formal appraisal of supervisors' work performance. Determines long range and supervisory training needs for all levels of subordinates developing resource options, justifications and methods to accomplish training.Implements safety regulatory requirements. Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness evaluations, inspections, mobilization and command support exercises, and Operations Other Than War (OOTW). Show less
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Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic Supervisor WS-12
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Jun 2013 - Jun 2016
AFSC 2A590/Pay Plan WS-2610-12. Supervises a 21 person section. Plans, organizes and directs aircraft maintenance activities. Establishes methods and performance standards. Analyzes reports and maintenance plans. Directs operation and modification of standard operating procedures. Establishes priorities. Evaluates activities for compliance with directives. Supervises and assists in aircraft ground servicing, and launch/recovery operations. Reviews maintenance data collection summaries to determine trends and production effectiveness. Show less
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Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (Small Shop Chief) WG-13
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Jan 2009 - Jun 2013
AFSC 2A573B/2A872J/Pay Plan WG-2610-13. Shop Chief over a team of 11 people specializing in maintenance of KC-135 aircraft Instrument and Flight Control Systems. Performs all aspects of shop management including time allotting, work scheduling, personnel management, etc. Analyzes malfunctions, inspects, removes, maintains, and installs integrated avionics systems. Performs and supervises avionics maintenance and general aircraft servicing and handling. Plan, direct, and organize work assignments. Establish priorities to meet deadlines based on work assignments. Communicates needs to section and other unit sections to achieve common goals. Show less
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Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic WG-12
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Nov 2006 - Jan 2009
AFSC 2A573B/Pay Plan WG-2610-12. Performs all aspects of shop management including time allotting, work scheduling, personnel management, etc. Analyzes malfunctions, inspects, removes, maintains, and installs integrated avionics systems. Performs and supervises avionics maintenance and general aircraft servicing and handling. Plan, direct, and organize work assignments. Establish priorities to meet deadlines based on work assignments. Communicates needs to section and other unit sections to achieve common goals. Show less
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Electronic Warfare Systems Technician WG-11
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Jan 2005 - Nov 2006
AFSC 2A573C/Pay Plan WG-2604-11. Analyzes malfunctions, inspects, removes, maintains, and installs Electronic Warfare avionics systems. Performs and supervisesAvionics/Electronic Warfare maintenance and general aircraft servicing and handling.
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Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems Mechanic WG-10
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Jan 2000 - Jan 2005
AFSC 2A676/Pay Plan WG-2982-10. Performs and supervises aircraft electrical and environmental (E & E) functions and activities. Troubleshoots, inspects, removes, installs, repairs,modifies, overhauls, and operates aircraft E & E systems, components, and associated support equipment.
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United States Air Force
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Airman Basic to Staff Sergeant
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Oct 1988 - Aug 1997
Active Duty. Performed Duties as AFSC 454X6/2A6X6. Stationed in California, Turkey, Hawaii, and New Jersey. Active Duty. Performed Duties as AFSC 454X6/2A6X6. Stationed in California, Turkey, Hawaii, and New Jersey.
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Education
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Community College of the Air Force
Associate's degree, Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician -
Community College of the Air Force
Associate's degree, Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician