JOB DESCRIPTIONS
- Directs, inspects, maintains, repairs, aligns, troubleshoots, & tests T-56 engines, propellers, and auxiliary power units
- Lead & performs isochronal/routine MX inspections & Home Station Checks on 8 C-130H3 aircraft valued at $296M
- Supervises, removes/replaces engine & prop accessories; tests components using bench mock-ups & test equipment
- Insp's/documents maintenance requirements & actions on AFTO 781 series forms and G081 maintenance data system
- Performs scheduled/unscheduled maintenance/special inspections on F119-PW-100 engines and accessories
- Conducts cleaning, inspection, and preservation of uninstalled engine bearings and time change components
- Turns in due-in-from-maintenance parts; orders replacement parts/prepares assemblies for storage/shipment
- Participates in aggressive foreign object damage prevention (FOD), housekeeping, safety/warranty programs
- Inspects, maintains, and repairs engine & APU components for XX KC-10 and XX C-17 assigned/transient acft
- Operates and maintains tools, equipment and maintenance stands necessary for the completion of certain jobs
- Frequently uphold Air Force technical orders, AFI's and other mandated directives to accomplish assigned task
- Safely handle, store and dispose of hazardous material & waste according to MSDS, CTK and base standards
Job Description for 2A6X1F
- Performs intermediate repair of 123 F100-PW-220/229 engines valued at $692M; supports 47 F-15E fighter aircraft
- Disassembles, cleans, inspects, and reassembles engines IAW Air Force, command and local technical directives
- Requisitions components to prevent production delays; ensures War Readiness Engine (WRE) levels are maintained
- Provides accurate data for input into engine automated work packages and IMDS; inspects equipment as required
- Performs Maintenance Steering Group III/Home Station Checks inspections on assigned KC-10/C-17 aircraft
PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT
- Accomplished 57 scheduled maintenance tasks; ensured on-time completion--secured unit's 99.1% MSE rate, Jun 16
- Achieved highest maintenance standard; earned 100% QA pass rate/10 evals--aided in section's 97% pass rate, CY16
- Achieved ZD on 9 PE's; directly aided section to 81 unbroken days w/no fails/DSV/UCR--100% QA pass rate
- Amplified sister Sq; troubleshot/repaired acft RPM wiring/rtn'd to svc in 4-hrs--facilitated 88.2% 8-hr fix rt f/Feb '18
- Analyzed hung-start motor condition; established external-air solution/eliminated VG fault--retained $16K/8 man hrs
- Analyzed secondary mode fail IFE; quickly R2 digital engine control unit--remarkable 80% 8-hr fix rt, Jun 11
- Assisted 15th with integral jacking while training two 15th A1Cs--Versatile across career fields and commands
- Assisted acft prep, EX PACTHUNDER; proved PACOM search/rescue cape--nailed 15 min recovery, promote
- Assisted Avi techs with mass pod acquisition; prepped/checked 17 targeting pods--enhance trng capes of 4.4K sorties
- Assisted avionics redball/swapped mission computer; promoted weapons delivery--518 rockets fired NSU '11
- Assisted electricians w/ fire light malfunction; id'd/replaced chafed fire loop--drove 82.3% 8 hr fix rate, FY11
- Assisted w/production of 18 spare engs/12 trailers/$50.2M in total assets--supported 6K sorties/26K flying hrs
- Attended 56 FW Lightning Leadership course; expanded mentorship/insight from 25 peers--refined leadership ability
- Averted cataclysmal FOD incident; identified faulty hardware on internal valve housing--saved $198K module
- Backed Mx Flt phase prgm; aided two eng removals/installs/298 steps/12 KTLs--secured 100% QA pass rate
- Changed torn oil tank packing prior to cell; negated full replacement/4 hr task--halted damage to $3.2M asset
- Changed worn anti-ice manifold ring in 30 mins; cut mx std by 50%--avoided $64K front fan duct replacement
- Completed "Active Shooter" class while deployed; learned specialized M-16 tactics--shared info with peers
- Completed 60+ eng water washes; prevented countless compressor stalls--52 AMXS earned '11 USAFE MEA
- Completed 800+ repairs/spt'd 14 maj/minor C-130 ISO insps--contributed to Wg's 4.5K sorties/9K flying hrs
- Completed CDCs/core tasks in 241 days/4 months ahead of std; achieved 86% on EOC--awarded 5 lvl upgrade
- Completed engine blade blend course; certified to access/repair FO damage--essential qualification maintained in unit
- Completed overhaul of two eng roll kits; removed corrosion/inspected/lubed--safeguarded assets worth $25K
- Completed seven HSC inspections; vetted 480 components/corrected 23 engine discrepancies--backed 29K FMC hrs
- Conducted safety TCTO on 13 trailers; modified 260 wheel studs/52 hub assemblies--guarded $110K in assets
- Coordinated backshop assist; verified blade damage w/in limits--mitigated safety investigation/salvaged 288 man-hrs
- Coordinated with supply/sheet metal; constructed new engine change kit--boosted supports capability by 100%
- Custodian on three CTKs; ensured 100% accountability/secured $70K assets--"zero defects" on four QA insps
- Demonstrated outstanding mechanical abilities; earned the coveted flight's Technician of the Month, Oct 07
- Deployed for OEF 9/10; 600 weapons delivered--555 EAMU selected as AMU of the mo 3 of 6 mo deployed
- Detailed technician; identified/fixed faulty throttle cable/quadrant--avoided loss of engine control/in-flight emergency
- Detected damaged eng brg scavenge tube; replaced tube < 0.5 hrs--prevented oil starvation/brg fail/F-22 IFE
- Detected fuel leak during engine run check; led PLA shaft seal replacement/chk--elim'd potential fire/Class-A mishap
- Diagnosed illusive oil consumption failure; ID'd/r2'd fuel oil cooler in half time criterion--enabled 440 sorties Apr '18
- Digitiz'd bench stock listing; linked 216 parts to WebFlis sys/slashed order time by 25%--saved 100+ man-hrs
- Diligent worker; completed phase work two days early w/zero defects--propelled unit 100% MSE rate, 1Q 12
- Diligently located/retrieved dropped item inside front fan duct; duct roll-back averted--saved 48 labor hours
- Directed periodic trailer insps/repairs; completed mx on 44 trailers/six stacks--assets 100% deployment ready
- Directed SPS test stand mod; upgrade saved $13K per unit--essential to Props MXG "Flight of the Yr" awd '13
- Disco'd/re-installed transfer tube correctly prior to cell; thwarted re-run--saved > 16 mx-hrs/$3.5K fuel costs
- Discovered/replaced a cracked turbine exhaust case; avoided engine failure--saved $470K in exchange cost
- Discovered chafed power/speed cable; properly routed/repaired damaged wiring--saved AF $7K in replacement costs
- Discovered cracked flameholder; removed/installed new asset--aided Wg's 1st sustained 14x12 sched/20% ops incrs
- Discovered variable vane actuator out of rig; adjusted sys/elim'd eng overspeed...averted $1.7M core module damage
- Discovered worn feedback shaft seal; replaced seal prior to test run; saved $1.8K in fuel costs/1.5 labor hours
- Discovered/replaced a cracked turbine exhaust case; avoided engine failure--saved $470K in exhange cost
- Dispatched to flt line; verified chafted/worn cable in limits...trained 2 AMXS personnel/boosted task proficiency 25%
- Dispatched to Gander Canada; assisted avionic's & APG section w/ t/sing--a/c redeployed to Aviano Code-1
- Donated 8 hrs towards Air Expo 2012; $5K+ raised for sq holiday party--successful event for 200K spectators
- Driven by professional knowledge; completed 4 credit hrs towards Avn Maint Tech degree--earned amazing 4.0 GPA
- Ensured 654 Airmen were trained for HQ ACC ORI, Jan 07; wing rated "Excellent"--promote to -------
- Essential Amn on High Q-Bay fault repair; executed 11 tasks/67 steps--aided 99 AMUs 98% FMC rate Apr '12
- Excellent attention to detail; identified broken engine augmenter bell crank--averted acft damage/engine failure
- Execut'd TCTO upgrades; replaced four 2/3 scavenge tubes/84% engs complete--5 yrs ahead of rescission date
- Executed 8 TCTOs; performed Group IV upgrade in acft...impeded eng pulls/saved 3.8K man hrs/averted acft ground
- Executed ADPE malfunction repair; corrected LAN update fault/updated 12 e-tools--rectified 2-wk deficiency
- Expertly troubleshot eng secondary PRD; replaced stator gen/op chked in 4 vs 8-hr std--negated 250-hr eng removal
- Filled Dock Chief shortfall; led crews during prsnl shortage/eng shop transition--sustained eng spare level f/flying ops
- Finished 25 annual/13 periodic inspections; secured $1M support assets/safeguarded $93M in spare eng--100% FMC
- First-rate technician; directly contributed to 112 engs produced--flt met 100% F100 WRE lvls/1st time in 3 yrs
- Flt FOD Monitor; perfect during '11 HQ ACC UCI--98.84% compliant/best large unit Wg-lvl rating in history
- Flt TODA; procured 15 TOs/performed 32 LEP insps--spearheaded programs 100% QA pass rate Jul-Aug '12
- Focused on safety; received five zero defects on QA evaluations--aided flights 90% overall pass rate for FY10
- Found no. 2 bearing leak; replaced faulty housing/carbons seals... dodged bearing failure/$955k module replacement
- Future inspector; found safety wire in eng inlet/averted catastrophic Class A mishap--saved $3.5M AF asset
- Guided eng FOD impound; assembled tm/ID'd object/r2'd fan blade--cleared impound/rtn'd $4.3M eng to svc >2 wks
- Hand picked as Flt PTL; imposed Flt FIP for scores < 90%--ensured MX Flt fit to fight w/89% overall avg
- Hand-picked as Tiger Team lead; performed cost analysis/repaired damaged blade components--secured $30K assets
- Handpicked as ESTA team mbr to Canada; repro'd MMC during eng run--saved AF $1M in resources/man-hrs
- Handpicked to MRT to Cervia; R2 faulty oil pressure x-mitter on diverted a/c--returned war asset to the fight
- ID'd aug fuel leak at #4 spray ring; r2'd cracked ring/returned acft to svc in 12-hrs--avoided burn through/sv'd $4.3M
- ID'd failing Augmenter Fuel Boost pump prior to test cell; replaced part<1hr vs 2hr std...prevented loss of $7.4M eng
- ID'd faulty actuator sys; re-rigged feedback cable prior to cell--averted eng overspeed/damage to $1.4M core
- Identified 4000 trailer hydro tank leak; coordinated repair--averted $62K replacement cost/promote SrA BTZ!
- Identified acft hydraulic leak; replaced defective hydraulic start motor--averted system failure/saved $100K
- Identified missing depot safety wire; eliminated 8 labor hrs/engine re-run; saved $1.5K in fuel costs; promote
- Impeccable maintenance practices; evaluated on 7 QA inspections--received zero defects on all evaluations
- Instrumental to completion of fuel crossover TCTO; insp'ed six engines <2 hrs--ensured CAS for ISAF forces
- Investigated A-sump oil leak; found/repaired faulty oil line/averted bearing seizure--saved $35K supply costs
- Investigated engine fan vibration fault; reconfigured inlet fan weights & vibration monitor <4 hrs--averted $16M loss
- Isolated eng surge IFE to faulty control; replaced $33K part in 3 hrs/6 hr std--crucial to 100% FSE rate Jul '11
- Isolated/repaired engine oil leak; replaced worn c-sump omni seals < 7 hrs; aided 88.9% 8 hr fix rate, Nov 11
- Keen eye; detected/repaired fuel leak above electrical connector--averted potential acft fire/promote SrA now!
- Keen eye; ID'd/replaced punctured fuel manifold during build up phase--averted eng fire/saved $800K module
- Key Amn in the replacement of four engs in five days; executed 298 steps/12 KTLs--nailed 100% QA pass rate
- Key'd repair of 4100 trailer air bleed fault; changed hydraulic pump unit--safeguarded 100% equip availability
- Keyed deployment readiness; prep'd/mobilized 4 engs/0 frustrations...on-time AEF departure/enabled XX cbt flt hrs
- Led $18K EGT cable replacement; trained two mbrs on mx methods--increased shift capability 40%/aided 865 sorties
- Led 11 prsnl on testing/troubleshooting of 257 SPS units; 52 units returned to svc--aided 4 FW's 16K flying hrs
- Led 4 mbr priority mx ADG light; pinpointed/swapped out faulty low press oil pump--averted $300K gearbox change
- Led completion of time compliance technical order; inspected 208 exhaust cases in 7 days--averted 7 mishaps
- Led flts HAZMAT program; built shelf life tracker/discarded 11 expired chemicals--cut flts footprint by 31%
- Led fuel control troubleshooting team; prepped/rigged throttle position switch--enabled 2 coinciding B-crses, 56 pilot
- Led mx charge; singularly c/w 25 scopes/blended 50 OoL blades to w/in limit--propelled cmd's best 92% MC rt 1Q18
- Led mx on 4 mission capable units; repaired in 12 hrs/beat 36 hr std--saved 4 FW $246K in replacement costs
- Led post-ISO eng run; Y-boxed/troubleshot faulty TD amp--revived $1.2M T56/ensured AFSOC A/C FMC
- Managed 2K engine diagnostic data entries; upheld 5.3% ground about rate--catalyst to 54+ pilots graduated, FY16
- Mission-focused; superb instructor ability instrumental in generation of 14,000+ sorties/23,000+ flying hours
- Mobilized four engs for deployment; expedited insps/prep/processing--reinforced 503 OCO sorties/725 flt hrs
- On-time trng key to success for Pres Ford 21-ship funeral flyover--SECAF lauded Wg "A Crown Jewel of AF"
- Orchestrated topcoat paint of acft 74-0133--reduced preventative maintenance by nearly 18 hours per month
- Org'd three flt trng sessions; qual'd 10 Amn on 125 removal/install tasks--keyed four 5-lvl upgrades/upped capes 30%
- Overhauled six 120-day HSC packages; 3.1K tasks updated/loaded in GO81--streamlined process/saved 550 man hrs
- Oversaw 3-mbr tm w/generator fault; replaced electrical harness--NVG tng sortie departed on time/3 plts trn'd
- Participated in GREEN FLAG '11; isolated/swapped igniter lead--produced 375 sorties/812 hrs/90% MC rt
- Performed 120+ 100/200/400 hr engine insp's; 3X normal rate--2.5K OEF sorties/100% ATO met Apr-Oct 11
- Performed one-time insp of bleed air sys; visually insp'd check valves/ops checked sys--protected $50M asset
- Performed ten 125 hr insp's; critical to 29K 30mm rounds fired Ex DACIAN THUNDER--27 pilots upgraded
- Phenomenal team player; performed Egress Augmentee duties, greatly enhanced overall mission effectiveness
- Pillar of support section; meticulously managed 2829 tools/eqpmt valued at $3.9M--awarded flt POTM Jul '12
- Piloted sect thru 2 ISOs/1 HSC; ID'd/fixed over 1.3K discrepancies--attained sect stellar 13 ZD QA passes
- Pinpointed eng oil pump leak; identified/replaced damaged gasket--returned FMC/protected critical $3M asset
- Pinpointed throttle engine vibe; ID'd/R2 worn gimbal bushings--saved $250K vital flt control/averted IFE
- Prepared Engines prgm for '11 LCAP; zero defects/lauded for effectiveness--pivotal to AMXS's 86% pass rate
- Prolific maint instructor! Generated 1,100 instructional hours--graduated 654 highly-skilled 4 FW technicians
- R2'd APU oil filter for auto-shutdown Ex DACIAN THUNDER; ret'd acft to svc--219 sorties/438 hrs flown
- Recovered IFE F-16; investigated/solved 2x eng surge/chg'd main fuel ctrl--powered 2.7% rep/rec rt/beat 5% cmd std
- Rectified EAWP access; drove collection of 25 data pts/integrated automated mx tasks--key to F100 CRF build capes
- Remedied eng anti-ice fault; iso'd/replaced faulty probe/50% of alloted time--cemented 1.4% repeat rt/2.5% std FY17
- Remedied engine oil anomaly; id'd/drained & flushed 13 contaminated acft--fueled 14% A/A incrs/highest in 16 mos
- Repaired inop fuel nozzle spray pattern tester; replaced defective pressure indicator--saved annual $482K
- Repaired/re-utilized 33 SPS components; fulfilled 10 flightline priority orders/preserved $1.3M--promote now
- Resolved 3x APU surge anomaly; ID'd/replaced faulty pressure transducer in 30 mins--no repeat/recurs to date
- Responded to engine bit ball redball; replaced faulty engine disconnect harness--key to unit's 4.2% abort rate, May 16
- Responded to popped Delta-P; quickly R2 filter/a/c made sortie--record breaking 188 bombs dropped July 11
- Responded to redball during acft launch; ID'd/cycled starter circuit breaker--pushed on-time refuel sortie B-52 Rcvrs
- Revamped daily insp process; eliminated inventory write-ups--essential to sections 96% QA pass rate Jul '12
- Revamped Tags Documentation course; instruction now includes automated forms--slashed test errors by 23%
- Reviewed all training material for SPS eng run course; 20 errors found/corrected--effort lauded by 4 MXG/CC
- Reviewed daily a/c downloads; forwarded vital data for analysis--trending avoided catastrophic loss of 2 a/c
- Revised engine blade blending course; focused emphasis on common blending errors--increased cert rate 15%
- Revitalized spare tool program; simplified issue/inventory procedures--ensured accountability of $10K assets
- Scrutinized engine no-start; R2'd intermittent starter control valve--spurred 2.3K+ sorties/4.9K hours, CY11
- Sections DIT prgm manager; id'd/corrected 200 mx data documentation errors--reduced entry error rate 60% to .08%
- Selected to AEF plus-up/replaced eng < 12 hrs; 6 a/c on status in 24 hrs--250 sorties/employment of 73 GBUs
- Selected to gather crucial SPS data; sent to OK-ALC depot repair engineers--info determined future CRF sites
- Selfless Airman; volunteered 40 hrs toward undermanned HAWC/testing 95 individuals--upheld FA integrity
- Selfless volunteer; performed as BAF base defender--stood ready in the event of complex attack by the enemy
- Set mx stds for others; achieved 96% pass rt thru 24 QA evals--earned 2x Honor Awd's/drove sections 98% pass rate
- Shipped four F100s for AMXS/AEF; verified accuracy/secured zero frustrations--supported 2.7K OEF sorties
- Skilled technician; guided 4-mbrs w/APU swap in 6 hrs/8 hr std--enabled on-time OCO launch--promote now!
- SME! Worked w/engineers for TO review; 110 changes made/outdated data deleted--SPS data 100% accurate
- Solved faulty fan speed indication issue; removed/replaced main engine control--restored $45M aircraft FMC
- Spearheaded critical borescope insps; completed 55 inspections/id'd 12 discrepancies--drove 82% MC rt/18 mos high
- Stds driven; 100% pass rate on five over the shoulder QA evals w/zero defects--secured flt's 97% avg rate
- Streamlined plan of instruction for SPS course; taught/certified two Amn--increased section qualifications 30%
- Strengthened section ORE prep; palletized 11K pounds/14 equip pieces--contributed to MXS' zero frustrations
- Strictly adhered to tech data; selected to QA Honor roll--aided selection of 455 Team of the Month Mar '11
- Superb NCO; selected as Maintenance Training Flight Instructor of the Quarter, Jul-Sep 07--promote to
- Supervised Red Ball mx; ID'd stuck engine starter/manually cycled engine starter control valve--saved AF $7K
- Supplemented isochronal team; accelerated insp c/w in 5 days/14 day std--secured on-time OEF acft transfer
- Supported ARCTIC EXCHANGE; R2'd main fuel filter/averted ground abort--94% MC rt/193 NATO tng srts
- Supported Op HAMMER DOWN II; replaced signal converter--enabled 23 Show-of-Force msns for ARFOR
- Supported sister unit during manning shortage; executed 8 engine insp--wing generated 7K sorties/8K flt hours, FY16
- Sys expert; ID'd/coordinated MX repair on torn prop shaft shank--prevented R2 of $324K asset/12 man hrs
- Tackled intermittent eng no-start; isolated/swapped igniter lead--aided 2K+ OEF sorties/600+ GBUs dropped
- Team member in 30+ engine phase insps; allowed 562 combat sorties, Jul '11--most by deployed F-16's ever
- Trained 4 technicians on low pressure turbine removal/insp/install; ensured 100% task certified on procedure
- Trained four Amn on SPS 50% switch adjustment; demonstrated proper ops--boosted repair capability by 40%
- Trained TSgt on five workcenter tasks; raised qualifications/F-16 familiarization--eng shop proficiency up 8%
- Troubleshot anti-ice fault; removed/replaced ice detector/control unit--assisted in unit's 0.9% repeat/recur rate, Jul 16
- Troubleshot APU drain line leak; isolated/replaced faulty hydro pump--saved 12 man hrs/avoided $686K APU swap
- Troubleshot emerg transfer to SEC fault; id'd failed stator generator--prevented eng change/saved >$3.2k/48 mx hrs
- Troubleshot recurring A/C yaw discrepancy; discovered part power misalignment-- attained 85% FMC/Nov'12
- Troubleshot recurring engine anomaly; changed pyrometer/prevented engine change--saved >$3M/48 man-hrs
- Troubleshot repeat throttle signal disagree; facilitated wire harness repair--saved $6K--enabled 750 TIC msns
- Upheld solid mx plan; flt produced four engs in 8-day period--only base in CAF w/spare -229 asset, Nov '14
- Utilized sole AF field lvl 50% switch tester/calibrated 20 units; saved 4 FW $165K in exchange cost--promote
- Worked Hydralic Pump line OTI; completed inspection on entire fleet in 24 Hrs--bulldozed one week deadline
