Duty Description
- Performs metal tech shop calcs to determine cutting speeds/settings, welding processes & heat treat requirements- Welds, brazes, solders & heat treats metals, uses manual and computer numerical controlled mills & lathes
- Removes a variety of stuck screws, bolts, pins and bushings during both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
- Maintains a Level II DOD weld certification in 6061 aluminum, 4130 steel, 347 stainless steel and 718 inconel
AFRL Bullets
- Directed mfg of $1.7M fuel/LOx tank bases; led 3 NCOsto alter designs & build/weld footing--spt'd $12M lunar LV tests
- Adv rocket engine tech; dev'd/built novel/robust nozzle for alt fuel testing--incr'd burn duration 10x/cut lifetime cost $5M
- Resolved hypersonic motor fit issue; modularized booster transport skid for length delta; advanced $1.5M JEMTP prgm
- Welded & machined test article to facility interface; installed mounting fixtures--NG fourth-stage engine dev't on-track
- Devised pump overheat solution; fabricated unique cooling sys; prevented $685K equip replacement/2 mo site test delay
- Created rocket test solution; fabricated h/w from engineer specs; $88.7M facility rdy for $1M NG rocket engine test
- Supported hypersonic flight test buildup; handled/secured/transported assetsfor 4 msns--crucial to $526M prgm succes
- Revitalized AFRL machine shop; executed $1.8M to purchase new machines & equip; earned S&T Tech tm awd 2021
Performance Assessment
- Abetted six AMT phase insps; corrected 1.2K defects/125 evals--returned 2.8K hrs to FHP/extended svc-life til 2050
- Aided 2 rudder mount rprs; refurb'd 16 actuator mounts/fab'd 12 bushings--avoided $4M DFT/cemented AFOUA' 19
- Aided CNMS function check prgm; replaced heli-coils f/12 LRU's--saved $207K/18 mx hrs/filled BTF WRSK rqmnt
- Aided deployed CNC repair; replaced spindle/intricate parts--elim'd costly tech support/returned $70K unit to service
- Aided F-110 engine repair; extracted LPT screws/R2'd stator bushings/worn inserts--safed $400K/secured 100% WRE
- AMT Shift Lead; supervised two mbrs/three TRs--spt'd 2.2K msns/6.4M lbs fuel to 838 coalition rcvrs/11.2K fly hrs
- Assisted 58 SOW spouse's day; volunteered 8 hrs/bolstered set up/tear down--successful outcome for 100+ attendees
- Assisted 6th Security Forces; redesigned/strengthened 12 CATM target stands--saved $2.5K procurement/repair costs
- Assisted F-15 radar fix; assisted w/AESA sys overhaul/replaced 2 threaded inserts--svd $2.7M component/elevated AA
- Assisted road expansion proj; guided movement f/1.2K OCN/20 heavy equip sets--bolster'd security f/$1.8M/13 miles
- Assisted USSF w/mass simulator; CNC machined counterweight to exact specs--enabled $5M on-time rocket launch
- Augmented SMCO; removed 28 fasteners from ADS rails in 2 HSCs--a/c completed early/HSC day average lowered
- Authored 3 F-16 engineer assistance requests; rpr'd fracture critical 341 bulkhead--negated DFT rqmt/spt'd 2.8K srtys
- Averted future QA findings; inspected 7 tool boxes correcting 14 deficiencies--contributed to future CTK pass rates
- Certified CV-22 rotor-hub safety; identified delamination/measured composite damage--ensured $73M asset security
- Changed 24 CV-22 pitch link control bearings; employed specialized tooling--accomplished 4 hrs ahead of 8 hr ETIC
- Completed 36 AGE maintenance stand repairs; MIG welded cracks/worn rails--averted personnel injury/acft damage
- Completed >640 acft inps over 14 phases; discovered 2 worn AMAD mounts/rpr'd <9 hrs--rtn'd 5,200 hrs f/OIR/CDAG
- Conducted brake assy insps; ID'd 15 faulty brake housings/ensured heat sensor accuracy--secured $450K AF sply assets
- Conducted drag chute stand repair; aligned/welded 15 damaged areas--awarded superior performer by 96th EBS/CC
- Conducted nine bomblift mods; fixed brake mounts per tech data--spt'd $130K NCE/overall "Sat Rtg" during NSSAV
- Coord'd HH-60 fleet TCTO insp; examined two critical mount points--helped generate 1.6K srtys/train 428 students
- Coord'd w/AGE; fab'd hydraulic test stand relief valve--furthered critical equip avail 25%/elim'd 3 week MEL deficit
- Corrected gun system failure; replaced faulty helicoil--essential to gun FMC <24hrs/ACC FHP 15.5K hrs/11K sorties
- Crafted 54 lcl mfctr tooling; rescued 3 missile sys/navigation/wpn sys--energized counter air msn/safed air supremacy
- Crafted quality retirement mementos; used skill to bring unique ideas to life--4 retirees honored w/irreplaceable gifts
- Cross-utilized tech; asst'd weapons/AMMO/AGE w/72 sched'd insps/mx actions--secured Sq 4 mo 100% ME/MSE rt
- Curbed gp eqpt shortfall; steamlined canopy strut fab & assy/nix'd 23 MICAPs--elim'd safety failure/guarded $1B fleet
- Customized turnbuckle TCTO; coor'd w/C-17 engrs/fab'd 1st fld lvl alignment tool--nixed in-flt mishaps/svd $52K asse
- Deployed ISO OIR; guided shift ops/spt'd 1.5K mx tasks/300 insps/12 phases--enabled 2.1K cmbt sorties/12.6 flt hrs
- Developed HH-60 specialized tooling; conceived/drew blueprints/machined on CAM/CNC--implemented DoD wide
- Directed 4 mbr tm thru CTK pgrm revamp; fixed database/spare tools/room security--key to section's 98% QA pass rt
- Directed C-130J roller guard TCTO; blocked fleet-wide impact--enabled 82 tons of HA delivery for Ex COPE NORTH
- Directed F-16C canopy trailer build; re-purposed ammo trailer to accept/protect canopy--secure transport f/$100K assy
- Directed UTC fulfillment; designed/fab'd mobile welding rig--boosted sec's dplymnt capes 33%/rdy'd OFS/ORS tasker
- Discovered Azimuth Drum assembly corrosion; conducted ETAR/refurbished drum--averted $26K depot team repair
- Dominated as BTF Section lead; guided ETAR repair f/grounded acft--critical to Ex PLATNUM CALTROP success
- Drove 1st ever Egress mx seat; fab'd 104 parts/4 assemblies--forwarded tow capes f/$1.8M Mark IV anti-skid mods
- Drove Army helo repair; restored 6 AH-64 engine exhausts--sustained 10 CSAR/defense posture msn against DPRK
- Drove flap track spoiler spt fitting ETAR; coord'd w/engineer/blended damage--averted possible flt control sys failure
- Drove Metals Tech RF-A spt; cmplt'd 98 mx actions/36 flightline dispatches--fueled 3.3K srtys/6.6K flt hrs f/17 units
- Drove PACAF's 1st RAWS center; manufactured 8 gussets/welded to frame--facilitated $2M project/trng f/134 prsnl
- Eased Navy mx shortfall; welded 5 MH-53 exhausts/restored FMC--enabled mine detection capes/MXG's FOY Awd
- Education driven professional; powered thru 6 upper level courses--earned 18 credits twd MIS BA & garnered CCAF
- Enabled F-16/USSOCOM comm capes; restored RF Hi/Lo switch--facilitated 1st AEF line of comm w/JTAC f/CAS
- Ended AFE work-stoppage; fabricated non-procurable insp/adjustment tool--sustained CRU-60P O2 capes/pilot safety
- Equipped AOR bomb bldg capes; manufactured sole fuse install tool--spt'd 773 muns dropped/600+ targets destroyed
- Evaluated damaged inner strut; measured within limits--saved 10 man-hrs & $115K/attributed to 72.2% 12-hr fix rate
- Executed 2 truss mount blends; diverted engine overhaul/cert'd hole diameters--nixed $128K asset loss/svd 96 mn-hrs
- Executed 4 A-10 gun mount repairs; devised restoration bushings/proved local abilities--essential to MXG's SOY win
- Executed 6 F-16 landing gear insps; tracked 1.2K measurements on 510 components--extended svc life f/$2.4M assets
- Executed T-56 engine repair; drilled/extracted 3 fuel nozzle bolts--eliminated $900K in replacement costs/24 man hrs
- Executed two CV-22 pylon actuator repairs; replaced four damaged bushings--regained serviceability/$350K assets
- Extricated inadequate IDG ring hardware; reestablished KC-135 power plant--eradicated 48 mx hrs/saved AF $3.9m
- Fabricated C-5 main gear bogie pitch pin; machined 8 bushings; voided depot level mx inputs/$20K asset requisition
- Facilitated welding trailer retrofit; fab'd/integrated new welder/attachments--increased section deployment capes 33%
- Fashioned 225 hydrostatic test plates; equipped E&E w/OT&E ability--provided eng grnd run capes f/Ex RED FLAG
- Faster than supply; machined 4 a/c ramp pin brackets to specification--a/c PMC status maintained/line flown on time
- Governed inter-agency repair requests; re-drilled 20+ MJ-1 structural mounts--upheld AGE 97% ICR/17% above std
- Guided 48 AGE rprs; rehabilitated 22 units/safeguarded $14M fleet--key to PACAF 95% MC rt/drove FOT3Q award
- Guided F-16 gun eccentric ring certifications; trn'd 3 Amn/validated boresight alignments--assured wpn sys accuracy
- Handpicked as Gp Executive officer; processed 9 PACAF taskings/ensured flawless dissemination--lauded by Wg/CC
- ID'd 18 F-16/F-35 GBU fin malfunctions; repaired stabilizer inserts/elim'd $10M damage--spt'd bombs on target/NDS
- Identified 2 crck'd APU exhaust; overhauled unobtainable C-130 duct--sav'd 40 man hrs/acft restric'n/AF $40K
- Identified NLG actuating arm flaw; pushed DR/rectified asset--resolved mass production error/voided $5K supply cost
- Improved A-10 gun feed reliability; fabricated muns loading alignment fixture--vital to Gp's PACAF Daedalian Awd
- Insp'd 9 landing gear shipsets; refurb'd 960 assets/R2'd 150 bushings--svd $1.3M AFREP funds/supt'd MXG FoQ 2Q
- Inspected & overhauled 20 scissors links; allowed Phases to be completed on time--returned A/C to flying schedule
- Keyed HH-60/UH-1 phase success; completed 27 repairs/restored 16 parts/97 bearings--enabled 1.5K flt hrs/568 msns
- Led AGE B-7 stand TCTO; fabricated/welded extended safety rails--guaranteed safety of 900+ pers/saved AF $112k
- Led dorm A/C rpr; tm'd w/CE crft'd shaft in 3 hrs/acclimatized $9M fac--cut 30 day ETA/boost'd QoL f/31 msn rdy Amn
- Led manufacture of Flap trailer; allowed A/R safe transport of Acft flaps--eliminated possible dmg of asset
- Led repair of C-5 MLG door frame manufacture/repaired 12 hrs. ahead of schedule; saved $21K in procurement cost
- Led section LOTO program; managed 78 item inventory/trained 10 of 10 shop personnel--100% QA pass rate FY15
- Led seven fwd eng mount support insps; critical alignment specs met--saved $75K/facilitated on-time eng installation
- Machined tube bending mandrel; enabled E-3 hydraulic line manufacturing--saved $1K/2 weeks of NMCS time
- Maintained TMDE prgm; scheduled calibrations/77 item account--precise tools ensured mission readiness of 65 acft
- Manufactured 40mm recoil mount fixture drilled tapped holes; allowed safe maintenance practices--Promote!!
- Manufactured F-16 wg flap attach bracket; gen'd fix/rcvd engineer approval--elim'd 2 mo shortfall/restored acft FMC
- Manufactured six non-procurable C-5 rudder mount bushings; shaved 16 hrs. off ETIC; saved $86k in acft downtime
- Mitigated acft jack deficiency; knurled ram lock collars--rtn'd 28 jacks to svc/83% FMC/1 of 4 AF bases w/cert'd fix
- Mng'd 3 F-16 landing gear refurbs; led 4 prsnl thru 1K evals/replaced 100 parts--contributed to MXG's Verne Orr awd
- Modified EOD robot ramp; removed materials lightened ramp by 50%--allowed for safer loading and transport
- Navigated four AMT phase insps; ID'd/repaired 162 defects--returned 1.8K to FHP/key to 2nd straight 'Best BW' awd
- OCN team mbr f/PWL; installed 2.6K ft pipeline/emerg resp upgrades IAW USDA--completed 4 phases of $1.7M proj
- Orchestrated F-35 pylon insert rpr; org'd structural mx/produced custom tool--averted DFT/restored acft weapon capes
- Orchestrated three A/C unit repairs; instructed six Amn on soldering processes--mitigated $20K in outsourced labor
- Outstanding Fabricator! Manufactured 9 chaff/flare BDU cabinets for ORI--reducing quick turn times by 35%
- Overhauled F-16 flapperon fitting; replaced crit bushings f/attach point--rid potential wing damage/saved $690K asset
- Overhauled three MLG sets; insp'd/repaired 150 items/500 bushings--rtrn'd critical assets FMC/$500K AFREP funds
- Overhauled USA heavy eqpt; aided fill/drill on faulty bulldozer--keyed expansion f/Patriot missile site/Marine Corps fac
- Oversaw 22 engine restorations; trn'd 4 prsnl on weld/stop drill repairs--averted $75M replacement cost/1408 mx hrs
- Oversaw Jakarta part build; fabricated air scrubber casing--enabled Sulawesi HA response/$302M US embassy build
- Oversaw MXG #1 priority task; replaced bushing w/exact precision f/flt control sys--svd 96 man hrs/$197K expense
- Partnered w/14 personnel for Japanese Special Olympic bake sale; raised $3K in revenue--boosted lcl JP relationship
- Partnered w/Armament Flt; restored A-10 muns stowage drum mounting eyelets--secured $1.3M wpn sys installation
- Passed weld certifications; meticulously welded test materials to perfection--certified in 5 metals, 100% a/c qualified
- Performed F-15 landing gear rpr; ID'd 2 worn lugs/fab'd non-procurable bushing--curbed Class A mishap/$47M acft loss
- Performed sentry duty f/311 prsnl; svc'd 314 washers/dryers/facilitated $170K mx--enabled QoL/health std f/3.7K CFs
- Performed three NLG top hat bracket repairs; expertly drilled/installed brackets--returned $27K assets back to service
- Piloted 3 B-4 stand ITCTO; weld'd platform post mounts/gates f/safety retrofit--increased availability 17% /svd $24K
- Piloted C-130J rock deflector fabrication; milled slots in 15 flaps f/MLG strut clamp--safeguarded $1.5M components
- Produced C-130J cargo ramp bumpers; machined 2 bevels/drilled 2 holes in 150 blanks--enabled 3hr faster ISO flow
- Professional! assisted trainee w/128 5-lv upgrade tasks >3 months ahead of schedule; member scored 81% on EOC
- Provided support for 730 AMS; resolved 45 transient acft issues--guaranteed 493 AMC srts/33K passenger movement
- Rebuilt 10 HH-60G scissor link fittings; replaced 64 damaged bearings--negated 80 man-hrs/$160K outsourcing rqmts
- Rebuilt damaged snow plow; welded cracked spts/fabricated hinge mounts--salvaged $8.5K item/enhanced road safety
- Rebuilt four broken AC cart frames; cut out/welded new supports--ensured safe towing capes/saved $32K/22 man hrs
- Refurb'd shop mill; removed dmg'd cross-slide/fab'd new key ways--restored machine FMC/cert'd w/in .001" tolerance
- Refurbed six tow bar; followed engineer instr/spliced new segment--increased tow capes 25%/sustained AGE's MEL
- Refurbed stabilizer box beam; removed corrosion/machined new mt sleeve--saved $23K/acft rtn'd FMC 2 days AoS
- Refurbished 20 AGE mx stands; MIG welded cracks/worn rails/expanded metal--negated $80K in replacement costs
- Refurbished 20 HH-60 rotor damper assemblies; insp'd/removed/replaced worn bearings--avoided $150K expenditure
- Renewed six flaperon actuator bell-cranks; blended/repaired areas per engineer instructions--recouped $18K MICAP
- Repaired 11 flaperon mount fittings; eval'd/replaced attach point bushings--extended service life 6 yrs/phase sched met
- Repaired 8 NLG wheels; R2'd 16 bearings/grease retainers--averted $15K procurement/trn'd 3 Amn/incrs'd capes 10%
- Repaired four AC-130H infrared tubs; welded rails/ribs--salvaged non-procurable asset/gunship combat ready
- Repaired two CV-22 elevators; removed/replaced damaged bearings--salvaged $500K component refurbishment cost
- Replaced eight leading edge flap bushings; ensured proper component alignment--saved $7.5K/averted wing change
- Rescued eight HD/LD towbars; authored seven ETARs/designed/built prototype repair--decreased 14 day fix by 57%
- Resolved NDI's msn critical asset shortfall; expedited 12 J-mod tool standards--validated Sq's FY17 Cmd MEA win!
- Resolved TDY eqpmt rqmts; designed/implemented 2 dispatchable tool kits--backed 25 FS Guam RRTE deployment
- Responded to 4 flightline MX redballs; recovered 17 stuck fasteners--sealed 3 msn sorties w/ zero QA discrepancies
- Restored 11 non-procurable APU ducts; expertly welded cracks to spec--reduced acft down time 10 hrs/rtnr'd $1.8M
- Restored 12 fracture critical bulkheads; blended damage IAW engineer disposition--saved $323K/prevented depot rpr
- Restored TF33 gearbox; repaired damaged oil filter thread/installed heli-coil--saved $300K/48-hr engine replacement
- Restored vari-ramp ops; overhauled 2 stringer assys/reamed/installed bushings--ensured on-time Phase insp/svd $100K
- Restructured bushing operational stock; implemented quantity control measures--returned 4.2K bushings/supply sys
- Revitalized 48 AGE units; patched panels/welded cracked frames--ensured fleet longevity/salvaged $1.4M resources
- Revived 25K loader deck controls; prep'd structural gusset f/weld rpr--restored $670K veh/dlvrd 634K tons eqpt f/WRM
- Safety Program Manager; identified/corrected deficiencies and created training tracker--100% unit personnel trained
- Salvaged 6 flap actuator bell-cranks; blended damaged per engineer spec's--svd $18K/aided flt's 96% QA pass rate 3Q
- Seamless integrator; works closely with active duty completed 225 shared tasks, increased shop effectiveness by 30%
- Served as unit PTL; guided mandatory fitness prgm/130+ Amn--failures shrunk >1%/cemented units >98% pass rate
- Showcased machining skills; fab'd 24 raise pins--eliminated seat removal/saved 1.2K mx hr/hastened FOD insp capes
- Spearheaded sheet metal rack design; prepped material/weld'd frame/dividers--modernized/expanded material storage
- Spt'd w/sole spectrometer re-certification; fab'd aux gap calibration gauge--bolstered 863 sorties/5,640 flt hrs ISO OSS
- Sq. Emergency Management representative; reviewed/revived program directive--created compliant model for wing
- Stood up welding certification program; reviewed/systematized process--cut tng time in half/hiked section quals 75%
- Streamlined AGE facility welding sect; max'd 576 sq ft/fortified $55K eqpt--doubled cape/increased efficiency 200%
- Streamlined ISO repair ops; applied 3D software program/reduced fabrication time 35%--saved 1.8K annual man-hrs
- Supervised eight B-5 stand repairs; increased availability/$61K assets--restored AGE Flights 95% in-commission rate
- Technically sound maintainer;100% pass rate on annual weld certification; increased sections proficiency rate > 20%
- Tm'd w/36 AS; redesigned helicopter jack handle/decreased tool damage--svd 47 mn-hrs/restored DV/SAR msn cape
- Tm'd w/AFTAC; built nuclear sys detection structure--nixed 2 mo delay/heightened USFK seismic monitoring capes
- Trained airman on 105mm blast diffuser thread repair; located/installed heli-coils--returned $17K LDHD asset
- Unprecedented mission support--repaired acft engine Low Pressure Turbine--precluded $3.25M motor replacement
- Upheld Eielson AFB F-35 stand-up; constructed MLG trunnion thread protectors--assured safe mx capes f/8 acft fleet
- Validated 3 MLG wheels; recorded damage/blended w/in tolerance--prolonged low supply items 4 years/saved $99K
