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2A7X3 Aircraft Structural Maintenance


- Accomplished all 5-level upgrade trng requirements; 100% on-time compliance--ensured individual readiness
- Aided 6K-hr nondestructive insp; removed/installed engine mounts--extended service life of $60K components
- Aided painting of 20 flight control surfaces; turned parts into supply, ready to issue--averted aircraft downtime
- Applied rain erosion coating repair on four F-15E radomes; avoided 9-day supply due-in--saved AF $360K

- ASM Jr FOD monitor; insp'd five facilities/enforced housekeeping actions--shop earned Golden Broom Awd
- ASM lead for 335 AMU TDY; spt'd daily generation of 16 acft; aided 270 sorties/634 fly hrs--promote to TSgt
- Assisted during preparation/shop clean-up for 08 ACC UCI--inspectors lauded "wg best seen in 5 years"
- Assisted in removal of F-15E upper engine mounts; completed task on time...guaranteed structural integrity

- Assisted in teardown/removal of unserviceable paint booth; saved Air Force $15K+ in contractor removal cost
- Assisted w/pitot tube bracket replacement; installed close tolerance fasteners--no defect noted on 7-lvl insp
- Assisted with 13 F-15E full paints; recoated pylons/munitions packages--key to 4 FW Corrosion Control prgm
- Assisted with 15 touch up paints; sanded/primed/painted aircraft--efforts ensured uninterrupted paint schedule




- By-the-book; 5/5 QA insps; lauded "craftsmanship beyond reproach"--recognized as "Outstanding Performer"




- Cargo handler for AEF return; unloaded 68,230 lbs cargo/luggage; provided seamless reception for 253 pax
- Completed 200+ flightline discrepancies; efforts contributed to Fabrication Flight earning 4 MXG Top Flt Awd
- Completed 250+ flt line/back shop jobs; contributed to MXG winning ACC 09 Daedalian Mx Awd--promote
- Completed 2AX7X CDC's/7-level upgrade three weeks ahead of requirment--achieved an outstanding 90%

- Completed 30 repairs on four F-15Es; spt'd Wpns Instructor Course TDY; 87 sorties/60K lbs muns expended
- Completed all ancillary/computer based training requirements; ensured 100% on-time compliance/no overdues
- Completed five vertical stabilizer 145 rib repairs; installed new fabricated rib...no impact to phase flow
- Completed five volumes of 5-level CDCs in 4 months--earned respectable 82% on end-of-course examination

- Completed TCTO 1544; installed four re-alignment brackets--incorporated avionics friend/foe remote-key sys
- Conducted nose cone modification; precisely measured/drilled new holes...prevented possible dropped object
- Consistently exceeded all ancillary/computer based training requirements; ensured 100% on-time compliance




- Dedicated airman; painted replacement flagship A/C for deployed 336th FS--enable combat unit to meet ATO
- Deployed in spt of OEF; 119 line jobs/21 acft scrambles/960 sorties flown/87,000 lbs of bombs dropped
- Deployed in support of exercise JADED THUNDER; successfully launched/recovered 70 vital training sorties
- Directed repairs on three speedbrakes; oversaw bonding ops/ensured security--saved $298K in critical assets

- Directed the removal/replacement of F-15E wing flap upstop--allowed proper/safe flight control positioning
- Discovered/corrected 15 improper tool etchings; re-etched correct markings/ensured 100% tool accountability
- Drilled/installed mission critical UHF antenna support rib/former--acft returned to fully mission-capable status
- Drilled/installed wing flap up-stop bracket; ensured proper/safe flight control positioning--promote with peers




- Executed gun bay bulkhead repair; fabricated/installed repair parts--restored weapons system serviceability
- Executed transducer hole repair; installed engineer approved bathtub repair; acft returned FMC--promote now
- Expedited repair of cracked tailcone skin; evaluated damage/installed lap patch--aircaft flew same-day sortie




- Fabricated four brake lines; matched bends from template--perfect fit/ops check good; erased safety of flt cond
- Fabricated two brake line assys; matched bends to print/swaged fittings; ops check good--met scheduled sortie
- Fabricated/drilled/installed repair parts on cracked F-15E air induction inlet...restored structural integrity
- Flt CPR Instructor; trained 20 personnel on correct life-saving procedures--skills vital in emergency situations

- Formed two brake line assemblies; matched bends to print/swaged fittings; ops check good--met sched sortie




- Guided acft antenna repair; transferred holes/patched former; ensured structural integrity--restored comm link




- Helped in refurbishment of five F-15E radomes; applied wash primer/anti-static topcoat repair--saved $750K




- Impeccable phase/acft paint facility support helped 4 FW earn the 2008 AF Outstanding Unit Award--promote
- Incorporated patch on cracked intake; restored original aerodynamics--removed FOD hazard/saved AF $3.8M
- Increased knowledge; completed six credit hrs w/ Mt Olive College--four classes from earning CCAF degree
- Inspected section's tool kits; corrected 10 improper tool etchings/8 inventory errors--100% tool accountability

- Instructed five trainees on aircraft corrosion control methods/procedures; increased elements capabilities 10%
- Instructed four on hazardous material handling procedures; 5-lvl task c/w--100% cradle to grave accountability




- Key team member in repair of five crucial 153 rib cracks; performance resulted in 100% on-time phase roll out




- Lead ASM tech for TDY to Nellis; spt'd six 333 AMU acft--contributed to 124 sorties/95% msn-capable rate
- Lead technician on UHF antenna rib/bracket repair; completed 3 hrs ahead of estimate--met next OEF mission
- Leadership key to flt's 88.5% QA pass-rate; helped MXG garner ACC 09 Daedalian Mx Awd--promote now
- Led 16 personnel; completed 1,498 flight line mx actions; awd sqdn NCO of the Qtr from Jan-Mar 09--promote

- Led mx on two F-15E variable ramps; manufactured/replaced structural mbrs; 2/2 QA passes--acft msn ready
- Led repair on cracked 145 rib; reinforced elongated fastener holes; prevented asset replacement--saved $23K
- Led replacement of critical 145 vertical stabilizer rib; beat ETIC by 4 hours...restored factory strength/contour
- Led replacement of three cracked 171 ribs; removed/installed new ribs--no defects noted on 7-level follow-up

- Led revamp of ASM hazardous waste material program--08 ACC UCI team recognized as "best seen to date"
- Led seal replacement on five engine augmentor ducts; insp'd gap tolerance; returned $350K assets serviceable




- Managed AFTO 244 prgm; insp'd/maintained 21-item account; ensured equip serviceability/safed for daily ops
- Managed DIFM prgm; restored 35 acft parts; critical items returned to LRS--saved $463K in replacement costs
- Managed IMDS program; tracked 1500+ maint discreps--ensured 100% accuracy/safety of flight for 95 F-15E
- Manufactured five hydraulic lines from blueprints; avoided 3 day down time; saved 20K in procurement costs

- Mended damaged tailcone; reinforced 10 elongated fastener holes; prevented part replacement--saved $23K




- Organized/implemented ASM real-time training spread sheet--streamlined upgrade training process by 30%
- Outstanding backshop/flightline/phase support helped 4th Fighter Wing earn 08 AF Outstanding Unit Award
- Overhauled coating on 12 target/navigation pods; aided ACC-wide refurbishment prgm--extended svc life 50%
- Oversaw acft rudder repair; trimmed/fitted fairing assy; $59.6K flt control serviceable/returned to supply syst

- Oversaw completion of 200+ flt line/back shop jobs; aided MXG garner ACC 2009 Daedalian Awd--promote
- Oversaw completion of 450+ phase discrepancies; aided MXG garner ACC 2009 Daedalian Awd--promote




- Painted 18 F-15E weapons launchers; protected assets from corrosion; saved 4 FW $3.3M--promote to SrA
- Painted 36 AGE units/128 acft parts; removed corrosion/applied protective coating; extended service life 4 yrs
- Painted 72 AGE units; removed corrosion/applied polyurethane coating...extended service life by 4 years
- Patched wing skin; designed 3-piece flush repair; restored strength/aerodynamics--erased grounding condition

- Performed 11 periodic shop equipment maintenance inspections; ensured safe/proper operations at all times
- Performed acft antenna bracket/former repair; transferred/installed mounts; restored vital comm link--promote
- Performed IAT 21; removed/installed 64 special fasteners on four F-15E wing spars; prevented 171 rib failure
- Performed wing tip change; drilled/installed close tolerance fasteners--aircraft met scheduled training sortie

- Pursued CCAF degree in airframe repair technology; completed 15 credit hours/maintained stellar 3.3 GPA
- Pursued degree in airframe repair technology; completed 6 credit hours/stellar 3.8 GPA--finished CCAF




- Re-skinned inlet fairing; drilled/installed high stress skin--zero defects; restored integrity...saved $11K panel
- Refurbished 12 F-15E navigational pods; prepped/painted--guaranteed corrosion resistance for $11.2M assets
- Refurbished disbonded wing tip; crafted/installed titanium filler; acft safed for flight/met scheduled trng sortie
- Refurbished F-15E canopy transparency; minimized visual distortion saving 218K for off satiation replacement

- Refurbished five ammo trailers; treated corrosion/top coated units--restored critical assets; returned msn ready
- Refurbished three F-15E speedbrakes damaged during flight line operations--saved $450K in procurement cost
- Removed, drilled and installed new wingtip, closure rib and conjoining hardware; acft met next training sortie
- Removed/installed 73 loose intake rivets; restored strength to critical internal skin--erased grounding condition

- Removed/replaced severely damaged skin on navigation pod adapter--saved AF $135K in procurement cost
- Removed/replaced six upper engine mounts to facilitate hourly inspection; extended service life of $60K assets
- Removed/replaced three flex fairing retainers; prevented future chaffing/F-15E engine nozzle failure--promote
- Repaired air induction ramp; fabricated four longeron patches; zero defects--saved $117K in replacement costs

- Repaired cracked F-15E intake; fastened patch/ensured security--alleviated FOD hazard/saved $3.8M engine
- Repaired cracked intake; fabricated patch/supervised assembly--alleviated FOD hazard/saved $3.8M engine
- Repaired cracked wing skin; authored repair/garnered engineer approval--no depot team required/saved $14K
- Repaired damaged F-15E fiberglass nose radome; attention to detail saved Air Force $102K+ replacement cost

- Repaired F-15E flap upstop; aligned/fastened assy--prevented over-travel/catastrophic damage to flt control
- Repaired four air induction ramp support brackets; fabricated/installed brackets--saved $112K acquisition cost
- Repaired four burned acft skins from hot brake fire; precisely drilled/trimmed to fit restoring original integrity
- Repaired fuel tank; devised alternate method to fix bracket; negated heat treat need--saved 5 hrs additional mx

- Repaired rain erosion coating on 22 radomes; beat 10-day standard avg by 6 days--$2.1M+ assets turned FMC
- Repaired two aft torque box cracks; fabricated/installed all repairs...avoided costly depot field team visit
- Repaired upper torque box assy; crafted/riveted mutli-contoured doubler; c/w 3 hrs ahead of std--acft flt ready
- Repaired wing trailing edge closure spar using combination repair...restored full structural integrity/no delays

- Replaced 145 vertical stabilizer rib; drilled/fit to exact specs--bested std by 4 hrs; restored structural strength
- Replaced 153 support bracket; utilized hand formed doublers/maintained alignment--acft flew next mission
- Replaced 18 loose/damaged intake rivets--prevented possible foreign object damage to $3.5M F-15E engine
- Replaced F-15E aileron hinge; transferred holes/installed fasteners; secured primary flt control/acft msn ready

- Replaced gun safety switch guide pin bracket; hand formed materials/assembled/installed with zero defects
- Replaced three cracked UHF antenna brackets; restored structural integrity/saved $50K in procurement costs
- Replaced two pitot tube mount brackets in acft intake; completed 2 hrs ahead of standard--negated FOD hazard
- Replaced two vari-ramp longerons; precision drilled/assembled parts; restored integrity--saved $240K assets

- Replaced worn ejection seat hand guards; drilled/installed new guards...ensured safe use of $110K asset
- Restored acft seat; coord'd w/engineers for fix; installed metal plate--prevented backorder/saved $33K asset
- Restored integrity to F-15E ejection seat; manufactured/installed leg bracket--saved $95K replacement cost
- Restored wing panel 142; manufactured/drilled/installed repair doubler--negated $1.2K part replacement

- Revamped element's CACRL program for 09 ACC LSET...propelled EMS to "Excellent" rating--promote now
- Revamped/implemented new intake training program; recv'd Superior Performer for EMS during 09 LSET insp




- Spearheaded removal/replacement of three F-15E wing flap upstops; ensured proper flight control positioning
- Spt'ed eight F-15E phase insp's; supervised 300 repair actions/ensured quality--enabled 100% on time roll-out
- Sq dorm mgr for 7-mo period; coord'd maint for two facilities/enforced stds--ensured safety of 144 residents
- Stripped/painted nine nose landing gear strut assemblies; returned serviceable in 3 vs 4-day standard--promote

- Submitted five 107 engineering dispositions; avoided costly depot visits/three week downtime
- Supervised 8 personnel as Swing shift NCOIC; ensured completions of 300+ flightline/backshop discrepancies
- Supervised refurbishment of critical supply assets; returned 4 speed brakes/3 rudders/2 ailerons as serviceable
- Supervised training of 71 personnel/implemented new CFETP; reduced 3-level in-upgrade time by over 3 mos

- Supported Operation NOBLE EAGLE; covered launches--generated 15 sorties/86.5 hrs for Homeland Security
- Supported Operation NOBLE EAGLE; provided pre-/post-flight coverage for 27 Homeland Security missions




- Team mbr w/spar replacement; aligned/drilled critical structure; bested std by 3 days--restored air worthiness
- Team mbr w/spar replacement; aligned/drilled critical structure; bested std by 3 days--restored air worthiness
- Team member during repair of 142 rib crack; fabricated/installed patch...aircraft mission ready--no delays
- Team member of A-10 static display full paint; eforts enhanced base esprit de corps/preserved 4 FW heritage

- Team member on five F-15E full paints; prevented corrosion damage to aircraft...extended service life 5 years
- Trained five 3-lvls on advanced composite repair tasks; ensured proficiency--pivotal to on-time 5-lvl upgrades
- Trained five Amn w/ corrosion prevention methods; taught paint prep/application process--aided 5-lvl upgrade
- Trained six 3-levels on acft prep/paint procedures; aided w/5-level upgrades; upped shop capability by 20%

- Trained six Amn in taper-loc installation procedure; instructed hole prep/reaming--upped shop capability 25%
- Trained three Amn on corrosion prevention procedures at equipment paint; reduced part turn around time 20%
- Trained two Airmen on hydraulic line/dynatube installation; replenished supply level...aided in 5-lvl upgrade



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