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Fort Rucker, Al, Us

Ft Rucker, Alabama

Diagnoses and repairs all electrical components and control modules associated with target acquisition, gun control, and area weapons systems to ensure a 100% mission capable armament system. Uses all applicable testing fixtures, equipment and programs to properly boresight the Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight and Pilot Night Vision Sensor (M-TADS/PNVS) the fire control system for the aircraft. Cleans, lubricates, and inspects all external and internal stores systems to ensure proper working condition including, but not limited to, the 30mm M230 chain gun, M299 Guided Missile Launchers, Hydra M261 Rocket Pods, and AGM-114 Hellfire training missiles. Meticulously documents all maintenance actions on the MDS associated with the airframe with the use of ULLS-A (Unit Level Logistics System-Aviation) and the newly acquired ACN (Aircraft Notebook)

Nellis Afb, Nv

F-16 Armament team chief. Accomplished modifications and operational test and evaluations in compliance with policies andtechnical orders. Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft mounted hardware and stores management systems, as well as mission support equipment. Conducted daily munition loading operations, End of Runway arm and de-arm, and postflight maintenance. Provided extensive knowledge background and troubleshooting of M61A1 Vulcan gun and ammunition handling set.

Kunsan Ab, South Korea

Supervised and trained personnel to complete mission objectives supporting 44, F-16 C/D acft worth $1.9B. Inspected, repaired, and maintained 47 M61A1 20MM internal gun systems and 24 loading systems valued at $6.5M. Ensured accuracy of gun maintenance historical records/rounds fired; inputs data in Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS) Validated maintenance methods/techniques used to repair and maintain off-equipment/submits corrections for deficient areas.

Nellis Afb, Nv

Uploaded/downloaded conventional test, and classified munitions on 28 assigned F-16 aircraft valued at $868M. Troubleshot, installed, removed alternate mission equipment to meet Unit mission. Accomplished modifications and operational test and evaluations; complied with policies and technical orders. Performed scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, end-of-runway, one-time, and basic post/preflight inspections.

Nellis Afb, Nv

- Responsible to F-16 CAST Chief for mx on 1K+ Alternate Mission Equipment (AME) valued at over $36M- Executed scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on 69 20mm gun units $30M+; responded to in-flight emergencies- Inspected/repaired armament equipment/Ammunition Loading System (ALS); ensured completion of all TCTOs - Input data/order/track parts using Federal Logistic/Integrated Maintenance Data Systems; updates AME history

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Aircraft Armament Systems Technology

Associate Of Applied Science, Construction Management