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Wichita, Kansas, United States

Wichita, Kansas

Advises military veterans, surviving spouses and their dependents on matters concerning compensation, pension, education, vocational rehabilitation, and other benefits.Interprets and explains local, state and federal laws, regulations, and rules pertaining to Veteran's benefits.Assists clients with preperation and presentation of claim forms to state and federal agencies.

Mcconnell Afb, Kansas

Supervised four personel and managed 425 wheel and tire assemblies valued at $1.1M; Supervised maintenance on all shop tools and equipment to include visual inspection for proper and accurate markings, serviceability and lubrication. Directed build-up & maintenance of 76 supply assets worth $208K as well as supplying mission readiness spares for package resources. Reviewed and updated work center training requirements to ensure that personnell were knowledgeable and proficient.

Mcconnell Afb, Kansas

Ensured aircraft maintenance was accomplished and coordinated all aircraft maintenance actions. Enforced strict adherence to technical data. Implemented disaster control duties pertaining to aircraft and Special Equipment movement and personnel evacuation.

Mcconnell Afb, Kansas

Accompanied KC-135 aircraft when performing missions away from hom station. Responsible for inspecting, servicing, coordinating/accomplishing aircraft maintenance while away from home station. Qualified to run the KC-135's CFM International F108-CF-201 engines as part of flying crew chief duties. These duties required me to travel all over the world allowing me to experience many different cultures.

Advised on problems maintaining, servicing, and inspecting aircraft and aerospace Special Equipment (SE). Used technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems. Interpreted and advised on maintenance procedures and policies to repair aircraft and SE. Troubleshot and maintained aircraft structures, systems, components, and SE. Adjusted, aligned, rigged, and calibrated aircraft systems. Qualified to run aircraft engines. Accomplished weight and balance functions. Jacked, towed, and serviced aircraft. Inspected aircraft structures, systems, components, and SE. Supervised and performed aircraft and component inspections. Inspected and checked components for clearances, tolerances, proper installation, and operation. Inspected and operated powered and nonpowered aerospace ground equipment. Inspected and identified aircraft corrosion for prevention and correction. Reviewed maintenance forms, aircraft records, and reports to ensure complete documentation.