Derek Will Email & Phone Number

Mcchord Afb, Washington

Troubleshoot and maintain aircraft structures, systems, components, and support equipment (SE) Advise on problems maintaining, servicing, and inspecting aircraft and aerospace SE Use technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems Test repaired components using mockups and test equipment Adjust, align, rig, and calibrate aircraft systems Jack, tow, and service aircraft Inspect aircraft structures, systems, components, and SE Inspect and check components for clearances, tolerances, proper installation, and operation Inspect and operate powered and nonpowered aerospace ground equipmentInspect and identify aircraft corrosion for prevention and correctionReview maintenance forms, aircraft records, and reports to ensure complete documentation

Responsible for supervising, inspecting and performing maintenance and troubleshooting functions on equipment wiring harnesses, electrical components, and radio frequency paths within Unmanned Air System (UAS) aviation field maintenance unitsPerformed maintenance on the drone system RQ-7B (Shadow 200 UAS) Repaired and maintained the aircraft electrical, avionics, propulsion, and fuel systemsRepaired and maintained the Ground Control Station electrical systems, and the Ground Data Terminal electrical systems, and radio frequency systemsRepaired and maintained takeoff and landing systemsRemoved and replaced optical payloadTracked and performed periodic maintenanceConducted launch and recovery operations, fueling / defueling operationsEnsured safe operations by utilizing aircrew coordination and situational awarenessReached level of Technical Inspector

Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Maintained aircraft armament/missile systems according to technical manuals and safety procedures.Performed maintenance on aircraft weapon components, fire control units and sighting elements. Performed operational checks, ammunition loading/unloading and weapon subsystems configuration changes for fire control systems. Tested, troubleshot and repaired test sets and diagnostic equipment. Replaced faulty wiring and soldered electrical connectionsRepaired wiring harnesses. Soldered electrical connections. Repaired or replaced instruments, such as tachometers, temperature gauges and altimeters. Read electrical wiring diagrams

2A551, Aerospace Maintenance

Unmanned Aerial System Repair

Military And Strategic Leadership

Oh-58 Armament/Electronic/Avionic Systems Repair

Airborne

Basic Military Training

High School Diploma