• Deployed Certified Field Service Representative for MQ-1C Gray Eagle and the Universal Ground Control Station (UGCS)• Facilitates repair of aircraft electrical and avionics systems• Assists military with removal and replacement of optical payload and weapons systems, troubleshooting Ground Control Station, networking, Ground Data Terminal, takeoff and landing systems, and associated ground support equipment.

• Perform troubleshooting of all avionics/mission systems installed on the aircraft, installs and configures computer systems and network equipment such as routers and switches• Perform preventative maintenance on a variety of on and off aircraft computer related equipment to include troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of applicable avionics and mission systems• C4ISR Field Service Technician for avionics and mission systems modernization, modification, and maintenance support efforts within the Continental United States (CONUS) and outside Continental United States (OCONUS)

• Managed 116 international military and civilian avionics maintenance technicians and resources to accomplish requirements of scheduled and unscheduled E-3A AWACS maintenance• Oversaw division mobility and deployment commitments, Quality Assurance, electronics maintenance training and other unit tasking’s. • Managed directing, development and performance logistics management operations that involve planning, coordinating, or evaluating the logistical actions required to support the E-3A NATO Component tasking’s. • Performed periodic independent systems evaluations and develop recommendations for system improvements based on a thorough and comprehensive study and analysis. • Monitored organizational compliance against system performance criteria. Collaborates and plans with other foreign and domestic Nations to appropriate personnel and to coordinate and/or integrate operations and interests of other organizations. • Gathered facts and develop conclusions relative to any matter having a significant impact on solutions to problems requiring command attention because of their criticality of involvement with high-level policy. • Exercised technical leadership to obtain agreement on required actions, schedules and the resolution of conflicting points of view concerning program or policy matters. • Analyzed interrelated issues of effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity, developing recommendations to resolve issues and problems, and applying program and logistics management principles to ensure program accomplishment • Developed, identified, defined, and resolved complex technical and management issues related to manning, logistics, funds, and the corresponding development efforts to facilitate the notification and determination of alternative ways to achieve the best mix of forces, equipment, and support.

• Supervised eight active duty, four GS-9 Quality Assurance Specialists and 400 contractors managing government surveillance of eight aircraft maintenance contracts for Big Safari, SOCONS, SOFSA, HQ AFSOC, and DCMA valued at $102 million. • Managed maintenance contract surveillance AFSOC unique platforms to include C-130E/H, AC-130H/U, MC-130H/P/W, CV-22B, U-28A, PC-12, UH-1N/H, MI-17, and DHC-6. • Delegated by DCMA as the Ground Government Flight Representative (GGFR) on five separate aircraft maintenance contracts. • Ensured contractor compliance as a subject matter expert on Government Flight Risk Clause (GFRC) (DCMAI 8210) through annual review of contractor Ground Operating Procedures (GOPs) and formal annual surveys. • Coordinated internal and external audits of ground, flight and safety procedures. • Directed corrective action activities with APT and company personnel. • Led mishap investigations. • Provided flight and maintenance metrics to Big Safari, SOCONS, SOFSA, HQ AFSOC, and DCMA• Consultant for contract quality assurance with responsibility for directing, developing and implementing quality assurance polices that support contract surveillance management. • Analyzed and interpreted correct proposed policy and guidelines, and assessed business process re-engineering impacts on quality assurance. • Planned, developed, organized, evaluated, coordinated and improved comprehensive quality assurance program for large-scale aircraft maintenance contracts, and involving frequent changes in scope and technical requirements. • Managed assigned contract programs and award fee evaluation functions in relation to Federal acquisition regulation specifications. • Implemented policy and procedures on quality related functions for staff and operational components of the organizations. • Technical adviser for evaluating proposed quality management system. • Oversaw contractor policy development and planning, programming and budget execution processes.

• Directed, led, and mentored 74 military, two WG-9's, and three civilian contractor personnel through daily supervision of maintenance activities, counseling, feedback, and annual performance reports. • Provided elite technicians responsible for in shop repair support equipment valued at $71 million to support operations directed by the Joint Chiefs of Staff and DOD. • Planned, organized, and directed intermediate-level maintenance on Terrain Following/Avoidance and Multimode Radar systems, Forward Looking Infrared systems and Laser Target Designator/Ranger. • Supported maintenance efforts for 70 AC-130H/U, MC-130H/P/W, C-130E/H, MH-53J/ M, and CV-22 aircraft. Directed overhaul, alignment, repair, and modification of system components and all associated support equipment. • Audited depot-level repair expenditures to ensure cost-effective overhaul of faulty components. • Evaluated skills, aptitudes, and proficiency of personnel. • Identified training deficiencies and initiates corrective actions. • Employed focused efforts to improve maintenance quality and production. • Coordinated with AFSOC HHQ, civilian industry, and depot regarding program acquisitions, development, and sustainment.

• Led and managed 17 personnel assigned to the MC-130H Talon II Team. • Performed organizational and intermediate-level maintenance activities on assigned weapon systems. • Conducted isochronal inspections on MC-130H fixed wing aircraft. • Repaired, troubleshot bore-sighted, performed isochronal inspections on AAQ-17 Infrared Detection Set (IDS) system, APQ-170 Terrain Following Radar and associated aircraft avionics systems. • Performed overhaul, inspection, alignment, repair, and modification of system components and all associated support equipment. • Used technical publications and commercial test equipment to perform detailed tests, inspections, and servicing of associated powered and non-powered support equipment. • Conducted comprehensive on-the-job training.

• Performed intermediate level maintenance and phase inspections on MH-53J Pave Low helicopter communications/navigational systems in support of special operations in the Pacific Theatre. • Evaluated equipment performance and isolated malfunctions by visual inspection and testing using common and specialized support equipment. • Removed and replaced defective subassemblies in accordance with applicable technical directives. • Repaired, aligned, and adjusted equipment to achieve maximum operational efficiency.• Primary Equipment Custodain authorized to sign for equipment items.• Ensured all accountable property is accounted for and inventoried annually.

• Performed organizational, intermediate level maintenance and isochronal inspections on assigned MH-53J, AC-130H/U, MC-130P, MC-130E/H, MH-60G, and transient aircraft avionics systems. • Included test, inspection, removal, installation, troubleshooting, modification, assembly, disassembly, and repair of communication, navigation, and radar systems. • Diagnosed malfunctions using technical orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, mock-ups, and test equipment.

• Removed, installed, disassembled, reassembled 14 F-4G communications and navigation line replaceable units and 26 weapons control system components. • Used technical data, electronic schematics, and system diagrams to troubleshoot, isolate malfunctions, repair, calibrate, align, modify, inspect, maintain, and operate 10 different communications and navigational systems. • Completed maintenance data documentation. Supervised, conducted, and evaluated training.

• Trained to troubleshoot, repair, align, overhaul, and modify components of aircraft interphone, Ultra High Frequency, High Frequency, and Satellite communications systems, airborne Search and Weather Radar, Radar Beacon, Omni Navigation, Tactical Air Navigation, Doppler Navigation, and Instrument Landing systems for the B-52 and KC-135 platforms.• Tested and inspected aircrew emergency radio components. Used and maintained hand tools and soldering equipment.• Trained to inspect and perform work center maintenance calibration on precision measuring equipment.• Maintained, repaired, and performed periodic maintenance inspections on bench mock-ups.

Attended Avionics technical training school with the specialization in the following criteria:• Advising with problems maintaining aircraft communication, navigation, cryptographic, computer, and ancillary systems. • Using and interpreting layout drawings, schematics, logic, and pictorial diagrams to solve maintenance problems. • Advising on aligning and calibrating procedures to ensure optimum operating efficiency. • Analyzing data received from testing and troubleshooting procedures to determine necessary repair. • Identifying maintenance problem areas, and recommends corrective action. • Developing methods to improve maintenance efficiency.• Removing, installing, inspecting, maintaining and operating aircraft avionics communication, navigation, cryptographic, computer, and ancillary systems. • Inspecting and testing systems to locate defective components or interconnections. • Troubleshooting and repairing receivers, transmitters, digital and voice satellite communications, multiplexing, electronic switching, and radar (doppler, search, and weather) systems. • Diagnosing malfunctions using technical orders, schematics, diagnostic software, wiring diagrams and test equipment. • Removing and replacing faulty system wiring, electrical connectors, antennas, transmission lines, and multi-conductor cables. • Adjusting, calibrating, and aligning system components.• Performing production maintenance functions. • Coordinating maintenance plans to meet operational commitments. • Supervising and assisting in launching and recovering aircraft. • Performing basic ground handling functions. • Performing pre-flight, in-flight, and post flight duties. • Maintaining and reviewing maintenance data collection and inspection records.• Complying with security directives. • Using and disposing of hazardous material and waste according to environmental guidelines.• Led military flight in drill formations for parades and daily marches to training wing

• Conferred with performers to determine and achieve the desired sound for a production of musical and video recording.• Mixed and edited voices, music, and taped sound effects for prerecorded events using sound mixing boards.• Recorded music and vocals on recording media, using recording equipment.• Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions, using control consoles.• Reproduced and duplicated sound recordings from original recording media, using sound editing and duplication equipment.• Separated instruments, vocals, and other sounds, then combined sounds later during the mixing or post-production stage.• Set up, tested, and adjusted recording equipment for recording sessions.• Synchronized and equalized prerecorded music, and vocal recording and visual action of motion pictures using control consoles.• Prepared for recording sessions by performing activities such as selecting and setting up microphones.• Reported equipment problems, and ensure that required repairs are made.