Aircraft Structures & Surfaces Assembler Journeyman
Tinker Afb, Oklahoma, United States
---552nd Maintenance Squadron---*Directed $5M Infrastructure Retrofit: Managed a $5M infrastructure retrofit project with 100% UFC and OSHA standards compliance. This project increased facility capacity by 30% and safety by 50%, creating a safe environment for over 200 personnel.*HAZMAT/ESSOH Trainer: Led annual HAZMAT and Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health (ESSOH) training for over 150 personnel, reinforced safety protocols and compliance requirements. 95% pass rate on safety audits, a 20% reduction in HAZMAT incidents, and a strong safety culture.* Aircraft Structural Journeyman: Performed precision sheet metal repairs and modifications on AWACS aircraft, including installation, removal, and adjustment of structural components such as skin, frames, stringers, and bulkheads, ensuring adherence to strict Air Force standards and regulations.*Applied aircraft stenciling and markings to critical areas of AWACS aircraft for identification and operational safety, ensuring compliance with USAF Technical Orders and NATO specifications, contributing to the overall fleet readiness.*Executed corrosion control procedures by inspecting, treating, and repairing aircraft surfaces affected by corrosion, using chemical treatments, sealants, and protective coatings, reducing corrosion-related downtime by up to 25%.