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Vandenberg Afb, Ca

Assembles, disassembles and modifies systems by changing, removing, replacing or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes. Works closely with engineers configuring aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment. Troubleshoots pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair faulty components. Documents procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance. Inspects components and verifies repairs for flight worthiness requirements. Performs continuity/hazardous current/bonding checks and connections on ordnance. Operates hydraulic and pneumatic carts during critical testing phases on the Ground Based Interceptor.

Vandenberg Afb, Ca

Directes maintenance quality assurance evaluations for a 130 member group in support of nine launch and payload systems worth $6 billion. Implement group policy, procedures, instructions and training for Minotaur, Delta IV and Atlas V space lift maintenance operations. Leads a five member flight, ensuring mission assurance launching critical spacecrafts for national command authority. Advises group leadership on personnel technical proficiency, mission assurance effectiveness and quality of training.

Vandenberg Afb, Ca

Enlisted leader for 130 member team. Provided mission assurance and acquisition management in support of $1.1 billion Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle program. Orchestrated DoD launch operations and maintenance. Evaluated processing schedules, prioritized tasks and instituted manpower support requirements.

Vandenberg Afb, Ca

Led six member team. Provided launch campaign mission assurance and risk assessments reinforcing the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle flight worthiness. Oversaw DoD and National Reconnaissance Office launch operations and maintenance while assuring safety, suitability and effectiveness. Evaluated launch processing procedures and prioritized tasks. Developed and instituted operation schedules and manpower support requirements.

Fort Belvoir, Va

Supervised joint service military and civilian teams. Deployed and inspected Former Soviet Union (FSU) strategic nuclear forces ensuring compliance with START. Logistician and national escort during FSU START inspections conducted at US strategic nuclear facilities. Nuclear weapons expert on US and FSU aviation, naval, ground-based nuclear forces and intercontinental ballistic missiles. Trainer for 50 division personnel on START inspection rights and safeguarding of US national security interests.

Minot Afb, Nd

Minot Afb, Nd

Dover Afb, De

Accomplished operations of power plant, aircraft systems and control devices during all ground and flight operations. Monitored in-flight system instrumentation, reported failures to the pilot with recommendations for correction to include emergency procedures. Analyzed weight and balance data and computed takeoff, climb, cruise and landing data. Performed pre-flight, through-flight and post flight inspections and coordinated maintenance trouble-shooting and repair operations. Computed specific engine power requirements and fuel consumption for ambient atmospheric conditions and speed requirements from time, speed and range charts and formulas. Recorded actual aircraft performand and endurance.

Minot Afb, Nd

Performed tasks associated with the installation, removal and check-out of the Minuteman III Command Data Buffer weapon system components. Performed transport, removal, installation and check-out of the reentry system, missile guidance set and propulsion system rocket engine. Assisted in the installation and removal of the missile down-stages at remote launch facilities.

Education record

Education record