Floyd Hyde
Whiteman Air Force Base
Summary
Experienced Aerospace Ground Equipment Technician and Supervisor skilled in maintaining and repairing a wide range of aerospace ground equipment. Proven track record of implementing maintenance improvements that boost productivity and operational efficiency. Strong technical acumen complemented by critical thinking and a commitment to safety protocols. Effective leader known for motivating teams and fostering a collaborative culture to achieve aggressive goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aerospace Ground Equipment Technician
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Knob Noster
09.2022 - Current
- Munitions AGE Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC)
- Manages, organizes, and equips 16 Airmen responsible for directly supporting nuclear load operations on 20 B-2 aircraft valued at $44 billion. Leads the section to sustain the weapons storage area & prime nuclear airlifts with support equipment & munition load trailers for weapons loading & air transportation. Heads records management, squadron Nuclear Certified Equipment (NCE) programs & coordinates with Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) and Logistics & Engineering on equipment status.
- Backed Exercise RED FLAG by leading a team in organizing 49 cargo increments worth $14 million & 397 dispatches. His role induced 17 B-2 aircraft sorties, 90.1 flight hours, a member earning Superior Performer and backed Exercise BAMBOO EAGLE attendance. This met Combined Forces Air Component Commander objectives with deep & dynamic targeting strikes.
- Oversaw 16 airmen for 292 repair actions, 736 inspections, sustaining 90% equipment availability, and achieved a 94% QA pass rate. Altered maintenance schedules during combat preparations and sent crews to fix 6 trailer stoppages, ensuring reliable loading for precision strikes against 5 underground weapons storage facilities in Yemen.
- Managed a $4.3M maintenance facility, the munitions Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) 101 assets worth $31M, and oversees 71 nuclear certified assets worth $34M. Drove the Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) Service Life Extension Plan (SLEP) by collaborating with engineers on installation of a $5M hydraulic and electrical systems upgrade, modernizing the Air Forces (AF's) sole Munitions Handling Unit (MHU) nuclear load trailers.
- Paired with metals technology to fabricate 3 special tools to repair jack cylinders, lift cylinders & install sleeves, saving 1K hours annually and $4.5K per jack assembly. Improved removal and replacement techniques to 30 munitions load trailers valued at $31M, earning both a Maintenance Group (MXG) Quarterly and Annual Innovator of the Year award.
- Fueled Exercise SPIRIT VIGILENCE by organizing 4 quick reaction teams and ensured availability of 12 nuclear trailers. The teams resolved 4 trailer issues with zero weapon delays, yielding the (BW's) largest ever 12-ship 'Elephant Walk' fly-off.
Aerospace Ground Equipment Service Pick-up & Delivery Team Lead
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
12.2021 - 11.2023
- Managed AGE dispatch team of 14 Airmen in support of 20 B-2 and 14 T-38 aircraft valued at $44.8B. Directs priorities, advises on facets of mission execution & reports equipment deficiencies to flight leadership. Leads Munitions Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) section to sustain the weapons storage area & prime nuclear airlifts with ground support equipment & munition load trailers for weapons loading & air transportation. Heads the records management and squadron (Nuclear Certified Equipment programs.
- Oversaw a team of 8 technicians providing 24/7 coverage of 58 pieces of equipment, supporting B-2 mishap maintenance response teams and 2 United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) exercises. Floyd led 2 special airlift mission equipment package preparations for C-17 hot cargo pad operations, which secured the $7.2M strategic weapons movement success across 2 MAJCOMs.
- Led the flight training session on component location, inspection, operations & common failures for 12 personnel on a Self-Generating Nitrogen Servicing Cart (SGNSC): increasing 3-level upgrade training by 15%. He completed Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) and Suicide Prevention (SP) facilitator certification & conducted training across a 550 personnel squadron. His sessions fortified Air Forces (AF's) Wingman concept & suicide prevention awareness!
- Led munitions Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) section's 101 assets worth $31 million, drove 266 maintenance actions locking an 8-year high Nuclear Certification Equipment (NCE) availability rate and achieving a 96% Quality Assurance (QA) pass rate. He readied 60 pieces of Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) and 6 Airmen for Priority Level-1 posture and weapons storage support; securing Exercise SPIRIT VIGILENCE success and the Bomb Wings (BW's) first 8-ship 'Elephant Walk' fly-off.
- As the Bomb Wings (BW's) sole representative to Malmstrom Air Force Base (AFB), Floyd completed NUC-150/NCE class. He instilled the importance to 18 Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) Airman, locked future course funding by briefing squadron leaders on course benefits and was lauded by his squadron commander. As squadron Nuclear Certified Equipment (NCE) lead he oversaw 71 assets worth $34 million, securing 3 flawless nuclear surety inspections.
- As Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge (NCOIC) of dispatch section, he led a 12 Airman team completing 5K logistical movements, supporting 3 generation exercises, 24 Higher Headquarters (HHQ) Missions, 4 Temporary Duty (TDY) packages, and 5 flying squadron through 471 sorties and 2K flying hours that directly fed the Bomb Wings (BW's) Verne Orr award!
War Ready Material Aerospace Ground Equipment/Technical Order Distribution Office/Tanks, Racks, Adapters, & Pylons/Corrosion Control Contract Officer Representative
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
12.2020 - 11.2022
- Works with 11 different Contracting Officer Representatives (COR's) and Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC's) careers; responsible for 9th Air Force Logistics and Engineering $3.8B pre-positioned War Ready Material (WRM) program assigned at 4 sites.
- Ensures Air Force Instruction (AFI) compliance on a $530M contract; audits execution of Performance Work Statements (PWS) for 900 Amentum multi-national maintenance personnel.
- Liaised with 4 nations; critical to AGE/CC/TODO/TRAP management issues-analyze and reports monthly capabilities to Air Combat Command Logistics and Engineering (ACC/A4).
- Managed 13 vehicles, Trusted Associate Sponsorship Systems (TASS), safety, and facility programs; supports Aera of Responsibility (AOR) contingency and exercise operations.
- Liaised with Qatari Air Force and 8 F-15s; facilitated Qatar's National Air Show-supported Defense Security Cooperation with $9 billion Foreign Military Sales.
- Conducted 11 desktop audits; verified data integrity for 3 functions and 6.2K Preventive Maintenance Inspections (PMIs)-96% readiness rate/beat standard by 6%.
- Supervised TASS accounts; authenticated base and network access for 100+ civilian contractors-secured $96.1 million War Ready Material (WRM) resupply.
- Coordinated site audit; created an itinerary, identified covid test locations, and car rental-enabled safe travels for 11 members/$36K operations.
- Validated training and task qualification performance; audited 232 Service Inspections, Preventive Maintenance Inspections (PMI’s) and maintenance processes of 1.6K AGE assets-influenced 96% Mission Capable (MC) rate.
- Sole Contractor Officer Representative (COR) for an $82 million Tanks, Racks, Adapters and Pylons (TRAP) program; evaluated 1.7K advanced weapons, tanks, identified 422 excess fueled Operation Plan (OPLAN) aircraft strike capabilities.
- Validated War Ready Material (WRM) equipment serviceability; positioned 20K pieces, $90 million Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) and Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resource (BEAR) packages, generated 26K combat sorties and 43K flight hours.
- Led Detachment as Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) representative, briefed donation opportunities, key role in Al Udeid Air Base (AUAB) success, received Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Cert of Achievement.
Aerospace Ground Equipment Detachment 6 Contracting Officer Representative
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
12.2019 - 11.2021
- Leads 8-member section on equipment inspections, repairs, service & deliveries; supports CAF's largest F-16CM fleet,78 aircraft worth $3.4B.
- Prepares equipment for mobilization & readiness; ensures 64 personnel & 514 assets valued at $34M meet Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) Global contingencies.
- Records data on equipment forms & Integrated Maintenance Data System to collect, track & analyze historical data for daily accuracy.
- Analyzes maintenance quality trends & shared resources, also monitors, establishes production standards & implements corrective actions.
- Sole AFCENT DET 6 AGE/TRAP COR; completed 4 audits and 6 inspections across 4 different Area of Responsibility (AOR) locations-reinforced $5.5 million War Ready Material (WRM) contract.
- Directed diesel generator repairs; nixed $29K engine swap and trained 2 personnel-enabled weapons testing and negated going below the Mission Essential List (MEL) condition.
- Executed Maintenance Recovery Team (MRT) equipment response; mobilized 8 assets in less than 5 hours and enabled landing gear repairs and engine change-rescued $43M F-16.
Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Section NCOIC
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
12.2018 - 11.2020
- Leads 18-member section on equipment inspections, repairs, service & deliveries, supports the Combined Air Forces (CAF's) largest F-16CM fleet, 79 aircraft worth $3.4B.
- Prepares equipment for mobilization & readiness; ensures 70 personnel & 514 assets valued at $34M, meets Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) and Global contingencies.
- Records data on equipment forms & Integrated Maintenance Data System to collect, track & analyze historical data for daily accuracy.
- Analyzes maintenance quality trends and shared resources. Also monitors, establishes production standards and implements corrective actions.
- Led section production, guiding 18 personnel through maintenance and inspection of 150 assets valued at $9M, aiding the flights 96% Mission Capable (MC) rate and 93% Quality Assurance (QA) pass rate.
- Trained 3 Airman on flight line driving, boosting sections driver proficiency support by 13%, enabling 6.7K aircraft support equipment dispatches.
- Coached 12 Airman and orchestrated 5-level and 7-level training, completing 794 core tasks 3-months early, bolstering sections qualification by 54%.
- Identified the sole aircraft leakage cabin pressure tester erratic fault, repaired air pump & replaced gauge less than 2 hours, averting critical equipment shortfall.
- Managed $8.2M aircraft generator fleet; led 31 inspections, 5 overhauls, saved $33K in parts, allowing avionics maintenance on 26 F-16 aircraft.
- Supervised Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) training, taught 35 of 78 personnel on contamination prevention methods, elevating flight response capabilities by 44%.
- Resolved bomb lift part malfunction, drove 2 Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO's), correcting 82 defects, the Fighter Wing(FW) munitions load operations safety top priority.
- Drove Air Conditioning (A/C) One Time Inspection (OTI), led 4 Non-Commissioned Officers and inspected 11 units for cracked heat exchangers with no defects, averting $216K replacement costs.
- Supported allied section, analyzed generator fault, pinpointed bad relay and averted $19K in repair costs, strengthening unit relations.
- Showcased Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) operations, teamed with Squadron Commander & Personnel Manager, troubleshot turbine engine aircraft generator and shared shops goals and objectives, gaining senior leadership perspective.
- Coordinated aircraft jack Technical Assistance Request, gained engineer approval for local part vs supply backorder, eliminated 13-month lead time.
Combat Aerospace Ground Equipment Team (CAT) NCOIC
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
12.2017 - 11.2019
- Leads 16-member team on equipment inspections, repairs, service and deliveries. Supports Combat Air Forces (CAF's) largest F-16CM fleet; 79 aircraft worth $3.4B.
- Prepares equipment for mobilization & readiness; ensures flight personnel & 151 assets valued at $12 million, meet Air Expeditionary Force/Global contingencies.
- Records data on eqpt forms & Integrated Mx Data System to collect, track & analyze historical data for daily accuracy.
- Analyzes maintenance quality trends/shared resources, establishes production methods/implements corrective actions.
- Refurbished stuck Self Generating Nitrogen Servicing Cart hose reel, identified worn hardware and replaced less than 1 hour, negated Mission Essential List shortage resulting in 42 aircraft struts serviced.
- Resurrected Universal Hydraulic Test Stand (UHTS); teamed with Air Force Material Command (AFMC) engineers/fixed fuel sensor fault-Fully Mission Capable (FMC) 1st time in 3 months, lifting Maintenance Group (MXG) equipment Mission Capable (MC) rate by 7%.
- Headed $145K Hydraulic Test Stand (HTS) repair; devised $74 valve refurbishment/coordinated with Metals Technology (MT) fix <8 hours--raised msn critical eqpt availability by 25%.
- Executed Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) 2018 pack out; prepped 143 Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) assets & 14 chalks <48hrs-nailed Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) 1st line of effort/wing combat ready.
- Diagnosed Gas Turbine (GT) generator output fault; soldered broken voltage regulator circuit--averted Due-In For Maintenance (DIFM) part from supply/saved $3K replacement.
- Pinpointed bomblift table fault; overhauled 4 tilt cylinders with on hand seals less than 2 hours-enabled 20 Fighter Wing (FW) aircraft munitions load capabilities.
- Improved equipment servicing process; procured hydro hoses for facility-supported 31 aircraft phase inspections/returned 12.4K hours’ Time Distributed Index (TDI).
- Directed Armament Flight equipment rebuild; revamped Junction Box for Alternate Mission Equipment testing--critical to 378 tests complied with & 99% munitions reliability rating.
- Analyzed generator power output issue; diagnosed faulty voltage regulator/trained 3 Airman-saved $19K/12 maintenance man hours.
- Volunteered for Thanksgiving 5K/10K setup/breakdown; guided 151 runners/ensured 100% safety-upheld positive Air Force (AF) image.
- Conducted 52 spot checks; resolved 27 discrepancies & passed 5 Quality Assurance (QA) evals-elevated In Commission Rate (ICR) to 97%/12% above Air Combat Command (ACC) standard.
- Supported combat operations, managed 143 assets & 8K dispatches, crucial to 1,088 munitions released and 843 targets destroyed & 604 Enemy Killed In Action (EKIA).
- Fulfilled Flight Chief role on deployment; led 10 personnel shop, 355 maintenance tasks, 391 inspections-vital to 2.1K sorties & 12.4K Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) flight hours.
NCOIC, Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Maintenance
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
12.2016 - 11.2018
- Leads major maintenance/inspection actions on 538 AGE assets worth $36M, supporting 79 F-16CM aircraft valued at $3.4 billion.
- Regulates maintenance and Time Compliance Technical Orders & ensures personnel follow strict environmental regulations.
- Analyzes maintenance quality trends and shared resources, establishes production methods and implements corrective actions.
- Reviews and maintains equipment forms, inputs and updates maintenance history into an Integrated Maintenance Data System.
- Supervised 7 personnel maintenance section; drove 250 equipment repairs, 6 engine changes, and 13 Due-In from Maintenance (DIFMs)-saved $825K and achieved 95% In Commission (IC) rate.
- Organized 16-piece ready line; assisted 16 airframes and 238 aircraft-ensured Transit Authority (TA) support and propelled critical Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS) and Command Control Battle Management (C2BM) mission.
- Thwarted turbine runaway engine anomaly: replaced Fuel Control Unit <4 hour/6-hour standard-lifted Mission Capable rate by 4%/saved $275K/surge operations ready.
- Directed 12 bomb lift refurbs; cleared 32 jobs/raised 33% MEL-extended lifespan 10 yrs/aided 11K sorties/15.5K fly hours.
- Conducted hurricane evacuation; prepped facility/538 units f/inclenment weather <4 hours-safeguarded $48M assets/no damage.
- Diagnosed Self Generating Nitrogen Servicing Cart booster fault, adjusted limit switches and the Flow Control Valve. This aided in tire and strut servicing, earning the flights Maintenance Group Operations Flight Team of the 1st Quarter 2018 award.
- Steered hydraulic test stand mx action; led 3 personnel and $86K engine installations-supported 43 aircraft phases and 17.2K hours returned.
- Managed corrosion program: validated scores, painted units and 9 refurbished units, increasing life cycle 20 years for 534 units, a $34 million fleet.
- Led training day event; advised 14 maintenance task and certified 8 members in Training Business Area (TBA) program core requirements, ensuring 98% Mission Schedule Effectiveness (MSE) rate and 32% personnel upgrade.
- Volunteered for Maintenance Operations squadron Christmas party; steered 10 volunteers and set up 30 tables, 60 chairs and stage for 150 attendees, raising esprit de corps.
- Accomplished Headquarters, Air Combat Command (ACC) Logistics and Engineering occupational analysis survey; validated 500 Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) task, impacted 4.8k Total Force personnel.
- Drove high-demand soft line burst test; repaired and tested 10 hose assemblies, restored Aircraft Maintenance Units (AMU’s) F-16 Emergency Power Unit (EPU’s) servicing capabilities.
- Orchestrated hi-visible United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) support; readied 12 assets and 72-hour coverage and comms, upheld vital NAOC/POTUS mission.
Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
02.2016 - 11.2017
- Ensure safe and quality maintenance is performed to sustain 79 F-16 aircraft and associated ground support equipment worth $3.4 billion.
- Completes technical inspections and personnel evals on daily maintenance activities and delivers feedback on issues and areas of concern.
- Research and liaise with engineers on aircraft maintenance issues, reviewed Technical Order (TO) changes, kit-proofs and time compliance technical orders (TCTO’s).
- Administers Quality Assurance (QA) program; assesses overall knowledge, proficiency and safety of 1.8k personnel assigned to 4 diverse maintenance units.
- Performed 986 Quality Assurance (QA) inspections and 8 Key Tasks Listings (KTL’s); upheld maintenance discipline and standards for 1.8k personnel and guaranteed 11.7k sorties and 24k flight hours.
- Coordinated $20k Test, Measure, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) program, maintained and tracked 26 support equipment and tools, sustained critical calibration specification.
- Noticed incorrect bleed air hose clamp during Quality Verification Inspection (QVI), assured unit was removed from service and thwarted $7k damages and possible injury.
- Relocated Quality Assurance (QA) equipment to primary facility after construction, returned to full capability less than 72 hours, assured zero Maintenance Standard Evaluation Program (MSEP) losses.
- Audited 4 sections, 15 Management Internal Control Toolset (MICT) checklists,150-line items and verified directive compliance, validating 20% Inspector General (IG) assessment program.
- Executed 120 Service Inspections, identified 12 deficiencies targeting negative trends, enforcing 20th Maintenance Group Commander quality maintenance vision.
- Facilitated Quality Assurance (QA) Golden Bolt Award program; validated 4 Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walks which ultimately cleared 9 lbs. of debris and acknowledged 4 attentive Airman.
- Analyzed generator start problem; diagnosed clogged fuel line and trained three Airman-saved the Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) shop from a $160k engine replacement and 16 man-hrs.
- Volunteered 2 hours for F-16 demonstration; marshaled 60 vehicles and directed 500 spectators, elevating Air Force community relations.
- Attended the 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork seminar, bolstering management and team skills, mentoring 12 Quality Assurance inspectors.
- Averted F-16 weight inspection downtime; replaced broken load cell, a $3k part. Increasing Weight & Balance equipment availability by 25%.
- Revitalized safety program: updated Air Force Form 55’s, Job Safety Training Outline guide and equipped 35 personnel with safe procedures. Upheld zero workplace incidents and accidents.
- Conducted 154 Quality Verification Inspections and 40 Personnel Evals; confirmed technical compliance and training processes, enabled 2x Maintenance Group Small Flight of The Quarter award, Calendar Year 2017.
- Wing Inspection Team member: conducted four Phase I/II Operational Readiness Evaluation inspections/Management Internal Control Toolset validations/identified nine deficiencies--solidified 20 Fighter Wing Commander’s Inspection Program.
- Oversaw 36 incident and accident reports totaling $457; scrutinized Root Cause Analysis (RCA’s) and identified maintenance shortfalls, reducing recurring trends by 60%.
- Methodically analyzed turbine engine starting malfunction; isolated $22.72 igniter plug repair, recouped $160k in overhaul costs.
- Compiled maintenance inspection data: composed and disseminated 3 QA Flash cross-tells, preventing systemic negative safety trends.
- Fulfilled section shift supervisor role, oversaw five Airmen and 100 maintenance actions, enabled flights 94% Misson Capable rate and 92% QA pass-rate.
- Coordinated with engineer support; reviewed and processed 12 Automated Technical Assistance Request (AutoTAR) dispositions, this ensured a100% Fully Mission Capable return rate.
- Executed 1k flight line service checks; rectified 90 discrepancies and targeted negative trends, this upped flight Quality Assurance (QA) pass-rate by 8%.
- Accomplished 18 personnel evals; identified insufficient maintenance practices and validated training adequacy-affirmed Maintenance Group Commanders’ expectations.
- Volunteered Shaw Air Expo 2016 Demonstration; serviced 18 vintage aircraft and 52 acts, the success was lauded by Wing Commander and 105k attendees.
- Handpicked as Point of Contact (POC) for new hydraulic test stand training. Trained 11 employees in new processes and increased the shop qualification rate by 40%.
- Supervised eight aircraft impounds; guaranteed strict regulation adherence, facilitated asset releases and returned 100% Fully Mission Capable (FMC).
Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Craftsman
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
02.2015 - 01.2016
- Removes, disassembles, repairs, cleans, treats for corrosion, assembles & reinstalls accessories and components.
- Evaluates and performs troubleshooting on equipment before assigning repair actions, inspects and approves of completed actions.
- Reviews & maintains equipment forms, reconciles data in Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS) inputs daily.
- Integrates training, applies application of training assets and enforces maintenance discipline to ensure tools for future success.
- Reduced delayed discrepancies from 432 to 27 and maximized 54% manning by securing a 94% In Commission rate, a 36-month high.
- Discovered faulty turbine engine igniter, replaced and the asset was in service less than1 hour and dispatched to Armament flight, allowing 60+ weapon pylon tests.
- Isolated shorted Self Generating Nitrogen Servicing Cart (SGNSC) flow control valve (FCV) relay, salvaged with turn in unit and saved $600 in replacement cost, permitting 114 aircraft tire swaps.
- Facilitated support for 5 REBOUND ECHO missions, six personnel, 82 assets, 96-hour coverage, National Security unabated.
- Worked with Air Combat Command Logistics and Engineering for equipment reduction; inspected and prepped 32 assets for turn in, reducing inspection workload and 640-man hours.
- Resurrected 365+ day Non-Mission Capable (NMC) Hydraulic Test Stand (HTS), replaced engine and rebuilt pressure compensators, and two hydraulic pumps, increased availability by 12%, assisting landing gear inspections.
- Responded to Crashed, Disabled, Damaged Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) mission, led a prep team and mobilized 4 flood lights within 2-hours, enabled 24-hour aircraft recovery and security.
- Conducted Self Generating Nitrogen Servicing Cart (SGNSC) training for five 3-lvl personnel, teaching operation, troubleshooting, and correct malfunctions, 15 Job Qualification System (JQS) tasks certified.
- Volunteered 4 plus hours security for University of South Carolina, provided crowd control and ensured safety of fans, enhanced community relations.
- Donated 16 hours of time and donated funds for local animal shelter; afforded better living conditions for 20+ animals and positive Air Force image.
- Piloted support for Combat Air Forces Largest F-16 Wing; 1.2k inspections, 1.7k maintenance actions, and 9.5K dispatches with 56% available personnel, pivotal to 11k sorties.
- Cleared air conditioning maintenance backlog; identified corroded air lines and fabricated new lines returning seven assets fully mission capable, enabling 750+ aircraft fuel system checks.
- Led Exercise RED FLAG 15-4 and Exercise Red Air 15-6, 5 personnel supported 34 units, 260+ aircraft and garnered Outstanding Performance award and incentive flight on an F-16 jet.
Education
United States Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base
Tennessee11.2019
MHU-83C/E Truck Lift, Munitions
82nd Training Wing, 372 Training Squadron, Detachment 2, Shaw AFB
SC02.2014
Air Force Specialty Internship, Gained Craftsman Skill level
Shaw AFB
05.2011
United States Airman Leadership Course
Shaw AFB
03.2010
Hydraulic Test Stand
82nd Training Wing, 372 Training Squadron, Detachment 2, Shaw AFB
SC04.2009
Portable Power Generator and Bleed Air Unit
82nd Training Wing, 372 Training Squadron, Detachment 2, Shaw AFB
SC03.2008
Aerospace Ground Equipment
Aerospace Ground Equipment Tech School
Sheppard AFB, Witchita Fall, TX 7631109.2006
High School Diploma -
Smyrna
Smyrna, Tennessee06.2001
Skills
- Equipment maintenance and inspections
- Hydraulic and electrical systems
- Team leadership
- Quality assurance
- Problem solving
- Training development
- Power generation equipment
- Mechanical maintenance
- Diagnostic testing
- Preventive maintenance
- Wiring diagrams
- Inventory assessments
- Safety oversight
- Mobilization support
- Mechanical aptitude
- Risk management processes
- Field inspections
- Diagnostic tools
- Operational support
- Environmental control
- Probability and statistics
- Safety protocols
- Battery maintenance
- Schematic reading
- Gas turbine repair
- Generator operation
- Refrigerant processing
- HVAC systems
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Diesel engine repair
- Component replacements
- Regulatory compliance
- Project management
Certification
- Air Force Achievement Medal – January 2009
- Certificate of Appreciation, Volunteered Service to the 332nd Expeditionary Medical Group, Joint Base Balad, Iraq – September 2010
- Dads 101 Course – May 2012
- Superior Performer of the 1st Quarter – March 2013
- Air Force Commendation Medal – April 2015
- Risk Management Fundamentals – March 2018
- Portable Engine Hoist Operator – March 2018
- Hanger and Overhead Hoist Operator – May 2018
- Air Force Commendation Medal – April 2019
- Supervisor HAZCOM Training – April 2019
- Certificate of Appreciation for supporting students and staff of Cherryvale Elementary School, Sumter SC School District – October 2019
- Air Force Commendation Medal – July 2020
- Certificate of Achievement for leading the sections Combined Federal Campaign donation program – January 2021
- Air and Space Commendation Medal – August 2022
Awards
Meritorious Unit Award – 9 Times, Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award – 3 Times, Air Force Good Conduct Medal – 5 Times, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal – 3 Times, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal, Air and Space Overseas Service Ribbon Short, Air and Space Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border – 2 Times, Air and Space Longevity Service Award – 3 Times, USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon -1 Time, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (Rifle), Air and Space Training Ribbon
Timeline
Aerospace Ground Equipment Technician
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
09.2022 - Current
Aerospace Ground Equipment Service Pick-up & Delivery Team Lead
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
12.2021 - 11.2023
War Ready Material Aerospace Ground Equipment/Technical Order Distribution Office/Tanks, Racks, Adapters, & Pylons/Corrosion Control Contract Officer Representative
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
12.2020 - 11.2022
Aerospace Ground Equipment Detachment 6 Contracting Officer Representative
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
12.2019 - 11.2021
Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Section NCOIC
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
12.2018 - 11.2020
Combat Aerospace Ground Equipment Team (CAT) NCOIC
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
12.2017 - 11.2019
NCOIC, Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Maintenance
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
12.2016 - 11.2018
Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
02.2016 - 11.2017
Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Craftsman
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
02.2015 - 01.2016
United States Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base
MHU-83C/E Truck Lift, Munitions
82nd Training Wing, 372 Training Squadron, Detachment 2, Shaw AFB
Air Force Specialty Internship, Gained Craftsman Skill level
Shaw AFB
United States Airman Leadership Course
Shaw AFB
Hydraulic Test Stand
82nd Training Wing, 372 Training Squadron, Detachment 2, Shaw AFB
Portable Power Generator and Bleed Air Unit
82nd Training Wing, 372 Training Squadron, Detachment 2, Shaw AFB
Aerospace Ground Equipment
Aerospace Ground Equipment Tech School
High School Diploma -
Smyrna
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