- Performed weekly preventive maintenance on the B-52H Automatic Pilot, Stability Augmentation System, and J-4 compass System--zero failures in 12 months!
- Exceptional shift leader--Led shift in correction of over 500 sensor pod and 300 support equipment discrepancies
- Performed in-flight maintenance on B-52 and KC-135 flight control and compass systems logging over 20 hours a month
- Supervised systems installation and user acceptance testing
- Expertly identified and corrected deficiencies in the F-16 intercommunication system, as well as the UHF, VHF, and secure radio systems
- Isolated and repaired digital flight control system malfunctions on F-16
- Reprogrammed F-16 digital flight control computers, negated need for replacement-- saved over $30K in repair costs
- Managed the Electromagnetic Radiation Safety Program for the 437th Fighter Squadron--zero incidents of RF exposure
- Maintained the PAVE SPIKE, TISEO, PAVE TAC, Gun Camera, and Radar Camera systems on F-4D, F-4E, and F-4G aircraft
- Installed instrumentation pallet, video cameras, and special rendezvous beacon for test missions as a member of the C-141 Special Operations Test and Evaluation Test Team
- Repaired TISEO, PAVE SPIKE pods, PAVE TAC pods--maintained in peak operating condition
- Tested, troubleshot, installed components, checked/repaired wiring harnesses, performed alignments, and final check-out procedures
- Responsible for Air Mobility Command (ACC) implementation of technical manuals and TCTO maintenance in support of all C-141 and C-130 aircraft assigned
- Managed several conferences for HQ AMC, Harris, Boeing, and other contractors on aircraft electrical, avionics, and computer issues
- Trained all assigned technicians on proper use of all equipment, proper maintenance techniques, and troubleshooting to the component level
- Evaluated the B-1B aircraft flight control and navigation systems in a flight test environment
- Evaluated support equipment, technical data, maintainability, reliability, operational suitability, and maintenance concepts for the aircraft
- Supervised 21 technicians in a 24 hour a day analog and digital avionics environment
- Maintained avionics and computerized aircraft systems installed on B-52 and KC-135 aircraft and performing aircraft compass calibrations
- Managed and performed calibration of all associated test and support equipment
- Supervised and reported on 7 individuals in an avionics shop environment
- Performed daily preventive maintenance and calibration of KC-135 Automatic Pilot System, N-1 Compass System, and J-4 Compass System--never lost a plane!
- Repaired cameras, telescopic and infrared closed circuit television, LASER components, and worked closely with other career fields to maintain WRCS (ballistics computer) and INS system
- Established systems maintenance policies
- Hands-on experience in automatic test equipment (ATE) systems operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair
