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Profile
U.S. Air Force avionics professional with 7 years of experience maintaining and repairing C-130J aircraft systems and leading maintenance teams. Manages 13 maintenance personnel and $17M in equipment inventory, and designed a quality-performance tracking system that drove a 12% improvement in pass rates.
Skills & Abilities
- Avionics troubleshooting & repair
- Wire maintenance & wiring diagram interpretation
- C-130J aircraft systems
- Inventory & asset management
- Team leadership & training
- Quality & performance tracking
- Safety & quality management
- Process improvement
- Blueprint reading
- Microsoft 365
Currently learning: HTML, CSS, Java, Python
Experience
Consolidated Tool Kit (CTK) Manager
- Manage 13 maintenance personnel, overseeing scheduling, professional development, and daily workflows.
- Direct inventory control for $17M in equipment, streamlining tracking processes to maximize operational efficiency.
- Designed and implemented a quality-performance tracking system that identified individual performance gaps and emerging trends, driving a 12% improvement in pass rates within six months.
- Trained 12 employees on equipment management software, standardizing procedures for inspection accuracy.
Honor Guardsman
- Led teams of 3–6 personnel through 40+ formal ceremonies, coordinating responsibilities and ensuring consistent execution in highly visible settings.
- Represented the Air Force at 70+ military funeral ceremonies across Arkansas and Tennessee.
- Managed accountability and readiness of 36 ceremonial rifles and equipment; earned the Air Force Achievement Medal for Honor Guard service.
Avionics Journeyman
- Performed advanced troubleshooting and repair of C-130J avionics systems, including instruments, flight controls, communications, navigation, autopilot, and wiring.
- Conducted advanced wire maintenance and repair of complex avionics wiring harnesses using detailed wiring diagrams and technical manuals.
- Led complex troubleshooting efforts with specialized diagnostic equipment and technical documentation, resolving system failures while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored four airmen in troubleshooting, diagnostics, equipment repair, and electrical systems.
Dock Builder
Finish Carpenter Apprentice
Awards
- Air Force Achievement Medal (2×: combat deployment; Honor Guard)
- Gallant Unit Citation
- Meritorious Unit Award
- Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award (5×)
- Good Conduct Medal (2×)
- Basic Military Training Honor Graduate
Education
- Associate in Avionics Technology, Community College of the Air Force · In progress
- Professional Military Leadership Training, Community College of the Air Force · July 2026
- Advanced Wire Maintenance Course, Little Rock AFB · September 2022
- Air Force Avionics Fundamentals, Keesler AFB · January 2020