Dedicated Crew Chief (DCC) EPR Bullets
- #1 DCC! Maintained assigned acft at 99% MC rate/compl 5 DD's/reduced rate 2%--obliterated CAF 81% std
- #1 choice for TDY follow-on mx tm; changed flap actuator/prep'd 2 acft < 4 hrs--drove on-time GF reporting
- #1 of 200 SSgts; maintained assigned a/c at outstanding 91% MC rate, Jan-Jun--obliterated CAF std by 10%
- #1 of 26 DCCs; maintained assigned A/C at astonishing 93.6% FMC rate FY 12--decimated CAF std by 12.6%
- #1 of 51 DCCs; maintained assigned acft at 85% FMC rate, FY15--essential to wg's 8K sorties/19K hrs flown
- #1/25 DCCs; rectified 5 DD's/reduced rate 2%/maintained assigned acft at 99% MC rate--beat CAF std 18%
- #1/51 DCCs! Maintained assigned acft at outstanding 90% MC rt/0% DD rt, Apr-Dec--smashed 81% CAF std
- #1/51 DCCs; maintained OG flagship at 94.6% MC rt, 1Q14/beat 81% std--sel by MXG/CC for CSAF coining
- 31 AMXS DCC of the 3Q12; lauded by 31 FW/CC "One of the sharpest crew chiefs I've ever worked with"
- AMU's lead LRI Crew Chief; performed 6 preflights/presented sq's 1st accepted acft--sealed 82 cmbt sorties
- APG MRT lead FOB Shank; found chafed oil line--a/c returned < 24 hrs/spurred CAF wide OTI of failed line
- APG Shift leader Ex TS; troubleshot/repaired NWS malfunction less than 4 hrs--drove 75% 8-hr fix/zero R/R
- APG lead for 1st-ever F-16 Estonia TDY; showcased cmbt capes/2 flts--bolstered US/Baltic ally partnership
- APG lead on KAF MRT; fixed 1 NMC acft, caught/fixed/launched another <18 hrs--EMXG's Team of Mo, Aug
- Aced 16 QA insps; earned 100% pass rate/vaulted section's 91% rate > 780 insps--Honor Roll 1st, 2nd Qtr'12
- Aced 22/22 QA evaluations; fueled sect 94% QA pass rt--bested 85% std/MXG Honor Roll recipient 2Q/3Q
- Aced Ex Wyvern-Talon; insp'd by EET on refuels/tows/launches/PAR sweeps--all zero defect/gen'd 12 msns
- Aced local readiness insp; insp'd by EET during refuels/tows/launches/par sweeps--all ZD/generated 12 msns
- Aced two personal evals/no defects noted; ignited section's 93% QA pass rt Apr-Jun '13--annihilated 85% std
- Achieved impressive 100% pass rate on four QA evals; provided safe/reliable a/c--set the standard for peers
- Acquired sniper pod mx training; assisted troubleshooting/repair--cemented gp's 100% pod MC rate, Sep '12
- Administered BPO insp trng; honed 4 Amn insp methods--yielded 9 QVI passes/up'd unit pass rt 13%, Aug '12
- Aggressively attacked assigned a/c DD's; eliminated 5 of 12 DD's during phase insp--reduced DD rt by 41%
- Aggressively attacked speedbrake TCTO; simultaneously trn'd sq mx'ers--25 a/c mods c/w ahead of schedule
- Aided 6-yr landing gear time chg; removed/replaced in 6 days/4 days early--"ZD" 3 KTL insps/code-1 1st flt
- Aided Op DACIAN VIPER launch; accomplished reconfigs/servicing cks 6 acft--cemented US/NATO alliance
- Aided RWR cable replacement; removed/reinstalled LEF/ops cks < 4 hrs--pilot upgraded to flt lead next sortie
- Alert mx team lead; directed 5 insp/10 mx tasks daily--armed POTUS w/cmbt ready blk 40 F-16s for 17 mos
- Ambassador for Serbia air show; demo'd professionalism & superior air power to 40K spectators/21 nations
- Analyzed 4 NCE trucks/$2.4M; fixed 12 discrepancies/$114K--NSI rated tools "Excellent"/FW highest "Sat"
- Analyzed JFS no start; replaced fuel nozzle/primed system--returned FMC < 2 hrs, zero repeat/recurs to date
- Answered NATO call; replaced ADG filter/serviced 2 acft--4 acft on-status < 5 hrs/poised wg's int'l response
- Applied FCC license/Radar Endorsement to work; assisted Avionics radar malfunction--returned MC in 3 hrs!
- Assisted fuels techs; isolated hyd leak in fuel cell--R2'd pump < 4 hrs...beat 8 hr std/drove 88.9% fix rt Sep '12
- Assisted with extensive CANN a/c rebuild; installed/ops ck'd 25 parts/rigged actuators--a/c rebuilt in 5 days
- Attention to detail; attacked >200 mx tasks/aced 4 QA evals--efforts sparked section's 195 insps/95% pass rate
- Augmented Dec mx surge; ID'd improper main ldg gear strut servicing/serviced <30 mins--AMU gen'd 160 srts
- Augmented failing support CTK inventory process; ID'd/corrected nine deficiencies--lost tool rt dropped 42%
- Augmented sister AMU; blended mx techs/slashed turn time 30%--supported NATO eval, drove 99% FSE rate
- Averted 3 a/c impounds; retrieved F.O. from cockpits < 2 hrs--saved 216 man hrs...3/3 a/c met next trng sortie
- Aviano's Premier DCC; meticulously maintained a/c at 96% FMC rate, Jan-Jun 11--smashed CAF std by 15%
- Balanced daily flying/sched'd mx; steered 750 insps/50 time change items--Wg 99% MSE rate/bested CAF 4%
- Balanced daily ops/sched mx; 3.5K mx acts/16 hyd reservoir TCTOs/EPU TCI--493 srts/75T muns expended
- Balanced daily ops/sched mx; executed 3.5K mx acts/16 hyd reservoir TCTOs/EPU TCI--75T muns expended
- Balanced flying/sched mx; steered 750 insps/50 time change items--fostered FW's 1.8K sorties/99% MSE rate
- Bolstered exer "last look" team; ID'd airframe issues/coord repairs--generated 100% ATO/129 flts, Aug LRE
- Bolstered team work; trained three Amn on EPU mx/R2'd <12 hrs--a/c meet scheduled sortie/flew Code-1 msn
- Brilliant inspector; identified three loose rivets instream of eng inlet/notified backshop--averted F.O. ingestion
- Capitaliz'd on backshop assist; trnd 15 Amn/4 AFSCs on acft towing procedures--reduc'd turn/refrag time 30%
- Certified A&P tech; Id'd damaged eng blade/initiated borescope & repair--returned single engine fighter to MC
- Championed ADG time change; finished 2 days/5 day std/QA QVI Z/D--ignited 7.9% TNMCM/89.2 MC rates
- Championed AF 1st Estonia FTD; led 74 Amn/35 mx tasks/moved 14 acft--74 sorties/20 NATO pilots cbt trnd
- Championed COMBAT ARCHER; maintained 18 acft/performed 400 mx actions--89/89 sorties/100% release
- Championed Estonia FTD; led 75 Amn/14 acft during EUCOM joint ops--20 NATO pilots cmbt cert'd/AF 1st
- Championed two strike generations, 12 a/c; showcased 31 FW surety capability--reinforced NATO readiness
- Committed; discovered/repaired six chafed brake lines < 24 hrs prior to Deci WTD--15 a/c launched on time
- Completed 1.4K mx events; aced 14/14 QA evals--QA Honor Roll/raised preflt pass rate from 42% to 100%
- Completed 554 mx actions; aced 4/4 QA evaluations--boosted section's superb 87% MSEP pass rt, 1st qtr '12
- Completed 62 scheduled mx actions; zero defects on five QA evaluations--aided flt >178 insp/97% pass rate
- Compliance minded; upheld 100% QA pass rate w/16 PE's/10 QVI's, FY15--garnered AMXS's NCO of 4Q15
- Conducted Blues uniform insp; corrected errors/recognized sharp Amn--reinforced military bearing/discipline
- Conducted Training Day insp & forms class; emphasized high miss items--yielded 7/7 QA passes by attendees
- Conducted engine rem/install trng; qual'd seven/sec cap's up 15%--10.1 TNMCM rt blasted 14.0 std 4th qtr 11
- Conducted engine removal/installation training; qualified seven Amn on task--raised section mx ability by 15%
- Config'd three a/c for Belgium NATO strike eval; 14 days/5 nations--postured 31FW to lead Coalition test bed
- Config'd three a/c for wpns load practice; facilitated 30+ PL-1 trng events--wg garnered "Sat" for Dec 09 NSI
- Continued mx growth; pursued experience in other maintenance areas--AFETS certified on five electrical tasks
- Corrected 26 delayed discrepancies(DD); assisted w/two phase inspections--aided 31 FW 2.6 DD rate, FY 12
- Corrected nose wheel steering discrepancy; adjusted steering collar/ops chk <2 hrs--CAF best 67% Fix rt, Apr
- Corrected unsafe gear indication; rigged gear uplock hooks/ops ck'd sys < 4 hrs--averted certain air abort/IFE
- Crisis manager; directed a/c movement/personnel safety--averted tornado damages/secured $38M asset/5 lives
- Crucial element; removed/installed two ISAs/flaperons during 2400-hr insp--maintained 100% MSE rate Feb
- Crushed short notice Morocco redeployment; reconfig'd 6 a/c under 8 hrs--executed high risk State Dept rqmnt
- Crushed tire GAB's; reviewed tech data/trained 51 Amn on T.O. limits--failures dropped from 10 to 1 <1 mo
- DIT monitor; reviewed 7.2K+ IMDS entries, corrected > 650 errors--aided 31 FW overall "Excellent" CUI'12
- Declared hot brake ground emergency; notified MOC/established cordon--redirected a/c...saved four personnel
- Delivered 151 Code-1 OEF sorties; aided employment of 587 GBUs, Apr-Oct 11--most ever for F-16 EAMU
- Delivered Airpower! prepped 18 acft/led 5-man tiger tm/remedied 45 discreps--nailed on-time AEF departure
- Delivered results; aced 20 QA evals/QA Honor Roll 1Q13--vaulted section 96% BPO/PR pass rate/6-yr best
- Demonstrated key inspection skill; 100% pass rate during 11 QA proficiency evals--OEF 455th QA honor roll
- Deployed Exer IRONHAND; svcd/insp'd/launched 6 acft--forged multi-airframe SEAD interoperability exer
- Deployed Exer RED/GREEN FLAG; executed >300 mx actions--key to 569 sorties/776 hrs/12 pilots upgraded
- Deployed Op ENDURING FREEDOM; ID'd flight control fail; R2 rudder act < 4 hrs--provided CAS for TIC
- Deployed Zaragoza '12; troubleshot engine start anomaly/R2'd hyd fuse--aided 245 flts/325 hrs/96% FMC rate
- Deployed in support of HHQ tasking; established End of Runway procedures--critical to 255 sorties/375.9 hrs
- Deployed to Ex RED/GREEN FLAG; keyed 493 sorties/>1K hrs/12 pilots cmbt rdy--earned "Top Performer"
- Detected brake line leak; tightened hyd line during a/c launch, Nov '12 surge--lauded/coined by 31 AMXS/CC
- Detected broken oil press line clamp in engine bay; recovered/R2'd clamp--eliminated FO/prevented mishap
- Detected chaffed RMLG door during insp; removed/installed/ops ck door--prevented in-flight LG malfunction
- Detected faulty hydraulic line; R2/leak chk'd sys <3hrs--prevented pump failure/IFE/guaranteed acft integrity
- Developed AF's future technicians; taught 33 prsnl/37 critical tasks--increased section's task proficiency 69%
- Diagnosed jet fuel starter anomaly; ID'd/replaced faulty exhaust harness in 5 hrs--drove Sq's 99.3% MSE rt '14
- Diagnosed recur JFS anomaly; replaced failed harness/zero repeat/recur--drove AMU 0.8% rep/rec rt, Sep 14
- Directed 2 eng changes; ignited 3.8% rep/rec/89.7 % MC rates--met 10/10 mx indicators 2 mos/31 FW history
- Directed 4 CANN acft rebuilds; installed/ops chk 60 components--augmented AMUs 10% TNMCM rt, CY15
- Directed 6-year gear replacement; coord'd damaged bulkhead repairs--gear replaced 2 days early/Sq 82% MC
- Directed CANN rebuild efforts; installed four flight control surfaces/20+ ops checks--first three flights Code-1
- Directed Hot-Pit refuel servicing area; ensured safe surge ops--delivered >150 K gal fuel/ 393 sorties/Dec 11
- Directed emergency procedures on emergency power unit activation; designated cordon radius--ensured safety
- Directed input; enabled De-icing process/attended CE meetings/coordinated w/ TA--MXG approved process
- Directed surety insp ops; led 6 Amn/2 last-look insps/2 injects--Sq mx "Outstanding"/FW highest "Sat" NSI '15
- Discovered binding LG safety-pin; adjusted drag brace/ops ck's < 10 hrs--sys integrity 100%/averted poss IFE
- Discovered binding gear safety-pin; adjusted drag brace/ops ck's < 2 hrs--restored sys integrity/next flt Code-1
- Discovered bird strike on transient acft; completed acft/engine insps <1 hr, NDN--returned $24M USMC asset
- Discovered contaminated oil carts; tracked/drained/flushed four acft< six hrs--prevented $8M engines damage
- Discovered delaminated brake; removed/replaced brake assembly 2 hrs--averted possible landing gear failure
- Discovered delaminated horizontal stab; rem/inst $106K flt cntrl--averted critical flt cntrl fail/loss $38M acft
- Discovered delamination in horizontal stabilizer leading edge; removed/replaced--returned a/c FMC in < 8 hrs
- Discovered improperly mounted radome bracket; initiated 107T depot request--local repair saved AF > $88K
- Discovered improperly rigged LEF; remedied discrepancy/ops ck'd 4 hrs--averted $7K damage/loss of a/c/life
- Discovered leaking hydro pump; replaced/ops ck'd pump--prevented potential hydro fail/loss of flight controls
- Discovered missing NVIS light lens in cockpit; recovered < 45 min--prevented seat removal/saved 24 man hrs
- Discovered/corrected insp work-card errors; retrained APG on proper procedures--enabled safe/compliant mx
- Discovered/replaced leaking EPU; led three-man mx team/R2 component--restored vital a/c backup system
- Discovered/troubleshot hydraulic failure; removed/replaced hydraulic pressure manifold--increased fse WW%
- Displayed unwavering mx integrity; completed 412 mx actions; aced 2 QVIs/2 PEs--named to QA Honor Roll
- Dominated eng start sys crse; tapped skills/expedited redball/replaced fuel igniter--sparked 1.7K flts/2.3K hrs
- Drove AMXS surge recovery efforts; wg amassed xxx sorties/ended w/ exceptional xx% MC--xx pilots CMR
- Drove OFS dayshift; replaced left MLG axle/brake after thermal plug fail < 7 hrs--employed GBU-54 next flt
- Dynamic NCO; executed 600 mx actions/sptd HHQ alert tasking/deployment--fostered AMXS '15 Wg lvl MEA
- Dynamic technician; troubleshot LG malfunction/readjusted act--saved $25K in replacement costs/zero repeats
- EOR team mbr; ID'd leaking hyd line/accomplished emer shutdown--prevented damage to $25K pump/acft IFE
- Eagerly sought trng opportunities; accomplished engine run cert requirements--enhanced sect capabilities 10%
- Eagle eye; quickly located/retrieved hard FO from cockpit--actions avoided 48+ man hrs & a/c impoundment
- Eagle eye; retrieved missing hyd pump ring/briefed 51 crew chiefs--averted acft impoundment/saved 18 mx hrs
- Embraced AFSO-21/lean principles; streamlined a/c records review process--reduced time requirement 20%
- Enforced high mx stds; 675 QVI/PE passes--yielded 12 QA honor roll recipients/94% QA pass rate, Gp best
- Enforced standards via STOL pgrm; ID'd/corrected multiple disc's--crosstelled info/QA pass rt improved 6%
- Enforced strict tech order adherence; taught BPO/PR insp to 14 Amn--groomed 37 QA Honor Roll recipients
- Estonia FTD lead tech; led NWS actuator/eng change--Wg 2.7% rep/rec rate/12 NATO FAC & 30 pilots cert'd
- Evaluated repeat JFS no start; isolated harness damage/broken wires--repaired vs replaced $150K component
- Ex MAROON BULLDOZER cell lead 7-lvl; performed/insp'd 28 critical mx tasks--12 acft accepted/6 w/ZD
- Ex THRACIAN STAR '12 Catalyst! supervised/led 100+ a/c pushbacks--ensured compliance/lauded by Top 3
- Examined a/c brake rig ck failure; unearthed defective rigging pin--circumvented component chg/saved $69K+
- Exceeded surety stds; aced Strike gen--NSI rated tech ops "Excellent"/MXG/CC lauded "Superior Performer"
- Excelled beyond skill-lvl; gained Red-X 7-lvl waiver & eng run credentials--mitigated 7-lvl shortage by 40%
- Excelled outside AFSC; aided fuel tech troubleshooting/cleared fuel sys debris--73% 8-hr fix rt/led CAF, Aug
- Excelled under pressure; provided C3 for F-16 brake fire; prompt actions mitigated damage to $38M resource
- Excelled under pressure; took immediate action/extinguished jet fuel starter fire on mx run--averted $38M loss
- Exceptional ADCC; ID'd/corrected 56 discrepancies/maintained 94.5% MC rt--demolished CAF std by 13.5%
- Exceptional DCC! maintained assigned a/c at 91.5% MC rt Aug-Nov '12--beat CAF std/lauded by 31MXG/CC
- Executed 2,400 hr acft insps w/cann; wrapped 72 hrs of mx into scheduled cann--cut 8-day phase std to 5-days
- Executed 4 extensive CANN acft rebuilds; installed/ops ck'd 80+ parts/rigged actuators--rebuilt 4 days early
- Executed 6 last look insp's; remedied 24 disc/provided crosstell info--6 of 6 a/c IG accepted...ORI graded Sat
- Exemplary as DCC; maintained assigned acft at astounding 91.1% MC rt Jul-Dec--obliterated CAF std by 10%
- Expedited pre-launch mx; responded to >40 events/sparked 4.9% Abort rate, Jan-Aug 12--bested 6% CAF std
- Expedited repair of battle damaged acft; replaced stab/refurb'd wingtip/cleared impound <48 hrs--flew Code-1
- Expediter fill-in; managed 200+ mx actions/140 personnel--aced 9/10 mx indicators w/90.7% MC rate, Jan '12
- Expediter fill-in; oversaw repair of 68 PRDs for 18 a/c/175 personnel/8 AFSCs--450 sorties/100% ATO met
- Expediter's "Go-To" NCO; attacked hyd pump time change <4 hrs--endeavors sparked 96% MSE rate, Jul-Sep
- Expediter's "Go-To" NCO; replaced eng hydraulic pump for time change <4 hrs--effort fueled 94.5% MSE rate
- Expediter's Go-To NCO; annihilated >25 scheduled mx actions--endeavors sparked 98% avg MSE rate, 2Q14
- Expediter's Go-To NCO; completed >50 scheduled mx items amidst local flying--earned 98% MSE rate, 2Q14
- Expediter's go-to NCO; tackled JFS start issue pinpointed faulty start valves--cemented 14-ship RF departure
- Expertly filled E-6 billet; led 18 techs/25 a/c/directed flying/mx ops--efforts essential to 10/10 Code-1 sorties
- Expertly maintained a/c ladder prgm; performed 100% inventory/corrected 9 discrepancies--zero QA findings
- FW surge Lynchpin; managed pits/led 51 techs/3 AFSCs/182 sorties--AMU took 10/10 mx metrics/98.2% FSE
- Facilitated Ex RED FLAG launchout; directed 5 prsnl/generated 18 acft, 8 hrs--661 hrs/204T muns/40 plt certs
- Familiarized 5 newly assigned DCCs w/ F-16; seamless MDS transition--improved 7-lvl tech avail by 25%
- Filled in as expediter; coordinated 4 redball mx discreps--produced 18/18 scheduled sorties/100% ME rate
- Fixed elusive JFS no start; isolated wire vs. LRU--saved AF $150K/anchored AMUs superb 0% repeat rt Apr
- Flawless QA pass rt! 9/9 evals/31MXG Honor roll recipient Apr '12--effort secured 280 sorties/367 hrs flown
- Flawlessly readied 4 a/c for 2 STRIKE generations; showcased 31 FW surety capability--coined by MXG/CC
- Force multiplier; trained 15 3-levels on single-man a/c launch/recovery procedures--enhanced unit readiness
- Forward thinker; trained 10 personnel on proper 50 hr a/c throttle insp procedures--invested in F-16 mx future
- Found four oppurtunities; three remove/install task/insp techniques taught--ensured 18 prsnl show trng progress
- Found loose screw during cockpit insp; reinstalled instrument panel--prevented a/c impound/saved 24 man-hrs
- Fulfilled 4-ship "9/11" alert order; blended 250 mx acts, w/live wpns loading--realized POTUS' 24/7 tasking
- Gen'd 12 acft <18 hrs for Poland TDY; led 15 Amn in 200 tasks--enabled 255 sorties to deter Russian hostility
- Gen'd 14 sorties in Op HAMMER DOWN II; vital to 25th Infantry victory in Pech Valley--100 insurgents KIA
- Gen'd 16 acft, Exer REAL THAW '14; prompted 152 sorties/83.7% MC rate--15 pilots NATO-Strike certified
- Generated 2 a/c during Ex Wyvern-Talon; performed 2 preflt insps/serviced 2 a/c--ensured 1st look IG accept
- Generated 2 acft for FOCUS Gen, 5 hrs; postured/insp NCE/coord w/ BlackJack--showcased 31FW capability
- Generated 2 surety acft; learned/integrated/executed TPC launch-out procedures--poised FW's NSSAV success
- Go-to guy! trained six peers on LSE process--3 NSI events w/ zero defects...sustained unit for AF's #1 priority
- Guided 24 personnel on alert launch; ensured seamless a/c alert take-over--initial F-16 tasking/gear up < 7 min
- Guided 8 Amn thru 5-day cmbt surge; produced 318 sorties/341 flt hrs--CAS crushed Taliban attack of Kunduz
- Guided Ex GREEN FLAG '15 mx tm; executed 15 oil analysis runs/2 eng chgs--awd'd "Outstanding Performer"
- Hand picked as section's lone I&E certifier; qual'd 14 techs on critical task--3.5K insp's CY'12/$98M in assets
- Hand picked for engine run school; skill quickly utilized on 4 NMC A/C--key to AMUs FW leading 84% MC rt
- Hand-picked Rivolto Air Show; coor'd static display/briefed 5K prsnl--showcased 31 FW capes/Int'l relations
- Hand-picked Rivolto Air Show; coord static display set-up/briefed 5K prsnl--highlighted 31 FW capabilities
- Hand-picked fill in expediter; managed 14 acft/24 prsnl/>120 mx actions--solved 4 PRDs/0.4% REP/REC rate
- Hand-selected "outside-the-wire" MRT; ID'd/mitigated 3 security threats--retrieved $38M combat loaded acft
- Handled failed Airman; out-processed < 2 days/executed vehicle POA shipment--removed from AF w/o issues
- Handpicked ADVON THRACIAN STAR; executed 200+ mx tasks/keyed 266 srts--sel'd "Superior Performer"
- Handpicked ADVON THRACIAN STAR; led unit flt ops prep/amassed 266 sorties--coined by 31 MXG CC
- Handpicked for MRT; R2'd engine/performed 60+ mx actions/ops cks < 8 hrs--recovered aircrew/$30M asset
- Handpicked for Sardinia WTD; gen'd 288 effective training sorties/380 hrs--helped hone pilot combat skills
- Held EPR/DEC trng event; spanned two shifts/12 NCO's--provided resources/enhanced sec's writing process
- Held multinat'l trng class for 12 Estonian AF firefighters; taught acft danger zones--ensured safety of $76M acft
- Held multinat'l trng class; taught 12 Polish AF firefighters acft danger zones--solidified msn plng w/host nation
- Herculean effort during Nov '12 surge; maintained/prepped 16 a/c daily--281 sorties/370 hrs/92.2% FMC rate
- Honed training abilities; instructed five Amn on rudder ISA installation--increased section proficiency by 35%
- Hydraulic sys wizard; ID'd defective B sys pump/stopped leak--averted certain IFE/$7K critical part seizure
- Hydraulic sys wizard; ID'd defective brake swivel/r2'd part <2 hrs--averted brake failure/$36K in acft damage
- ID'd MLG tire worn beyond limits during pre-launch insp; R2'd tire < 20 min/1 hr norm--secured on-time msn
- ID'd bird strike in heat exchanger; early detection averted definite failure--saved $524K part/a/c FMC < 12 hrs
- ID'd chafed WOW harness; averted extensive downtime--propelled 31 FW 84.2% flying sch eff rt, 4th qtr 11
- ID'd chafed weight-on-wheel harness; directed repairs/op's cks < 15 min--aided 31FW 8.8% break rate Jul '11
- ID'd cracked up-lock hook assy; replaced/ops ck'd, 4 hours--drove 9.7% TNMCM rate/led 10/10 mx metrics
- ID'd damaged MLG secondary door; coord'd repair/installed <3 hrs--averted failure/zero QA findings on KTL
- ID'd flight control malfunction; replaced/ops chk'd defective torque tube <3 hrs--crushed 9/10 mx metrics, Aug
- ID'd four cracked LEF flap seal pnls during BPO inspection; averted airframe wing mishap--saved AF > $25K
- ID'd low hydro quantity on launch; completed red ball servicing--saved sortie, garnered 2.8% rep/rec rt, 1Q12
- ID'd missing eng filter retaining ring; located/retrieved item <1 hr--avoided impoundment/>96 wasted man-hrs
- ID'd neglected trng; coord w/corrosion/27 prsnl trnd/reversed negative trend--NCO "Buzzard of Month", Nov
- ID'd torn fuel bias control wire during JFS install; initiated repair--prevented possible in-flight-emergency/fire
- ID'd/R2 chaffed hyd line on MLG; prevented brake sys failure--facilitated CAF-leading 6.7% break rt, Oct '11
- ID'd/corrected 70 discreps; maintained assigned acft 95% MC rate/lowered DDs 2%--bested CAF std by 15%
- ID'd/fixed improperly installed drag brace hardware; averted certain gear failure--saved pilot's life/$38M acft
- Identified acft fire during launch; promptly shut down aircraft/evacuated aircrew--prevented further dmg/injury
- Identified brake line leak at EOR; initiated a/c shut-down/tow--mitigated catastrophic brake fail upon landing
- Identified engine fan blade damage; assisted borescope insp team/documented findings--protected $3.2M asset
- Identified faulty gear installation; corrected disc/rig'd < 14 hrs/24 hrs std--zero QA findings/98% MC rt FY'12
- Identified horizontal stabilizer free play; R2'd worn hardware/bearing sleeves--saved > $100K/18 labor hrs
- Identified horizontal stabilizer free play; changed worn hardware/bearing sleeves--saved > $100K/18 man-hrs
- Identified leaking brake during A/C recovery; prevented component failure/brake fire--avoided $38M damage
- Initiated inclement weather response team; sheltered 7 a/c during tornado warning--safeguarded $266M assets
- Instilled "pride in owernship"; tackled >190 repairs/drove DD rate to 1.2% per acft--lowest fleet avg in 2 yrs!
- Instrumental to Aviano AB, LRI 12; generated six A/C, first cell complete--efforts key to 31 FW/MXG success
- Intake/exhaust certifier; certified 16 techs/returned 4.5K sorties--drove FW 85.7% MC rate/led CAF FY'13
- Invaluable member; ensured Master a/c forms program 100% insp ready--31 FW "Excellent" grade, CUI '12
- Investigated hyd anomaly; R2 faulty accumulator/zero repeats--key to 1.8% repeat/recur rt, Oct '11/CAF best
- Isolated eng malfunction; pinpointed cracked IGV/directed eng replacement--Wg's 10% TNMCM rate/CAF #1
- Isolated eng malfunction; pinpointed cracked IGV/led eng replacement--Wg's XX% TNMCM rate/best in CAF
- Isolated hyd leak on BPO insp; replaced faulty transmitter/trnd four Amn on task--refined 84% sec QA pass rt
- Isolated intermittent hydraulic indication; replaced faulty transmitter--pivotal to 3.1% repeat/recur rate, Jul '11
- Keen attention to detail; discovered/repaired improperly shimmed MLG strut--prevented a/c structural damage
- Keen eye discovered NWS fail light during eng run; coor'd/led repair--prevented ground abort/acft damage
- Keen eye! Found bad NWS fail light during eng run; coord'd/led repair--averted ground abort/poss acft damage
- Key contributor to success of Morrocco TDY; serviced/insp'd/launched 6 a/c--cemented host country relations
- Key to Exer MAROON BULLDOZER; ID'd/repaired 15 safety of flt issues--forged unit's 154 sorties/203 hrs
- Key to Exer MAROON BULLDOZER; repaired >15 safety critical mx actions--forged unit's 154 flt's/203 hrs
- Key to US-Bulgarian TDY; repaired 4 PRDs--enabled 37 pilot upgrade msns/574 sorties without any rep/recs!
- Key to flying surge; troubleshot 5 redball discreps/prepped 27 a/c--propelled 31 FW to 109% sortie goal, Jun
- Killed Ghedi Strike eval; owned >50 mx actions/3 injects--FW nailed 8/10 indicators/awd'd "Top Performer"
- Killed TCTO; R2'd 16 MLG tires/29 days early--drove milestone, 1st ever F-16 muns dropped on Polish soil
- Knowledgeable; completed F-16 engine run trng--directly contributed to wg's 7.6K sorties/11K flt hrs, FY09
- Launched 28 a/c for Op ODYSSEY DAWN; supported 370 combat sorties--aided 574 GBUs dropped/11 days
- Lead 7-level technician, Op. ANAKONDA; performed XX post-flight mx actions--enabled 117 srts/174 hrs
- Lead APG NCO; execut'd 2.5K mx tasks/sptd 3 alert taskings/2 deployments--fostered AMXS '15 Wg lvl MEA
- Lead APG tech, $334K Class C mishap; insp/rebuilt LDG/brake sys after incident--acft cmbt rdy in only 3 wks
- Lead hot-pit refuel pad super; ensured safe operation--transfered 302K lbs fuel/168 tng sorties/Aug '11 surge
- Lead inspector; aced two evals, '12 logistics compliance insp; propelled AMXS's CAF leading 89.98% grade
- Lead mx 7-lvl, 2 Wg surges; led 20 Amn/26 acft/solved 12 PRDs--secured 443 flts/539 hrs/98% QA pass rate
- Lead mx 7-lvl, Jun surge; led 25 Amn/26 acft/solved 6 PRDs--FW flew 125 flights/163 hrs/0% REP/REC rate
- Lead tech for hydro qty gauge TCTO; replaced 8 hydro reservoirs--fleet completed 3 mos ahead of schedule
- Lead tech, Ex ARCTIC CHALLENGE; oversaw/guided 400 mx tasks--keyed 148 sorties/joint trng msn success
- Lead tech, Maroon Bulldozer; gen'd 6 insp acft/4 HHQ alert, 2 shifts--postured wg for Libya unrest/met tasking
- Leader-of-leaders; trained 10 Amn on 170 key tasks/increased section efficiency 11%--garnered 74 QA passes
- Leads; A-man hot-pit refueler/ensured safe ops--transferred 6xxK lbs fuel/4xx tng sorties/Dec '11 surge week
- Led 2,500hr ADG time change; flawless completion 48 hrs under estimate--sparked 98% MSE rate, Apr 12
- Led 3 cann rebuilds; installed/ops ck'd 32 LRU's; impressive 3 Code-1's/zero grnd aborts--supported 102 TIC
- Led 3 surety gen last-look teams; postured 6 acft/equip insp "ready"--bolstered FW's "Sat" NSSAV '14 score
- Led 5-man Strike msn demo team; briefed 5 DVs, 31 FW/CC on Strike capability--solidified CAF's #1 priority
- Led 6 alert scramble launches; acft airborne in 7 mins/15 min std--provided armed over watch for Afghan CC
- Led 6 yr ADG TC; effectively trained six Amn on removal and installation--QA "Zero Defect" rating on install
- Led 6 yr gear time-change tm; trnd 3 prsnl/aced 3/3 QVIs--increased unit's efficiency/Wg's 97% MSE rate, Jul
- Led 6-year landing gear time change; complete in 4 days/5-day std--98.3% MSE rt May '12...slashed CAF std
- Led 6-yr gear time-change tm x2; trnd 3 prsnl/aced 6/6 QVIs--incr unit efficiency 8%/Wg 96% MSE rt, CY15
- Led 8 Amn swingshift; fostered 6.8K sorties/9.7K hrs--earned 84.2% MC rate, FY14/best Blk-40 rate in CAF
- Led AMU NSI prep; inspected 300 equip items/25 a/c--ZD'd 6 mx evals, FW garnered highest IG "Sat" rating
- Led AMU upgrade trng prgm; trnd 12 Amn 1.4K work center/core tasks--5 Amn passed EOC/upgraded 5-lvl
- Led APG swing shift mx; 18 Amn/18 acfts--641 srts/40 pilots trn'd/204T muns expended, largest RF allocation
- Led Ex GREEN FLAG mx effort; performed 15 oil analysis runs/2 eng changes--awd'd Outstanding Performer
- Led a/c fire repairs; performed 50+ mx actions/4 QVI ZD insp's--aided Impound Official/identified root cause
- Led crew chief surge recovery efforts; wg amassed 393 sorties/ended w/exceptional 93% MC--60 pilots CMR
- Led emergency response; egressed pilot/set-up Class-3 fuel leak cordon--neutralized hazard/saved $38M asset
- Led emergency tow evacuation; relocated/secured 16 a/c prior to strong winds--protected $600M AF assets
- Led extensive over-g insp after strafing run; perf'd 18 insps in just 6 hrs/crushed 10-hr job std--next flt Code-1
- Led flt ctrl impound tm; completed uncommanded roll chklst/replaced/ops checked DFLCC--next sortie code 1
- Led four 6 yr ADG TC; effectively trained six Amn on removal/installation--QA "Zero Defect" rating on install
- Led hot pits, Nov surge; provided >60K gals of fuel/amassed xxx sorties/xx% FMC rate--60 pilots cmbt ready
- Led landing gear 6 year TCI team; trained 3 prsnl/ZD'd QVI--enhanced future task success/Sq's 98% MSE rate
- Led landing gear replacement team; R2'd/rigged MLG strut--directly contributed 31 FW 84.6% FMC rt Nov 11
- Led landing gear strut replacement; R2'd/rig-checked < 2 hrs/trained three 5-level's--generated 16 a/c < 22 hrs
- Led multi-national static display team; positioned 7 static acft w/6 European allies--NATO Sec visit success
- Led mx on MLG IFE; rigged downlock switch< 4 hrs--drove 87.5% 8-hr fix rate, Mar12/crushed 70% CAF std
- Led mx team; replaced/rigged/ops ck'd rudder assy <6 hrs; sparked unit's 281 flts/543 hrs/82% FSE rate, Aug
- Led search for a/c pin; retrieved/resumed airfield ops under 15 mins--clinched AMU "Buzzard" of Month, Nov
- Leveraged transient alert training; setup hydrazine contamination sfty zone--minimized exposure/resumed ATO
- LVMS flyover; integrated ops w/four sister AMUs--perfect TOT/secured nationally televised NASCAR event
- Lynchpin of surge; managed pits/led 51 techs/3 AFSCs/182 sorties/--AMU took 10/10 mx metrics/98.2% FSE!
- Maintained $4.6M SPRAM acct; managed 145 acft tanks/38 insps--zero defects during UEI/prgm lauded by IG
- Maintenance lead; orchestrated three LG TC/high-demand asset turn--guaranteed 100% MSE rate, Jan-Mar 11
- Managed 5 alert acft; performed 16 insps/8 mx actions/postured 8K lbs muns/2K rnd--armed POTUS for 6 mos
- Managed hot-refueling pits for sortie surge; key to 409 sorties/518 hrs--unit beat std on 8/10 mx inds, Nov '11
- Managed hotpit refuel prgm; conducted initial trng/serviced 600K lbs--certified 7 Amn/boosted Sq quals 20%
- Mastered Eng Removal/Install crse; taught 40 Amn eng bay insp methods--earned 100% QVI pass rate/8 insps
- Mastered hot pit refueling; oversaw 132 hot-refuel operations/serviced 970K lbs/fuel--Wg 84% FSE rt, CY15
- Medics to Mechanics; chosen to train eight BAF medics on F-16 mx/weapons load ops--viewpoints broadened
- Mentored 4 Amn on jet fuel starter sys; focused on 1st time fixes--keyed 1.9% rep/rec rate/reversed neg trend
- Mentored four Amn through 5-level CDCs; upheld APG flight's 100% EOC pass rate--led to xx% for 31st FW
- Mentored struggling Airman; created financial plan/wrote MFR/LOC--warrant dismissed/est path to recovery
- Methodically performed a/c phase insp; oversaw 330+ insp items--key to excellent 96.5% MSE rate, May 09
- Meticulous DCC; ID'd 341 bulkhead gouge; coord repair/prevented catastrophic A/C loss--saved $38M asset
- Meticulous DCC; ID'd gouge in 341 bulkhead; coord repair/prevented catastrophic a/c loss--saved $38M asset
- Meticulous inspector; detected LEF delamination/utilized CANN a/c--blasted CAF TNMCS std/10 yrs running
- Meticulous; completed three engine bay inspections; corrected discrepancies--impressive 100% QVI pass rate
- Mid-Shift lead tech; blended mx/flying ops/100 scheduled mx actions--400 sorties/530 hrs/Wg 84% MC rate
- Mid-Shift lead; drove 5 prsnl, executed >400 mx/svc ops--critical to 99.2% FSE/85% MC/0.6% ABORT rate
- Mission oriented; led hydraulic sys bleed hose TCTO--validated 52 new items installed/aided 525 sorties Jan
- Msn oriented; led brake emer action TCTO/insp'd 20 acft <3 days--aided FW closeout 10.2K FHP commitment
- Msn oriented; postured 6 acft to alert status <16 hrs, owned 42 mx actions--poised FW resp US/NATO tasking
- Multi faceted NCO! Jun '12 ORE cell boss; managed 3 a/c & 7 man team--97 mx actions/lauded by AMXS/CC
- Multi-system experience; led 113th WG upon arrival/a/c combat rdy < 24 hrs--ensured seamless ATO transfer
- Multinational Ex/Eval Belgium '12; 60 Amn/3 jets/15 srts/100% msn success--NATO strike msn proven ready
- Mx guru; isolated CSD oil leak/replaced filter packing/leak ck, 20 mins--piloted 2.8% abort rate/#1 in USAF
- Mx lead Estonia FTD; led NWS actuator/eng change--Wg's 2.7% rep/rec rate/12 JTAC/30 NATO pilots cert'd
- Mx savvy NCO; lead tech 6 TCTOs/verified 33 acft/fostered 7K sorties/19K hrs--sustained FW's PL-1 assets
- Mx skills manifested; discovered bird strike/R2'd & ops ck'd eng--a/c FMC < 7 hrs despite manning constraint
- Mx support for RAF Mildenhall 75th Airshow; 2-ship on time/Code-1--showcased F-16s to 100+ dignitaries
- Nailed alert generation; devised/executed COA/tackled 100 mx actions--readied 4 a/c, on status in under 5 hrs
- Nailed training day agenda; trained 17 Amn on pr/flt insp--ignited section 21/21 QA pass rate, Jul/vaulted 13%
- Noticed low CSD oil level prior to engine run; prevented component cavitation--saved $150K part/6 man hrs
- OIR deployment shift lead; 324 srts/2.6K hrs/169 ISIL targets destroyed--lauded by OG/CC "best AMU ever"
- Orchestrated FW's 1st vertical stabilizer replacement; coord'd crane operations/AFETS repairs--saved $30K
- Orchestrated vertical stabilizor replacement; coord'd crane operations/AFETS repairs--FW first/saved $30K
- Ordered nine momentos for PCS'd mbrs; submitted order/utilized stripe fund--alleviated backlog of recognition
- Oustanding DCC; maintained 510 AMU's Flag Ship at exceptional 94.6% MC rate--crushed CAF std by 13.6%
- Out-paced peers; demonstrated craftsman-level technical abilities--aced 6 QA evaluations/100% pass rate
- Outperformed peers; executed 1K mx actions/4 deliberate strikes/2.2% abort rt--cemented MXG DCC of 3Q
- Outstanding DCC; maintained 31 FW flagship at an exceptional 96% MC rt, 1Q12--exceeded CAF std by 15%
- Outstanding DCC; maintained assigned a/c at solid 100% MC rate/#3 Top Dragon--decimated 82% CAF std
- Outstanding DCC; maintained assigned acft at remarkable 90.3% FMC rate, Apr-Jun--destroyed CAF std >9%
- Outstanding a/c technician; isolated/repaired leaking PDU pressure line--contributed to 30.4 UTE rate, FY09
- Outstanding technical prowess; 100% pass rate on 15 proficiency evals--awarded QA Honor Roll, 3rd Qtr '09
- Oversaw 2 TDY CANN rebuilds; 2 mbr tm/317 mx tasks--keyed 1K flt hrs/7 of 10 CAF stds/4 pilot upgrades
- Oversaw 6-yr gear TCI x2; insp'd/replaced 48 components/12 ZD insps--bolstered AMU's 9.6% TNMCM rt
- Oversaw CDDAR/Phase/W&T CTKs; insp'd/mng'd >4K tools/equip items--guaranteed 100% tool availability
- Oversaw prep 12 a/c, 8 hrs; executed Zaragoza TDY tasking--enabled 195 sorties/273 hrs/cemented relations
- Oversaw three a/c preps for Belgium cross-servicing ex--helped solidify surety ops with five NATO partners
- Performed 3 engine bay insps; ID'd 37 discreps--ZD'd 3/3 KTLs--aided Sq 83.6% MC rt/best in CAF, FY12
- Performed beyond rank; gained Red-X 7-lvl waiver & eng operator credentials--mitigated 40% 7-lvl shortage
- Performed cell boss duty during Ex Wyvern Talon; generated 2 fly-out a/c--ensured 100% 1st look IG accept
- Performed engine bay insp; detected/repaired 17 discrepancies--ensure area error free/QA pass/zero defects
- Performed five tiger team insps; shored sq's 19-A/C generation, Feb--cemented 158% air tskng order, 0 rejects
- Performed impeccably; earned four zero defect quality assurance evals--cemented unit's stellar 90% pass rate
- Performed two dorm insp's; submitted 3 CE fix orders--exceeded Sq std w/ an Outstanding grade from 1st Sgt
- Personally requested by Dock Chief to augment phase; detected/corrected 38 discreps--a/c released code-1
- Phase section manning assist; repaired 15 delayed discrepancies--contributed to 31 FW 3.7% DD rate, 2nd Qtr
- Phenomenal DCC; maintained assigned a/c at amazing 93% FMC rate, Apr-Jun 12--smashed CAF std by 12%
- Pin-pointed repeat JFS no start; R2'd faulty nozzle/primed sys/a/c restored FMC--recur rate beat std by 2.3%
- Pinpointed hyd leak; isolated/replaced cracked hyd manifold <6 hrs--averted pump cavitation/saved 20 mx-hrs
- Pinpointed stab bearing corrosion; drafted 107T/prepped repair areas--prevented flight control damage/decay
- Pivotal to Wg surge, Dec; executed >70 hot refuels/aced 2 QA evals--enabled 318 flts/450 hrs/98% pass rate
- Point-man for a/c hydraulic fail; flushed systems/R2'd siezed EDP < 3 hrs--vital to zero rep/rec rt May-Jul '12
- Postured Wg HHQ alert tasking; executed 70 mx actions/on-status <7 hrs--keyed 11 hr armed over-watch msn
- Prepped a/c for '09 NATO Strike Eval Set Piece Demo; 24 mx'ers trained--31 FW deemed "Mission Capable"
- Prepped unit for LCAP; ID'd/fixed 59 a/c & prgm discreps; aided Sq 89.8% score--best AMXS in AF, 12 mos
- Primo inspection tactics; ID'd/R2 chafed brake line <6 hrs/eliminated potential brake failure--a/c ORI accept
- Prioritized AMU upgrade trng prgm; trained 12 Amn on 1.4K key tasks--100% EOC pass rate/5 Amn upgraded
- Proactive leader; instructed seven new personnel on PDU removal/replacement--decreased total task time 20%
- Proactive leader; trained four new personnel on PDU removal/replacement--decreased total task time by 20%
- Problem solver; remedied 11 red-balls/drove 2.9% GAB rate--crushed 9/10 CAF metrics during Poland WTD
- Promoted compliance-based culture; focused Amn on tech data/safety--90% pass rate on 2.6K QA insps, FY14
- Qual'd 100% workcenter tasks; completed upgrade 5 prsnl/conversion trng 4 NCOs--100% ahead of schedule
- Quick response to JFS fire; performed EP's flawlessly/extinguished flames--prevented total loss of $38M asset
- Quick response to grnd emer; mobilized tm/extinguished acft brake fire--averted mishap/damage to $38M asset
- R2/ops ck'd faulty PDU command servo < 8 hrs; submitted PQDR--reclaimed $80K for AF supply system
- Readied 14 a/c for Ex THRACIAN STAR; performed 200+ mx/inspection tasks--propelled 266 flts/253.2 hrs
- Readied static display a/c for 8-member CODEL/Speaker of the House--showcased 31 FW's dynamic mission
- Recognized improperly mounted radome bracket; initiated 107T depot request--local repair saved AF > $88K
- Recognized signs of distress; comforted Airman w/ recent family loss--used AFRC/counseling sessions started
- Reconfig'd 2 a/c for USAFE live-fire exercise; gen'd 10 Code-1 msns--enabled valuable NATO joint ops trng
- Recovered pen lodged in seat siderail; prevented possible ejection seat malf--ensured combat sortie achieved
- Remarkable mechanic; installed 50+ parts/performed ops cks during cann rebuild--averted Cat II Hngr Queen
- Remedied unsafe landing gear indication; rigged uplock hook/ops chk <3 hrs--drove Wg's 3.4% rep/rec rt, May
- Replaced failed stab actuator in <7 hrs; made next flight as sched/zero defect QA QVI--Code 1 following 5 srts
- Replaced gearbox/trn'd Amn; task c/w in 2 days/5 day norm/cape up 3%--AMXS '13 USAFE Verne Orr Awd
- Replaced leaking hyd line on Power Drive Unit; prevented likely sys failure--saved $162K/20 wasted man-hrs
- Rescued 6-ship divert to Maine; repaired acft w/ min spt in terrible winter storms--returned 6 stranded vipers
- Resolved elusive LDG repeat; r2'd latent NLG retract actuator--keyed 3% rep/rec rate, Sep/reversed neg trend
- Resolved elusive flt ctrl repeat; rigged surface to drive unit--saved $169K part swap/praised by deployed OIC
- Responded to acft brake fire; directed aircrew evac/extinguished blaze--ensured safety of 4 prsnl/$38M asset
- Responded to acft brake fire; directed evac/extinguished blaze--zero structural damage/prnsl injury/svd $38M
- Responded to grnd emer; mobilized mx tm/aided clearing runway for landing acft--halted 9 off-station diverts
- Responded to ground emer; supervised tow tm/quickly removed acft from runway--haulted 9 off-station diverts
- Revamped ext tank prgm/storage; executed 75 mx action/15 overdue insps/increased serv > 30%--Z/D CUI '12
- Revamped travel pod program; raised number of serviceable pods from 10 to 40--facilitated Ex Thracian Star
- Revamped unit safety pgrm; controls play for 50 personnel/streamlined AF Form 55's--IG rated best '12 LCAP
- Revealed seized nose wheel bearing during routine tire change; replaced axle--mitigated potential NLG failure
- Reviewed 74 a/c pulled forms/scrubbed 21 doc reviews; directed 19 DD fixes--utilized downtime efficiently
- Rock solid DCC; maintained 31 OG flagship at outstanding 94.7% FMC rate, 4Q13--obliterated CAF std 14%
- Rock solid DCC; maintained assigned A/C at impressive 92% FMC rate, 1Q14--obliterated CAF std by 11%
- Rockstar DCC! Teamed w/ AFETS; solved hydro pressure fail--aircraft nailed 28.9 hrs/16 trg sorties in May
- Rockstar DCC! coord w/ AFETS/solved hyd press issue--assigned acft nailed 28.9 hrs/16 trg sorties, May '14
- Safed incident scene; evacuated 7 Amn/directed responders/extinguished brake fire--safeguarded $38M asset
- Safety oriented; identified disconnected fuel line prior to mx engine run--averted JFS fire/saved $27M asset
- Savvy mechanic; replaced faulty command servo in < 8 hrs/guaranteed a/c availability--632 sorties, Jul 09
- Scrutinized leading edge flap lock malf; R2 asymmetry brake < 2 hrs--enabled 2.9% repeat/recur rate, Mar 11
- Section DIT prgm monitor; reviewed 2K+ IMDS entries, corrected >250 errors--ensured accurate a/c records
- Section SPRAM monitor; coordinated replacement 4 jettisoned wing tanks--ensured 100% asset accountability
- Section's go-to NCO; guided/qualified 14 Amn on 420 tasks/met all trng milestones--elevated flight quals 15%
- Section's trng cornerstone; guided/qual'd 5 Amn on 103 tasks/nailed all trng milestones--section quals up 26%
- Seized rare trng opportunity; utilized over-G a/c to train seven Airmen on special insp--zero disc/FMC < 2 hrs
- Seized rare trng opportunity; utilized over-G acft to train 10 Airmen on special insp--FMC < 2 hrs/met next srt
- Seized trng op/taught 2 amn; replaced 2 EPU's <12hrs--enabled 1.2K cmbt sorties/97% MSE rate, 3rd Qtr 15
- Selected #1 of 2 intake certifiers; managed/maintained certifications 20 prsnl--vital to Wg's 6.8K flts/9.7K hrs
- Selected #1 of 2 unit intake certifiers; mng'd/maintained certifications 15 prsnl--alleviated APG 7-lvl shortage
- Selected MRT mbr; troubleshot/replaced/ops ck'd servo air filter w/limited resources--enabled acft safe return
- Selected for "outside-the-wire" MRT; led 18 mx acts/coord w/5 Turkish locals--retrieved cmbt loaded acft x2
- Selected for MRT to England; repaired hyd leaks in single shift/recovered stranded a/c--enabled safe return
- Selected for ORE pre-inspection Tiger Team; ID'd/corrected 40+ discrepancies--22 of 26 A/C ready for EET
- Selected to repair F-16 in Serbia; assembled equip, c/w depot lvl rudder repair--a/c returned Code-1 safely
- Serviced/positioned four NSI generated acft; documented forms/safety processes--31 FW "Satisfactory" rating
- Set bar for peers, Cbt Hammer; replaced 2 ADG/2 ISA/hor stab--MC rte 88%/selected Outstanding Performer
- Set up AMU Honorary Sq CC tour; briefed community ldrs/prepped a/c display--enhanced US/Italian relations
- Settled leading edge flap malfunction; trn'd 2 NCOs, asymmetry brake rigging--honed non-core F-16 mx skills
- Sharp maintainer; attacked >30 scheduled mx tasks/2 time changes--secured Wg' 98% avg MSE rate, Oct-Nov
- Shift lead, OIR; championed mx/servicing effort/9 Amn--194/194 ATOs met/896 hrs/82 muns dropped on ISIS
- Showcased maintenance excellence; aced 3 PE/1 QVI/2 SI/100% pass rate--anchored Gp's 91% QA pass rate
- Showcased mx excellence; aced 4 PE/2 QVI/6 SI QA evals/cemented 100% pass rt--ignited Gp's 92% pass rt
- Showcased mx prowess; executed 1.9K mx acts/7 of 7 QA evals--spurred 94% QA rte/3rd straight Honor Roll
- Situational vigilance; directed 100 ft cordon for EPU hydrazine activation grnd emer--restored afld ops 45 min
- Skilled mentor; expertly trained four techs on 6-yr landing gear T/C--instrumental to 96.6% MSE rate, FY09
- Sole Hot Pit refuel certifier; 4/4 IG insp/zero findings--89.9% LCAP Sep '12/highest AMXS rt in CAF to date!
- Sole hot-pit certifier; 50 techs/fed 7.9M lbs JP-8, 3 surges--drove 92.2% FSE, AMU DCC of the Quarter, 3Q
- Solved JFS no start; detected/adjusted low igniter volts--avoided fuel control R2/saved $20.1K & 12 man-hrs
- Solved engine no-start; Id'd/R2'd faulty fuel control--no recur/drove AMU's CAF leading 1.9% rep/rec rt, '12
- Solved expediter shortage; mng'd 19 techs/6 acft/nailed 4/4 ATOs--1st blk 40 F-16s to rel GBU-39 in combat
- Solved flt control malfunction; R2/ops chk defective torque tube/asymmetry brake <3 hrs--6% TNMCM rt, Aug
- Solved gear indication PRD; ID'd/adjusted out of limits retract actuator--earned Nickel of the Month awd, Nov
- Solved landing gear anomaly; R2'd faulty cannon plug--secured sortie/31 FW's 82.8% FSE/best in CAF, FY12
- Solved persistent gear indication anomaly; isolated/re-rigged uplock hook--Gp repeat/recur rate 2.4%/std 4%
- Solved persistent gear indication anomaly; isolated/re-rigged uplock hook--cemented FW's 2.4% rep/recur rate
- Solved persistent gear indication anomaly; isolated/replaced faulty switch--FW repeat/recur rte 2.9%/std 4%
- Solved repetitive gear failure indication < 4 hrs; replaced relay/actuator--stopped Feb repeat/recur rate 3.4%
- Spearheaded fuel system imbalance; removed/replaced 2 external fuel tanks--decreased repeat/recur rte w%
- Spearheaded speedbrake flap R2; a/c serviceable in 1 hr/2 hr norm--84.1% MC rate, Nov 09/11-month best
- Spotted hot brakes during a/c recovery; directed aircrew to safe area--saved lives/protected $18M AF asset
- Spotted overlooked intake bird strike; ran checklist/insps--avoided catastrophic engine failure/class A mishap
- Spt'd Op ATLANTIC RESOLVE; led 6 Amn/managed 1.4K servicing actions--expended 299 muns/10K rnds
- Spt'd cmbt gen ramp-up for air strikes; 56 sorties/22 tgts hit/1 HVI killed--large al-Qaeda trng camp destroyed!
- Sptd ACE '15; led tiger tm/fixed 25 discrepancies/148 srts/303 hrs/10/10 mx metrics--9 nation jt trng success
- Sptd Exer CMBT ARCHER '14; enabled 90 cmbt tng sorties/843 bombs on tgt--garnered "Superior Performer"
- Sq Support Tiger Team member; insp CTKs/equip & validated prgms--key to FW's "Ready" rating, '09 INSI
- Star performer! Postured 6 acft to alert status <12 hrs, aced 16 mx actions--poised FW resp US/NATO tasking
- Start-sys expert; trnd 15 techs on DESSC ops/resolved 7 JFS no-starts--drove 2.8% abort rate/#1 FW in CAF
- Steered 5 F-16 phase insps; repaired 1K discrep's--4-day avg smashed CAF's 9-day std/returned 2.1K flt hrs
- Steered acft cann rebuild; replaced 3 major flight controls/20 discrepancies--vital to units timely redeployment
- Steered mx during unsafe gear IFE; rigged downlock switch/FMC < 4 hr--drove xx% 8 hr fix rate, Xxx-Xxx 11
- Stellar ADCC; maintained assigned a/c 86% MC rt topped CAF std by 13.5%--yielded 25/27 code-1s sorties
- Superb DCC/SME; maintained assigned a/c at impressive 92% MC rate, Oct-Dec 11--crushed CAF std by 9%
- Superb DCC/SME; maintained outstanding 94% MC rate assigned a/c, Oct-Dec 11--crushed CAF std by 11%
- Superior Dedicated Crew Chief, coord'd 350+ mx actions; led to 31 FW 84.6% MC rate, Nov '11--10 mth high
- Superior maintainer; earned "Shinny Nickel" for expeditious hydro red-ball launch--recognized by 31 FW CC
- Superior sys knowledge; pinpointed failing flaperson ISA--R2/func ck'd < 4 hrs/8 hr std--best fix rt in CAF '12
- Supervised 3 MLG TC's; trained 4 Amn--key to 99% MSE Jan-Sep '12/ensured readiness of 18 A/C for OREs
- Supervised hot pits during flying surge; managed 288 refuels--propelled 31 FW to 108% monthly sortie goal
- Supervised redball mx; responded/corrected 22 msn critical sys faults--aided wg's 4.9% abort rt/crushed CAF 6% std
- Supported CANN rebuild; troubleshot/replaced flap ISA/trn'd 2 Amn, 7-lvl core task--acft FMC 48 hrs early
- Supported CDDAR in F-16 recovery; towed a/c from active runway < 15 min--ensured continual runway ops
- Supported Feb 09 surge; flew 5-go days/155 sorties/199 hrs--achieved amazing 91% fix rate & 98.6% FSE
- System expert; instructed two airmen on flt control accumulator R2/ops cks--enhanced flt mx capabilities 18%
- TDY go-to-NCO; solved eng vibe/ID'd faulty IGV/replaced eng--cemented 0% rep/rec rate/saved $3.6M asset
- Take charge NCO; R2 A & B sys res/maintained forms/installed/op's ck'd 13 LRU's--rebuilt cann A/C < 24 hrs
- Team lead during unsafe landing gear indication impound; ID'd/corrected out-of-rig MLG door--zero recurs
- Team player; completed accessory drive gearbox R2/ops checks--returned a/c to service < 36 hrs/48 hr norm
- Team player; helped Avionics techs R2 FCR antenna--alleviated manning shortage/fixed fault...no recur/repeat
- Technical ability unmatched; diagnosed binding throttle cable/R2 < 12 hrs--flight lead upgraded on next sortie
- Trained 2 Amn on forms; Amn upheld 100% forms QVI pass--key to AMU 93% forms MSEP pass rt, Mar '12
- Trained 3 Airmen on eng bay procedures; ID'd/coord'd repair of dented fuel line x2 --used event to capture trng
- Trained 3 new Amn; guided personnel thru stab replacement--raised section's proficiency 8% on critical task
- Trained 4 Amn hydraulic reservoir replacement; instructed >70 step "by the book"--raised section's quals 10%
- Trained three Airmen on eng throttle rig procedures; slacked cable/ran settings--used rare event to capture trng
- Trn'd 20 Amn on quickturn insps; enabled 174 GBUs/4K rnds 20mm expended/204 EKIA--coined by CFACC
- Trn'd 4 newly assigned Amn; guided prsnl thru 40 mx tasks/raised qualifications 10%--postured flt for success
- Troubleshot JFS malfunction; isolated/repaired broken wire--averted component replacement/saved $50.3K
- Troubleshot JFS no-start; identified/replaced faulty fuel nozzle/EGT harness--restored ESS/acft to svc <8 hrs
- Troubleshot JFS no-start; replaced brake accumulator--aided 3.5% rep/rec rate, Jan 09/topped 4% CAF std
- Troubleshot JFS start anomaly; isolated/R2/ops ck'd fuel control < 3 hrs--vital to 31 FW 81.6% fix rt, Oct '11
- Troubleshot elusive oil leak; ID'd/replaced Power Take-Off shaft seal <2 hrs--cemented 3.8% abort rate, Apr
- Troubleshot faulty hydro indication on start; isolated/remedied loose canon plug--enabled vital training sortie
- Troubleshot gear door retract fail; ID'd/R2'd faulty iso valve--no recur/fostered AMU 0% recur rate, Apr-May
- Troubleshot horiz stabilizer freeplay; discovered worn hardware/replaced nut--saved > $100K/18 man hours
- Troubleshot hyd indication malfunction; isolated/replaced pressure switch--drove Wg's CAF 3.4% rep/rec rate
- Troubleshot hyd press loss; isolated cavitated pump/replaced worn garlock seal--secured sys/safegarded $65K
- Troubleshot hydraulic failure; removed/replaced damaged hydraulic pump <5 hrs--crushed 8 hr fix rte w%
- Troubleshot jet fuel no-start anomaly; replaced faulty igniter lead < 2 hrs--sparked 73.2% 8-hr fix rate, Apr 12
- Troubleshot landing gear PRD; isolated/replaced/adjusted uplock switch--drove FW's 2.8% repeat/recur rate
- Troubleshot landing gear anomaly; diagnosed/re-rigged retract actuator--saved AF $25K in replacement costs
- Troubleshot landing gear retract problem; flushed sys/rigged actuator--trained 4 peers/averted Class A mishap
- Troubleshot repeat/recur gear malfunction; pinpointed/replaced faulty NLG door actuator--code 1 first sortie
- Troubleshot triggered engine bit; expedited repair/returned FMC < 8 hrs--key to 31 FW 84.8% FSE rt, Nov '11
- Troubleshot uncommanded flt control anomaly; re-rigged/ops checked leading edge flap--cleared a/c impound
- True leader; forged Cat IV over-G insp effort--completed all mx/follow-on ops cks < 5 hrs/surpassed 12 hr std
- Undisputed by the book mx; achieved 100% on 3 QA evals--cornerstone to section's 207 insps/97% pass rate
- Unit lead 7 lvl; backfilled critical deployed phase dock manning shortfalls--honored as flight's NCO of Sep 15
- Unparalleled work ethic; executed 900+ mx actions--selected as 455 EAMXS DCC of the Quarter, Apr-Jun 11
- Utilized Blk-50 experience; led Misawa acft divert effort/oversaw 20 mx tasks--returned acft/6 muns released
- Utilized OEF combat experience; trained 47 Amn on Alert launch--NATO commitment ensured by 555th AMU
- Validated a improperly mounted radome bracket; initiated 107T depot request--local repair saved AF > $88K
- Viper standout; orchestrated < 5 minute flawless alert scramble launch--1st F-16 rockets fired/HVT eliminated
- Vital STRIKE gen player; produced 2 a/c; trained 555 AMU prsnl--facilitated transfer of nuclear surety detail
- Vital in REAL THAW deployment; bolstered 152 sorties/224 hrs/93% FSE--15 pilot NATO strike msn ready
- Vital to Op OAKEN LOTUS; 6 acft on alert <12 hrs/3 flown--152 US prsnl/39 vehicles safed in Libya evac
- Vital to alert generation effort; readied 6 a/c under 6 hrs--fulfilled no-notice ATO for Op JUKEBOX LOTUS
- Vital to upgrade tng prsnl; instructed hydra svcing w/eng ops--event incr'd sections core task compliance 10%
- Volunteered July 4th weekend duty; gen'd 2 sister AMU alert acft, 1 shift/replaced ADG filter--pilot accepted
- Waived for DCC responsibilities; maintained a/c at outstanding 93%, 3rd Qtr, 12--crushed CAF std by 12%
- Weathered OFS hardships; sustained ATO despite 21% break rate in first 4 wks--drove 12K flt hrs/0 lines lost
- Worked engine start failure; id'd problem/changed fuel nozzle--saved unscheduled engine removal/48 hrs work