TSgt John Salazar

TSgt John Salazar

Dates of Service: Mar 1993 - Aug 2013
RETIRED
51% Complete
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Influence Score: 1,845
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Promotions

  • AB Mar 93
  • Amn Sep 93
  • A1C Jul 94
  • SrA Mar 96
  • SSgt Aug 00
  • TSgt Nov 05

Recent Activity  -

Military Experiences

Sep 2012 - Aug 2013
355 EMS
Assistant NCOIC Conventional Maintenance
Oversaw and directed the management and performance of all daily Air Force munitions production and material tasks and activities of 54 technicians. Ensured all Air Force technicians correctly operated and maintained essential automated data processing equipment. Established and evaluated numerous performance standards, maintenance controls, and work procedures for all Air Force technicians.
May 2008 - Sep 2012
355 EMS
Conventional Maintenance Support Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge
Directly managed and supervised four personnel in the inspection and documentation of 700+ critical inspections on 113 equipment items. Responsible for storing, maintaining and ordering hazardous chemicals for munitions operations while adhering to EPA, OSHA and Air Force regulations and instructions. Managed largest Consolidated Tool Kits (CTK) program in the munitions storage area. Conducted specialized vehicle training for assigned munitions technicians and outside agencies. Coordinated, Scheduled and directed the delivery of munitions residue to the DRMS.
Mar 2010 - Jul 2010
Munitions Non Commisioned Officer In Charge
Lead munitions technician, oversaw and directed the management and performance of all daily Air Force munitions production and material tasks and activities in a combat zone. Ensured all technicians correctly operated and maintained essential automated data processing equipment. Directed and conducted the daily reconciliation and expenditure of aircrew munitions. Coordinated short notice flying schedule changes with weapons expediters to ensure combat munitions were readily available.
Apr 2007 - May 2008
355 EMS
Line Delivery Shift Supervisor
Oversaw and managed 30 personnel providing munitions support to 83 A/OA-10, 22 EC/HC/130 aircraft/8 HH-60 helicopters. Directed the daily reconciliation of aircrew training munitions; responded/coordinated with munitions controllers and weapons expediters to coordinated short notice flying schedule changes. Developed procedures for delivery of munitions to assigned aircraft at home station and at deployed locations. Directed daily reconciliation of aircrew training munitions, ensured 100% accuracy of all paperwork, coordinated with muns control and weapons expediters to correct discrepancies.

Deployments

(6 months)
Sep 1997 - Feb 1998
Saudi
Saudi Arabia
Lead munitions technician, oversaw and directed the management and performance of all daily Air Force munitions production and material tasks and activities in a combat zone. Ensured all technicians correctly operated and maintained essential automated data processing equipment.
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Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan
Maintained a Munitions Storage Area (MSA) consisting of 2,000 acres and 160 munitions storage structures, holding over 1.1 billion dollars worth of munitions. Enforced strict Force Protection issues relating towards security of self, other personnel and vital equipment.

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools

Ended in Feb 2007

Ended in Jul 1997

Individual & Special Skill Schools

Ended in Dec 1999

Munitions Inspector Course J4AST2W051-000

Ended in Dec 1998

AFCOMAC

Security Clearance
Secret
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