SrA Sarah LaPlante

SrA Sarah LaPlante

Dates of Service: Oct 2002 - Dec 2007
RETIRED
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Experienced Notary Public, Addiction Therapist, and Military Aircraft Mechanic with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. Skilled in Coaching youth, Retail Sales, Military Service, and Management. Obtained two Master's degree focused in Addiction Studies and Criminal Justice from Governors State University after being Medically Retired from the Air Force.

Military Experiences

Nov 2005 - Dec 2007
Project Manager (Military)
Developed, planed, and integrated base C-CS. Performs mission review with C-CS customers for architectural, integration, interoperability, and impact on C-CS infrastructure. Ensured systems are in compliance with established DoD and AF policies and directives. Ensured base C-CS Blueprint accurately reflects target architecture and requirements. Evaluated contracts, wartime, support, contingency and exercise plans to determine impact on C-CS manpower, equipment, and systems. Identified resource and system shortfalls. Ensured C-CS and personnel are deployment and mobility ready. Reported on ability to meet AEF requirements.
Mar 2003 - Nov 2005
18 CMS
Aircraft Fuel Systems Craftsman
Advised on aircraft fuel systems removal, repair, and installation maintenance procedures and policies. Diagnosed fuel system and component malfunctions. Recommended corrective actions and resolved problems using technical publications and analytic techniques. Performed maintenance on aircraft fuel tanks and cells. Removed access panels, and depuddled, purged, repaired, and tests fuel tanks and cells. Performed entry and maintenance in confined spaces. Removed, repaired, and replaced malfunctioning components. Prepared aircraft surfaces, and applied sealants, adhesives, and associated chemicals. Supervised, inspected, and evaluated aircraft fuel systems maintenance activities. Cleaned fuel cells and tanks, and inspected for foreign objects, corrosion, cell deterioration, and fungus.
Nov 2002 - Feb 2003
361 TRS
Aircraft Fuel Systems Repair Helper
USAF mishap prevention and HAZMAT, Trained on TOs, Familiarized with A/C and corrosion control, Proper use and care of basic hand tools, and AGE, Learned to interpret electrical circuits, Performed testing on circuits, Introduced to sub-systems of A/C fuel system repair, Performed ops checks on each system Familiarized with PPE, Introduced to repair facilities, Purged and depuddled A/C Removed, inspected, and installed fuel system parts, Learned different types of cells, Properly stored and handled cells, Learned leak source isolation, Removed, inspected, and installed a cell, Ops checked, Located leak sources in integral fuel tanks, Performed a pressure test, blowback to identify the leak source, Learned the basics of sealants and how to apply, Removed bad sealant and applied new sealant
Oct 2002 - Nov 2002
320 TRS
Basic Trainee
Learned the basics of military life: How to handle and fire a weapon, Basic defense, Combat life-saving skills, Countering threats to national security, Airmanship skills. Latrine Queen: In charge of making sure the bathroom is spotless.

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools

Oct 2002 - Nov 2002

Individual & Special Skill Schools

May 2003

F-15 WRM Tank Build Up

Apr 2003 - May 2003

F-15 Fuel System Maintenance

Dec 2002 - Feb 2003

Aircraft Fuel Systems Apprentice

Certifications

Jul 2004

Self-Aid Buddy Care Instructor

Additional Specialization(s)
Security Clearance
Secret

Academic Degrees

Academic Degrees

2014 - 2016

2008 - 2010

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