TSgt Alan Richard "Rick" Thomas

TSgt Alan Richard "Rick" Thomas

Dates of Service: Dec 1971 - Jan 1992
RETIRED
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  • AB Dec 71
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Bio 

I'm at an age where retirement is the main goal as I turn 65 in November 2017.

Military Experiences

Nov 1988 - Jan 1991
Electronic Warfare Supervisor
EWS Supervisor of Avionics Phase Maintenance Shop.
Jul 1985 - Nov 1988
Electronic Warfare NCOIC
I worked in shop. I was also the DIFM and PMEL monitor for the ECM shop. I moved over to Job Control when a need arose for an Avionics dispatcher as I had previous experience. During a realignment I was assigned to OMS and was made the NCOIC of the Sanders AN/USM-464 Field test program working closely with the Sanders engineers.
May 1982 - May 1985
Electronic Warfare NCO
Worked in shop and also worked as training NCO and as assistant Squadron Mobility NCO. I also worked for a short time in Job Control.
Jul 1974 - Apr 1982
Electronic Warfare NCO
Worked in shop and flightline. I was offered a position as an Avionics Dispatcher in Job Control and took it. I enjoyed the work so I volunteered to stay.

Deployments

(3 months)
Apr 1984
Leeuwarden Air Base, Netherlands
3 day TDY to evaluate a multi purpose dolly they had designed and constructed. The dolly allowed the loading and unloading of both centerline fuel tanks and ECM pods on the F-16 Falcon.
Dec 1983 - Jan 1984
Germany
Germany
Deployed from Hahn so runway repairs could be made at Hahn. Not sure of the dates.

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools

Feb 1972 - Nov 1972

Electronic Warefare Systems Specialist

Certifications

Aug 1990

Master Technican

Apr 1988

Certified Electronic Warfare Systems Craftsman/Supervisor

Security Clearance
Secret

Personal Information

Interests
Classic cars and working with my hands.
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