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Part time Advanced EMT for Novant Airlink/Vitalink.
Retired from GE Aerospace in Aug 2020 after taking a covid induced bonus to retire.
GE is good place to work as a second career.
I would also like everyone to know that GE is not only vet friendly but we actively recruit and are looking for military veterans for GE Aerospace.
Amateur radio (Ham) enthusiast.
Military Experiences
Nov 1998 - Nov 2000
Specialist Flight Chief
* Managed, supervised, prioritized and controlled the activities of over 65 maintenance technicians from five different, avionics, engines and electro-environmental career fields, maintaining over 20 F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft.
* Ensured that task qualification/certification for all assigned personnel was complete and accurate.
* Directly involved in troubleshooting and repair of severe recurring problems, twelve impounded aircraft returned to service in minimum time.
* Established in house program on own initiative to reduce radio and electronic warfare discrepancies;resulting in a 65% reduction in pilot reported discrepancies and a saving of 250K in labor and component
May 1995 - Nov 1998
Avionics Manger
Managed configuration control, planning and scheduling of various aircraft modification programs for 75 assigned F-15 C/D/E aircraft. Major programs completed included the modification of 104 conformal fuel tanks and the retrofit of a new heads up display system; both programs were completed 4 weeks ahead of
schedule with minimal impact to the flying schedule and at a cost savings to the USAF.
* Maintenance planner/production superintendent for the USAF/Boeing Peace Sun and Peace Fox sales program. Successfully delivered 50 F-15S and F-15I model aircraft on time to foreign customers.
* Identified F-15E wing leading edge conformal coating deterioration problem, successfully sourced replacement coating for a first in the fleet field repair action.
Nov 1994 - May 1995
Avionics Technician
* Performed line avionics maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on F-15E aircraft
* Supervised and oversaw training and qualification for apprentice avionics technicians.
Nov 1991 - Nov 1994
Avionics Technician
* Performed line avionics maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on F-15 A/B/C/D aircraft
* Supervised and oversaw training and qualification for apprentice avionics technicians.
* Leader of the flight control impoundment team used for troubleshooting and repair of unusual flight control problems. Over twenty incidents worked with all aircraft returned to service in minimum time.
Deployments
(11 months)
Jan 1991 - Apr 1991
Military Credentials
Additional Specialization(s)
Security Clearance
Secret
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
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