SMSgt Charles Tritt

Air Force | Tactical Aircraft Maintenance

Dates of Service: Nov 1978 - Jul 2005

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Bio

A 26 year veteran of the US Air Force, serving in the Tactical Aircraft Maintenance career field. I have 14 years of management experience, with a BS in Organizational Management and a Master of Business Administration. I believe my professional experience, academic knowledge, and proven leadership skill makes me a valuable asset to any potential employer. I thrive in a challenging setting!

Military Experiences

Jun 2004 - Jul 2005

Red Flag Maintenance and Munitions Superintendent

414th Combat Training Squadron | Nellis AFB, NV

Oct 2003 - Jun 2004

Assistant Non-commissioned Office-in-Charge (MQ-1 Predator UAV)

15th Aircraft Maintenance Unit / 757 AMXS | Indian Springs AFAF, NV

Mar 2003 - Oct 2003

Lead Production Superintendent (MQ-1/HH-60)

757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (757 AMXS) | Indian Springs AFAF, NV

Aug 1998 - Mar 2003

Sortie Generation and Communications Flight Superintendent (RQ-1/MQ-1 Predator UAV)

11th Reconnaissance Squadron | Indian Springs AFAF, NV

Led the sustained growth and maturity of the US Air Force's first Predator RQ-1 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) squadron. Sustained multiple deployed operations in Bosnia, Kuwait, Pakistan, and Iraq, while sustaining the pilot training requirements at home station. Led solution to multiple issues ranging from technical data development, technician training, maintenance engineering solutions to resolve new problems, and the communication architecture requirements to support satellite feeds to support flight operations at home and in theater.

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Deployments

(3 years, 6 months)

Apr 2005 - May 2005

Cold Lake, Canada (Maple Flag)

Maintenance Superintendent for the annual Maple Flag advance aerial combat training exercises, coordinating facilities and key logistical support. Monitored daily flight operations and maintenance support to ensure adherence to safety standards. Combined, the 11 nation exercise successfully flew over 3,700 sorties without incident.

Dec 2003 - Apr 2004

Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)

MQ-1 UAV Maintenance Superintendent, sustaining 24/7 operations with multiple assets aloft, using the newly equipped Hellfire missile. Led a seamless move from Tallil to Balad AB, using 27 C-130 aircraft, moving all equipment in a planned flow that allowed combat operations to continue uninterrupted. Endured daily mortar attacks throughout the base

Jan 2002 - Apr 2002

Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) - Afghanistan

RQ-1 UAV Maintenance Superintendent, providing optimal airframe untilization under austere conditions, supporting continuous UAV fights over Afghanistan in the pursuit of Taliban forces. Supported Army ground forces by coordinating incoming air strikes with forward ground controllers using precision target identification and laser targeting.

Mar 1999 - Jun 1999

Tuzla AB, Bonsia (Operation ALLIED FORCE)

RQ-1 UAV Maintenance Superintendent during the 3-month deployment, which occurred during the invasion of Kosava by Serbia. Sustained around-the-clock operations to provide theater commanders a real-time assessment of combat operation, improving the effectiveness of NATO's utilization of all air assets.

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