Air Force veteran and Federal Aviation Administration employee with 24 years of experience in editing, policy writing, project management, technical support, and aviation mission operations execution, Eager to take on a mid-career change and bring experience from both military and civilian federal service to the table.
Skills
Data analysis
Decision making
Editing
Instructor
Project lead
Strategic
Technical support
Technical writing
Validation
Analytical skills
Multitasking abilities
Document Drafting
Client Meetings
Research Skills
Oral And Written Communication
General Aviation
Work History
03/2001 to Current
Airway Transportation Systems SpecialistUs Department Of Transportation – Milwaukee, WI,
In-flight evaluate and certify navigational aids and signals in space within the national airspace system (NAS) and internationally using expeditious data and equipment analysis techniques to accomplish the flight inspection mission.
Analyze and evaluate facility and airport technical data to determine accuracy.
Serve as mission instructor providing training and technical guidance to newly assigned mission specialists.
Evaluate, coordinate, and implement proposed policy and standards changes fo inclusion in the Flight Inspection Handbook based on new technology within the flight operations program and in support of changes within the NAS and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Make recommendations for policy changes based on new aircraft and equipment capability to ensure that recorded data accurately reflects the safe performance of facilities within the NAS.
Write and coordinate new technical support guidance for flight operations crews on all system components used by enroute/terminal air traffic control, commercial airlines, and general aviation aircraft in the United States and in international locations.
Provide written technical guidance to pilots and mission specialists for performance of the flight operations mission.
Research equipment status within databases to include certifications, corrective maintenance, periodic maintenance and modifications to assist Oklahoma City Service Center schedulers in creating flight inspection itineraries.
Attend and provide input at technical interchanges involving NAS area specialists, service area engineers and program managers.
Provide technical support to all flight inspection crew members and support personnel.
04/2000 to 12/2016
Flight Inspection Mission SpecialistUnited States Air Force Reserve – City, STATE, United States
Performed flight inspection duties as an airborne mission specialist under a memorandum of agreement with FAA Flight Inspection Services.
In-flight evaluated and certified all ground and space-based navigational aids within the NAS as well as military and contract negotiated international locations around the world.
Provided combat and contingency flight inspection services to host nation countries as well as flight inspections for natural disaster relief.
Maintained currency with all aircraft types within the flight inspection fleet to accurately operate and assess performance of all onboard flight inspection equipment.
Troubleshot onboard flight inspection equipment to determine if discrepancies were due to aircraft equipment or inadequate facility performance of ground and space-based navigational aids.
Analyzed and evaluated facility and airport technical data to determine accuracy and usability.
Identified data deficiencies in published and proposed data and submitted change requests to resolve discrepancies.
Interfaced with Technical Operation service areas, military leadership and maintainers, and non-federal employees
Developed and administered training plans for on the job education.
Taught unqualified officers and enlisted personnel flight inspection guidance utilizing formalized training plans to include documentation and reporting, data analysis, database management, pre- and post-flight planning, and crew resource management.
Trained enlisted force to operate flight inspection equipment on the aircraft assigned.
Acted as the unit's First Sergeant, providing mentoring to enlisted personnel on career advancement, work life and personal issues.
Served as physical fitness leader for the unit assisting personnel with diet, fitness and wellness initiatives.
Conducted fitness assessments of all officers and enlisted to determine their ability to meet Air Force wellness standards.
Served as first aid instructor to teach and certify all members in combat first aid.
Wrote award commendations for all eligible members recognizing their superior performance, heroic actions, time in service, and various other meritorious service.
Served as emergency preparedness response point of contact, ensuring all personnel were adequately trained in all aspects of emergency situations.
Served as flight safety representative for all flight and ground safety issues.
Conducted safety inspections, prepared safety briefings and ensured unit was in compliance with all safety standards required by OSHA and the Air Force.
01/1997 to 04/2000
Airfield Systems Technology TechnicianUnited States Air Force – City, STATE, United States
Maintained, troubleshot and repaired airfield navigation and control landing systems and weather equipment.
Installed and relocated weather equipment within the air traffic facility.
Isolated/repaired equipment faults using specialized tools, diagnostic equipment and procedures in multiple locations.
Performed preventive maintenance and ground inspections on all airfield navigational equipment.
Trained newly assigned personnel on maintenance procedures.
Served as the Squadron Ground Safety Officer for over 400 airmen and civilian employees, ensuring compliance with all aspects of ground safety IAW OSHA guidance.
Conducted safety down days quarterly training all personnel on safety related items.
Performed safety inspections for all offices within the squadron, ensuring all safety standards were met.
Education
Expected in 10/1999
Associate of Applied Science: Electronic Systems Technology Community College Of The Air Force - Montgomery, AL, GPA:
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