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Aaron Goetzinger

Findley Lake,NY

Summary

Ambitious Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman eager to apply 22 years of technical knowledge to employers' aircraft fleet. Apt and adaptable team member eager to master new skills and techniques, while leveraging earned technical knowledge to eliminate problems and accelerate progress. Adroit at rapidly summarizing issues for colleagues and engineering staff and serving as interface between theoretical technical specifications and real-world performance.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Aerospace Ground Equipment Technician

USAF
07.2017 - Current
  • Broadens opportunities with special duties/assignments such as PMEL/TMDE Monitor, Data Integrity Team member, and CTK Custodian.
  • Serves as technical expert and trainer; supervises and mentors subordinates, ensuring proper and effective use of resources.
  • Documents maintenance actions in accordance with technical orders and Management Information Systems (MIS); utilizes safety techniques, maintains tools and test equipment, and inventories supplies.
  • Performs on- and off-equipment maintenance, inspection, repair, overhaul, testing, pick up, delivery, and service on Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) systems and components.
  • Performed routine and preventative maintenance on Generators, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Diesel and Gas Turbine engine, and HVAC system. Over 100 equipment, maintaining over 90% mission effectiveness.
  • Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times.
  • Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms, and DPAS
  • Analyzed malfunctioning equipment and determined type of repairs required.
  • Used hand tools to disassemble equipment, perform repair work and then reassemble parts to restore functionality
  • Assessed operating conditions and adjusted settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.
  • Collaborated closely with flight line personnel, ensuring timely completion of pre-flight inspections on various types of aerospace ground support equipment.
  • Conducted periodic inspections of ground support equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause mission stoppage.
  • Cleaned and lubricated parts to keep generators, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Diesel and Gas Turbine engine, and HVAC system operating at peak performance.
  • Maximized mission readiness with expert diagnosis and repair of malfunctioning generators, heating/cooling units, and other critical ground support systems.
  • Managed Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) program by coordinating 76 PMEL items to off-station facility, resulting in successful return of $70,000 worth of Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) to service
  • Spearheaded AGE shop dispatch duties, averaging over 130 equipment runs per rotation, enabling 906 sorties flown and 3,000 flight hours.
  • Led AGE Data Integrity Team, verifying over 80 database entries per month, resulting in 99.9% completion rate for flights DIT review.
  • Additionally, piloted AGE record review, identifying 63 errors and validating serviceability of 148 items, which restored fleet and averted two months of downtime.
  • Managed flight's fuels program, distributing 120,000 gallons of Jet-A fuel in support of 2 Joint Operation Access Exercises (JOAX), servicing 85 AGE units and enabling 341 missions.
  • Inspected and maintained over 165 assigned AGE units, completing 590 scheduled inspections, contributing to flight's overall Individual Component Reliability exceeding 92%.
  • Embraced dispatch duty processes, performing over 500 equipment runs and dispensing 20,000 gallons of fuel, enabling 998 sorties and 4,000 flight hours.
  • Troubleshot Next-Generation Heater voltage discrepancy, identified and repaired alternator, saving over 1.9K in alternate replacement costs and two weeks of equipment downtime.
  • Hand-picked for 2018 Air Show, dispatched over 75 pieces of safe and serviceable equipment to diverse aircraft, resulting in zero performance ground aborts.
  • Deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, as Inspection Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC), leading team of 5 personnel to successfully accomplish 243 inspections and 51 maintenance actions, ultimately raising flight Individual Component Reliability (ICR) to over 93%.

Aerospace Ground Equipment Technician

USAF
01.2015 - 06.2017
  • Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms, and GO81
  • Oversaw 35,000 benchstock program that was pivotal to Group's fifth consecutive Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA) and Squadron Overall Team Excellence (OT4Q) in 2015.
  • Reviewed 125 equipment records, identified, and corrected 45 discrepancies, ensuring 100% accuracy of maintenance logged into G081 system
  • Addressed excess equipment turn-in by preparing 56 pieces and voiding 112 scheduled inspections, resulting in return of $1.7 million worth of assets to Air Force supply inventory.
  • Managed exceptional Central Tool Kit (CTK) program, overseeing and monitoring 6 CTKs with 1,000 tools, contributing to flight's 94% Quality Assurance (QA) pass rating
  • Provided training to 9 flight personnel on DIFM (Due In From Maintenance) Turn-In process, establishing quick reference guide and ensuring items were turned in within 48 hours, thus eliminating flight overdue.
  • Handpicked as Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) supply monitor, verifying and processing $100,000 worth of mission-capable requests, which was key to flight's 89% mission-capable rating.
  • Overhauled flight Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) management program by revising Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and recycling 47 expired assets, essential for achieving annual 100% Environmental Inspection pass rate.
  • Conducted 40 Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) reviews, identified 3 untracked items, and successfully recovered vital flightline assets, ultimately returning $70,000 worth of Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) to service.
  • Validated flight's Tools of Day (TODA) program, reviewed 230 publications, and received two zero-defect Quality Assurance evaluations, contributing to Squadron's 96% yearly pass rate.
  • Facilitated Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) equipment mobilization for Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), guiding 18 personnel and preparing 279 assets, guaranteeing flawless deactivation for 440th unit.
  • Certified 2 members on 52 tasks, providing training support that generated 1,700 missions, transported 3,000 tons, and handled 20,000 passengers, contributing to Group's sixth consecutive Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA)
  • Maintained 2 JP-8 fuel tanks, requisitioning 80,000 gallons of fuel valued at $132,000, which enabled Joint Operation Access Exercises (JOAX) generation and execution of 269 missions
  • engaged in heater Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) backlog, establishing plan of attack and completing TCTO compliance within 8 hours, enhancing fleet safety and reliability.
  • Conducted periodic inspections of ground support equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause mission stoppage.

Aerospace Ground Support Technician

USAF
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Performed routine and preventative maintenance on Generators, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Diesel and Gas Turbine engine, and HVAC system with surpass work ethic
  • Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms, and IMDS
  • Analyzed malfunctioning equipment and determined type of repairs required.
  • Set up and managed maintenance schedules.
  • Conducted periodic inspections of ground support equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause mission stoppage.
  • Coordinates and distributes 47 unit accounts in support of all RC-135 reconnaissance operations in Mediterranean/African Area of Responsibility (AOR).
  • Responsible for maintaining, servicing, inspecting, and troubleshooting powered and non-powered Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) equipment valued at over $2.6 million.
  • Utilizes technical orders, special tools, and test equipment to analyze unit operations and correct malfunctions.
  • Handles, labels, and disposes of hazardous waste and materials in compliance with federal and local environmental standards.
  • Discovered hung clutch on 802 Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) unit, replaced component 4 hours under 12-hour standard, and returned mission-critical asset back to Fully Mission Capable (FMC) status.
  • Provided rapid bed-down AGE support capabilities for four Air National Guard (ANG) Air Refueling Wing (ARW) deployments, enabling 16 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) refueling missions.
  • Expertly managed bench stock program, rectifying 22 errors and obtaining 1,600 parts, driving AGE shop's kit fill rate to 100%
  • Rectified complex -86 generator fault by replacing unit's voltage regulator, surpassing standard by 2 hours, ensuring ground support for 6 relay missions.
  • Ensured Department of Defense (DOD) and Foreign Policy adherence by conducting 53 fuels program management inspections, resulting in zero incidents and local environmental protection.
  • Engaged in refurbishing local autistic center, dedicating 3 days to painting 6 classrooms, thereby increasing students' quality of life and boosting civic ties.
  • Attended international Hazardous Materials Management course, training 15 members on Greek and Navy regulations, leading to detachment earning 100% Quality Assurance/Environmental Inspection pass rate.
  • Completed advanced air conditioning maintenance course, utilizing new skills to replace press compressor and saving Air Force $43,000 in replacement costs.
  • Led AGE Familiarization class for US Navy personnel, educating 4 members on equipment operational requirements and safeguarding support for 4 Combatant Commands (COCOMs).
  • Piloted Change of Command Color Guard, upholding military professionalism and honoring tradition, leading to recognition by Commanding Officer.
  • Recognized as outstanding AGE mechanic for performing flawless maintenance, resulting in being on Quality Assurance honor roll for 3rd and 4th quarters.
  • Championed Squadron's Hazardous Materials program, acquiring 52 items, addressing 63 violations, and excelling in 55th Wing Inspector General Inspection Standardization Evaluation (IGI SAV).

Education

Bachelor of Science - Security And Risk Analysis

University of Pennsylvania
State College, Pennsylvania
05.2026

High School Diploma -

Clymer Central School
Clymer, New York

No Degree - Additional Education/Certifications

Air Force Education/Certifciations

Skills

  • Managing Hazmat/Hazwaste
  • Mechanical Maintenance
  • Power Generation Equipment
  • Wiring diagram and schematic reading
  • Effective team building
  • Analytical Skills
  • Troubleshooting and problem solving
  • Secret Security Clearance
  • Record and data management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • HVAC Systems

Timeline

Aerospace Ground Equipment Technician

USAF
07.2017 - Current

Aerospace Ground Equipment Technician

USAF
01.2015 - 06.2017

Aerospace Ground Support Technician

USAF
01.2014 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Security And Risk Analysis

University of Pennsylvania

High School Diploma -

Clymer Central School

No Degree - Additional Education/Certifications

Air Force Education/Certifciations

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