Andrew John Gillam
Saginaw,MI
Summary
Enthusiastic Powered Support Systems Technician eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Test Operations and Ground support and training in the Air and Space industry.
Ambitious Aerospace Ground Equipment Craftsman eager to apply 21+ years of technical knowledge to employers' fleet. Adaptable team member eager to master new skills and techniques, while leveraging earned technical knowledge to eliminate problems and accelerate progress. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Powered Support Systems Technician
Department Of The Air Force, 40 Hrs Per Week
01.2016 - 11.2022
- 20+ years of professional aerospace ground equipment work experience in high reliability, military, aviation and space environments.
- Highly experienced in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing complex components related to aviation support equipment to include hydraulic, pneumatic, high pressure systems, cryogenic (LOX) components and turbine compressors.
- Regularly work with and interpret technical orders, drawings, and blueprints ensuring all test related equipment, systems, and servicing are performed on time, safely, and in a professional manner.
- Experienced in aviation electronics, avionics, and airframe structural repair, including computer based skills using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and photo generation/compilation.
- Highly knowledgeable in crane and lift operations, bore scope inspection equipment, and understanding of Swagelock, A/N, NPT, MS type fittings.
Powered Support Systems Technician
Department Of The Air Force, 40 Hrs Per Week
11.2014 - 11.2016
- 20+ years of professional aerospace ground equipment work experience in high reliability, military, aviation and space environments.
- Highly experienced in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing complex components related to aviation support equipment to include hydraulic, pneumatic, high pressure systems, cryogenic (LOX) components and turbine compressors.
- Regularly work with and interpret technical orders, drawings, and blueprints ensuring all test related equipment, systems, and servicing are performed on time, safely, and in a professional manner.
- Experienced in aviation electronics, avionics, and airframe structural repair, including computer based skills using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and photo generation/compilation.
- Highly knowledgeable in crane and lift operations, bore scope inspection equipment, and understanding of Swagelock, A/N, NPT, MS type fittings.
Aerospace Ground Equipment Supervisor
United States Air Force
11.2011 - 11.2014
- Routinely work in extreme outdoor environments, cold, heat, rain, and able to work at elevated heights above 300 feet.
- Trained new system users and employees in classroom type sessions to promote useful system knowledge and operations expertise.
- Collaborated successfully with clients to achieve objectives by utilizing strong communication, interpersonal and people skills.
- Validated, ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked inventory and supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
- Corrected unusual maintenance problems by interpreting detailed work instructions such as charts, tables, formulas, color codes and schematic symbols in order to repair highly complex powered support equipment.
- Identified, repaired, and replaced electrical wire harnesses on gas turbine compressors and electronically controlled engines requiring precise instrumentation.
Aerospace Ground Equipment Craftsman
United States Air Force
11.2010 - 11.2011
- Handled, stored, uses, and disposes of hazardous material and waste according to local and federal standards.
- Submitted Technical Order Improvement Reports and Material Deficiency Reports.
- Diagnoses mechanical and electronic circuitry malfunctions using visual and auditory senses, test equipment and technical publications.
Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman
United States Air Force, USAF
11.2006 - 11.2010
- Maintained aircraft environmental systems, oxygen systems, fire extinguishing systems including pressure, temperature, and flow measuring devices.
- This includes cabin leakage testers, hydrostatic testers, cryogenic carts, decontamination units, flowmeters, de-icers, heaters, load banks, hydraulic test stands, self generating nitrogen service carts, blowers, air compressors and other various pieces of AGE.
Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic
United States Air Force, USAF
11.2000 - 11.2006
- Skilled in operating and manipulating complex machinery using various hand and power tools requiring manual dexterity.
- Provided safe work center using Equal Opportunity principles and requirements to prevented/eradicated unprofessional behavior from work center.
Education
No Degree - Applied Science
Community College Of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL2015
No Degree -
U. S. Air Force Professional Military Education
Wichita Falls, TX05.2008
High School Diploma -
Havelock High School
Havelock, NC05.2000
Skills
- Diagnostic procedures
- Technical training
- Hardware troubleshooting
- Maintenance & Repair
- Data management
- Critical thinking
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Teamwork
- Experienced in aerospace discipline
- Aviation protocols expertise
- End user support
Accomplishments
- Received the Air Force Commendation Medal by superiors in recognition of my duties.
Certification
- Refrigerant Recovery Certification, U.S. Air Force technical training school - 2000
Additional Information
Ability to obtain and posses U.S. Air Force SECRET security clearance.
Current Valid driver's license, and clean driving record
Timeline
Powered Support Systems Technician
Department Of The Air Force, 40 Hrs Per Week
01.2016 - 11.2022
Powered Support Systems Technician
Department Of The Air Force, 40 Hrs Per Week
11.2014 - 11.2016
Aerospace Ground Equipment Supervisor
United States Air Force
11.2011 - 11.2014
Aerospace Ground Equipment Craftsman
United States Air Force
11.2010 - 11.2011
Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman
United States Air Force, USAF
11.2006 - 11.2010
Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic
United States Air Force, USAF
11.2000 - 11.2006
- Refrigerant Recovery Certification, U.S. Air Force technical training school - 2000
No Degree - Applied Science
Community College Of The Air Force
No Degree -
U. S. Air Force Professional Military Education
High School Diploma -
Havelock High School
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