ANTHONY RODRIGUEZ
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Experienced military professional specializing in Aircraft Ordnance Systems with 16 years of hands-on leadership in flightline operations and multi-million-dollar equipment management. Skilled in aircraft systems maintenance and safety management, driving compliance and operational effectiveness across strategic and tactical levels.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Weapons Lead Standardization Crew
Air Force Reserves/ 826 AMXS
Nellis AFB, NV
12.2025 - Current
- Evaluated and certified weapons load crews to ensure compliance with AFMAN 21-206 for safe munitions loading.
- Conducted training and no-notice evaluations to ensure crew proficiency under pressure.
- Identified errors to enhance safety and ensure combat readiness of weapons systems.
- Analyzed operational trends and recommended modifications to improve directives, procedures, and techniques.
Aircraft Ordnance Systems Mechanic
Department Of The Air Force/ 912 AMXS
Edwards AFB, CA
05.2018 - Current
- Dominated nine B-52 loading operations and drove the Internal Weapons Bay Upgrade success; 1st GBU-12 release, $365M Acquisition Category II Program.
- Loaded and unloaded munitions, explosives, and countermeasure devices on B-52, B-1, and B-2 aircraft to support operational readiness.
- Maintained a 99% overall Weapons Load Training pass rate on B-52, B-1, and B-2 Minimum Proficiency Required Loads.
- Led training for aircraft and ordnance systems mechanics, providing on-equipment maintenance for high-performance, test-modified aircraft.
- Led maintenance of aircraft and maintenance records, ensuring compliance with procedures, technical data, and directives for assigned aircraft and equipment.
- Perform and instruct the team in the performance of functional testing, inspecting, troubleshooting, and configuring a variety of test, pre-production, standard, and modified aircraft systems, subsystems, and components.
- Trained and oversaw maintenance of aircraft systems and ordnance systems, providing on-the-job training for journey-level personnel and indoctrinating new team members in work methods and safe practices.
Weapons Load Crew Team Chief & Expediter
Air Force Reserves/ 926 AMXS
Nellis AFB, NV
01.2019 - 11.2025
- Facilitated the F-16 Weapons Load Training Program for seven load crews. Conducted more than one hundred twenty proficiency loads with eighteen Airmen, achieving a 98% pass rate, and ensuring zero mishaps, significantly enhancing operational readiness and safety standards across the unit.
- Supervised and coordinated team members in loading, unloading, assembling, disassembling, testing, and maintaining weapons systems, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
- Navigated through nine aircraft transfers, facilitating the 706th Aggressor Squadron activation, producing three hundred eighty threat replication sorties for six hundred flying hours, enabling Nellis' first active associate Aircraft Maintenance Unit to achieve Full Operational Capability via three RED FLAG exercises, one multi-national exercise, and two pilot upgrade syllabi, contributing to the production of seventy instructor pilot graduates, and solidifying a "Highly Effective" mission execution rating in the Unit Effectiveness Inspection.
- Estimated sortie requirements for management to establish flying and maintenance schedules.
- Coordinated with departments to ensure availability of required materials, facilitating timely completion of mission objectives and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Coordinated with outside organizations such as "T-2" Modification Docks, special instrumentation, back shops, depots, or contractors to plan for and execute forecasted mission and logistics support requirements.
- Collaborated with Section Chief and Superintendent in developing performance plans, advising employees on performance expectations, new work techniques, and providing continuous feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
Volunteer/ Trainee Aircraft Mechanic (APG)
Department Of The Air Force/ 912 AMXS
Edwards AFB, CA
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Inspected, repaired, and tested modified aircraft and Pneudraulic systems components.
- Executed ground handling and servicing of assigned aircraft, ensuring compliance with preflight and postflight inspection standards.
- Serviced struts, tires, and hydraulic reservoirs to ensure optimal performance.
- Performed tow duties such as wing walker and brake rider while preparing aircraft for maintenance.
- Removed engine cowling and managed installation of nose cowling as part of maintenance tasks.
- Maintained comprehensive aircraft and maintenance records, ensuring accurate documentation of modifications and adherence to established procedures.
- Managed HAZMAT/waste disposal in accordance with AFIs, state regulations, and EPA guidelines to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
Weapons Standardization Lead Crew
Department Of The Air Force (Active Duty)/ 412 MXG
Edwards AFB, CA
06.2016 - 03.2018
- Served as unit authority on loading procedures, ensuring accurate munitions preparation for combat and training missions, which supported mission readiness.
- Enforced compliance with technical orders, preventing accidents and improving reliability of weapons systems.
- Mentored junior technicians in munitions loading techniques, enhancing team proficiency and operational effectiveness.
Weapons Load Crew Member
Department Of The Air Force (Active Duty)/ 35 FS
Kunsan AB, Republic Of Korea
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Managed upload and download of complete Air Force inventory of F-16 aircraft munitions, ensuring safety, serviceability, and proper configuration through thorough inspection and utilization of special equipment.
- Executed load operations during chemical warfare exercises in full MOPP gear, showcasing operational readiness and adherence to safety protocols.
- Troubleshot issues with weapon delivery systems to ensure operational readiness.
- Coordinated with team members to optimize workflow during operations, enhancing overall team performance.
Weapons Load Crew Member
Department of the Air Force (Active Duty)/ 96 AMXS
Barksdale AFB, LA
11.2010 - 06.2015
- Loaded weapons onto aircraft in preparation for missions. 567 bombs in 5 days. Enabled 50 out of 54 surge sorties, with 273 flying hours accumulated, and 99% weapon release.
- Conducted nuclear and conventional weapons load training, supporting daily operations and maintenance of 14 B-52 aircraft worth $1.2 billion.
- Installs/removes suspension equipment; provides weapons system checks, aircraft scheduled maintenance, and troubleshooting repair actions.
- Completed TCTOs/TCIs, maintained task qualifications, and ensured precise data entry for AFTO Form/IMT 781/MIS.
- Inspected and utilized weapon CTKs, armament system testers, and nuclear certified equipment; updated TO changes and supplements.
Education
Graduate Certificate of Future Non-Commissioned Officers - Management
Airmen Leadership School
Edwards AFB04-2017
High School Diploma -
Lucerne Valley High School
Lucerne Valley, CA06-2008
Skills
- Weapons loading and inspection
- Safety compliance and workplace safety
- Aircraft maintenance
- Technical training and evaluation
- Team coordination
- Schedule management
- Leadership development
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Performance evaluation
Security Clearance
- Active Security Clearance: Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS-SCI) 07 Aug 22- CE (Continuous Evaluation)
Air Force Aircraft Models
- ROCKWELL B-1 LANCER
- NORTHROP B-2 SPIRIT
- BOEING B-52 STARTOFORTRESS
- LOCKHEED MARTIN/ GENERAL DYNAMICS F-16 FIGHTING FALCON
- LOCKHEED MARTIN F-35 LIGHTNING II
Timeline
Weapons Lead Standardization Crew
Air Force Reserves/ 826 AMXS
12.2025 - Current
Volunteer/ Trainee Aircraft Mechanic (APG)
Department Of The Air Force/ 912 AMXS
05.2023 - 12.2023
Weapons Load Crew Team Chief & Expediter
Air Force Reserves/ 926 AMXS
01.2019 - 11.2025
Aircraft Ordnance Systems Mechanic
Department Of The Air Force/ 912 AMXS
05.2018 - Current
Weapons Standardization Lead Crew
Department Of The Air Force (Active Duty)/ 412 MXG
06.2016 - 03.2018
Weapons Load Crew Member
Department Of The Air Force (Active Duty)/ 35 FS
06.2015 - 06.2016
Weapons Load Crew Member
Department of the Air Force (Active Duty)/ 96 AMXS
11.2010 - 06.2015
Graduate Certificate of Future Non-Commissioned Officers - Management
Airmen Leadership School
High School Diploma -
Lucerne Valley High School