Austin Blankenship

Remotely Piloted Aircraft Maintenance Technician United States Air Force

June 2022 – Present

• Maintain aircraft, support equipment, forms, and records

• Deployed for 186 Days, supervising and assisting in diagnosing and solving maintenance issues on aircraft systems; launched and recovered aircraft, performing pre/post/thru-flight inspections

• Supported aircraft for the Air Force's largest MQ-9 pilot training program, ensuring operational readiness and mission success.

• Removed and installed engine, airframe, and avionics components in accordance with all safety

requirements

• Lead new members through hourly inspections and major maintenance actions; verified

post/pre/thru-flight inspection

jobs after completion

• Quickly resolve aircraft issues to maintain flying schedules and sortie generation

• Train and supervise new members on maintenance and safety standards; certify new members on job duties

Performs diagnostics on engines, electrical systems, and truck-specific components

Services and repairs mixer drums, hydraulic systems, and PTO (power take-off) systems

Conducts routine inspections to ensure vehicle safety and performance

Inspects and repairs conveyors, mixers, silos, hoppers, and other plant machinery

Inspects and repairs conveyors, mixers, silos, hoppers, and other plant machinery

Troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues to minimize downtime

Welds, cuts, and fabricates components as needed for repairs or improvements

• Utilized hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain diesel engines according to industry standards.
• Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires, and other vehicle systems.
• Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering, and transmissions.
• Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure, and more as part of service orders.