Austin Elder
Wichita Falls,TX
Summary
Produce highly motivated instructors and Airmen, who exemplify outstanding qualities to adhere to current military standard. To explore innovative ideology to find cost effective measures by utilizing newly founded technology to positively impact the mission of the Air Force.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
C-130/KC-135 Instructor
USAF
Wichita Falls, TX
05.2021 - Current
- Technical training instructor performing all technical training instructor classroom-related activities, supports course curriculum development, modification, and revision for the Maintenance Management Production course/Engine Manager course/Maintenance Management course
- Plans, develops, executes, and evaluates a comprehensive and effective training program
- Instructs students through assigned blocks of instruction at basic and/or advanced technical or administrative levels of the course.
- The test custodian ensures that test material is accounted for and updates tests to ensure accuracy.
- 4448 Teaching Hours Accumulated
C-130J Dedicated Crew Chief/Expeditor (Front Line
Fal
Wichita Falls, TX
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Manager of one $40M+ C-130J; oversees/executes aircraft specific maintenance strategy
- Troubleshoots and maintains aircraft structures, systems, components, and related equipment
- Removes and installs aircraft components
- Conducts functional tests of repaired components and systems
- Adjusts, aligns, and rigs aircraft systems
- Supervises and performs aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations
- Inspects aircraft structures, systems, components, and related systems
- Supervises and performs aircraft and component inspections
- Interprets inspection findings and determines adequacy of corrective actions
- Inspects and checks components for clearances, tolerances, proper installation, and operation
- Responded and prevented Class A fuel mishap, safeguarded $10M in assets, awarded NCO of the Quarter and lauded by AETC CC
C-130J Flightline Craftsman
USAF
Little Rock , AR
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Inspects aircraft structures, systems, components, and related systems
- Supervises and performs aircraft and component inspections
- Interprets inspection findings and determines adequacy of corrective actions
- Inspects and checks components for clearances, tolerances, proper installation, and operation
- Advises on problems maintaining, servicing, and inspecting aircraft and related aerospace equipment
- Uses technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems
- Interprets and advises on maintenance procedures and policies to repair aircraft and related equipment
- Analyzed engineer drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions
- Enabled AETC pipeline by readying10 C-130J aircraft for125+ student pilots annually
KC-135R/T Flightline Craftsman
USAF
Spokane, WA
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Mentored junior enlisted, fostering a supportive learning environment and encouraging professional growth.
- Increased operational readiness of aircraft fleet through timely completion of scheduled maintenance tasks.
- Contributed to a reduction in maintenance-related incidents by maintaining a strong focus on safety during all tasks.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance metrics related to repair turnaround times, contributing to overall operational efficiency.
Flying Crew Chief
USAF
Spokane , WA
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Streamlined communication between flying crew and ground support personnel, improving overall mission effectiveness.
- Contributed to cost-saving initiatives by identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing changes accordingly.
- Reduced downtime for aircraft by quickly diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical issues on various systems.
- Assisted in updating technical orders and publications, ensuring the accuracy of information available to maintainers for reference during on the road repairs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL07-2017
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking and organization
- Time management
- Curriculum planning and implementation
- Student counseling
- Classroom management
Accomplishments
- 92d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airman of the Year
- 92d Maintenance Group Airman of the Year
- 92d Aerial Refueling Wing Airman of the Year
- 314th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron NCO of the Quarter
- 362d Training Squadron NCO of the Month
- Airman Leader School Distinguished Graduate
Timeline
C-130/KC-135 Instructor
USAF
05.2021 - Current
C-130J Dedicated Crew Chief/Expeditor (Front Line
Fal
06.2019 - 05.2021
C-130J Flightline Craftsman
USAF
06.2019 - 05.2021
KC-135R/T Flightline Craftsman
USAF
08.2018 - 06.2019
Flying Crew Chief
USAF
08.2016 - 06.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance
Community College of The Air Force