Ensured the airworthiness of all AH-64 D&E and RQ-7 UAVs valued over 600 million dollars. Inspects systems, subsystems, and components before, during, and after maintenance. Trains maintainers on the proper use of manuals, forms and records.
Selected to oversee maintenance operations as the Maintenance Sergeant; highly sought out for his remarkable troubleshooting.
Demonstrated superior technical knowledge; inspected five 500 hour phases and eight 250 hour inspections on time with zero maintenance mishaps.
Created weight and balance preset pay loads; giving the mission commander the flexibility to expeditiously change load outs for mission success.
Volunteered to be the downed aircraft recovery team non-commissioned officer in charge. Always capable of recovering aircraft within 30 minutes of initial notification of the issue.
Platoon Sergeant
US Army
Fort Bliss, Tx
08.2020 - 02.2022
Served as an AH-64D&E line company platoon Sergeant; supervised and provided technical guidance to subordinates performing aircraft and subsystem maintenance.
Superb maintenance direction allowed for the platoon to exceed its monthly flying requirements with 408 hours flown in 4 months.
Continuous innovate solutions to maintenance allowed 17 pilots to qualify for multiple gunnery tables in two months.
Recognized as an outstanding leader and aviation professional by all pilots, peers, and maintenance personnel.
Maintained an operational readiness rate 9% above the department of the Army standard and the highest in the Battalion.
Quality Control Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge
US Army
Fort Bliss, Tx
08.2019 - 08.2020
Selected above by the squadron command sergeant Major as the quality control NCOIC, overseeing the airworthiness of a Battalion of AH-64D&E helicopters and RQ-7 UAVs.
SSG(P) selected above 9 of his peers and placed in a position above his pay grade.
Oversaw the safety and airworthiness of 24 helicopters, 18 UAVs, 124 Pilots, and 230 maintainers.
Promoted ahead of peers in both rank and job responsibilities.
Achieved outstanding performance as a top 5% Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO), exceeding all expectations while working with limited personnel in a constantly changing, complex COVID environment.
Timeline
Platoon Sergeant
US Army
08.2020 - 02.2022
Quality Control Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge