Calob Smith
Benton,Arkansas
Summary
Adept F-16 Aircraft Maintenance Technician with a proven track record at the United States Air Force, USAF, excelling in troubleshooting and repair, and mentoring junior technicians. Enhanced operational efficiency and reduced downtime through expert maintenance and leadership. Skilled in aircraft systems knowledge and fostering team growth, contributing to over 1000 successful flight hours.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
F-16 Aircraft Maintenance Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Assisted in the training of new crew chiefs, providing guidance on proper procedures, safety measures, and technical skills essential to their roles.
- Enhanced team efficiency by coordinating maintenance tasks and delegating responsibilities to crew members.
- Expedited repairs with precise troubleshooting techniques, reducing aircraft downtime significantly.
- Managed inventory of tools, equipment, parts), contributing to seamless workflow within the team environment.
- Supervised crew in daily inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on F-16 aircraft.
- Analyzed and troubleshot aircraft systems to identify and fix issues.
F-16 Aircraft Maintenance Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Provided vital support during deployments, enabling seamless operations under challenging conditions.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on diverse aircraft engines, avionics and hydraulics.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
- Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using specialized tools, equipment, and software necessary for efficient F-16 aircraft maintenance.
F-16 Aircraft Maintenance Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
04.2019 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with fellow technicians to troubleshoot complex issues, leading to quicker resolution times and minimized downtime for aircraft.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using specialized tools, equipment, and software necessary for efficient F-16 aircraft maintenance.
- Provided vital support during deployments, enabling seamless operations under challenging conditions.
- Assisted in the successful completion of over 1000 flight hours with meticulous attention to detail during pre-flight and post-flight inspections.
- Mentored junior technicians, sharing expertise and fostering professional growth within the team.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines, and flight control.
Education
No Degree - Aircraft Maintenance Technology
United States Air Force Community College
N/ASkills
- Aircraft Systems Knowledge
- Landing Gear Maintenance
- Technical manual interpretation
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Maintenance Record Keeping
- Functional Check Flights
- Time Compliance Technical Orders
- Flight Control Surfaces
- Component Removal and Installation
- Foreign Object Damage Prevention
- Troubleshooting and repair
- Performing maintenance
Timeline
F-16 Aircraft Maintenance Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2022 - 06.2024
F-16 Aircraft Maintenance Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2020 - 06.2022
F-16 Aircraft Maintenance Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
04.2019 - 06.2020
No Degree - Aircraft Maintenance Technology
United States Air Force Community College
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