Christopher Robles
Valrico,FL
Summary
Accomplished Aviation Support Equipment Technician and Plane Captain with a proven track record in the U.S. Navy as an E-5, AS2 Robles. Enhancing equipment reliability and team efficiency through expert maintenance, alongside fostering a collaborative work environment. Experienced in maintaining and repairing ground support equipment to ensure optimal performance. Uses technical expertise and problem-solving skills for effective troubleshooting and repair. Knowledge of safety protocols and preventative maintenance procedures ensures reliable and safe equipment operation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ground Support Equipment Technician
US Navy
North Island California, Iwakuni Japan
01.2020 - 06.2025
- Worked under work centers: SE Gas Engine Repair Branch, SE Structural/Hydraulic Branch, LOX/Oxygen/Nitrogen Servicing Equipment Repair Shop, SE Component Repair Branch, and SE Periodic Maintenance Branch.
- Performed maintenance on a variety of ground support equipment, such as tow tractors, hydraulic jacks, cranes, towbars, LOX carts, and several more.
- Maintained detailed records of equipment status, inspections, and maintenance actions as per regulatory requirements. Completing required documentation accurately and ensuring proper tracking of maintenance activities.
- Supervised operation and maintenance of personnel appointed, leading to an increase in "Ready For Issue" units.
- Inspected ground support equipment for functionality, with 100% compliance on safety standards and QA steps.
- Performed support equipment issue and return of ground support equipment. Ensuring a proper inspection of units before issuance and return.
- Troubleshot downed gears on and off the flight line. Expediting repairs in order for flight operations to continue smoothly.
- Trained personnel in the safe use of ground support equipment according to standard operating procedures.
- Detached to a different location in support of the Air Wing to provide I&R, inspections, troubleshooting, repair, and safety of ground support equipment.
- Deployed for 10 months on a carrier. Keeping up with the maintenance and inspections of ground support equipment.
Plane Captain
US Navy
Lemoore California
10.2017 - 01.2020
- Ensured aircraft safety, as well as readiness, by performing thorough pre-flight and post-flight inspections.
- Handled diverse responsibilities, such as towing aircraft or coordinating ground support equipment placement, thereby contributing to smooth flight operations.
- Identified potential hazards during routine inspections, preventing accidents and costly damages.
- Managed aircraft fueling operations, adhering to strict safety guidelines and procedures.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules to keep aircraft in optimal flying condition.
- Trained junior personnel on standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
- Communicated with pilots and crew to relay critical information during missions.
- Directed pilots using hand signals to maneuver aircraft safely and secured parked aircraft with chocks and tie-downs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mountain Range High School
Westminster, Colorado05-2017
Skills
- Corrosion control
- Customer service
- Documentation management
- Emergency response
- Equipment maintenance, servicing, and installation
- Inspection procedures
- Leadership
- Multitasking Abilities
- Offshore and shore-based work
- Preventive maintenance
- Quality control
- Risk management and mitigation
- Safety compliance
- Situational awareness
- Teamwork
- Tool management and proficiency
- Training personnel
- Troubleshooting techniques
Affiliations
- Travelling: I love to go out and see the world. If given the opportunity, creating plans for touring and sightseeing.
- Cars: Recently getting into the car scene. Been into all the JDM's having owned one previously.
- Animals: Huge animal lover. Would love to own my own pet.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tagalog
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist (EAWS)
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Accomplishments
- Received a Citation onboard USS Abraham Lincoln for completing 403 maintenance actions on 1,545 units of support equipment contributing to a 98% equipment availability during carrier qualifications and flight deck certification exercises.
Volunteering
Volunteered in events to support the local community. Participating in a base wide event that helped further bond the friendship of Americans and Japanese. Both in uniformed service members and civilians. By being a driver to tow Support equipment to its proper location for people to admire as well as baggage checking to ensure Base security. Contributing towards the success of such a major event.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Ground Support Equipment Technician
US Navy
01.2020 - 06.2025
Plane Captain
US Navy
10.2017 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Mountain Range High School
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