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Damon A Bryant

Crestview,FL

Summary

Accomplished 16 year Weapons Non-Commissioned Officer. I have worked various airframes including F-16, F-15C/E fighter aircraft and A-10 Attack aircraft throughout my Air Force Career. I have been a Load Crew Member, Weapons Standardization Load Crew Member, Load Crew Team Chief, Weapons Quality Assurance Inspector and most recently Weapons Expediter. I have given great work ethic, punctuality, and delivered in each position that I have held. SECRET Security Clearance.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Weapons Load Crew Member

United States Air Force, USAF
Eglin AFB, FL
02.2024 - Current
  • Loaded munitions onto aircraft following safety protocols and technical manuals.
  • Inspected weapons systems for functionality and compliance with operational standards.
  • Maintained tools and equipment to ensure readiness for loading operations.
  • Collaborated with flight crews to coordinate loading schedules and procedures.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting issues related to weapon systems during pre-flight checks.
  • Documented load data accurately in compliance with military regulations and procedures.

Weapons Expediter

United States Air Force, USAF
Eglin AFB, FL
01.2023 - 11.2023

- Accomplishes reconciliation of expenditures/tracks acft configurations, suspension equipment and munitions status
- Oversees test/developmental operations on modified wpns sys's strengthening capes for AFMC, ACC, & AF Test Center
- Directs/manages aircraft loading/arming/suspension equipment configuration/mx on 16 F-16 aircraft valued at $660M
- Responsible for the security, control, serviceability of the AMU's tools, kits, vehicles & equipment evaluated at $8M

Weapons Load Crew Team Chief

United States Air Force, USAF
Eglin AFB, FL
11.2021 - 12.2022

Led three member load crew w/loading operations on 100 variants of 30 munitions on 13 modified F-15C/D/E worth $800M
- Performs developmental operations on modified system's enhancing capabilities for AFMC, ACC, & AF Test Center
- Facilitates scheduled/unscheduled mx on aircraft/alternate mission equip using modified tech data; documents mx in a timely manner
- Analyzes, isolates, and repairs weapons malfunctions using programmable armament test sets and aircraft monitoring system

Quality Assurance Inspector

United States Air Force, USAF
Eglin AFB, FL
11.2019 - 11.2021

Executed MSEP contract thru personal evaluations/quality verifications/special inspections & assists in incident investigations
- Oversees 1K mil/civilian personnel  performing mx on 33 F-16/F-15/UH-1/C-130, conducting tests missions for DoD/foreign nations
- Managed TW's local tech data program; chairs Joint Local Tech Data Group evaluating test specific mx procedures for 5 MDS, munition & test equip

Weapons Load Crew Member

United States Air Force, USAF
Eglin AFB, FL
09.2013 - 11.2019

- Lead three member load crew w/loading operations on 100 variants of 30 muns on 13 modified F-15C/D/E worth $800M
- Performs developmental operations on modified system's enhancing capabilities for AFMC, ACC, & AF Test Center
- Facilitates sched/unsched mx on acft/alternate msn equip using modified tech data; documents mx in a timely manner
- Analyzes, isolates, and repairs wpn malfunctions using programmable armament test sets and acft monitoring system

- Performed wpns system maint/loading on 22 assigned F-16C/D acft valued $990M; supports 8th Fighter Wing Combat mission

- Installs/maintains/inspects/troubleshoots/repairs acft & wpns alternate mission equipment (AME)/gun systems

- Remains certified to load/unload missiles, general purpose/guided bombs, rockets, 20MM ammo, chaff/flare

- Documents all scheduled/unscheduled mx in AFTO Forms 781s/244's & Integrated Mx Data Systems (IMDS)

Weapons Standardization

United States Air Force, USAF
Eglin AFB, FL
05.2011 - 07.2011

Trained, certified, and evaluated 28 weapons load crews to load over 50 std, multi-national and unique munition items
- Performs developmental test for components/proof-of-concept/data collection on AF, Navy, foreign wpns sys
- Enforces safety/accuracy of std AF/develops new/local wpns loading tech data; assists CAF w/current load std
- Certified on multiple test platforms; A-10, F-15C/E, F-16 Block 30/40/50; uniquely qualified on AFSOC Aircraf C-130.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Logistics Management

University of Maryland Global Campus
College Park, MD

High School Diploma -

Whitehaven High School
Memphis, TN
05.2004

Skills

  • Special Access Program Management
  • Central Scheduling Enterprise (CSE)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Safety Regulations
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Weapons Handling
  • Willingness to Learn
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Weapons Management
  • Transportation and Logistics
  • Training and Development
  • Report Writing
  • Storage Procedures
  • Asset Protection
  • Personnel Mentoring
  • Maintaining Equipment
  • Conducting Risk Assessments
  • Safety Guidelines
  • Reviewing Records

Additional Information

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Power Point

Timeline

Weapons Load Crew Member

United States Air Force, USAF
02.2024 - Current

Weapons Expediter

United States Air Force, USAF
01.2023 - 11.2023

Weapons Load Crew Team Chief

United States Air Force, USAF
11.2021 - 12.2022

Quality Assurance Inspector

United States Air Force, USAF
11.2019 - 11.2021

Weapons Load Crew Member

United States Air Force, USAF
09.2013 - 11.2019

Weapons Standardization

United States Air Force, USAF
05.2011 - 07.2011

Some College (No Degree) - Logistics Management

University of Maryland Global Campus

High School Diploma -

Whitehaven High School
Damon A Bryant