David Silva
Lewisville,TX
Summary
Educated and long-serving Career F-16 Air Force Crew Chief with nearly four years of heavy aircraft maintenance experience. Possesses knowledge ranging from flight control systems, hydraulic systems, engine operations, and general maintenance procedures. Additional three years of experience in a Transient Aircraft position and familiarized with a vast majority of aircraft including F-15's, F-22's, F-35's, a multitude of small and heavy Air Force aircraft from other military branches and civilian sectors.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crew Chief - Staff Sergeant
U.S. Air Force
Yokota AB, Japan
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Oversaw required maintenance and repairs for multitude of aircraft from all DOD branches and civilian sector
- Coordinated with support sections to facilitate high priority Visor missions to include SECDEF and POTUS
- Supported divert aircraft due to IFE/weather that resulted in safe landings and ensured aircrew uninjured
- Trained twelve team members on Fighter aircraft recovery and safety procedures that resulted in flawless aircrew safety
- Supervised over one hundred Distinguished Visor visits to include the FLOTUS and SECDEF
- Radio program $155,000 of assets
Crew Chief - Senior Airman
U.S. Air Force
Osan AB , South Korea
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Maintenance Professional at squadron and group level
- Guaranteed safety, proficiency, and accomplishment of tasks
- Achieved medal for Korean Defense
Crew Chief - Senior Airman
U.S. Air Force
Edwards AFB, CA
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Led Phase and Heavy Maintenance inspections
- Commanded control, landing gear, engine replacements and maintenance
- Group point of contact for base wide events and MPOY
Crew Chief - Airman 1st Class
U.S. Air Force
Holloman AFB, NM
03.2016 - 04.2016
- Completed Hot Training on running aircraft
- Administered adept launch, recovery, refueling, and running of operations
Airman 1st Class
U.S. Air Force
Sheppard AFB, TX
11.2015 - 03.2016
- Completed Air Force Fundamental Training in Maintenance Procedures
- Received honor graduate recognition at gradation
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Yokota AB, Japan11.2019
Diploma - Airman Leadership
U.S. Air Force Leadership School
Yokota AB, Japan09.2019
Pre-Requisite Courses Completed Prior To Service - Aerospace Engineering
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2013
Skills
- Master Military Affirmed Aviation Service Abilities
- Red X Qualified in Tow, Jack, and Servicing
- Successful Emergency Support for Diverse Aircraft
- Distinguished Transient Alert Operations Leader
- Military Commended Interpersonal Accomplishments and Abilities
- Flight-line Operations
- Expert in Launch, Recovery, and Inspections
Accomplishments
- 51 MXG Maintenance Professional of the 4th Quarter - AMN 2018 - Awarded by Commander, USAF
- The Air Force Achievement Metal for Meritorious Service - August 2019 - Awarded by Major, USAF
- 379Th Maintenance Group Commander Award for Outstanding Dedication and Pivotal Success - June 2020 - Awarded by Col, USAF Commander
Certification
- F-16 Maintenance Apprentice Course 165 82D - Certificate of Training - April 2016
- F-16 Fighter Air Craft Maintence Apprentice XNT - Certificate of Training - March 2016
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Crew Chief - Staff Sergeant
U.S. Air Force
05.2019 - 05.2022
Crew Chief - Senior Airman
U.S. Air Force
04.2018 - 04.2019
Crew Chief - Senior Airman
U.S. Air Force
04.2016 - 04.2018
Crew Chief - Airman 1st Class
U.S. Air Force
03.2016 - 04.2016
Airman 1st Class
U.S. Air Force
11.2015 - 03.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Diploma - Airman Leadership
U.S. Air Force Leadership School
Pre-Requisite Courses Completed Prior To Service - Aerospace Engineering
The University of Texas At Arlington