Garett Klein
Alamogordo
Summary
Highly skilled Tactical Aircraft Maintainer specializing on F-16s with leadership in inspections, operational checkouts, fault diagnoses, preventative maintenance, and flightline and intermediate maintenance operations. Specialized in organizing and leading teams of maintainers to ensure safe and reliable aircraft for operational readiness.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tactical Aircraft Maintainer
USAF
Holloman Air Force Base, NM
06.2025 - Current
- Supervised and conducted routine inspections on tactical aircraft systems to ensure operational readiness.
- Assisted in troubleshooting and repairing aircraft electrical and avionics systems.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities and discrepancies found during inspections.
- Organized and led team members to execute scheduled maintenance tasks efficiently.
- Collaborated with engineers and manufacturers to address complex issues, leading to improved system reliability.
Aircraft Inspection Journeyman
USAF
Misawa Air Base, Japan
02.2023 - 05.2025
- Led Intermediate Maintenance level teams, coordinating with over 10 separate career specialties.
- Specialized in Landing Gear time change and overhauls, Flight control inspection and replacement, Accessory inspection, removal and replacement, Engine removal and overhaul, and Time Compliant Technical Order implementation.
- Augmented the 13th Fighter Generation Squadron's flightline operations during manning shortfalls.
- Coordinated with engineers for necessary Technical Order updates and improvements.
Tactical Aircraft Maintainer
USAF
Misawa Air Base, Japan
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Launched and Recovered aircraft daily, conducting routine inspections and servicing.
- Participated in exercises simulating real-world scenarios as an integral member of the Tactical Aircraft Maintainer team, refining skills and adapting to new challenges.
- Enhanced aircraft performance by conducting thorough inspections and performing necessary maintenance tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Athens Jr/Sr High School
Athens, MI05-2019
Skills
- Leadership qualities
- Critical thinking
- Training and mentoring
- Aircraft performance analysis
- Preventative maintenance
- Fault diagnosis
- Design enhancement
- Continuous learning attitude
- Flexible skills implementation
Certification
- Engine Run and Operation
- Intake and Exhaust Inspections
- Tow Team Supervisor
- Borescope Inspections
- External Wing Tank Inspection
Timeline
Tactical Aircraft Maintainer
USAF
06.2025 - Current
Aircraft Inspection Journeyman
USAF
02.2023 - 05.2025
Tactical Aircraft Maintainer
USAF
05.2022 - 02.2023
High School Diploma -
Athens Jr/Sr High School
Awards
- 13th Fighter Generation Squadron Airman of the Quarter, 1st Quarter 2024
- 49th Maintenance Group Airman of the Quarter, 1st Quarter 2024
- Airman Leadership School Class 25-C Commandant's Award
- Airman Leadership School Class 25-C Distinguished Graduate Award