Giovanni Carbonell
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with over 35 years of experience in the aircrew survival and flight equipment specialty field. Proven history of effectively directing, monitoring and performing the assembly, maintenance and repair of life-sustaining aircrew flight equipment utilized by air crews operating trainer, fighter, bomber, tanker, cargo and special purpose aircraft. Extensive experience in a supervisory role while working for high-visibility organizations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Survival and Flight Equipment Repairer
Department of Defense
Edwards AFB
02.2013 - Current
- Performed assembly, repair, modification, periodic inspection and fitting of complex aircrew flight equipment comprising of flight helmets and masks, protective garments, torso harnesses and flotation devices
- Maintained strict adherence to technical orders to ensure exact equipment tolerances are met
- Utilized specialized tools and diagnostic procedures to troubleshoot and correct identified malfunctions
- Designed and manufactured various aircrew and aircraft related equipment using fabric, webbing and other materials
- Conducted inspections and repack of ejection seat-installed parachutes and survival kits; performed and maintained documentation of quality control, critical points and in-place inspections
- Imparted knowledge of proper use and care of flight gear and emergency equipment to assigned air crews
- Utilized established safety rules and regulations to maintain a safe and clean work area
Aircraft Survival and Flight Equipment Repairer
Department of Defense
Travis AFB, CA
10.2010 - 02.2013
- Supervised the 60th Air Mobility Wing Aircrew Flight Equipment mobility section tasked with ensuring readiness for worldwide contingency deployments
- Researched and determined requirements to establish aircrew flight equipment support mobility packages for C-17, C-5 and KC-10 aircraft
- Created mobility package adopted as the standard for all C-17 units in the U.S. Air Force
- Coordinated the redistribution of surplus aircrew chemical defense/decontamination assets to other Air Mobility Command units
Aircrew Flight Equipment Craftsman/Quality Control Inspector
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
Travis AFB
10.2008 - 10.2010
- Conducted quality assurance inspections of equipment maintained by the AFE flight and initiated task evaluations of technicians to determine competency
- Wrote detailed reports outlining performance, quality and defect rates and entered data into quality database
- Documented nonconformities and recommended techniques for prompt resolution
- Identified areas of possible technical order improvements and initiated process for approval of change recommendations
- Functioned as an Exercise Evaluation Team member during unit readiness exercises
- Produced official reports of findings to meet regulatory standards and assist senior leadership with improving operations
- Participated as a Staff-Assisted Visit inspector during assessment of other Air Force units
Life Support / Aircraft Wreckage Investigator
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
Hickam AFB, HI
08.2002 - 08.2008
- Served as Life Support / Aircraft Wreckage Investigator for the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command conducting recovery/investigation operations in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Papua New Guinea
- Functioned as the subject matter expert during efforts to determine the fate of thousands of U.S. military service members unaccounted for as a result of military conflict
- Conducted field analysis of collected material evidence and made appropriate action recommendations to the recovery teams
- Trained U.S. Army, Navy and Marine personnel in the collection, processing and analysis of material evidence
- Briefed high-ranking U.S. and Foreign Nation personnel on processes used during recovery operations to determine fate of missing personnel
- Produced summary and analysis reports for inclusion in the national archives
Education
Arctic Survival Training
2001
Aircraft Mishap Investigation Course
2001
Principles of Instruction Course
2000
Aircrew Life Support Program Manager's Course
2000
Aircrew Life Support 7-Level Technical School
1989
Water Survival Training
1988
Combat Survival Training
1987
Aircrew Life Support Technical School
1984
Skills
- Highly Organized
- Attention to Detail
- Self-Directed
- Quality Assurance
- Safety Protocol Knowledge
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Troubleshooting and Repair
- Accountability Documentation
- Strict Adherence to Published Directives
Timeline
Aircraft Survival and Flight Equipment Repairer
Department of Defense
02.2013 - Current
Aircraft Survival and Flight Equipment Repairer
Department of Defense
10.2010 - 02.2013
Aircrew Flight Equipment Craftsman/Quality Control Inspector
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
10.2008 - 10.2010
Life Support / Aircraft Wreckage Investigator
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
08.2002 - 08.2008
Arctic Survival Training
Aircraft Mishap Investigation Course
Principles of Instruction Course
Aircrew Life Support Program Manager's Course
Aircrew Life Support 7-Level Technical School
Water Survival Training
Combat Survival Training
Aircrew Life Support Technical School
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