Henri DesRoches
Springfield,MA
Summary
Experienced C-5 Crew Chief Craftsman with a proven track record in team leadership, technical troubleshooting, and safety compliance. Committed to enhancing aircraft readiness through efficient workflow coordination and process improvement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
C-5 Crew Chief Craftsman
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
Westover ARB, Massachusetts
08.2025 - Current
- Certified as a Towing Supervisor for C-5 aircraft, directing the safe movement of aircraft weighing over 380,000 lbs, and coordinating teams of six or more personnel during high-risk ground operations.
- Gained Red X authorization, clearing critical maintenance actions with zero errors, directly impacting aircraft airworthiness, and mission safety.
- Became qualified to supervise concurrent servicing operations, overseeing simultaneous refueling and servicing operations, while enforcing strict safety protocols.
C-5 Transient Alert/CDDAR Journeyman
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
Osan AFB, Korea
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Supported high-visibility flight operations by coordinating parking, servicing, and launch for over 2,500 aircraft annually; provided ground support for 59 presidential-directed missions delivering 954 tons of humanitarian aid, backed 29 multinational exercises, and partnered with the Republic of Korea Air Force to stage 10 aircraft displays for national-level inspections.
- Strengthened airfield safety and emergency readiness by managing key safety programs, conducting 145 FOD and equipment inspections, supporting 83 aircraft emergency responses, protecting 7,000 sorties and 10,000 flight hours, and leading a 4-person team for the removal of over 10 tons of crash debris to close an 18-month investigation ahead of schedule.
C-5 Crew Chief Journeyman
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
Travis AFB, California
11.2020 - 08.2024
- Led three peers as Floor Chief through 18 Home Station Checks and Depot Inspections, completing 1,600 work cards, 930 repair actions, and 164 delayed discrepancies. Ultimately, allowing transfer of $300M in parts for the James Webb Telescope.
- Resolved a 6-month safety investigation by completing a 5-day 'Tiger Team' inspection on 3 aircraft, replacing 15 unserviceable tire assemblies, and returning $620M in assets to service, enabling 538 sorties and 2.7K flight hours.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL12-2027
Skills
- Team leadership
- Technical troubleshooting
- Safety compliance
- Workflow coordination
- Process improvement
- Training and mentoring
- Schedule management
- Secret security clearance
Certification
GROL (General Radiotelephone Operator License) - 08/2022
Timeline
C-5 Crew Chief Craftsman
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
08.2025 - Current
C-5 Transient Alert/CDDAR Journeyman
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
08.2024 - 08.2025
C-5 Crew Chief Journeyman
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
11.2020 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University