Henry Smalls

• Improved aircraft performance by conducting thorough inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
• Enhanced safety standards by diligently following maintenance guidelines and FAA regulations.
• Reduced downtime for aircraft by efficiently troubleshooting and repairing mechanical issues.
• Maintained detailed records of all performed work, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Updated technical knowledge through participation in ongoing training programs, staying current with industry advancements.
• Streamlined maintenance processes by implementing effective organization strategies and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
• Preserved the longevity of aircraft components through diligent adherence to manufacturer guidelines during maintenance and repair procedures.

• Lead, Direct, and train
• Maintain/Repair pneudraulic system components on 12 EC-130H, 9 AC-130W, and 2 C-130H aircraft
• Carry out unit generation, mobility, and employment planning to support global combat operations
• Utilize and maintain diagnostic test equipment/ Expedite serviceability inspections
• Perform scheduled/Unscheduled maintenance actions

Accomplishments

• Assisted aircraft post-deployment reconstitution, aiding in 132 inspections; Mitigated manning shortfall
• Active member in the Infrared Suppressor system redesign testing , directly contributing to increased efficiency/safety in deployed AOR actions for USAF
• Oversaw 3-man team, inspecting 6 and changing 3, internally cracked, hydraulic components in 72 hours
• Negated 35-day grounding requirement
• Deployed to support 53 aircraft launch/recoveries, supporting 733 flight hours, 135 missions, and $563k Joint ops convoy
• Completed mandated time compliance inspections of aircraft main landing gear of 10 aircraft, evaluating 10 valves in 2 days vs 30 day requirement
• Acknowledged by unit for prompt discovery and fabrication of damaged hydraulic lines, permitting mission, crippling ISIS operations
• Assisted in weapons system upgrade, completing surveillance sensor software retrofit, sealing targeting radar system test
• Managed upgrade, qualification, On-Job training, and recurring ancillary training requirements for 359 personnel, covering 12 career fields
• Responsible for verifying and updating training data using multiple tracking platforms
• Collected statistical data for monthly/quarterly status of training briefs
• Coordinated career development courses
• Led training program, preparing weekly reports, eliminating overdue training and streamlining training platform transition
• Evaluated 103 records, reducing 9 career field manning shortfalls by 22%
• Partnered with another unit agency to permit movement of personnel to deployed AOR , routing 15 certifying documents and elevating unit readiness 23%
• Identified error in training platform; revised personnel records and loading missing courses for 359 members, correcting 2.2k tasks
• Revitalized self-inspection program, conducting 10 audits, identifying 30 errors, and cementing corrective actions, solidifying Air Force Instruction compliance
• Rectified Field training detachment scheduling issue, coordinating the adding of 30 courses, with 100% scheduling score, supporting "Maintenance Efficiency Award" win
• Created new training submission program, allowing 330 personnel the tracking of 15k tasks, increasing essential qualifications by 50%
• Identified defects in training reports and fabricated excel documents, to correct the improper documentation of 1.3k tasks; increased unit readiness by 80%

• Managed upgrade, qualification, On-Job training, and recurring ancillary training requirements for 359 personnel, covering 12 career fields
• Responsible for verifying and updating training data using multiple tracking platforms
• Collected statistical data for monthly/quarterly status of training briefs
• Coordinated career development courses

Accomplishments

• Led training program, preparing weekly reports, eliminating overdue training and streamlining training platform transition
• Evaluated 103 records, reducing 9 career field manning shortfalls by 22%
• Partnered with another unit agency to permit movement of personnel to deployed AOR , routing 15 certifying documents and elevating unit readiness 23%
• Identified error in training platform; revised personnel records and loading missing courses for 359 members, correcting 2.2k tasks
• Revitalized self-inspection program, conducting 10 audits, identifying 30 errors, and cementing corrective actions, solidifying Air Force Instruction compliance
• Rectified Field training detachment scheduling issue, coordinating the adding of 30 courses, with 100% scheduling score, supporting "Maintenance Efficiency Award" win
• Created new training submission program, allowing 330 personnel the tracking of 15k tasks, increasing essential qualifications by 50%
• Identified defects in training reports and fabricated excel documents, to correct the improper documentation of 1.3k tasks; increased unit readiness by 80%