James Trotter
Lutz
Summary
Dynamic Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist with a strong focus on training and mentoring junior personnel. Expertise in fault diagnosis, aircraft inspections, and streamlining logistics to improve operational efficiency and safety compliance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist
United States Air Force, USAF
Sumter, SC
06.2020 - Current
- Led maintenance and repair of aircraft armament systems, ensuring operational readiness and safety compliance.
- Conducted inspections and troubleshooting on weapon delivery systems to enhance reliability and performance.
- Developed training programs for junior personnel, improving technical skills and knowledge retention.
- Streamlined inventory management processes for armament parts, reducing delays in maintenance operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement upgrades on weapon systems, enhancing combat capabilities.
- Analyzed system performance data to identify trends, driving continuous improvement initiatives within the unit.
- Assisted in reducing operational costs by implementing preventative maintenance measures for armament systems.
- Reduced maintenance downtime by efficiently troubleshooting and repairing aircraft armament malfunctions.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
- Improved overall efficiency of the armament team by providing comprehensive training on weapon system procedures.
- Fostered a positive work environment within the armament team by effectively communicating updates, concerns, and resolutions to all members involved in daily operations.
- Participated in joint exercises alongside allied forces, showcasing exemplary teamwork skills while upholding principles of inter-service cooperation and collaboration.
- Ensured mission readiness through rigorous testing of weapons release systems and related equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Steinbrenner High School
Lutz, FloridaBachelor of Science - Unmanned Autonomous Systems
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL08-2028
Graduate Certificate - Aircraft Armament Systems
United States Air Force
Sheppard, AFB11-2020
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Safety procedures compliance
- Flight line operations
- Aircraft inspections
- Aircraft maintenance
- Blueprint reading
- Fault diagnosis
Certification
- Hazardous Chemicals Training - 2021
- Advanced Wire Repair Training - 2022
Timeline
Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist
United States Air Force, USAF
06.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Steinbrenner High School
Bachelor of Science - Unmanned Autonomous Systems
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Graduate Certificate - Aircraft Armament Systems
United States Air Force
Air & Space Achievement Medal
Awarded for exceptional performance while deployed in support of USINDOPACOM’s theater security package, maintaining 14 F-16's through 2,300 flight hours, supporting 4 major exercises and 10 higher headquarters missions. Directly enabling the loading of 5,250 rounds of 20mm ammunition and 24 live bombs with a 100% release and gunfire rate. Showcased advanced wire repair capabilities during a F-16 wing change by removing and reinstalling a wing weapons harness in under 2 days, putting the team 2 weeks ahead of schedule, regenerating the jet after 138 days down.