Javier Castaneda II
jber,AK
Summary
Conducts both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aerospace ground equipment (AGE), ensuring optimal serviceability through thorough inspections and testing. Diagnoses mechanical and electronic malfunctions using advanced diagnostic tools and technical publications, leading to effective repairs and maintenance actions. Operates and maintains towing vehicles, manages equipment dispatch for aircraft operations, and prepares AGE for storage and deployment. Implements environmentally safe practices while maintaining accurate equipment records and analyzing maintenance trends.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Aerospace Ground Equipment Craftsman
United States Air Force, USAF
jber, AK
02.2012 - Current
- Conducted security detail for Korean construction workers at Osan AFB, protecting 23 aircraft for 51st Fighter Wing.
- Facilitated five presidential support taskings, ensuring maintenance of 80 assets for 96 hours for United States Strategic Command.
- Completed six-week John Maxwell leadership course to develop advanced leadership skills.
- Deployed to Bagram Air Base in 2018, supporting Operation Freedom's Sentinel with 79 aircraft valued at $3.8 billion.
- Established eight-member maintenance teams, leading 318 actions with 100% quality assurance rates and enabling 11,000 sortie hours.
- Attained 80-hour instructor certification, serving as subject matter expert for 2,000 airmen.
- Directed 2020 RED Flag military exercise, coordinating mobility of 106 aircraft and 21 aerospace equipment worth $300,000.
- Delivered self-aid buddy care and tactical combat casualty care training to 260 members.
Education
John Maxwell 360 Leadership
11-2018
M9 Qualification
11-2018
Security Forces Augmentee
Shaw AFB05-2014
Some College (No Degree) -
Aerospace Ground Equipment Technical School
Sheppard AFB, TX08-2012
Some College (No Degree) -
SERE 101( Survival Evasion Resistance Escape)
02-2012
CBRN(Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear)
02-2012
EOR (explosive Ordinance Reconnaissance)
02-2012
M4 Qualification
02-2012
Skills
- Safety management
- Technical training
- Performance evaluation
- Logistics coordination
- Quality assurance
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Decision making
- Team oversight
- Tactical combat care
- Leadership development
- Security arrangement
- Basic security principles
- Security operations
- Effective communication
Accomplishments
- Meritorious Unit Award (4 Oak Leaf Clusters
- Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award (1 Oak Leaf Cluster)
- AF Good Conduct Medal (3 Oak Leaf Clusters)
- National Defense Service Medal
- Afghanistan Campaign Medal (1 Service Star)
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Korean Defense Service Medal
- Air and Space Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border (1 Oak Leaf Cluster)
- USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon
- NATO Medal
- Air Force Achievement medal for meritorious service
Timeline
Aerospace Ground Equipment Craftsman
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2012 - Current
John Maxwell 360 Leadership
M9 Qualification
Security Forces Augmentee
Some College (No Degree) -
Aerospace Ground Equipment Technical School
Some College (No Degree) -
SERE 101( Survival Evasion Resistance Escape)
CBRN(Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear)
EOR (explosive Ordinance Reconnaissance)
M4 Qualification