Joseph T. Tizzio

• Provided daily maintenance support, service, repair of RPA ground control stations, support installation of new hardware, software, configurations and new system initiatives.
• Collaboration with colleagues across multiple areas of expertise and the ability to work independently on moderately complex projects.
• Developed solutions to technical problems that occurred as mission requirements changed.
• Ensured all maintenance tasks and functions were accomplished in accordance with (IAW) Air Force Instruction (AFI) 21-101, Aircraft & Equipment Maintenance Management and documented accordingly.
• Responsible for maintenance data documentation, air crew debriefing complete and/or sign Exceptional/Conditional Releases IAW TO 00-20-1.
• Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
• Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
• Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
• Inspected equipment to identify areas of wear or causes of malfunctions.
• Performed complex mechanical alignments and equipment calibration to meet quality standards.

• Provisioned technical support and consultative services to augment integrated avionics systems on 52 MQ-9A Reaper remotely piloted aircraft and support equipment valued over $841M.
• Supervised and executed maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization programs across all instrumentation, flight controls, and electrical systems.
• Interpreted and utilized schematics and documents to train personnel in best practices and maximize equipment management initiatives. Analyzed operational characteristics and utilized diagnostic equipment to perform aircraft troubleshooting procedures.
• Diagnosed and resolved communication hardware and software issues.
• Coordinated, prioritized, and accomplished aircraft servicing, inspections, and periodic maintenance for operational requirements.
• Managed Communications Security account as primary COMSEC Responsibility Officer in accordance with local, and DoD directives.
• Controlled distribution of classified data between RQ-4B aircraft, support equipment and servers.
• Oversaw and performed aircraft debriefing by reporting aircraft status and issues as they emerged.
• Composed, completed, and disseminated pertinent documentation of all RQ-4B Global Hawk flight data.
• Supervised and executed maintenance throughout all avionics, electrical, and environmental systems on 20 RQ-4B Block 30 Global Hawks valued over $2.8B.
• Spearheaded a diverse range of mission-critical projects contrasting in scope, budget, and complexity.

Key Achievements:

• Demonstrated exceptional leadership capability in challenging and dynamic international settings.
• Maintained a diverse portfolio of payloads, including but not limited to; Enhanced Integrated Sensor Suite (EISS) – Raytheon Intelligence & Space, Multi-Platform Radar Technology Insertion Program – Northrup Grumman & Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems, AN/ASQ-230 Airborne Signals Intelligence Payload (ASIP) – Northrup Grumman, and Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) – Northrup Grumman.
• Successfully incorporated and leveraged vast knowledge of electronic principles and avionics theory to resolve system failures and mentor employees.
• Ensured compliance to all applicable EO directives as well as applicable organizational standards.
• Played a pivotal role in supporting Operations Spartan Shield, Inherent Resolve, Freedom Sentinel, Combined Jost Task Force-Horn of Africa, and Allies Refuge.