Joshua Wheeler
Marry Ester Florida ,FL
Summary
Dynamic Crew Chief with the USAF, skilled in mechanical troubleshooting and training team members. Successfully organized crew assignments, enhancing efficiency and fostering a collaborative environment. Expert in routine inspections and maintenance program management, ensuring aircraft readiness and adherence to quality control guidelines. Proven ability to mentor junior personnel and optimize resource allocation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Debrief Technician
US Air Force Academy Preparatory School
Hurlburt Field, FL
10.2023 - Current
Conducted post-mission debriefings with aircrew to identify operational aircraft issues.
Reviewed data to determine effective mission aspects, areas needing improvement, and potential technical or procedural faults.
Assembled details from logs, sensors, and team feedback for comprehensive mission reconstruction.
Crew Chief
USAF
Hurlburt Field, FL
06.2020 - Current
- maintaining and ensuring the readiness of assigned aircraft, performing inspections, diagnosing and repairing malfunctions, and coordinating with other maintenance personnel
- Organized daily assignments for crew members, ensuring efficient use of time and resources.
- Trained all team members on key jobs to maintain flexibility.
- Mentored junior members, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Supervised crew in daily inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on AC-130J aircraft.
Education
High School Diploma -
Garden County High School
Oshkosh, NE05.2019
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Routine Inspections
- Quality control guidelines
- Technical problem solving
- Resource allocation
- Maintenance recordkeeping
- Aircraft launch and recovery
Timeline
Debrief Technician
US Air Force Academy Preparatory School
10.2023 - Current
Crew Chief
USAF
06.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Garden County High School