JUSTIN MILES HESTER
San Antonio
Summary
Dynamic Section Chief and Flight Engineer with the U.S. Air Force, specializing in hydraulic systems maintenance and troubleshooting. Proven track record in implementing safety programs and leading teams to achieve zero incidents. Expert in operational planning and technical documentation, ensuring mission readiness and compliance with environmental standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Section Chief / Flight Engineer / NCOIC, Squadron Safety
U.S. Air Force
01.2018 - Current
- Directly responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all flight-critical hydraulic and mechanical systems, ensuring mission readiness and operational safety.
- Implemented and upheld a comprehensive safety program, leading hazard identification, risk management, and mishap investigation efforts to maintain a zero-incident environment.
- Planned, organized, and briefed maintenance teams for complex operational evolutions, ensuring all tasks were performed safely and efficiently.
- Controlled, monitored, and regulated complex aircraft systems, making real-time recommendations for corrective actions to resolve system failures.
- Resolved complex technical problems and provided technical assistance to operating units, advising leadership on equipment status and adequacy.
NCOIC / Aircraft Hydraulic Systems Craftsman
U.S. Air Force
01.2006 - 12.2018
- Performed expert troubleshooting and diagnostics on complex hydraulic systems to isolate malfunctions and execute precise corrective actions.
- Installed, maintained, and overhauled critical components including hydraulic power units, accumulators, and control valves, performing system tests to verify operational integrity.
- Conducted preventative maintenance inspections and pressure testing on hydraulic assemblies, meticulously documenting all actions and maintaining equipment maintenance records in information systems.
- Served as the subject matter expert on aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems, advising on and determining maintenance procedures using technical publications and schematic diagrams.
- Managed the handling, labeling, and disposal of hazardous materials and waste according to federal and local environmental standards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Operations
Community College of the Air Force
01.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Community College of the Air Force
01.2014
Skills
- Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems Maintenance
- Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
- System Installation & Overhaul
- Preventive Maintenance Programs
- Safety & Environmental Compliance
- Technical Documentation & Reporting
- Team Leadership & Supervision
- Operational Planning & Execution
- Pressure & Systems Testing
- Hazardous Materials Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
Formal Training And Certifications
- Technical Writer Course, 2023
- Training Supervisor Course, 2023
- Aircraft Mishap Investigation Course, 2021
- Aviation Safety Program Management, 2021
- Aircraft Hydraulic Journeyman Course, 2014
- Aircraft Hydraulic Systems Apprentice Course, 2006
Timeline
Section Chief / Flight Engineer / NCOIC, Squadron Safety
U.S. Air Force
01.2018 - Current
NCOIC / Aircraft Hydraulic Systems Craftsman
U.S. Air Force
01.2006 - 12.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Operations
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Community College of the Air Force