Kirk Francis
Saratoga Springs,United States
Summary
Technical maintenance professional and U.S. Air Force Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic with an A.A.S. in Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology. Experienced troubleshooting, repairing, testing, and maintaining complex electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and power-generation systems in mission-critical environments.
Overview
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Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic
United States Air Force
Scotia, United States
08.2022 - Current
- Inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain aerospace ground equipment supporting military aircraft operations.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, pneumatic systems, generators, air compressors, heaters, aircraft tow vehicles, and support equipment.
- Utilized wiring diagrams, technical orders, maintenance manuals, and diagnostic equipment to identify and correct equipment failures, ensuring operational readiness.
- Conducted electrical testing, fault isolation, component replacement, system calibration, and operational performance testing to maintain equipment reliability.
- Maintain equipment reliability and mission readiness while meeting strict Air Force maintenance, quality assurance, and safety standards.
- Documented maintenance actions, inspections, discrepancies, and repairs per military maintenance management procedures, enhancing accountability and compliance.
- Support domestic and international missions in high-tempo operational environments while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
- Collaborate with maintenance personnel, aircrew, and leadership to rapidly return mission-critical equipment to operational status.
Construction Worker
Blue Moon Construction
10.2019 - 12.2021
- Operated power tools and construction equipment, ensuring OSHA compliance to maintain a safe job site.
- Facilitated renovation projects through efficient material handling, thorough site preparation, and detailed finish work.
- Contributed to residential demolition, remodeling, framing, and general construction to enhance project completion.
Education
Associate's degree - Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Scotia, NYBachelor's degree - Homeland Security
American Public University System
RemoteHigh school diploma -
Saratoga Springs High School
Saratoga Springs, NYSkills
- Aircraft ground power units (GPU)
- Diesel engine repair
- Hydraulic system maintenance
- Electrical diagnostics
- Pneumatic systems
- Power generation systems
- Mechanical repair
- Equipment inspection
- Technical manuals
- Preventive maintenance
- Corrective maintenance
- Fault isolation
- Diagnostic troubleshooting
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Mechanical diagnostics
- Schematic reading
- Wiring diagrams
- Safety compliance
- Documentation skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Heavy equipment maintenance
- Hand and power tools
- Technical troubleshooting
- Root cause analysis
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Microsoft Word
- PPE compliance
- Time management
- Microsoft Word
- PPE compliance
Certification
EPA Certification, 08/23
Military Technical Experience
- 4+ years of U.S. Air Force Aerospace Ground Equipment maintenance experience.
- Maintain and troubleshoot 100+ pieces of mission critical equipment valued at $1.5 Million.
- Support U.S. Air Force aircraft missions annually through maintenance and operational support.
- Experience in supporting operations in domestic and international environments in high-tempo austere environments.
- Trained/mentored personnel in equipment operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, or safety procedures.
Timeline
Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic
United States Air Force
08.2022 - Current
Construction Worker
Blue Moon Construction
10.2019 - 12.2021
Associate's degree - Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Bachelor's degree - Homeland Security
American Public University System
High school diploma -
Saratoga Springs High School