Kyle Barnes
Security Clearance - Secret | Columbia,MO
Summary
Detail-oriented Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman with 6 years of aircraft propulsion system experience. Expert in industry protocols with proven history of leading shifts with excellent guidance and employee leadership. Dedicated to efficient conflict resolution and consistent outstanding product quality.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman
Missouri Air National Guard
Whiteman Air Force Base, MO
09.2020 - Current
- Manages and executes inspections, diagnoses, and repairs for jet engines and related subsystems; oversees 18 personnel on completion of on-wing maintenance tasks for 137 aerospace propulsion systems valued at $165.5M.
- Complies with prompt review of aircraft maintenance documentation; ensures quality reporting of all flight's performed maintenance actions as required by emplaced industry standards.
- Coordinates essential interdepartmental national security operations with 31 Active Duty personnel; determines effective collaboration efforts between agencies and ensures effective nuclear surety on 20 nuclear-capable B-2 aircraft valued at $42B.
Centralized Repair Facility Craftsman
United States Air Force
Kadena Air Base, Japan
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Performed inspections, maintenance, tests and repairs on 131 aerospace propulsion systems worth $419M for 53 F-15 aircraft valued at $2B.
- Supervised and directed 30 employees on completion of 5.3K maintenance tasks while ensuring regulation and technical manual compliance.
- Accomplished quality assurance inspections on engine maintenance facilities and aircraft components, conserving workplace safety for 143 employees and serviceability of aircraft assets valued at $4.5B.
Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman
United States Air Force
Kadena Air Base, Japan
07.2017 - 03.2020
- Fulfilled Dock Chief position, leading 20 crew members to complete 4.2K maintenance tasks on various jet engine systems and their components.
- Executed inspections, operational checks, and comprehensive testing on jet engines following assembly; adhered to company specifications and regulations directed by technical manuals, to ensure proper completion of all necessary repair requirements.
- Coordinated with engine managers and supervision to effectively schedule and comply with 115 required safety and serviceability time compliant inspections/upgrades on all assigned assets valued at $419M.
Aerospace Propulsion Apprentice
United States Air Force
Kadena Air Base, Japan
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Selected, inspected, and maintained special tools, hand tools, and test/support equipment valued at $3.2M for PW-F100 jet engines.
- Attended Air Force Technical Training and Advanced Troubleshooting courses to develop hands-on skills and amplify understanding of aircraft maintenance practices.
- Achieved 2.4K inspection/repairs/operational checks on jet engine assemblies and subassemblies with flawless quality assurance verification record.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical And Aerospace Engineering
University of Columbia-Missouri
Columbia, MO12.2024
Noncommissioned Officer Academy - Advanced Leadership/Project Management
Whiteman Professional Development Center
Whiteman AFB11.2021
Airmen Leadership School - Management/Leadership, Managerial Communications
Erwin Professional Military Education Center
Kadena Air Base, Japan03.2020
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL04.2017
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Mineral Area College
Park Hills, MO12.2014
Skills
- Continuous Improvement
- Attention to Detail
- Personnel Management
- Mentorship
- Situational Awareness
- Strategic Planning
Certification
- Pratt & Whitney F220 Jet Engine Flexible Borescope Inspection Certification
- Pratt & Whitney F220 Jet Engine Compressor Blade Blending Certification
Timeline
Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman
Missouri Air National Guard
09.2020 - Current
Centralized Repair Facility Craftsman
United States Air Force
03.2020 - 09.2020
Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman
United States Air Force
07.2017 - 03.2020
Aerospace Propulsion Apprentice
United States Air Force
07.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical And Aerospace Engineering
University of Columbia-Missouri
Noncommissioned Officer Academy - Advanced Leadership/Project Management
Whiteman Professional Development Center
Airmen Leadership School - Management/Leadership, Managerial Communications
Erwin Professional Military Education Center
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Mineral Area College
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