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Kyle Rippenhagen

Las Vegas,Nevada

Summary

Knowledgeable maintainer specializing in diesel engines, AC and DC electrical systems and hydraulic systems; offering 10 years of experience of being a United States Air Force Ground Support mechanic to any maintenance career field. Maintains a good work ethic and strives to complete any viable task on hand. Universally certified in Heat, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems with a forklift and airfield driving certification. Supported multiple airframes in the Air Force, to include the B-52, F-16, and MQ-9 platforms. I currently possess a secret security clearance and a current U.S. passport.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman

USAF
Creech AFB, NV
05.2018 - Current

-Helped prep and transport 500 pieces of AGE that got sent down range

- Maintained and inspected over 540 pieces of support equipment worth $800 million, in support of 37 military aircraft

- Trained 10 airmen on MQ-9 specific equipment and procedures

- Deployed to Niger AB 201, Africa and Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily on 6 month deployments

-Worked as shift lead as the only person on shift

-Worked on 809 D and E generators

Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman

USAF
Kunsan AB, South Korea
05.2017 - 05.2018

- Supported 2 aircraft squadrons, maintained 300 amount of support equipment

- Participated and drove in 5 highly visible Pacific Air Force exercises

- Performed urgent time compliance orders on 7 amount of nitrogen carts, preventing injury to 80 personnel

- Trained 8 personnel on driving procedures

- Worked with -60 generators and mules

Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman

USAF
Minot AFB, ND
04.2013 - 04.2017

- Supported 2 aircraft squadrons, supporting 24 B-52’s, maintaining 500 amount of support equipment

- Participated in 4 Air Force Global Strike Commands Exercises (Global Thunder), where I worked as a line driver, all received excellent ratings

- Participated in 4 Unit Effectiveness Inspections, received passing ratings

-Worked on -86 generators, MJ-1A, MJ-B, MJ-B/C, MJ-C, and MHU-83 bomblifts

Education

AGE Advanced Troubleshooting
Creech AFB
06.2021

Aerospace Ground Equipment Technical School
San Antonio, TX
04.2013

Skills

Team Player

Quick Learner

Goal Driven

Self Sufficient

Maintenance Information Systems

Mechanical Aptitude

Highly Motivated

Certification

OSHA

CPR

Flightline Driving

Timeline

Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman

USAF
05.2018 - Current

Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman

USAF
05.2017 - 05.2018

Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman

USAF
04.2013 - 04.2017

AGE Advanced Troubleshooting

Aerospace Ground Equipment Technical School
Kyle Rippenhagen