Luke Akin
Warrensburg,MO
Summary
Military Veteran with 4+ years of experience in secure spaces as a Nuclear Weapons Technician. Experience with sensitive security assets to include security architectures and technology management processes to the United States Air Force. Maintained nuclear weapons systems and associated equipment. Managed tool kits and precision measuring equipment accounts. Maintenance leader conducting over 200 various maintenance operations to include, component exchanges, mating of weapons to launchers, and tear-down/buildup of protection-level 1 assets.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Nuclear Weapons Technician
United States Air Force
07.2019 - Current
- Maintained weapons systems and components by performing scheduled inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
- Tested weapon systems to ensure proper functioning and accuracy of the system.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts using specialized tools, test equipment, and technical publications.
- Read schematics, diagrams, blueprints, drawings, and technical orders to determine repair procedures for weapons systems.
- Assisted with the installation of new weapon system.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nuclear Weapons Systems Technologies
Air University
2024
Skills
- Leadership
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Mechanical
- Critical thinking skills
- Information security
- Project planning
- Technical Writing
- Verbal communication
- Equipment Maintenance
- Analytical Thinking
- Strong Work Ethic
- Willingness to Learn
- Teamwork and Loyalty
- Detailed Product Information
- Personnel Mentoring
Key Contributions
- Maintenance team leader ensuring the compliance of DOD and DOE standards of both equipment and team members.
- Initiated next-gen tool upgrades to ensure mission integration success.
- Managed 26 composite tool kits along with precision measuring equipment for all nuclear weapon systems and associated equipment at Whiteman AFB earning award "Maintenance Support Professional Technician" in 2023
- Received "Superior Team" and "Superior Team Member" awards in 2021 NSI for two separate maintenance operations.
Timeline
Nuclear Weapons Technician
United States Air Force
07.2019 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nuclear Weapons Systems Technologies
Air University
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