Manuel Aponte-Lopez
Alert Aircraft Weapons System
Vail,AZ
Summary
Air Force veteran with over twenty years experience as an Aircraft Weapons Systems Technician at the United States Air Force. I have developed and demonstrated expertise in maintaining, repairing, and inspecting various aircraft weapons systems while managing the supply and tool room operations. I have contributed to completing multiple missions and projects, ensuring the aircraft's and crew's readiness and safety. Some of my skills include aircraft maintenance/troubleshooting, supply and tool room management, quality control, and inventory management. I am passionate about serving my country and improving the performance and efficiency of my facility and aircraft systems. I value teamwork, integrity, and excellence and strive to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and service. I possess strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and organizational capabilities. Self-starter with the ability to multi-task and ability to seek information as necessary. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I am looking for an opportunity to leverage my skills and experience in a challenging and rewarding environment where I can continue to learn and grow.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Armament Systems Expediter
United States Air Force Air National Guard
03.2019 - Current
- Managed inspections, repairs, and maintenance of aircraft release, launch, suspension, and monitor systems, aircraft guns, and related equipment.
- Operated, inspected, and performed operator maintenance on related munitions handling, loading, and test equipment.
- Visual defects and proper installation of system components such as munitions, ejector racks, loading and suspension devices, shackles, rocket pods, pylons, aircraft ammunition, boosters, and feed chutes were examined.
- Bore sighted and performed after-firing inspections of aircraft guns and examined them for defects.
- Analyzed malfunctions of munitions launch, release, suspension, and monitor systems and associated handling and loading equipment.
- Disassembled, repaired, or replaced mechanical, electrical, electronic, and pneudraulic mechanisms of launch and release systems and aircraft gun systems.
- Parts and subassemblies were removed, disassembled, and inspected for damage, rust, corrosion, or acceptable clearances and tolerances.
- The individual performed serviceability tests on aircraft guns, gun systems, and munitions-associated suspension equipment.
- Maintained bomb racks, missile launchers, gun systems, and pylons after they had been removed from aircraft.
Tool Room Manager
United States Air Force Air National Guard
03.2019 - Current
- Maintained two functional areas of 4.4K tools/equipment valued at $4.1M.
- Excellent Alert Force Operational Assessment rating four years in a row zero findings, that evaluates the readiness and compliance of units that perform the Aerospace Control Alert (ACA) mission, which is part of the nation’s homeland defense.
- Served as Tool Room Manager/CTK Custodian and was responsible for ensuring serviceability and accountability of Air Control Alert Detachment tool kits and equipment,valued at over $650K.
- Bench stock supply manager, Coordinated issue and turn-in of stock and particular order parts to maintain 1.5K Alternate Mission Equipment/War Reserve Material/trailers/gun systems, valued at $70M.
- Oversaw inspection processes of 170 Hazardous Materials and Waste streams to comply with federal environmental regulations.
- Controlled spare tools program, maintained 1.8K tools, validated $7K account, saving $1K.
- Expert with TC Max Tool Accountability System (TAS), which is software that tracks tools, tool kits (including inventories), equipment (including inventories), Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT), and technical orders (TOs).
- Responsible for (TMDE) Test Measurement and Diagnostic Program Manager. Tracked, organized, and managed ACA DET (PMEL) Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratories items, ensuring accuracy and availability.
Armament Backshop Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
05.2015 - 10.2019
- Managed inspections, repairs, and maintained aircraft release, launch, suspension, and monitor systems; aircraft guns; and related equipment.
- Operate, inspects, and performs operator maintenance on related munitions handling, loading, and test equipment.
- Examine for visual defects and proper installation of systems components such as munitions, ejector racks, loading and suspension devices, shackles, rocket pods, pylons, aircraft ammunition, boosters, and feed chutes.
- Boresight and performs after-firing inspection of aircraft guns. Examines aircraft guns for defects.
- Analyze malfunctions of munitions launch, release, suspension, and monitor systems and associated handling and loading equipment.
- Disassemble, repairs, or replaces mechanical, electrical, electronic, and pneudraulic mechanisms of launch and release systems and aircraft gun.
- Inspect parts and subassemblies for damage, rust, corrosion, or acceptable clearances and tolerances.
- Performs serviceability tests on aircraft guns, gun systems, and munitions-associated suspension equipment.
- Maintained bomb racks, missile launchers, gun systems, and pylons after they had been removed from aircraft.
Unaccompanied Housing Program Dormitory Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
10.2012 - 05.2015
- Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of dormitories, also known as barracks, where Air Force personnel reside.
- They manage the dormitory and resources worth $1M+ and are responsible to the Base Commander for oversight of up to 1,200 assigned Airmen.
- Housing inspector of the dormitories ensuring compliance with safety, health, and cleanliness standards.
- Additionally, managed the dormitory room assignment process and ensures that rooms are assigned relatively and efficiently.
- Up held dormitory regulations making residents aware of and comply with all Air Force regulations related to dormitory living, including curfews, noise restrictions, and personal conduct.
- Authorized requests to start and stop Basic Allowances for Housing entitlement actions are reviewed and evaluated by the individual.
- Submited and tracked 900 work orders and oversee $4.4M custodial and preventive repairs.
- Directed a $750K renovation project, relocated 135 Airmen and 55K lbs of furniture items, and saved the AF $561K in costs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Park University
Kansas City, MO05.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Aircraft Armament Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Panama City, FL (Tyndall AFB)05.2010
Skills
- Facility Manager, Oversees repair activities for 568 living quarters/12 facilities, and 35 acres
- Unaccompanied Housing (UH) Manager
- Aircraft Repair/Maintenance /Electrical Systems
- Use of Testing Equipment
- Troubleshoot Systems
- Technical Documentation Reading/Diagnostic Procedures
- Data Input
- Wiring Diagrams
- Operating Procedures Understanding
- Components Assembly/Replacements
- Aircraft Forms and Documentation
- Hand and Power Tools
- Quality Production
- Heavy Machinery Operator
- Hazardous Materials
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Production Goals
- Training Junior Team Members
- Corrosion Control
- Vehicle Systems
- Equipment Reassembly
- Company Standards
- Performance Assessments
- Project Requirements
- Personnel Records
- Employee Performance
- Resource Management
- Military Maintenance Requirements
- Critical Thinking
- Company Quality Standards
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Data Gathering and Documentation
Certification
Homeland Security and Terrorism Certification Park University
Oral Communications
Military Studies
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Aircraft Armament Systems Expediter
United States Air Force Air National Guard
03.2019 - Current
Tool Room Manager
United States Air Force Air National Guard
03.2019 - Current
Armament Backshop Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
05.2015 - 10.2019
Unaccompanied Housing Program Dormitory Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
10.2012 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Park University
Associate of Applied Science - Aircraft Armament Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
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