Mark Behal
Mico,TX
Summary
Retired Texas Air National Guard aircraft electrical and environmental systems specialist with proven leadership in team supervision and safety compliance. Expertise in quality inspection and documentation processes enhances aircraft maintenance and system management. OSHA certified professional dedicated to achieving high-quality results.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems Specialist
Texas Air National Guard
Lackland AFB, USA
07.2001 - 02.2026
- Full time Military Technician as an Aircraft Electro/Environmental specialist on F-16 fighters.
- Performed phased maintenance as well as depot level maintenance and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
- Inspected aircraft maintenance for four shops supervised and conducted compliance checks across the entire wing for adherence to procedures and programs.
- In February 2012 I became the Accessories supervisor where I directly supervised four shop that were all highly tasked. These shops were the Electric shop, Fuel shop, Hydraulic shop and the Egress shop.
- I became a maintenance inspector for these four shops as well as several other shops.
- Worked closely with engineers to test new equipment and procedure.
- Developed and maintained system documentation, including diagrams, configuration information, and user manuals, to ensure clear guidelines for operational standards.
- Building and maintenance facilities manager. I ensured all individual shops and the aircraft maintenance areas were operational and safe.
- Ensured compliance with security policies and best practices to maintain a secure environment for all maintenance operations.
- Supported the Maintenance section as the primary security manager assistant, collaborating with the wing security manager and the commander on security clearance matters.
- I was also an inspector of shop programs for the entire wing.
Panel Shop Technician
Thermon Mfg
San Marcos, USA
12.1999 - 07.2001
- Using blueprints and wiring diagrams I built electrical control panels that were designed to be used with heat trace cable in industrial settings.
- Sourced components from warehouse to construct electrical panels of varying sizes.
- Repaired or replaced wiring harnesses to ensure functionality and reliability.
- Fabricated hydraulic, pneumatic, and fuel lines to meet project specifications.
- Served as a member of the Air Force Reserves at Lackland AFB.
- Completed training to become an Aircraft Battle Damage Repair specialist.
Aircraft Electrician
United States Air Force (AF)
, USA
01.1994 - 12.1999
- I joined active duty Air Force in January 1994 where I was trained as an Aircraft Electro/Environmental specialist.
- Executed maintenance and repair on F-111 fighters at Cannon AFB, New Mexico, ensuring flight readiness.
- Performed maintenance on F-16 fighters at Spangdahlem AB, Germany, contributing to operational capability.
- Delivered critical maintenance support for A-10 attack aircraft in Germany, alleviating manpower shortages.
Education
Associates degree - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Lackland A F B, TX06-2014
High School - General Studies
Klein High School
Spring, TX06-1986
Skills
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Wiring diagrams
- Safety expertise
- OSHA certification
- Technical documentation
- Project management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Timeline
Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems Specialist
Texas Air National Guard
07.2001 - 02.2026
Panel Shop Technician
Thermon Mfg
12.1999 - 07.2001
Aircraft Electrician
United States Air Force (AF)
01.1994 - 12.1999
Associates degree - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of the Air Force
High School - General Studies
Klein High School