Matthew Eachus

Maintain, diagnose, repair, and overhaul diesel-powered aerospace ground equipment supporting military flight operations while ensuring maximum equipment availability for mission-critical operations.

Key Accomplishments

• Diagnose and repair complex diesel, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, electrical, and cooling system failures.
• Perform complete preventive maintenance inspections on mission-critical support equipment.
• Troubleshoot engines using computerized diagnostic equipment and technical manuals.
• Repair engines, transmissions, brakes, steering systems, suspension components, alternators, starters, turbochargers, injectors, radiators, pumps, valves, hoses, belts, and electrical wiring.
• Perform hydraulic troubleshooting including cylinders, pumps, motors, valves, and high-pressure systems.
• Conduct engine rebuilds and major component replacement.
• Read and interpret technical orders, wiring diagrams, hydraulic schematics, and maintenance manuals.
• Operate cranes, forklifts, hydraulic lifts, recovery vehicles, and heavy-duty towing equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation using Air Force maintenance systems.
• Train and mentor junior Airmen on troubleshooting techniques, preventive maintenance, and safety procedures.
• Consistently maintain high equipment readiness supporting daily aircraft launch and recovery operations.
• Work safely around aircraft, hazardous materials, high-pressure hydraulic systems, and heavy machinery.

Served on an elite emergency response team responsible for recovering disabled aircraft and damaged military equipment under hazardous conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy recovery vehicles, cranes as well as forklifts.
• Recover disabled aircraft from runways and emergency situations.
• Stabilize damaged aircraft during recovery operations.
• Coordinate with Fire Department, Security Forces, Airfield Management, and Aircraft Maintenance during emergency response.
• Inspect damaged equipment and determine safest recovery methods.
• Perform maintenance on recovery vehicles and specialized equipment.
• Maintain deployment-ready recovery assets capable of immediate emergency response.
• Execute recovery operations while following strict Air Force safety standards and technical orders.

• Managed dealership vehicle inventory.
• Assisted service technicians and sales personnel.
• Transported vehicles safely throughout dealership operations.
• Conducted inspections and maintained showroom presentation.
• Worked efficiently in a fast-paced customer service environment.

• Operated forklifts and material handling equipment.
• Loaded and unloaded construction materials.
• Maintained inventory and warehouse organization.
• Assisted customers with orders and safe loading procedures.
• Followed strict workplace safety standards.