- Experience foreign travel in and outside of career development
- Learning new language to expand communicational skills
- Pursuing collage to enhance professional development
Meliton Rico
Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist
Bossier City,LA
Summary
Adept Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist with a proven track record of success within the Department Of Defense - United States Air Force. Expertise in loading and maintenance procedures, handling hazardous materials, management of personnel, and promotes team collaboration. Provides significant improvements in operational effectiveness and enhancing mission readiness through proper safety compliance, implementing preventative maintenance, innovative problem solving, and facilitating training initiatives.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and unique problem-solving. Possesses an outstanding work ethic, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Equipped with solid foundation of skill in technical and mechanical practices, Eager to learn and develop in an aircraft oriented environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist
Department Of Defense - United States Air Force
11.2013 - Current
- Maintains compliance with safety regulations by adhering to established guidelines for handling explosives and hazardous materials.
- Analyzes performance and isolate functionality to individual subsystems consisting of weapon delivery systems; components of weapon multi-sensor displays; electro-optical targeting pod; munition and navigation interface.
- Improves efficiency of the armament load crew team members by providing comprehensive training on aircraft weapon system tasks and procedures.
- Reduces operational costs by implementing preventative maintenance measures for armament systems and correlating equipment.
- Manages aircraft ammunition inventory and ensuring proper storage conditions.
- Validates aircraft safety through performing inspections, tracking documentation, and maintaining armament system components.
- Tests weapon release systems and related support equipment.
- Confirm reliability of weapon systems by conducting thorough pre-and post-flight inspections on a consistent basis.
- Enhances unit effectiveness through improvement initiatives focused on refining processes and procedures within the armament department.
- Ensures seamless integration of armament systems with other aircraft subsystems, enabling optimal performance under diverse conditions stateside or overseas.
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing and refining maintenance procedures.
- Interpret and abiding by technical orders and related aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods in conjunction to work schedule whilst auditing procedures through practice and variable changes.
- Examines and tests aircraft parts, components or systems to verify integrity and functionality.
- Assists with transportation of priority one resources and mission essential equipment such as aircrafts, munitions, and subassemblies.
- Ensures task results with follow on maintenance by troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems following scheduled or unscheduled repairs.
- Uses Integrate Maintenance Data System for recording maintenance actions and corresponding documentation within unit forms and log book.
- Collaborates with other serves members and Department Of Defense contractors in developing customized solutions for unique scenarios, ensuring optimal weapon system performance under challenging conditions.
- Expedites in joint exercises alongside allied forces, showcasing high results of mission effectiveness with teamwork and developing unit relation skills while upholding principles of inter-service cooperation and collaboration.
- Addresses concerns, changes, and resolutions to all members involved in daily operational meetings.
- Safeguards sensitive information by effectively following security protocols when working with classified systems or materials.
Education
No Degree - System Tech, Aircraft Armament
Airman Leadership School
Barksdale Air Force Base 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Montgomery County High School
Mount Sterling, KY 05.2001 -
Skills
Aircraft inspection and maintenance
Aircraft ground equipment handling
Aircraft weapons integration
Armament system maintenance
Client communications
Decision-making
Electrical troubleshooting
Equipment handling
Evaluating personnel
Explosive ordnance handling
Flight-line driving procedures
Flight-line operations
Hazardous materials management
Loading operations
Maintenance scheduling
Military maintenance standards
Missile launch systems
Munitions inspection procedures
On the job training and mentoring
PMEL management
Pneumatic systems operation
Precision software programs
Proficient typist
Safety procedure mentoring
Simultaneously managed project timelines
Soldiering and wiring test cables
Rocket launcher systems
Technical troubleshooting
Time management
Certification
Top Secret Security Clearance: SCI (DCID 1/14 Eligible) Type Clearance: Tier 5 Re-Investigation
Achievements
- Air and Space Achievement Medal - Awarded for meritorious service rendered in expeditionary efforts. 2019
- AUAB Best Barksdale Load Crew - Proclaimed best B-52 load crew during combat operations against ISIS. 11/2017 - 04/2018
- Quality Assurance Honor Role - Consecutive years with no quality assurance discrepancies. 12/2020 - Present
Interests
Timeline
Flight-line Escort Official
12-2024
Flight Line Driving Certification
01-2024
Ground Operations Safety Training Administrator
07-2020
Additional Duty Weapons Safety Representative
07-2020
Top Secret Security Clearance: SCI (DCID 1/14 Eligible) Type Clearance: Tier 5 Re-Investigation
11-2019
Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist
Department Of Defense - United States Air Force
11.2013 - Current
No Degree - System Tech, Aircraft Armament
Airman Leadership School
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Montgomery County High School
05.2001 -
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