Nkhope E. Mphanza
Minot,ND
Summary
Versatile and highly adaptive Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Technician with 4 years of dedicated experience within the United States Air Force inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing multi-million dollar aviation support systems under tight operational deadlines. Possesses a highly broad technical skillset with verified expertise in interpreting advanced technical orders, engineering blueprints, and schematics to execute preventive and corrective maintenance actions on heavy diesel-powered industrial equipment supporting flightline operations. My experience covers both motorized and non-motorized GSE as well as technical expertise in handling HVAC systems, electrical troubleshooting via schematics and other technical data. I am eager to bring my talents to the civilian world and do what I do best at getting aircraft ready for service with functional equipment.
Overview
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Certification
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4
years of professional experience
Work History
Ground Service Equipment Technician
U.S. Air Force Active Duty AFSC: 2A6X2
Minot AFB, ND
12.2022 - Current
- Shift & Team Leadership: Executed duties as an operational team and shift leader, managing daily flightline and shop workflows, delegating maintenance tasks, and coordinating time-sensitive equipment delivery.
- Workforce Training & Development: Organized, trained, and mentored over 30+ subordinate junior-level technicians in advanced diagnostics, component troubleshooting, and flightline safety protocol.
- Environmental Systems & HVAC: Utilized EPA Type I and Type II certifications to service and repair high-pressure environmental control units (ECUs), executing leak-free refrigerant tracking and full regulatory compliance.
- Asset Accountability & Risk Mitigation: Managed critical tool accountability and Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention programs, maintaining 100% accountability for over $250k in maintenance equipment and specialized tools.
- Digital Data Systems & Tracking: Documented all technical maintenance actions and discrepancies utilizing the Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS), ensuring accurate, real-time fleet readiness tracking.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL12-2026
Bachelor of Science -
Minot State University
Minot, ND10-2026
Skills
- Preventative maintenance and inspections
- Heavy diesel and gasoline engines
- Hydraulic and hydrostatic systems
- High-pressure pneumatics and compressors
- HVAC systems and refrigerant handling
- Electrical and electronic troubleshooting
- Computerized maintenance management
- Technical documentation reading
- Soldering proficiency
- Hand tools expertise
- Towing operations
Certification
- Active Secret Clearance via Air Force, DoD
- Hazardous Materials and Waste Handling via Air Force, DoD
- EPA section 608 Type I & II Refrigeration Handling Certificate via Air Force, DoD
- Certified Airfield Driver via Air Force, DoD
Timeline
Ground Service Equipment Technician
U.S. Air Force Active Duty AFSC: 2A6X2
12.2022 - Current
Associate of Applied Science -
Community College of The Air Force
Bachelor of Science -
Minot State University