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Payton Howell

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Highly motivated military professional with experience in aircraft maintenance; control of support equipment; supervision and team management. Responsible for assets exceeding a gross value of $2.9B in the US Air Force.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

F-35 Support Technician

US Air Force
03.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for inventory, accountability, maintenance, documentation, and deployment of over 2200 tools/equipment items.
  • Supervised eight personnel in execution of daily duties.
  • Manages Land Mobile Radio, Portable Maintenance Aid, Technical Order Distribution Account, and Equipment programs.
  • Developed comprehensive documentation for support processes, enabling faster issue resolution for team members.

Dedicated Crew Chief

US Air Force
03.2022 - 03.2024
  • Responsible for conducting major scheduled inspections, corrective maintenance and documentation for 28 attack aircraft assigned to Lightning Aircraft Maintenance Unit, supporting both the missions of the USAF Weapons School, and 5th Generation Aircraft Red Air.
  • Championed continuous improvement initiatives, fostering a culture focused on efficiency and excellence in service delivery.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by maintaining open lines of communication with team members and encouraging their professional growth.
  • Supervised and trained other personnel to work on aircraft.

Assistant Dedicated Crew Chief

US Air Force
10.2021 - 03.2023
  • Responsible for maintenance, servicing, inspection and documentation for 28 Fighter aircraft, supporting the mission of the USAF Weapons School.
  • Utilized advanced diagnostic tools to accurately troubleshoot complex aircraft systems issues, minimizing downtime for repairs.
  • Coordinated effectively with external agencies for specialized repair services or parts procurement, ensuring minimal impact on mission timelines.

Education

Olympus Borescope Qualification

Air Education And Training Command
Nellis AFB
2024

Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology

Community College of The Air Force
2022

P&W F135 Engine Operation & Maintenance

Air Education And Training Command
Nellis AFB
2022

Basic Military Training

Air Education And Training Command
Lackland Air Force Base, TX
2021

Fundamentals of Aircraft Maintenance

Air Education And Training Command
Sheppard Air Force Base, TX
2021

F-35 Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice Training

Air Education And Training Command
Eglin Air Force Base, FL
2021

Skills

  • Broad mechanical/aircraft knowledge
  • Special-purpose vehicle qualifications
  • CPR certified
  • Direct personnel supervision
  • HAZMAT handling/shipping/disposal
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Defensive combative techniques
  • Firearms safety

Affiliations

  • Overhauled precision measurement equipment program, designed tracking system to track calibrations, bringing 55% of precision equipment back to service.
  • Modernized unit's ground safety equipment program, transferring documentation from paper forms to Lockheed Martin's advanced 5th generation platform Autonomic Logistics Information System, facilitating repairs, saving the unit $1800 per aircraft.
  • Deployed as a maintenance recovery team member for class 23A's Weapons School Integration, expertise played a pivotal role in facilitating an in-flight refueling receptacle repair. These contributions not only expedited the aircraft's operational return but also propelled the graduation of 6 Weapons Instructor Course pilots.
  • Led troubleshooting for a jet with a power anomaly and identified a faulty igniter. Diagnosed an aircraft with an engine discrepancy, pinpointing and replacing 2 faulty O-rings in less than 4 hours which directly produced 8 sorties in support of exercise RED FLAG 23-2

Timeline

F-35 Support Technician

US Air Force
03.2024 - Current

Dedicated Crew Chief

US Air Force
03.2022 - 03.2024

Assistant Dedicated Crew Chief

US Air Force
10.2021 - 03.2023

Olympus Borescope Qualification

Air Education And Training Command

Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology

Community College of The Air Force

P&W F135 Engine Operation & Maintenance

Air Education And Training Command

Basic Military Training

Air Education And Training Command

Fundamentals of Aircraft Maintenance

Air Education And Training Command

F-35 Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice Training

Air Education And Training Command
Payton Howell