Payton Kenneson

Proficient and qualified to troubleshoot, repair, and replace faulty mechanical and electrical equipment on Attitude Indicators for the F-15E, F-16, A-10, B-52, and Position Transmitters for KC-135.

Perform routine depot-level maintenance, including removal and replacement of defective electronic parts and assemblies, following Air Force Technical Orders, drawings, Work Control Documents, Schematics, and Automated Test Equipment.

Apply intermediate knowledge of electronic theory and principles, including solid-state and micro-miniaturized circuits, transistors, diodes, and signal systems for troubleshooting and repair.

Operate specialized tools and equipment for tasks like hermetic sealing, leak testing, environmental testing of aircraft instruments, Optical Comparator, Megohm Meter, and Multimeter while being class 3 Solder Certified.

Ensure compliance with technical, safety, and quality standards, completing work cards and documentation, while potentially mentoring lower-level technicians.

Improved the process of T.O by submitting Form 202.

Training & Safety Management: Oversaw qualification and training records for over 400 personnel as Motorcycle Safety Manager, enhancing safety standards; implemented the Advanced Training Course, boosting skill proficiency and qualification rates.

Fitness & Physical Readiness: Served as Squadron Physical Training Representative, leading 42 training sessions and 32 assessments, resulting in a 14.2% improvement in overall fitness scores.

Process Optimization & Onboarding: Streamlined onboarding and scheduling processes to reduce downtime, support company culture integration, and ensure continuous access to critical trainings during operational periods.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Skill Development: Partnered with teams to identify skill gaps, launched targeted training initiatives, maintained comprehensive training records, distributed learning materials, and improved retention through retraining efforts.

Extensive Maintenance & Operational Excellence: Executed 252 maintenance tasks across 150 Launch Facilities and 15 Missile Alert Facilities over 9,600 square miles, including electrical, access, and security systems, while efficiently completing 53 work orders and leading 25 critical operations.

Compliance & Technical Leadership: Directed strict Personnel Reliability Program and nuclear safety protocols; led five cryptographic upgrades ahead of schedule, helping F.E. Warren AFB become the first to reach full modification compliance, contributing to a Group-level Professional Team Award in 2023.

Mission Impact & Recognition: Restored sortie alert status through a successful $130K motor generator checkout, saving 2,000 security man-hours; supported 29 maintenance dispatches with a 100% QA pass rate, earning Team Chief consideration and contributing to the Wing Collaboration Team of the Quarter award.

Process Improvement & Team Development: Assisted in creating standardized procedures to ensure quality and consistency; improved team morale and efficiency through clear communication and a collaborative work environment.

Improved Communication & Response: Streamlined team coordination through effective radio protocols, significantly enhancing incident response times and overall operational efficiency.

Security Operations & Escort Duties: Provided daily escort and security for over 1,400 third-country nationals supporting Operations Spartan Shield and Enduring Sentinel; supported six base operations service contracts, bolstering deterrence and sustaining critical CENTCOM headquarters functions.

Leadership & Facility Oversight: Directed 75 custodial workers across 12 sanitation routes, identifying and reporting 43 utility outages, which expedited the restoration of key facility operations.

Training & Contract Support: Trained 202 contractors on escort responsibilities across 24 service contract routes valued at $19 million, ensuring secure integration and operational continuity.

Technical Proficiency & Maintenance Excellence: Trained to perform over 250 tasks across security, cooling, communication, and standby power systems; improved system performance and equipment reliability through timely repairs, preventive maintenance, and regular electronic troubleshooting.

Leadership & Mission Support: Led daily team operations to troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies affecting nuclear deterrence capabilities, reducing discrepancies by 17%, contributing to the section winning the MXG Pro Team Member Quarterly Award.

Safety Compliance & Inspection Readiness: Served as wing safety representative, conducting quarterly inspections that resulted in a zero-fail rate and commendation for high effectiveness; ensured all maintenance followed strict safety protocols to safeguard personnel and assets.

Process Improvement & Team Development: Assisted in creating standard operating procedures, maintained accurate maintenance records, and fostered a collaborative work environment that boosted team morale, productivity, and operational efficiency.