Prior Pinson
Anchorage
Summary
Personable and reliable Low Observable Aircraft Structural Maintenance Technician with proven track record of executing precise outer mold line (OML) structural repairs, composite bonding, and radar-absorbing material (RAM) application on the F22 airframe. Knowledgeable in utilizing technical data to manage signature health and maintain strict Radar Cross Section (RCS) parameters. Transitioning military professional seeking to apply technical expertise to an advanced aerospace manufacturing, depot-level modification or security professional role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ASMLO Journeyman Technician (Military-USAF)
PACIFIC AIR FORCES, JB ELMENDORF-RICH
03.2025 - Current
- Executes low observable (LO) coatings maintenance and structural modifications on F-22 Raptor airframes, ensuring strict signature management and compliance with Technical Orders (TOs).
- Performs outer mold line (OML) restorations, utilizing precision mixing, curing, and application protocols for specialized radar-absorbing materials (RAM).
- Conducts detailed airframe surface inspections, utilizing diagnostic hand tools and checking parameters to identify and document coating degradation and composite defects.
- Directs hands-on technical training for junior personnel on precision technical data compliance, material shelf-life tracking, and hazardous material management.
- Assists in managing shop support section programs, including bench-stock logistics and the Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) program to maintain 100% tool calibration compliance.
ASMLO Apprentice Technician (Military -USAF)
PACIFIC AIR FORCES, JB ELMENDORF-RICH
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Mastered flight-line and technical order level maintenance procedures for 5th-generation aircraft skin treatments, strictly adhering to controlled technical data and strict operational security (OPSEC) protocols.
- Developed expertise in the secure handling, precise chemical mixing, shelf-life tracking, and bio environmental-compliant storage of specialized multi-part radar-absorbing materials (RAM).
- Interpreted structural drawings and Technical Orders (TOs) to assist senior technicians with major airframe skin restorations under high-tempo mission parameters.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Duluth High School
Duluth, GA05-2023
LOW OBSERVABLE AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL MAINTENANCE APPRENTICE COURSE - undefined
Naval Air Station
Pensacola, FLF-22 ASSESSMENT COURSE - undefined
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
09-2024
F-22 STRUCTURAL MAINTENANCE ADVANCED COATINGS AND HARDWARE - undefined
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
09-2024
F-22 BASIC COATINGS AND HARDWARE - undefined
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
11-2023
Skills
- Low Observable (LO) Aircraft Structural Maintenance
- Outer Mold Line (OML) Restoration
- Radar Absorbing Material (RAM) Application
- Signature Health & Diagnostics
- Pneumatic & Hand Tools for Aircraft Structures
- Mil-Spec Chemical Mixing & Surface Preparation Equipment
- Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Vetting & Handling
- Operational Security (OPSEC) & Flightline Vetting
Certification
- Spare Tools Program Primary Monitor
- USAF Benchstock Program Monitor
- Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) Program Monitor
- USAF 5-Level Journeyman Certification - Low Observable (LO) Aircraft Structural Maintenance
Security Clearance
- Active DoD Secret SAP Clearance June 2023 - Current
Timeline
ASMLO Journeyman Technician (Military-USAF)
PACIFIC AIR FORCES, JB ELMENDORF-RICH
03.2025 - Current
ASMLO Apprentice Technician (Military -USAF)
PACIFIC AIR FORCES, JB ELMENDORF-RICH
12.2023 - 05.2024
LOW OBSERVABLE AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL MAINTENANCE APPRENTICE COURSE - undefined
Naval Air Station
F-22 ASSESSMENT COURSE - undefined
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
F-22 STRUCTURAL MAINTENANCE ADVANCED COATINGS AND HARDWARE - undefined
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
F-22 BASIC COATINGS AND HARDWARE - undefined
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Duluth High School