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Aaron Stevens

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

United States Air Force Veteran with 10 years of aviation experience on the F-16 maintaining a SECRET security clearance. Extensive background in flight line maintenance, shift lead, quality assurance, and flight line expeditor. Proven track record of managing high-tempo maintenance environments, leading teams, and ensuring strict adherence to safety, regulatory, and technical standards. Skilled in troubleshooting complex avionics, propulsion, and airframe systems with a strong focus on reliability. Known for bringing military precision, discipline, and leadership to civilian aerospace operations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

F-16 Flightline Expeditor

USAF
06.2024 - Current
  • Directed daily flight line operations for 25+ F-16 aircraft, ensuring efficient launch, recovery, servicing, and maintenance coordination.
  • Manage 50+ personnel prioritizing and assigning maintenance tasks based on aircraft status, sortie requirements, and mission timelines,
  • Acted as the point of contact between maintenance crews, production supervisors, and operations during high-tempo flight schedules.
  • Maintained real-time visibility on aircraft status, manning, parts availability, and GSE readiness to make immediate logistical adjustments.

F-16 Aircraft Craftsmen Technician & Supervisor

USAF
03.2023 - 06.2024
  • Shift lead, supervised a team of 10+ aircraft maintainers, overseeing daily maintenance tasks, inspections, and flight line operations.
  • Performed advanced troubleshooting and repair for landing gear, flight controls, powerplant, hydraulics, and fuel systems.
  • Certified grounding maintenance actions and signed off on critical safety-of-flight discrepancies.
  • Led Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) installations and system upgrades, ensuring airworthiness and fleet standardization.
  • Developed crew proficiency through hands-on training and performance evaluations, ensuring all members met core task requirements.

F-16 Quality Assurance

USAF
02.2022 - 02.2023
  • Performed in-depth inspections on 50+ F-16’s ensuring compliance with technical orders, Air Force Instruction, and safety standards
  • Led Quality Verification Inspections, Special Inspections, and Trend Analysis reports to improve unit maintenance performance.
  • Investigated aircraft incidents and maintenance errors to determine root cause and implement preventative measures.
  • Conducted oversight of weight and balance calculations for F-16 aircraft, ensuring accuracy of forms and data prior to flight operations.

F16 Aircraft Technician Journeyman

USAF
08.2017 - 01.2022
  • Performed intermediate-level maintenance on F-16 aircraft systems, including flight controls, hydraulics, fuel, and landing gear
  • Diagnosed and corrected malfunctions using schematics, technical orders, and electronic diagnostic tools with minimal oversight.
  • Provided mentorship to apprentices and new airmen, enhancing team capability and training consistency.
  • Ensured all maintenance actions adhered to strict safety and technical standards, contributing to zero reportable incidents.

F16 Aircraft Technician Apprentice

USAF
11.2016 - 08.2017
  • Supported preflight and postflight inspections by identifying potential issues and preparing aircraft for mission readiness
  • Maintained detailed maintenance records using AFTO Form 781 and Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS)
  • Demonstrated reliability, safety awareness, and attention to detail while working in high-tempo flight line environments.
  • Helped perform component removals and installations, gaining hands-on experience with F-16 airframe systems

Education

Aircraft Maintenance Technical School
Sheppard AFB, TX

Airmen Leadership School
Nellis AFB, NV

High School Diploma -

Dimond High School
Anchorage, AK

Skills

  • Illustrated Parts Breakdown knowledge
  • Schematic Diagram Interpretation
  • Theory of Operations for system and aircraft
  • Wiring Diagram Interpretation
  • ATA competence
  • Fault code/isolation Manual Understanding
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant License

Timeline

F-16 Flightline Expeditor

USAF
06.2024 - Current

F-16 Aircraft Craftsmen Technician & Supervisor

USAF
03.2023 - 06.2024

F-16 Quality Assurance

USAF
02.2022 - 02.2023

F16 Aircraft Technician Journeyman

USAF
08.2017 - 01.2022

F16 Aircraft Technician Apprentice

USAF
11.2016 - 08.2017

Aircraft Maintenance Technical School

Airmen Leadership School

High School Diploma -

Dimond High School

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