RYLAND BOWLES
Homestead,FL
Summary
Dynamic leader and problem-solver with experience as a Crew Chief for the United States Air Force and Infantryman in the Florida Army National Guard. Excelled in maintaining F-16 readiness and mentoring Airmen, demonstrating unmatched adaptability and team leadership. Proficient in safety protocols and radio communications, ensuring operational excellence and reliability without compromise. Seasoned with several years of progressive responsibility with specific focus on deliberate, clear communication, coordinated project management, and conflict resolution.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infantryman
Florida Army National Guard
Homestead
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained accountability of assigned equipment and personnel
- Remained proficient in vast array of weapon systems through live-fire exercises and familiarization
- Advised and counseled team members individually about progress and job performance
- Operated a variety of weapons systems including small arms, machine guns, mortars, and anti-tank weapons
- Carried out orders from superior officers without hesitation or question
- Managed and organized personnel to ensure successful completion of tasks
- Supervised squads during live fire drills in order to assess their combat readiness.
F-16 Crew Chief
United States Air Force
Homestead
12.2017 - 04.2023
- Maintained, serviced, launched, recovered, towed, inspected, rebuilt, and updated documentation for F-16's
- Trained new Airmen on the job and how to facilitate aircraft readiness at a proficient level, proper documentation of aircraft forms, and following safety protocols
- Provided leadership through leading by example, helping others when they needed assistance, taking on tasks I was not assigned to, and constantly learning to become as competent as possible
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate resource allocation and scheduling
- Demonstrated problem solving capabilities through troubleshooting to ensure aircraft readiness
- Managed high-pressure situations in a calm and professional manner in a combat environment in Afghanistan.
Education
Pending - Web Development
V School Full Stack Web Development Bootcamp
Salt Lake City, UT01-2025
Pending - Information Technology
CompTIA A+
Homestead, FL11-2024
High School Diploma -
South Dade Senior High School
Homestead, FL06.2016
Skills
- Great work ethic
- Reliability
- Great mechanical knowledge
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Team Leadership
- Knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
- Communication
Certification
- Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Crew Chief
- Infantryman
- Airborne Qualification
Awards
- Air and Space Achievement Medal
- Air Force Good Conduct Medal
- National Defense Medal
- Afghanistan Campaign Medal
- Global War On Terror Expeditionary Medal
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Infantryman
Florida Army National Guard
05.2023 - Current
F-16 Crew Chief
United States Air Force
12.2017 - 04.2023
Pending - Web Development
V School Full Stack Web Development Bootcamp
Pending - Information Technology
CompTIA A+
High School Diploma -
South Dade Senior High School
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