Samuel Wood
Bernalillo,NM
Summary
AC-130 Gunship Weapons System Engineer and Field Artillery Cannoneer with a proven track record at CRANE(SAIC) and the US ARMY. Ensuring high end maintenance on 30mm and 105mm weapon systems on the AC-130 Gunship, providing readiness and accuracy for deployable US Air force missions. I specialized in enhancing weapon system reliability and executing field artillery missions with precision. Demonstrated exceptional leadership and technical documentation skills, significantly improving operational effectiveness and readiness.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
AC-130 Gunship Engineer
CRANE(SAIC)
12.2024 - Current
- Maintain and troubleshoot weapon systems, ensuring proficient performance, readiness and accuracy for the US Air Force.
- Conduct thorough diagnostics, implement upgrades, and enhance aircraft weapon system reliability.
- Meticulously document maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with US Air Force.
- Conduct precision inspections to prevent potential malfunctions.
Field Artillery Cannoneer
US ARMY
04.2021 - 09.2024
- Assisted in the planning, preparation, and execution of field artillery missions as an integral member of a highly skilled and dedicated unit.
- Provided indirect fire support to infantry units during offensive and defensive operations, improving their effectiveness on the battlefield.
- Facilitated efficient ammunition management by maintaining accurate inventory records and coordinating resupply efforts when necessary.
- Operated various tactical vehicles for transporting personnel, equipment, or ammunition safely across diverse terrains during field operations.
- Provided maintenance on various tactical vehicles/ weapon systems to ensure proficiency and PMCS per US military regulation.
Education
US ARMY JST
US ARMY Specialist Military Training
High School Diploma -
Bernalillo High School
New Mexico01-2020
Skills
- Logical Reasoning
- Fire mission execution
- Project planning
- Operational Artillery Management
- Statistical Evaluation
- Leadership
- Technical Documentation
- Electrical System Maintenance
- Failure analysis
Timeline
AC-130 Gunship Engineer
CRANE(SAIC)
12.2024 - Current
Field Artillery Cannoneer
US ARMY
04.2021 - 09.2024
US ARMY JST
US ARMY Specialist Military Training
High School Diploma -
Bernalillo High School
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