Steven Hirst
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
RAWS (Radar, Airway, Weather Systems) Technician
United States Air Force
Hill AFB, UT
01.2023 - 04.2025
- Served nearly 3 years in the United States Air Force as a Radar, Airfield, and Weather Systems Technician, honing expertise in advanced radar operations and maintenance
- Completed a 6-month training program at Keesler AFB, focusing on fundamental electronic principles and various radar systems
- Gained over 2 years of hands-on experience at Hill Air Force Base, specializing in the maintenance and troubleshooting of the TPS-75 radar system
- Attended a 2-week course at the 84th Radar Evaluation Squadron, deepening knowledge in radar fundamentals and engineering principles, with a focus on electronic and electro-mechanical theory
- Collaborated with the National Weather Service to work on the ASR-11 (DASR) system, participating in preventive maintenance inspections (PMIs) and discussions on data recording and storage practices
- Utilized the Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS) daily to log completed PMIs and track maintenance activities effectively
- Followed technical orders daily to troubleshoot and perform maintenance on the TPS-75 radar system, ensuring optimal operational performance
- Led a team of 6 personnel through various PMIs, providing guidance on radar theory and operational procedures to enhance job comprehension
- Demonstrated extensive soldering skills on radar components, and conducted training sessions for newer airmen on maintenance techniques
- Served as part of a two-person team responsible for setting up, monitoring, adjusting, and shutting down the radar system during critical mission operations
RAWS (Radar, Airway, Weather Systems) Technician
United States Air Force
Al Udeid, Qatar
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Completed a 6-month deployment to Qatar, working on two TPS-75 systems
- Recognized as the newest team member, I received high praise from leadership and peers for my contributions and dedication
- Successfully replaced nearly every major component in the transmitter compartment, PPI units, and various radar components, significantly enhancing system functionality and reliability
- During a 24/7 watch, identified a 60 Hz generator outage and executed an emergency system shutdown to prevent potential catastrophic damage to the deployed radar system
- With generators down, and no power personnel for another month, I was in charge in monitoring and completing mandatory PMI, resulting in zero issues with the generators in that month
- Oversaw security protocol for our shop, with zero issues on our inspection
- While troubleshooting arcing issue, disassembled, inspected, and replaced waveguide system inside transmitter compartment
- Utilized drawings, schematics, and diagrams to solve maintenance problems; analyzed construction and operating characteristics to determine source of malfunction
- Received weekly training from my supervisor on advanced radar and electronic theory, as well as various troubleshooting techniques
Skills
- Journeyman level knowledge of electronics
- Journeyman level knowledge of radar fundamentals
- Maintenance skills
- Ability to work in a safe manner
- Punctual
- Natural problem solver
- Ability to work under stressful situations
- Troubleshooting
Timeline
RAWS (Radar, Airway, Weather Systems) Technician
United States Air Force
10.2023 - 04.2024
RAWS (Radar, Airway, Weather Systems) Technician
United States Air Force
01.2023 - 04.2025