Terrence Stonitsch
Hanford,California
Summary
Maintains and inspects airborne weapons and aviation ordnance (weapons) equipment, including aircraft guns, gun accessories, gun sights, small arms, ammunition, handling equipment, ammunition suspension, release launching, and arming equipment; stores and loads aviation ammunition, nuclear weapons, aerial mines, air-launched torpedoes, and air-launched guided missiles; supervises the operation of aviation ordnance shops and storage facilities in squadrons, at air stations and aboard ships. Receives, inspects inventory, configures, tests, and maintains Airborne Weapon System Equipment (AWSE), Ordnance handling Equipment (OHE) and materials handling equipment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Aviation Ordnance Technician
U.S. Navy
Lemoore, California
08.2021 - 10.2026
- Inspected aviation ordnance for safety, serviceability, and proper configuration aboard Navy aircraft.
- Loaded and unloaded missiles, bombs, and ammunition using approved handling procedures.
- Supported aircraft armament checks before launch and after recovery.
- Trained junior sailors on explosive safety and ordnance handling standards.
- Coordinated safe explosives transportation with appropriate procedures and precautions to minimize risk.
- Loaded munitions onto military aircrafts in accordance with applicable safety requirements.
- Conducted operational tests on aircraft armament components using appropriate test equipment.
- Performed maintenance on airborne weapons systems such as launchers, bomb racks, missile rails and associated hardware.
- Troubleshot malfunctions in aircraft armament systems to determine corrective action needed.
- Provided guidance and instruction to personnel assigned to aviation ordnance duties regarding proper handling techniques for explosives and hazardous materials.
Aviation Line Maintainer
U.S. Navy
Lemoore, California
08.2021 - 10.2026
- Qualified F-18E plane captain for flight line and flight deck operations.
- Conducted pre-flight, post-flight, and daily aircraft inspections to ensure aircraft safety, serviceability, and operational readiness.
- Performed flight line and flight deck operations, including aircraft launching and recovery, aircraft movement, and performed ground handling procedures.
- Maintained accurate maintenance records, inspection documentation, and reported aircraft discrepancies for corrective maintenance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alan B Shepard
Palos Heights, IL05-2021
Skills
- Aircraft ordnance handling
- Weapons system maintenance
- Ordnance inspection
- Explosive safety procedures
- Munitions loading
- Armament troubleshooting
- Aircraft maintenance
- Flight Deck qualified
- Plane Captain
Accomplishments
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2)
Timeline
Aviation Ordnance Technician
U.S. Navy
08.2021 - 10.2026
Aviation Line Maintainer
U.S. Navy
08.2021 - 10.2026
High School Diploma -
Alan B Shepard