Thomas Roback
Davenport,FL
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled retired Air Force Crew Chief Mechanic with 12 years of experience in maintaining and repairing aircraft. Seeking a challenging position in the civilian sector where my expertise in aircraft maintenance, attention to detail, and leadership skills can contribute to the success of an organization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Mechanic / Crew Chief
USAF
Ramstein AB, Germany
09.2019 - 10.2023
- Conducted routine and unscheduled maintenance on a variety of aircraft, including C-5 & C-17.
- Performed pre-flight, thru-flight, post-flight inspections to ensure the safety and operational readiness of aircraft.
- Utilized technical manuals, schematics, and diagnostic equipment to identify and rectify issues.
- Trained and mentored junior crew members in aircraft maintenance procedures and safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs.
- Performed routine maintenance on aircrafts including servicing fluids and lubricating moving parts.
- Operated ground support equipment such as hoists, jacks, and test stands.
- Maintained aircraft environmental systems, oxygen systems, fire extinguishing systems and utility systems.
Unit Deployment Manager
USAF
Travis AFB, CA
10.2017 - 08.2019
- Stored and safeguarded classified information to maintain utmost confidentiality.
- Directed logistical training procedures to adhere to military regulations.
- Communicated regularly with families of deployed service members providing updates on their status.
- Organized travel arrangements for personnel being deployed including flights, lodging, transportation needs.
- Requisitioned, received and properly stored unit equipment and supplies.
- Collaborated with other agencies or organizations to coordinate logistics support for deployed troops.
- Prepared detailed written reports and formulated policy and guidance for use of subordinate organizations.
- Assisted in developing plans for reintegrating deployed personnel back into their units upon return.
- Maintained records of all deployments including dates, locations, personnel involved, duration.
- Developed and implemented unit deployment processes to ensure that personnel are properly trained and prepared for the deployment mission.
Aircraft Mechanic / Crew Chief
USAF
Travis AFB, CA
11.2011 - 09.2017
- Conducted routine and unscheduled maintenance on a variety of aircraft, including C-5, C-17 & KC-10.
- Removed and Replaced heavy aircraft parts such as Landing Gears & Doors, Flight Control Surfaces, Loading System Doors.
- Rigging flight controls, landing gear, Loading & throttle systems.
- Team member of our CDDAR (Crash, Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery) program. Performing regular maintenance as well as setting up and testing equipment for use.
- Utilized technical manuals, schematics, and diagnostic equipment to identify and rectify issues.
- Diagnosed and troubleshooted mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues to effectively resolve technical problems.
- Consolidated Tool Crib Shift lead over standard, local manufactured, TMDE tools.(Test, Measure and Diagnostic Equipment)
- Trained and mentored junior crew members in aircraft maintenance procedures and safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs.
- Shift Lead at a Wheel &Tire shop where we Maintained and Repaired C-5 & C-17 Wheels and Tires for Aircraft Use
Education
High School Diploma -
Admiral Arthur W Radford High School
Honolulu, HI01-2010
Skills
- Military Maintenance Standards
- Fire Extinguishing and Oxygen Systems
- Equipment Testing
- Attentive to Detail
- Safety Protocol Knowledge
- Strong Organization Skills
- Equipment Installation
- Maintenance Documentation
- Strong Work Ethic and Integrity
- Aircraft Status Reports
- Inspection Documentation
- System Testing
- Preventive Maintenance
- System Troubleshooting
- Parts Inspection
- Component Repair
- Maintenance Supervision
- First Aid and Buddy Care
- Conduct Standards
- Stress Management
- Equipment Preventive Maintenance
- Computer Operations
- Vehicle Inspection
Timeline
Aircraft Mechanic / Crew Chief
USAF
09.2019 - 10.2023
Unit Deployment Manager
USAF
10.2017 - 08.2019
Aircraft Mechanic / Crew Chief
USAF
11.2011 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
Admiral Arthur W Radford High School
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