Tim Farrell
Montgomery,AL
Summary
Accomplished F-16 Pneudraulics Supervisor with a proven track record at Lockheed Martin, specializing in shop management and technical training. Expert in pneudraulics systems, achieving seamless operations and training excellence. Excelled in leadership, mentoring, and operational compliance, significantly enhancing team capabilities and program standards.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
F-16 Pneudraulics Supervisor/Instructor
Lockheed Martin
06.2015 - Current
- Managed the establishment of IQAF pneudraulic shop by overseeing the setup of test stands, support equipment and office equipment, as well as coordinating the installation of corresponding electrical and plumbing needs.
- Provided leadership as the pneudraulic shop lead for the Iraqi F-16 CLS program, offering both in-person and remote support.
- Provided oversight for daily operations and trained Iraqi AF personnel in troubleshooting, inspection, repair, and testing of pneudraulic components. Additionally, instructed on the operation of support equipment.
- Managed and trained IQAF in operational duties related to procurement, inventory management of parts, consumables, and equipment for bench stocks, component repairs, and training activities.
- Ensured compliance of regular inspections for equipment and CTKs.
- Ensured compliance with technical orders while keeping them updated for both IQAF training and day-to-day operations.
- Ensured clear understanding of training and safety protocols for IQAF technicians despite language barrier.
- Administered and managed training records for 15-member team of Iraqi Air Force technicians, ensuring compliance with program standards as they progressed from 3 level to 7 level.
- Collaborated with other shops to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
F-16 Aircraft Maintenance Technician Pneudraulics
Alabama Air National Guard
02.1992 - 10.2016
- Acquired and maintained a 7 skill level in both F-16 pneudraulic and fuel systems repair.
- Provided training and certification to fellow airmen in both career fields of pneudraulic and fuels AFSCs.
- Implemented technical data for removal, repair, testing, and reinstallation of various pneudraulic components such as hydraulic pumps, flight control actuators, door and gear actuators, manifolds, accumulators, and brake systems.
- Utilized ground support equipment and stationary test stands to troubleshoot, repair, and test pneudraulic components and systems effectively.
- Accurately documented maintenance, repairs, and servicing on and off aircraft.
- Participated in set up of both pneudraulic and fuel shops during major base renovations and also during numerous global deployments.
- Successfully fulfilled the role of TODA in both pneudraulic and fuel shop.
- Performed inspections, time changes, gear rigging,TCTOs and operational checks on both pneudraulic and fuel systems to support Phase operations.
Education
Aircraft Hydraulic System Specialist 2A6X5 - Aircraft Hydraulics
Airforce Tech School
Sheppard AFB01.2004
Aircraft Fuels Systems Specialist 2A6X4 - Aircraft Fuel Systems
Airforce Tech School
Chanute AFB IL06.1992
GED -
Robert E Lee High School
Montgomery, AL05.1986
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Experience with Foreign Nationals
- Shop Management
- Self Motivation
- Goal-Oriented
- Problem Solving
Accomplishments
- Completed NCO academy 11 Jan 2009 and attained rank of Master Sgt. Sep 16 2012
- Retired from Air National Guard Oct 2016
- Joined Lockheed martin's Iraqi F-16 program as Fuel shop technician, then transitioned too Hydraulics to cover manning short fall
- Created process for F-16 speed brake hydraulic line TCTO that eliminated need to remove components saving time.
- Oversaw IQAF while performing flight control accumulator TCTO for 64 flight control accumulators within time lines and with no issues.
- Received Commendation for exceeding standards Alabama Air National Guard 187th FW June 2006
- Received recognition as 187th FW maintenance group top performer March 31 2010
- Successfully deployed to numerous locations both domestically and globally.
Timeline
F-16 Pneudraulics Supervisor/Instructor
Lockheed Martin
06.2015 - Current
F-16 Aircraft Maintenance Technician Pneudraulics
Alabama Air National Guard
02.1992 - 10.2016
Aircraft Hydraulic System Specialist 2A6X5 - Aircraft Hydraulics
Airforce Tech School
Aircraft Fuels Systems Specialist 2A6X4 - Aircraft Fuel Systems
Airforce Tech School
GED -
Robert E Lee High School
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