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William Brinker

Cheyenne

Summary

Dynamic technical professional with extensive hands-on experience in diagnostics, maintenance, and repair of complex systems. Proven leader adept at managing intricate projects while navigating evolving challenges to deliver reliable results. Detail-oriented with exceptional communication and project management skills, consistently achieving high-quality outcomes through effective problem-solving and a proactive approach to optimizing processes. Committed to aligning efforts with organizational goals and fostering a culture of excellence, while leveraging emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement and enhance productivity.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Title 5 Technician

Wyoming Air National Guard
01.2020 - Current

Salary: $96,116.00 USD Per Year

  • Series: 0856 Electronics Technical
  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
  • Provided technical expertise to maintain and certify Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems (ATCALS). This includes performing investigation, analysis, diagnosis, testing, tuning, correction, optimization, alignment, and verification/certification to ensure continuous and reliable operation of air traffic control and landing and communication systems.
  • Supervisor: Michael Lang (772-6485)

Aiway Transportation System Specialist

Federal Aviation Administration
07.2015 - 01.2020

Salary: $78,826.00 USD Per Year

  • Series: 2101 Transportation Specialist
  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
  • Performed multiple, varying, and complex assignments associated with the NAS, and was able to deal with unusual problems or unanticipated air traffic safety issues. Applied experience and detailed technical knowledge in planning, managing, and completing routine assignments in support of the NAS. Initiated actions to install, repair or restore systems and services on the availability of back-up systems.
  • Supervisor: Jason Totten (1-307-635-5932)

Lead Command Systems Manager

United States Air Force - Headquarters Air Force Flight Standards Agency
01.2013 - 09.2015

Salary: $71,887.00 USD Per Year

  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
  • Provides maintenance and sustainment support as Air Force focal point for Air Traffic Control (ATC) equipment world-wide. Directly interfaces field units with Equipment Program Management Offices, Acquisitions community, and depot repair agencies to maximize mission needs. Implements guidance to enforce lifecycle management of critical Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems (ATCALS). Lead point of contact for 84 remote field units maintenance issues. Formulates solutions for Airfield Systems and Radar career field policies/directives, logistics, and training concerns.
  • Supervisor: Eddie Edgerton (405-582-9231)

Airfield Systems Manager

United States Air Force - Air Force Network Integration Center
01.2010 - 01.2013

Salary: $63,196.00 USD Per Year

  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
  • Coordinated Airfield Systems maintenance and sustainment actions for 11 Major Commands(MAJCOM), 109 Air Force Bases, and 44,000 communications electronics technicians. Provided 24/7 technical assistance and policy/guidance development and interpretation for MAJCOM Leadership Staff. Analyzed system performance metrics and resolved deficiencies with Special Program Office and System Lead Commands. Managed and coordinated non-acquisition support requirements to facilitate logistics and training for Airfield Systems maintenance technicians.
  • Supervisor: Zacarias Costilla, MSgt (618-255-9953)

Quality Assurance Supervisor

United States Air Force - 1st Combat Communications Squadron
09.2006 - 01.2010

Salary: $60,723.00 USD Per Year

  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
  • Conducted evaluations of 368 personnel and technical evaluations for over 3000 equipment items. Provided the unit commander and chief of maintenance with evaluation reports on status of unit readiness and exercise results. Ensured compliance with self-inspection program and utilized maintenance Standards/Evaluation management systems to meet mission and Air Force Instruction requirements. Responsible for deploying with, installing, and maintaining tactical communications set to support deployments throughout Europe, Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East.
  • Supervisor: Scott D. Dorofee, MSgt (210-870-7900)

Airfield Systems Journeyman

United States Air Force - 51st Communications Squadron
12.2005 - 09.2006

Salary: $50,618.00 USD Per Year

  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
  • Maintained Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems (ATCALS), and Ground-to-Air radio communications equipment valued and $7.1 million dollars in direct support of Air Component Command, Seventh Air Force, Eighth Army, 51st Fighter Wing and 607th Weather Squadron. Assisted in modification, maintenance, and installation of systems valued at over $3.9 million dollars. Performed preventative maintenance inspections using diagnostic equipment for 76 separate systems located at three sites throughout the Republic of Korea. Performed equipment tests for proper operation and compliance with technical orders and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) directives.
  • Supervisor: David M. Blais, MSgt (011-82-316-15-585)

NCOIC Personal Wireless Communications

United States Air Force - 90th Communications Squadron
03.2005 - 12.2005

Salary: $49,060.00 USD Per Year

  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
  • Managed base Personal Wireless Communications Systems (PWCS) and Spectrum Management programs. Submitted frequency requests, changes and deletions to the Air Force Space Command Spectrum Manager office. Researched, coordinated, and provided technical solutions for Communication System Requirements Documents. Developed tracking and reporting system software database to inventory and maintain data on all base leadership cell phone accounts. Programmed and adjusted various radio and software components to ensure operational parameters comply with licenses. Administered base $100,000 dollar (PWCS) budget.
  • Supervisor: Keith M. Bylow, TSgt (307-773-4410)

Assistant NCOIC-Maintenance Control

United States Air Force - 90th Communications Squadron
03.2004 - 03.2005

Salary: $47,011.00 USD Per Year

  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
  • Received, verified, logged, and controlled equipment discrepancies reported on 22 communications systems, missile status indicators, and on-base communications systems. Reported status directly to Air Force Space Command leadership. Scheduled/coordinated repair actions between civilian contract agencies and eight production work centers. Provided communication equipment/vehicle status to squadron command staff during alert and exercise situations. Scheduled/dispatched maintenance technicians for outage restoration over 12,600 mile, tri-state area.
  • Supervisor: Richard F. Spence, TSgt (307-773-4410)

Assistant NCOIC-Missile Radio Maintenance

United States Air Force - 90th Communications Squadron
03.2003 - 03.2004

Salary: $47,011.00 USD Per Year

  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
  • Supervised 13 military and civilian personnel and maintenance of $54 million dollars in radio systems assets. Directed radio maintenance personnel and activities across a 12,600 square-mile missile complex. Administered $36,000 dollar annual work center budget. Forecasted future needs and maintained $3 million dollars in test equipment. Provided metric information and technical advice to the Air Force Space Command leadership. Developed and managed work center training program ensuring adherence to strict missile hardness critical standards. Inspected maintenance and management functions for system status reporting.
  • Supervisor: Alvin D. Duclo, TSgt (307-773-4410)

Assistant NCOIC-Maintenance Control/Support

United States Air Force - 612th Air Base Squadron
03.2002 - 03.2003

Salary: $42,954.00 USD Per Year

  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
  • Managed, monitored, coordinated, and controlled the use of manpower and material in support of maintenance production work centers. Administered Maintenance Standard Evaluation Program (MSEP) and analyzed maintenance data. Reported key indicators of the maintenance activities' ability to meet mission requirements to the ATCALS maintenance supervisor. Managed 195 pieces of test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment for three separate work centers.
  • Supervisor: Sean P. O'Hearn (011-51-42344-63-46033)

Communications Systems Journeyman

United States Air Force - 852nd Munitions Support Squadron
02.1999 - 03.2002

Salary: $35,264.00 USD Per Year

  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
  • Installed, maintained, and repaired secure high frequency communications equipment, secure satellite equipment, computerized telephone equipment, weapons storage and security system, public address systems, and related equipment operated by United States Air Forces in Europe valued over $3 million dollars in direct support of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization mission. Used highly specialized test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment to perform routine, scheduled, and emergency maintenance actions.
  • Supervisor: Homero Solis, SSgt (011-49-02678-95-2205)

Combat Communications Readiness Instructor

United States Air Force - 3rd Combat Communications Group
08.1998 - 02.1999

Salary: $34,173.00 USD Per Year

  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
  • Provided complete combat and survival training for the 3rd Combat Communications Group, five Air National Guard Communications Groups, Wing Initial Communications package flights from 12 USAF Wings, and other deployable communications units. Provided in-processing, scheduling, and instruction for over 400 students annually. Researched, developed and published lesson plans, measurement material, and visual aids. Administered hands-on scenarios and monitored safety during realistic field training exercises.
  • Supervisor: Greg Metty, MSgt (405-732-7404)

Ground Radio Communications Apprentice

United States Air Force - 34th Combat Communications Squadron
05.1995 - 08.1998

Salary: $32,596.00 USD Per Year

  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
  • Responsible for deploying, installing, and maintaining $4.3 million dollars worth of tactical communications systems in support of Department of Defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other government agency missions. Used tools, test equipment, technical orders, and Air Force instructions to troubleshoot and make repairs or adjustments to equipment. Completed and maintained forms and records according to technical directives.
  • Supervisor: Keith R. Sedwick, SSgt (405 732-7404)

Education

Some college (no degree) - undefined

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
01.2025

Bachelor's degree - Business Administration/Project Management

Community College of the Air Force
Gunter AFB, AL
01.2008

Associate's degree - Electronics Systems Technologies

DeSmet Jesuit High School
Creve Coeur, MO
01.1993

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Customer service
  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Written/Verbal communication
  • Troubleshooting
  • Installation and repair
  • Maintenance and repairs
  • Quality control
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Equipment maintenance

Accomplishments

  • Single-handedly engineered and executed the re-tooling, customization, and installation of experimental Air Force Deployable Radar Approach Control (D-RAPCON) as a fixed RAPCON on Jerry Olsen Field to replace antiquated MPN-14K terminal radar; providing the 243 ATCS with the first ANG fixed Approach Control Center.
  • 2024 Civilian of the Quarter, 2nd Quarter
  • 2023 Personally Coined by Major General Porter (Wyoming TAG) for creation of the Cheyenne RAPCON
  • 2023 Civilian of the Quarter, 1st Quarter
  • 2022 Civilian of the Quarter, 3rd Quarter
  • 2021 Civilian of the Quarter, 1st Quarter
  • 2012 Air Force Network Integration Center "Outstanding Airfield Systems Non-Commisioned Officer of the Year"
  • 2011 Air Force Network Integration Center "Outstanding Airfield Systems Non-Commisioned Officer of the Year"
  • 2011 Non-Commisioned Officer Academy "Distinguished Graduate"
  • 2007 86th Air and Space Communications Group "Communications and Information Small Work Center of the Year"
  • 2006 Headquarters Pacific Air Command "Air Traffic Standardization Evaulation Program (ATSEP) Superior Performer"
  • 2006 51st Communications Squadron "Communications and Information 2E Non-Commisioned Officer of the Year"
  • 2000 USAFE IG Nuclear Surety Inspection "Outstanding Performer"
  • 1998 "Superior Team Award" Silver Flag Alpha Desert Warfare Training

Affiliations

  • Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9265 - Member
  • Air Force Sergeants Association - Member
  • Professional Aviation Safety Specialists, AFL-CIO - Member
  • Civil Air Patrol, Wyoming Composite Squadron - Senior Member

Certification

  • Part 107 Small Unmanned Aerial Surveillance (sUAS) pilot
  • Trained and qualified on over 50 different communications systems spanning multiple electronics disciplines.

Personal Information

Availability: Permanent, Telework, ALL, Colorado, United States; ALL, Wyoming, United States

Timeline

Title 5 Technician

Wyoming Air National Guard
01.2020 - Current

Aiway Transportation System Specialist

Federal Aviation Administration
07.2015 - 01.2020

Lead Command Systems Manager

United States Air Force - Headquarters Air Force Flight Standards Agency
01.2013 - 09.2015

Airfield Systems Manager

United States Air Force - Air Force Network Integration Center
01.2010 - 01.2013

Quality Assurance Supervisor

United States Air Force - 1st Combat Communications Squadron
09.2006 - 01.2010

Airfield Systems Journeyman

United States Air Force - 51st Communications Squadron
12.2005 - 09.2006

NCOIC Personal Wireless Communications

United States Air Force - 90th Communications Squadron
03.2005 - 12.2005

Assistant NCOIC-Maintenance Control

United States Air Force - 90th Communications Squadron
03.2004 - 03.2005

Assistant NCOIC-Missile Radio Maintenance

United States Air Force - 90th Communications Squadron
03.2003 - 03.2004

Assistant NCOIC-Maintenance Control/Support

United States Air Force - 612th Air Base Squadron
03.2002 - 03.2003

Communications Systems Journeyman

United States Air Force - 852nd Munitions Support Squadron
02.1999 - 03.2002

Combat Communications Readiness Instructor

United States Air Force - 3rd Combat Communications Group
08.1998 - 02.1999

Ground Radio Communications Apprentice

United States Air Force - 34th Combat Communications Squadron
05.1995 - 08.1998

Some college (no degree) - undefined

Columbia Southern University

Bachelor's degree - Business Administration/Project Management

Community College of the Air Force

Associate's degree - Electronics Systems Technologies

DeSmet Jesuit High School