Dear Hiring Manager:
I am seeking a position that effectively utilizes my experience and training to provide dependable mission assurance support for all Eastern Range activities, including all space and missile systems in place and those projected to use the Eastern Range at Cape Canaveral AFS (CCAFS), Florida. With my experience and education in space launch activities, I have no doubt that I can be of great benefit to your company. My experience encompasses various launch vehicles and puts me in a great position to provide an aerospace company with the mission assurance background and experience needed for a sound team. I am currently transitioning from active duty in the US Air Force. My availability is immediate.
My Air Force career spans 26 years in the Missile & Space Systems Maintenance career field. I have worked with the Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) system at Minot AFB, North Dakota and Space Launch Maintenance with the Titan IV, Atlas IIAS, and the Delta II expendable launch vehicles at CCAFS, FL. My abilities include problem solving and critical thinking as well asskills working with Microsoft Office. I also hold a Florida CDL drivers license and have been certified on various special purpose vehicles for the military, to include: bobcat, truck tractor, 5 ton gas/diesel cargo, 15K forklift, and pintle hook. My resume also indicates my current security clearance.
Throughout my tenure in the Air Force I have always been excited about my job in the missile maintenance field and space launch operations. I look forward to hear from you for an interview and to discuss my qualifications.
OBJECTIVE
Seeking to put my 25 plus years of technical expertise, training, and leadership background in the United States Air Force to work for a dynamic and versatile aerospace company. My background in Launch Vehicle Processing, Quality Assurance, and Safety at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL and missile maintenance at Minot AFB, ND offers such a company a dynamic and versatile employee.
QUALIFICATIONS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
· Performed 12 years at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL as quality assurance evaluator for over $8 billion in space launch processing of Department of Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Reconnaissance Office, and commercial launch programs; earned Mission Contributor of the Year for effective management of mission assurance responsibilities, cleared suspect flight hardware saving $9 million and 320+ man-hours
· 13years of experience at Minot Air Force Base, ND as a Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile system maintenance technician; maintained highest alert rate for eight consecutive years and highest in ballistic missile history at 99.7%.
EXPERIENCE
Technical
· Reviewed, edited, and recommended changes to technical instructions and procedures, improving effectiveness and efficiency of highly technical launch maintenance operations
· Conducted on-console duties during terminal countdown; ensured launch vehicle reliability for the Titan IV and Delta II booster; 100% successful launches
· Operated and maintained hardware associated with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, which resulted in a record 21 depot maintenance missile recycles in one year
· Strong background with common and special purpose tools, and equipment; provided top quality maintenance which resulted in a 99.3% on-alert rate of 150 Minuteman III missiles
· Performed ballistic missile convoy operations to dispersed locations, resulted in the safe and timely transports with zero delays
· Inspected, troubleshot and repaired ground support equipment and special purpose vehicles; provided safe and reliable equipment to complete the mission
· Performed preventive maintenance inspections on support vehicles, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and support equipment; resulted in zero down time, 100% mission ready status
· Certified in Self Contained Atmospheric Protection Ensemble (SCAPE)
· Identify spacecraft systems and subsystems and how they relate to the entire spacecraft
· Demonstrate understanding of the operation of spacecraft systems tolerances
· Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of hydraulics/pneumatics
· Demonstrate knowledge of rocket propulsion
· Demonstrate knowledge of electro-mechanical systems
· Demonstrate knowledge and ability to operate ground support equipment
· Assemble and disassemble components from various systems
· Perform fit check/functional test
· Develop and demonstrate basic soldering skills
· Develop and demonstrate skills in wire wrapping, potting, crimping, cabled lacing and repair
· Demonstrate knowledge of printed circuit construction and repair
· Demonstrate knowledge of basics of fiber optic systems
· Demonstrate knowledge of how to install cable and prepare ends
· Demonstrate ability on fiber optic connector installation
· Demonstrate knowledge of how to make loss measurements
· Demonstrate ability to install splices on fiber optic
· Certify and troubleshoot fiber optic systems
Quality Assurance
· Performed duties overseeing contractor engineers and technicians as a Quality Assurance Evaluator for the $945million Delta II launch vehicle contract resulting in the timely corrective actions to procedure errors, minimizing schedule impact; 100% launch success rate since 1997
· Provided insight into activities of over 200 contractor engineers and technicians, resulted in the successful processing and launch of the $450M Titan IV, $97M Atlas and $45M Delta II boosters
· Monitored contractor’s technical procedure compliance focusing on safety, security & resource protection, which resulted in no reportable violations during launch site processing
· Ensured contractor compliance of $1.8B Launch Base Operations Contract; assessed and reported performance using award fee process designed to aid contractor process improvement
· Reviewed over 500 booster maintenance procedures for technical accuracy and safety adherence
· Good understanding of NASA standards
Management
· Directed 18 Quality Assurance Evaluators which resulted in 100% task coverage and ensured 100% successful Delta II launches (25/25)
· Supervised six booster technicians; resulted in 21 successful GPS, DoD and NASA missions
· Managed daily work schedules and assigned tasks to 15 personnel which resulted in two “Outstanding” and one “Excellent” Inspector General ratings
· Supervised safety and security contractual compliance of 190 contractor personnel
· Managed Unit Training program for 150 personnel
Safety
· Ensured safety compliance with missile & space launch vehicles over 25 years; 0 mishaps reported
· Ensured compliance with Range Safety Policies for Space Launch Programs for 11 years
· Directed and ensured compliance of Occupational Safety & Health Policies
· Directed emergency reaction teams during hazardous launch-related emergencies
Security
· Active Top-Secret security clearance; SCI 22-Mar-2004
· Initiated increased local security measures after World Trade Center terrorist attack on the US
· Enforced security policies and procedures for numerous classified programs
EDUCATION
· Associate of Science, Aerospace Technology; Brevard Community College, Graduation: Dec, 2009
· Associate in Applied Science, Missile and Space Systems Maintenance; Community College of the Air Force
· Aerospace Core Certified Technician; Space Tec
· Aerospace Systems course; Brevard Community College
· Electronic Fabrication and Fiber Optics; Brevard Community College
· Aerospace System Fluids course; Brevard Community College
· Liquid Rocket Engine Familiarization course; AeroJet, Sacramento, CA
· Launch Base Operations Training; Technical School, Vandenberg AFB, CA
· Introduction to Fiber Optics Workshop; Space Tec
· Leadership and Management Training; Tyndall AFB, FL
· Missile Maintenance Specialist; Technical School, Chanute AFB, IL
REFERENCES Available on request | 
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