MOS 15T
UH-60 Helicopter Repairer
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UH-60 Phase Team Mechanic

o led UH-60 maintenance at Western ARNG Aviation Training Site; minimized the impact of unscheduled maintenance on the flight schedule

o managed the UH-60 maintenance night shift during manning shortage; increased and expanded the capabilities of junior mechanics

o conducted Phase Maintenance on numerous WAATS aircraft and neighboring states' aircraft; delivered aircraft all over the country in order to accomplish the WAATS mission

o completed three 30/90 hour inspections and three aircraft washes in one day to help B Co 3-227 complete aerial gunnery, pilot progression, and non rated crew member progression



UH-60 Helicopter Repairer

o performed high winds inspections on aircraft; removed and replaced spindles that were identified as bad due to high winds

o performed more than 80 hours of maintenance duty with five days still remaining at AT; indispensable member of the aviation team

o compiled data from multiple IADS work tasks to create a flight control rigging binder; facilitated accurate rigging of UH-60 L/M aircraft

o developed local OI documenting key differences between the two models of aircraft; eliminated maintenance delays and work stoppage in the rigging process

o passed along a substantial amount of past deployment experience and knowledge to his Soldiers; ensured future mission readiness and success

o supported the Army SHARP program by attending mandatory training and adhering to the Commander's SHARP Policy and EO/EEO Policies

o sponsored two Soldiers for both Soldier of the Month (SOM) and promotion boards resulting in one Soldier's promotion to sergeant

o demonstrated exceptional stamina, endurance and mental toughness which motivated his Soldiers to accomplish all assigned tasks to standard

o provided technical expertise during preflight inspections, spotting deficiencies before they become costly repairs resulting in maximum mission ready airframes

o mentored and instructed his Soldiers in multiple sections of aircraft tasks and procedures resulting in a more confident workforce

o completed missions given to him by accepting all challenges and taking the initiative to seek guidance for assistance

o supervised his Soldiers in over 20 40-hour inspections to improve their efficiency; instilled the importance of proper aircraft maintenance

o expanded his role as a squad leader by seeking advice while holding himself, and his Soldiers, to a high military standard both on and off duty

o inspired growth in his Soldiers by encouraging them to attend college classes, take correspondence courses, and attend Soldier of the month boards

o supervised over 1,000 maintenance man hours while teaching his team how to coordinate maintenance using the AMC and civilian assets

o assigned junior Soldiers daily responsibilities which helped to prepare them for future duties and promotions

o mentored and trained three new Soldiers on proper maintenance procedures; never accepted anything less than the standard during all maintenance

o detail oriented; made sound and thoughtful decisions which resulted in over 100 accident free flight hours

o contributed to over 1,000 man hours of maintenance on the company's UH-60M fleet; helped to sustain an 85% Operational Readiness (OR) Rate

o provided excellent guidance to the Company Standardization Instructor on many aspects of the non-rated flight training program

o habitually anticipated mission requirements allowing others to act with speed and precision

o quickly acclimated to the company and established himself as someone who would take charge when needed

o trained and qualified the entire company's non-rated crew members in water bucket operations

o o served as lane safety during Delta Company's PR range; ensuring the safety of over 15 Soldiers

o mentored one Soldier to the promotion board, resulting in achieving promotable status

o influential NCO whose true dedication to the unit bled over and resulted in 600 man-hours and 123 flight hours in support of Viper company

o true and devoted NCO; direct leadership resulted in the company maintaining an 86.4% operational readiness rate

o ensured 100% accountability and serviceability of over $13 thousand dollars in tools

o supported the movement of 1-108th Aviation Regiment equipment to and from Camp Guernsey, WY

o worked 14 hours loading and moving equipment for load-out to Camp Guernsey; ensured no equipment left behind

o selected as lead mechanic on aircraft 714 for finishing phase maintenace and maintenance ground runs

o completed assigned maintenance accurately, safely and on time

o trained and supervised junior mechanics, expanded their knowledge and prepared them for upcoming mobilization

o set up targets for aerial gunnery at Camp Guernsey; contribution doubled available training time

o completed 32 ASAM (Aviation Safety Action Message) maintenance actions on 3-10 GSAB UH-60 helicopters; accomplished in time for Atlantic Resolve 10th CAB rotation

o conducted over 120 hours of maintenance on aircraft subsystems using sound judgement, specialized equipment, and advanced repair procedures

o replaced both tail wheel bonded washers on a UH-60A tail wheel yoke; returned to operation ahead of schedule

o maintained the powertrain benchstock, which consisted of primary, secondary and DART kit for AH-64s, UH-60s and CH-47s

o excelled as a UH-60 Blackhawk repairer; successfully unfolded and pre-tested 4 MEDEVAC UH-60A helicopters and 7 Air Assault UH-60A helicopters during port operations in Mannheim

o SM received an commemorative coin and was recognized by the Brigade Commander for outstanding work on the aircraft maintenance phase team

o led the only aviation company on Fort Benning from the front, personally flying over XXXXX flight hours during the rating period with 100% success


UH-60 Helicopter Flying




UH-60 Blackhawk Crewchief

o served as the UH-60L Phase Maintenance NCO during Annual Training; propelled the overall completion rate of the Phase to 50% in less than a week

o supervised and assigned each Soldier a different section of the aircraft; maximized the rate of phase maintenance task completion

o integrated and provided guidance to 9 other 15 series mechanics from B Co. 449th ASB as they assisted the unit with phase maintenance

o worked numerous hours to complete the entire company's DD FORM 1750s and load and inventory Component Repair platoon equipment

o trained 23 Soldiers on military vehicle operation and procedures; foresight mitigated risks

o technical skill and readiness ensured on-call aircraft were available for and flew over 100 hours during hurricane Sandy rescue missions

o received and supervised a Texas Army Reserve team assigned to assist and perform maintenance on the UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopters

o demonstrated pride and enthusiasm in every task undertaken, producing excellent results throughout the deployment

o his combat experience contributed to the success of the company's mission

o played a key role in the success of Company A, 1-126th AVN day to day operations

o his skill as the unit Armorer, in addition to his primary MOS, Aviation maintenance, made him an indispensable member of the team

o leaned forward to prepare for deployment and helped A Company assume the mission during Operation New Dawn on an accelerated timetable

o supervised the completion of over 1,000 hours of UH-60 maintenance which improved the battalion's readiness for missions during OEF 11-12

o guaranteed the safe execution of over 300 flight hours moving key personnel and equipment to sustain theater operations

o updated the unit's water survival swim test and SOP to align with current regulations and policies

o loaded equipment in support of USARJ and I Corp Forward theater operations in Thailand and Philippines; no equip left behind

o directly responsible for the deployment and redeployment of $2 million dollars worth of equipment to JRTC with no loss or damage


ALSE Repairer

o trained and certified three techs on JHMCS/CSEL loading; increased certification numbers 100%, expanded combat mission capability by 50%

o supervised the Aircraft Life Support program and the modified refueling and egress safety certification for the Bn

o trained 75 Soldiers in basic Life Support Equipment use and readiness

o trained Soldiers and NCOs on how to build and sustain a successful scheduled maintenance program

o piloted ALSE Quality Control program; oversaw five inspectors and 1.4K equipment inspections; equipment 100% ready

o oversaw six after-action inspections; quarantined pilot flight gear, recorded findings, authored mishap report; contributed to flight safety

o completed 700 pre/post-flight equipment inspection; prepared $2,000,000 in equipment assets for squadron, supported 123 sorties with zero ALSE delays

o assisted the Battalion Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) NCO with preparation the deployment to Iraq

o ensured the delivery of crucial life support equipment improvements needed for the war fighter's continued success in the Global War on Terrorism

o outfitted CSAR aircrew; prepared 110 CSEL, NVG, survival vests, and helmets; supported 123 flight hours for Exercise BALIKATAN

o her selfless service and dedication was instrumental in the Battalion's successful preparation for deployment

o led Combat Survival Evader Locator (CSEL) evaluation program; tested 48 radios, enhanced secure communication capabilities and improved readiness


CREW CHIEF

o served as a UH-60 mechanic and crew chief for 2 years and 7 months; sustained 2/211th operations

o flew a total of 220 flight hours including 50 hours of NVG; poised for missions under any condition

o served as one of only five fully qualified hoist operators; certification and skills were critical for unit readiness

o supervised flight hour program that kept 12 crew members flying and current during the first quarter of FY 14 sequester

o off-loaded aircraft after returning from exercise and reassembled to restore all UH-60 Blackhawks to mission readiness

o assisted in maintaining 100% serviceability and accountability of all assigned platoon equipment to include four aircraft worth over $10 million dollars

o led three Soldiers during JRTC rotation 14-10; successfully completing readiness level training on two NRCMs and completing 25 missions in support of 2-82 Infantry

o instructed and supervised 16 non-rated crewmembers from two companies in aerial gunnery, resulting in 100% qualification on the M240 Machine Gun

o trained and evaluated four Soldiers to become competent NRCMs, flying over 80 training hours; ensured continued success of all flight missions

o trained four subordinates in general maintenance tasks on the UH-60L, resulting in higher technical proficiency, reduced downtime and improved output

o selected as the Company Non-rated Crewmember Standardization Instructor over four other NCOs

o utilized his knowledge and skill to lead the aircrew training program; maintained 25 flight records, improved training and accomplished all tasks to fullest capacity

o demonstrated skillful and efficient practices supervising maintenance resulting in an Operational Readiness Rate of 83%, 8% above Army Standard


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