Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Air Force Dos
Relevant Experience
Work Dates
Specialized Training
Posses - Secret Date
References
Timeline
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Alex Rivers

North Syracuse

Summary

MQ-1B/MQ-9 Airframe Power plant Systems professional is seeking a long-term position as Maintenance Tech. Responsible Technician with excellent troubleshooting, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than 8 years of experience. Highly effective in complying with safety requirements evidenced by zero work loss days. Broad skills in maintenance and bench builds.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

USAF 432 AMXS MQ-9 APG Technician

Incirlik AB Turkey
10.2023 - 01.2024

USAF 432 AMXS MQ-1/MQ-9 Technician

Creech AFB NV
02.2023 - 10.2023

USAF 324 ERS APG Shift Lead Technician

NAS Sigonella, Italy
06.2022 - 02.2023

USAF 432 AMXS MQ-9 Shift Lead Technician

Creech AFB NV
01.2022 - 06.2022

USAF 319 ERS APG Shift Lead Technician

AB201 Agadez, Niger
07.2021 - 01.2022

USAF 432 AMXS MQ-9 Shift Lead Technician

Creech AFB NV
11.2020 - 07.2021

USAF 432 MXG QA Inspector

Creech AFB NV
06.2020 - 11.2020

USAF 319 ERS QA Inspector/Unit Safety Rep

Kanoya AB Japan
11.2017 - 06.2018

USAF 432 MXG QA Inspector

Creech AFB NV
04.2015 - 06.2018

Skills

  • 2 years Quality Assurance Inspector on MQ-9A
  • Vast AWBS knowledge and experience
  • Familiarity with MQ-9 QVIs, SIs, and PEs
  • MQ-9 Block 5/1 and extended Range airframe and power plant launch and recovery and Engine Change certified
  • MQ-9 blade blend certified
  • MQ-9 Block 1ER/5ER Engine run qualified
  • MQ-9 avionics technical knowledge
  • MQ-9 PACS launch and recovery use knowledge
  • Multispectral Targeting Systems (MTS Ball) technical Knowledge DAS-1 and DAS-4 and IR cameras Borescope certified
  • Technical knowledge on Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS) program
  • Skilled in IPB breakdowns/aircraft parts and equipment procurement
  • Vast knowledge in Aircraft Status and possession ID reporting/ Debrief reporting
  • Advanced Ruggedized Aircraft Maintenance test station (RAMTS) and Ground Control station (GCS) use knowledge
  • Wires shooting/testing and inspections and repairs
  • DEEC interface SoftWare
  • Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7/Excel/windows 10
  • 15 years as MQ-1 RPA maintenance Airframe power plant technician
  • 65 years MQ-9 RPA maintenance Airframe power plant technician
  • Outstanding knowledge of Air Force flight line maintenance practices/procedures, Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS)
  • Forms Documentation, applicable Air Force Instructions (AFI's) and Technical Orders (TO's) and AFTO 107's
  • Air force 7 Level and RED-X SCR technician

Air Force Dos

01/08/2023

Relevant Experience

  • Shift Lead technician, responsible for 28 Aircraft, 11 MQ-1 Predator Aircraft, 17 MQ-9 Reaper Aircraft, and all scheduled/unscheduled maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Hand selected as 4-man shift lead for two deployed locations
  • Set up three OCONUS location for MQ-9 operations
  • Over 3-year total deployed time as RPA APG technician
  • Interfaced with operational Aircrews to provide technical expertise/guidance for mission critical sorties

Work Dates

  • 10/2023 - 01/2024
  • 02/2023 - 10/2023
  • 06/2022 - 02/2023
  • 01/2022 - 06/2022
  • 07/2021 - 01/2022
  • 11/2020 - 07/2021
  • 06/2020 - 11/2020
  • 06/2018 - 06/2020
  • 11/2017 - 06/2018
  • 04/2015 - 11/2017

Specialized Training

  • FAA TPE Engine Course (40 Hours)
  • MQ-9 Blk 1/Blk 5/ extended range Airframe power plant commons
  • MQ-9 Blk 1/Blk 5/ extended range Aircraft Maintenance Commons Field Detachment Course (FTD)
  • MQ-9 Block 5 extended range Engine run course.
  • MQ-9 Blade Blend course
  • MQ-1 Airframe power plant commons
  • MQ-1 advanced Tactical aircraft maintenance Field Detachment Course (FTD)
  • Confined spaces/fuel cell maintenance Certified
  • Crash damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) course
  • MQ-9 Weight and Balance Certified
  • Borescope certified course
  • Analyzing Signal plotter for Data-loggers

Posses - Secret Date

11/2015

References

  • Vona Swift, QA Chief Inspector, 432 MXG, 607-654-3898
  • Christopher Bellagamba, Production Superintendent, 432 AMXS, 757-268-5441
  • Jacob Alberry, Lockheed Martin SOF GLSS Mech 1 SR, 315-783-6715
  • Brandon Ward, SEL/Production Superintendent, 432 AMXS, 702-769-2044

Timeline

USAF 432 AMXS MQ-9 APG Technician

Incirlik AB Turkey
10.2023 - 01.2024

USAF 432 AMXS MQ-1/MQ-9 Technician

Creech AFB NV
02.2023 - 10.2023

USAF 324 ERS APG Shift Lead Technician

NAS Sigonella, Italy
06.2022 - 02.2023

USAF 432 AMXS MQ-9 Shift Lead Technician

Creech AFB NV
01.2022 - 06.2022

USAF 319 ERS APG Shift Lead Technician

AB201 Agadez, Niger
07.2021 - 01.2022

USAF 432 AMXS MQ-9 Shift Lead Technician

Creech AFB NV
11.2020 - 07.2021

USAF 432 MXG QA Inspector

Creech AFB NV
06.2020 - 11.2020

USAF 319 ERS QA Inspector/Unit Safety Rep

Kanoya AB Japan
11.2017 - 06.2018

USAF 432 MXG QA Inspector

Creech AFB NV
04.2015 - 06.2018
Alex Rivers