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