TONY LANGSTON
Southwest Afghanistan
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Career Summary
** ***** ** ************ **** experience. Work experience includes FLIR maintenance, Radar
Maintenance, Calibrations, Computer Networking, Electronics Repair, Soldering, Electronics Design,
Microsoft Applications, Graphic Arts, Weapons Tactics, Security Operations, Recon Operations, Target
Development, Surveillance, Intelligence, Payload Operation, Flight Telemetry and Aerostat Handling.
Work Experience
Persistent Ground Surveillance
Compass Systems, Afghanistan
December 2012 – Present
Provide Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) for ground troops during patrols and
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combat operations in theater.
Use Aegeon ISR mapping in conjunction with real time video surveillance to provide consistent
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intelligence data collection for combat operations command.
Flight Engineer, Payload Operator, Aerostat Handler, and Launch and Recovery member for the
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22M+ TCOM aerostat.
MX15iHD sensor operator.
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Worked in multiple austere locations in the Afghanistan theater.
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Engineering Technician
DRS Technologies/ Oklahoma City, OK
January 2012 December 2012
Designed/Redesigned, built and tested electronic test stations, power supplies, radar equipment,
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FLIR Systems, RF Modulators, and modified software applications.
Prepared and reviewed engineering plans, specifications, project schedules, designs, circuit
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diagrams, and estimates for construction and maintenance of multiple test station projects.
Was actively involved in the design processes of numerous projects including Memory Module Test
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Stand, Radar Gimbal Test Stand, Antenna Gimbal Test Stand, and FLIR redesign.
Co authored comprehensive support documents for fabrication, integrated circuit design and PCB
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design, along with other members of the design team.
Supervised and maintained ISO 17025 Metrology laboratory.
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Transient Alert Technician
Midwest ATC/Camp Bastion, Afghanistan
October 2010 January 2012
Maintenance practices include parking, follow me, refueling, hot brakes, de icing, Aircraft towing,
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connecting/disconnecting AGE equipment, general avionic and mechanical maintenance,
Hazardous Waste Management, Pilot brief/debrief, block in/block out.
Ran post flight and pre flight checks on repaired aircrafts.
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Performed security checks and inspections of highly secured areas.
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Performs air field management duties including visibility checks, runway and ramp security and
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FOD checks.
Interfaced with the following airframes: F 15, F 16, A 10, C 130, C 17, IL 76, IL 96, B 1900, AN
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12, AN 32, AN 124, AN 225, DC 8, DHC 8, DHC 7, DHC 6, DC 9, DC 8, B 737, B 747, C 5,
HS 125, B 2000, B 737, B 767, B 757, A 300, V 22, CH 53, C 37, MD 11, L 1011
Lead Avionics/Electronics Technician
DRS Technologies/Oklahoma City, US.
May 2009 October 2010
Maintained, calibrated, repaired, upgraded, tested and troubleshot B1 avionics test stands and
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associated circuit cards.
Troubleshot failing CCA's to the component level using Logic Analyzer, DMM, DSO, Function
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Generator, Wave Form Generator, Huntron Tracker, Pulse Generator, and multiple diagnostic
software systems on ATE test stations.
Re Engineered circuit cards that lacked engineering drawings or schematics using electronic theory
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and test equipment; designed new schematic to be used for future troubleshooting.
Repaired multiple types of circuit boards including multi layered, single side, double side, Wire
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wrap, through hole, and surface mount using high reliability and micro soldering techniques.
Set up and maintained Local Area Networks on test stations.
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Static Security Detail
Dyncorp/Afghanistan
March 2008 – March 2009
Provided armed Static Security at High Threat locations in an austere environment
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Maintained proficiency with all Tactics, Techniques and Procedures.
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Ensured that the area was safe and secured from any sort of contingencies and acts of violence.
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Prevented the entry of unauthorized people and prohibited articles into restricted areas.
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Lead FLIR Avionics Technician
Alsalam Aircraft Company/ Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
April 2005 March 2008
Managed, directed and performed depot level maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting on
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LANTIRN ATE Test stations, LANTIRN Navigation and Targeting FLIR systems, 8 mil, aircraft
electrical wiring, fiber optics, TFR, laser systems, Optics, Radar, Power Supply Systems and
HVAC.
Performed Micro Soldering and High Reliability Soldering techniques to repair LANTIRN Circuit
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Cards, Cannon Plug Cabling Systems, and LRU Motherboards.
Calibrated four DATE and LIATE ATE test stations on a scheduled interval using a PATEC
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calibration system to ensure reliability and serviceability of the stand.
Compound Security Detail/Technician
Oasis/Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
June 2004 – April 2005
Conducted armed access control at all entry/egress points, ensuring only authorized personnel and
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vehicles were permitted entry.
Conducted random searches of vehicles entering and departing the compound.
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Installed, maintained, and repaired communications equipment, Close Circuit Television Cameras
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(CCTV), alarm systems, intrusion/detection systems, and access control systems.
Investigated and prepared daily intelligence reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious
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activities.
Performed armed security patrols of designated areas on foot or in vehicle.
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Convoy Escort Team Member
Dyncorp/Iraq
January 2004 – June 2004
Provided mobile security functions for convoys and other security missions throughout
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Iraq.
Assisted Team Leader in all aspects of convoy security operations to include mission.
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planning, administrative functions and assisted with tactical decision making when required.
Received daily threat info and gave feedback for best modifications of route or departure
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time.
Assessed egress/ingress routes to provide safest route for convoy travel.
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FLIR Avionics Technician
Boeing/ Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
April 2002 – January 2004
Performed depot level maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting on LANTIRN ATE Test
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stations, LANTIRN Navigation and Targeting FLIR systems, 8 mil, aircraft electrical wiring, fiber
optics, TFR, laser systems, Optics, Radar, Power Supply Systems and HVAC.
Performed Micro Soldering and High Reliability Soldering techniques to repair LANTIRN Circuit
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Cards, Cannon Plug Cabling Systems, and LRU Motherboards.
Calibrated four DATE and LIATE ATE test stations on a scheduled interval using a PATEC
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calibration system to ensure reliability and serviceability of the stand.
Sensor Avionics Technician/Security Police Volunteer
United States Air Force/Hill AFB, UT
April 1998 – April 2002
Troubleshot LANTIRN Targeting and Navigation FLIR units to component level using LIATE and
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DATE ATE test stands, Engineering drawings, schematics and Technical Orders.
Troubleshot, calibrated, and repaired DATE and LIATE assets including VXI Chassis Assembly,
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Interface Connection Assembly, Magnetron, Peak Power Meter, Power Supply Assemblies, DSO,
DMM, Universal Counter Timer, Fiber Optics, and Laser Receivers.
Performed Micro Soldering and High Reliability Soldering techniques to repair LANTIRN Circuit
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Cards, Cannon Plug Cabling Systems, and LRU/TRU CCA’s.
Calibrated four DATE and LIATE ATE test stations on a scheduled interval using a PATEC
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calibration system to ensure reliability and serviceability.
Performed armed security detail on special events including 2002 Winter Olympics.
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