Maintenance Training

Derrick M. Horne Sr.

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

A skilled mechanic and an Army veteran with a record of success operating in large-scale fleet

operations. Creative problem solver with the ability to motivate team members, improve

maintenance procedures, reduce cost, and consistently exceed standards. Experienced in repair of

tanks, tracked vehicles, and vehicles, as well as automotive equipment including electrical

systems, brakes, suspension systems and turbine/diesel engine overhaul.

EXPERIENCE

Mantech International / FPI, GDLS, Mechanic, Kuwait Apr 2012 – Jul 2013 Complete

modernization on 4x4 and 6x6 anti-mine personnel carriers to include suspension systems,

transfer case upgrades, steering, in addition to other mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and

hydraulic components and sub-assemblies.

AM General, Frag7 FSR, Fort Bragg, NC, Afghanistan Jan 2009- Feb 2011

Removed and Replaced HMMWV Transmissions and transmission oil cooler lines. Replace

Cross members and install up armor kits.

C3W, Liaison Officer, Balad, Iraq Mar 2010-Jan 2011

Contact and coordinate with combat units for the application of the Fuel Tank Fire Suppression

System on multiple models of medium tactical vehicles. Conduct assessments of field support

services. Provide engineering expertise on ongoing installation and material issues with the

Counterweight Bumper and 400 amp alternator installation requirement. Coordinate for the

fielding of new medium tactical vehicles into Army Prepositioned Stocks.

AISC, Maintenance Mentor, Afghanistan Mar 2008-Jan 2009

Sole responsibility of teaching Afghan Army Commandos how to perform operator-level

maintenance and repairs to 7 ton trucks, HMMWV’s, forklifts, ATV's, Ford Rangers, and Ford

Explorers.

Aecom, Light/Heavy Wheel Mechanic, Bagram, Afghanistan Jan 2006-Feb 2008

Performed Maintenance and repairs on HMMWV’s, 5 Ton Cargo Trucks, 10K and 14K Forklifts,

HEMMT Wreckers, John Deere Gators, Military Dump Trucks and Bull Dozers, Graders,

pressure washers, and Bobcat’s.

Defense Support Services,Sr.Mechanic,Wuerzburg,Germany Jun-2004-Dec 2005

Supervised Services and repairs on 5 Ton Dump Trucks, HMMT Wreckers, fuelers, and

HMMWV’s, that were being prepared for transport back to the US.

ITT, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Doha, Qatar Dec 2004-Jun 2004

Performed Engine Overhaul and repairs on HEMMT Wreckers and Fuelers. Supervised Third

Country Nationals in Various Steps of Scheduled Maintenance and Repairs.

Lear Siegler Services, Team Leader, NC. Dec 2003-Nov 2004

Performed maintenance and repairs on HMMWV's and medium tactical vehicles. Performed

monthly, semi an annual services on any variant in need of repairs.

Lear Siegler Services, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, New Boston, Texas Jan 2002-Dec 2003

Performed Maintenance/Repairs on tanks, including replacement of Ammo Doors, gunner

Control Handles, CPU’s, Halon Fire Bottles Armor, Track Pads, Removal and reinstallation of

Turbine engine Power Pack, removal as well as installation of Batteries, and Wiring Harness

removal and reinstallation.

Directorate of Logistics,Heavy equipment Mechanic,Fort Carson,Co. Jan 1998-Dec 2001

Performed Maintenance and Services on tanks, tracked vehicles, 5 Ton Trucks, and HMMWV’s.

Performed and Assisted in Technical Inspections.

US. Army, 45K (Turret Mechanic), Fort Carson, Co. Feb 1993-Sep 1997

Performed maintenance and repairs on tank and tracked vehicles including Borescope and

pullover gauge, Nitrogen purging, Removal and reinstallation Turbine engine Power pack,

removal and replacement of worn vehicle components, road wheels, track pads, CPU’s, gunner’s

control handles as well as a variety of other vehicle parts.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

US. Army, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. 45K10 (Tank Turret Repairer Course) 1993

Certification M109A6 New Equipment Training course 80 hours 1996

CTIP General Awareness Training February 2012

HMMWV Operator Maintenance/Battle Damage Assessment and repair January 2009

MRAP/RG 31 Operator/Maintenance training course March 2008

M109A6 Paladin New Equipment Training Course 1996

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