Joshua Gary Levesque
Apt ***C
Panama City, FL 32404
Evening Phone: 850-***-****
Day Phone: 850-***-****
Email: ******.********@*******.**.***
Country of citizenship: United States of America
Veterans' Preference: 5 point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces
Registered for Selective Service
Highest Grade: GS 0856 11, 03/2005 Present
Contact Current Employer: Yes
AVAILABILITY Job Type: Permanent
Work Schedule: Full Time
DESIRED LOCATIONS US TX Wichita Falls
WORK EXPERIENCE US Air Force 3/2009 Present
Tyndall AFB, Florida US
Grade Level: GS 11
Salary: 65061.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 40
Electronics Technician, 0856
ATCALS cannot be used unless certified by the employee. These systems include: An/GPN 30,
Digital Airport Surveillance Radar (DASR); An/FSQ 204, Standard Terminal Automation Replacement
System (STARS); AN/GPN 22, Precision Approach Radar. Installs, modifies, tests, repairs, overhauls,
calibrates, maintains, evaluates, and certifies performance of complex integrated and interfacing
electronic systems. Ensures systems are operating at peak efficiency with minimum interruptions by
performing optimization, analysis, periodic testing, and corrective procedures. Makes overall
evaluation and determination as to whether or not the facilities are operating within prescribed
standards and tolerances. Required to assist in formalized inspections of facilities and equipment.
Assists in flight check inspection and joint acceptance of newly installed equipment and/or major
modifications to the system(s) as required. Participates in the installation, modification, and final
testing of all newly installed ATCALS and weather equipment. Collaborates with FAA flight inspection
personnel regarding in flight and/or ground check tolerances and makes on the spot determinations
as to what actions to take to return system(s) to operable condition. Provides advice to supervisor on
significant issues and problems related to work accomplishment. Develops and recommends
changes in procedures and technical instructions to ensure more efficient operations and/or reduction
in maintenance time. Maintains inspection and certification records that are required by technical
orders, applicable regulations, and operating instructions. Annotates modifications on historical
reports and records. Documents maintenance and training using computerized and manual methods.
Analyzes equipment historical documents and maintenance records for trends, prepares reports on
trend analysis, and recommends corrective actions. Carries out supplementary assignments that
improve the performance of the assigned systems. Uses sophisticated stand alone test equipment
and built in test equipment (BITE) to investigate, test, calibrate, analyze, isolate, and correct
malfunctions in integrated systems or subsystems. Performs installation of modifications directed by
headquarters or other higher authority. Repairs or replaces components, tunes, adjusts, and aligns
equipment. Component level repair may involve designing and building testing products and research
for replacement or improvement of components and circuit design. Ensures immediate restoration
and directs procedures for return to service of the systems supporting the National Airspace System
(NAS) and regional civilian airspace. Verifies and certifies systems or subsystems are providing,
within published parameters, the required services to the users (air traffic control personnel, military
and civilian weather forecasting agencies) at any given time. (Contact Supervisor: Yes, Supervisor's
Name: Rochelle Hoskins, Supervisor's Phone: 850-***-****)
US Air Force 3/2005 3/2009
Sheppard AFB, Texas US
Grade Level: GS 11
Salary: 62050.00 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 40
Electronics Technician, 0856
Certifies assigned systems and sub systems to ensure compliance with USAF and Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) established standards and safety requirements. ATCALS cannot be used unless
certified by the employee. These systems include: AN/GPN 20 ASR; AN/TPX 42; PIDP II; DBRITE;
AN/GPN 30 DASR; AN/FSQ 204 STARS; AN/GPN 22 PAR. Installs, modifies, tests, repairs,
overhauls, calibrates, maintains, evaluates, and certifies performance of complex integrated and
interfacing electronic systems. Ensures systems are operating at peak efficiency with minimum
interruptions by performing optimization, analysis, periodic testing, and corrective procedures. Makes
overall evaluation and determination as to whether or not the facilities are operating within prescribed
standards and tolerances. Required to assist in formalized inspections of facilities and equipment.
Assists in flight check inspection and joint acceptance of newly installed equipment and/or major
modifications to the system(s) as required. Participates in the installation, modification, and final
testing of all newly installed ATCALS and weather equipment. Collaborates with FAA flight inspection
personnel regarding in flight and/or ground check tolerances and makes on the spot determinations
as to what actions to take to return system(s) to operable condition. Provides advice to supervisor on
significant issues and problems related to work accomplishment. Develops and recommends
changes in procedures and technical instructions to ensure more efficient operations and/or reduction
in maintenance time. Maintains inspection and certification records that are required by technical
orders, applicable regulations, and operating instructions. Annotates modifications on historical
reports and records. Documents maintenance and training using computerized and manual methods.
Analyzes equipment historical documents and maintenance records for trends, prepares reports on
trend analysis, and recommends corrective actions. Carries out supplementary assignments that
improve the performance of the assigned systems. Uses sophisticated stand alone test equipment
and built in test equipment (BITE) to investigate, test, calibrate, analyze, isolate, and correct
malfunctions in integrated systems or subsystems. Performs installation of modifications directed by
headquarters or other higher authority. Handpicked by commander to work on quality assurance
metrics for inspections. Establishes metrics and analysis systems to ensure actions are timely and
reviewed at critical points. Accepts, amends, or rejects work presented by subordinates. Performs
self inspection and presents detailed and comprehensive report with any corrective action taken to
supervisor. Follows up to ensure complete and quality resolution of discrepancies. Assesses and
revises policies and procedures as needed to find ways to improve quality, timeliness, and efficiency
of work performed by all QA personnel. (Contact Supervisor: Yes, Supervisor's Name: Tommy
Victory, Supervisor's Phone: 940-***-****)
US Air Force, Active duty enlisted 6/2004 12/2004
Sheppard AFB, Texas US
Hours per week: 40+
Quality Assurance Tecnician
Directly supports the flying training mission of the Euro NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training (ENJPPT)
program, 80th Flying Training Wing, and Wichita Falls Municipal Airport. Provides quality and
maintenance compliance inspection management for 42 personnel, three Air Traffic Control and
Landing Systems (ATCALS) production work centers and five base/staff support work centers.
Oversees maintenance/historical Core Automated Maintenance System entries and projects affecting
equipment operational status, determines root causes of adverse trends and recommends solutions.
Provides technical assistance to work center NCOICs. Briefs superintendent and flight chief on trends
that positively/negatively affect mission capability and readiness. Establishes metrics and analysis
systems to ensure actions are timely and reviewed at critical points. Accepts, amends, or rejects work
presented by subordinates. Performs self inspection and presents detailed and comprehensive report
with any corrective action taken to supervisor. Follows up to ensure complete and quality resolution of
discrepancies. Assesses and revises policies and procedures as needed to find ways to improve
quality, timeliness, and efficiency of work performed by all QA personnel. Performs Not Repairable
This Station (NRTS) Manager, Maintenance Support Representative (MSR) Trainer, Squadron
Technical Order Distribution Officer, and Assistant Maintenance Training Manager duties. (Contact
Supervisor: Yes, Supervisor's Name: Timothy Kemp, ret., Supervisor's Phone: unknown)
US Air Force, Active Duty enlisted 1/2002 6/2004
Spangdahlem AB, Reinland Pfalz Germany
Hours per week: 40+
Ground Radar Systems Craftsman
Directly Supervises technicians. Performs organizational and field level maintenance on the An/TPS
75 radar set, An/TLQ 32 decoy set, An/UPX 27 interrogator set and associated ancillary equipment
valued over $13.3M. Mobilizes, deploys, and maintains the tactical radar equipment in support of
national and NATO contingencies and exercises. Performs scheduled preventive maintenance
inspection routines, trouble analysis, corrective maintenance and documents maintenance data
collection forms and historical records. Takes part in skill level upgrade and qualification training.
Maintains qualifications to deploy and survive to operate in any warfare environment. Member of
Squadron Exercise Evaluation Team (EET) and Aggressor group for Defense Initial Readiness
Training (DIRT) school for new members to train for hostile environments. Performs the following
additional duties: Maintenance Support Representative, Composite Tool Kit Monitor, Work Center
Terminal Area Security Officer, Automated Data Processing Equipment Monitor, Custodian
Authorization/Custody Receipt Listing (CA/CRL) Monitor, Readiness Pares Function Check Monitor,
Vehicle Monitor, and Training Monitor. (Contact Supervisor: Yes, Supervisor's Name: MSgt Brian
Lavigne, Supervisor's Phone: 850-***-****)
US Air Force, Active duty enlisted 1/2001 1/2002
Spangdahlem AB, Reinland Pfalz Germany
Hours per week: 40+
Maintenance Control Journeyman
Responds to unscheduled maintenance requirements by coordinating with the affected work centers
and directing the start of the corrective actions. Maintains status of equipment and reports any
changes to the maintenance superintendent. coordinates and monitors all requests for maintenance
assists and unscheduled work done by contractors as directed by the Chief of Maintenance. Directs
and controls cannibalizations. Keeps a current inventory of all mission essential end items and
reportable equipment. Assigns all job control numbers. Updates all visual displays as needed.
Deploys with the unit during exercise and wartime contingencies. Identifies and controls movement of
equipment to and from parked locations. Maintains technician availability. Maintains qualifications to
survive to operate in any warfare environment. Squadron EET member and Aggressor Team
member. Member of Base/Wing Honor Guard. Additional duties include: Core Automated
Maintenance System (CAMS) monitor. Mobility Monitor, and Vehicle monitor. (Contact Supervisor:
Yes, Supervisor's Name: Roger Merkley, Ret., Supervisor's Phone: unknown)
US Air Force, Active duty enlisted 1/2000 – 01/2001
Spangdahlem AB, Reinland Pfalz Germany
Hours per week: 40+
Ground Radar Systems Craftsman
Performs organizational and field maintenance, and repair of two AN/TPS 75 radars, AN/TLQ 32
decoy set, the AN/UPX 23/27 interrogator set, and associated ancillary equipment valued over
$13.3M. Mobilizes, deploys, and maintains the tactical radar equipment in support of the unit's
mission to provide mobile offensive and defensive radar control, air surveillance, and airspace
management. Conducts skill level upgrade and system qualification training. Performs scheduled
preventive maintenance inspection routines, trouble analysis, corrective maintenance, and documents
maintenance events on proper maintenance data collection forms and historical records. Maintains
qualifications to deploy and survive world wide in all tactical warfare environments. Member of
Base/Wing Honor Guard. Additional Duties include: Test, Monitor, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE)
Monitor and Vehicle Monitor. (Contact Supervisor: Yes, Supervisor's Name: SMSgt Tommy
Montgomery, Supervisor's Phone: unknown Aviano AB)
US Air Force, Active Duty enlisted 2/1997 1/2000
Mountain Home AFB, Idaho US
Hours per week: 40+
Ground Radar Systems Journeyman
Performs maintenance on AN/TPS 75 radar set, AN/TPS 43E radar set, AN/UPX 23 interrogator set,
and multiple display indicators OD 153E. Provides surveillance data to Saylor Creek AF Range
controllers for range threat emitting coordination. Performs scheduled preventive maintenance
inspection using a variety of electronic test equipment, technical data, specialized tools, and
documents completion. Conducts parts research, requisitions supplies, and processes maintenance
data collections documentation. Base/Wing Honor Guard member. Additional Duties include: Supply
Point monitor, Tool monitor, Vehicle and Vehicle training monitor, and Flight Safety Monitor.
US Air Force, Active duty enlisted 6/1995 2/1997
Mountain Home AFB, Idaho US
Hours per week: 40+
AN/MST T1(V) Operations/Maintenance Technician
Performs preventive maintenance inspections, performance checks, alignment, and adjustments to
eight AN/MST T1(V) Mini Multiple Threat Simulator Systems (Mini MUTES). Evaluates equipment
performance using test equipment and specialized tools. Operates master control group/route
instrumentation integration systems for remote control of four electronic warfare systems on Saylor
Creek AF Range. Documents maintenance actions and requisitions necessary parts/supplies for all
radar systems. Troubleshoots all electronic malfunctions to the lowest possible replaceable
component. Base/Wing Honor Guard Member. Additional duties include: Technical Order monitor and
Vehicle Trainer.
EDUCATION Ashford University
Clinton, Iowa US
Bachelor's Degree 3/2010
120 Semester Hours
Major: Organizational Management
Minor: n/a
GPA: 3.95 out of 4.00
Honors: summa cum laude
JOB RELATED No FEAR Act, Sep 2010; Self Aid and Buddy Care, March 2010; DOD Info Assurance, March 2010;
Force Protection, Feb 2010; Standard Terminal Automation Replacement Sys (STARS), October
TRAINING 2007; Wireless Communications, June 2007; Digital Airport Surveillance Radar (DASR), Feb 2007;
GPN 22 Precision Approach Radar (PAR), Dec 2006; Foundations of Effective Thinking, Dec 2006;
Network Media, Sep 2006; LDAP Fundamentals, Aug 2006; Network Types, Jun 2006; Network
Security Issues, May 2006; Level 1: AF Records Mgt General Training, Feb 2006; Working with Unix
files and Directories, Nov 2005;
LANGUAGES English
Spoken: Advanced
Written: Advanced
Read: Advanced
AFFILIATIONS Alpha Lambda Sigma National Member
Honor Society
REFERENCES Ryan Norwood Usaf
Phone Number: 940-***-****
Email Address: ****.*******@********.**.***
Reference Type: Professional
Thomas Victory Usaf
Phone Number: 940-***-****
Email Address: ******.*******@********.**.***
Reference Type: Professional
ADDITIONAL Idea Award Recognition. Civilian Category II Group level quartely award. Exemplary Civilian Service
Medal.
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