Benjamin Spurbeck
Email: *********@********.***
Address: **** ***** *****
City: Alamogordo
State: NM
Zip: 88310
Country: USA
Phone: 702-***-****
Skill Level: Experienced
Salary Range: $50,000
Primary Skills/Experience:
Munitions / Weapons Assembly Munitions / Weapons Loading Munitions / Weapons Accounatbility Munitions / Weapons Inspection Team Lead
Educational Background:
High School, General
Charles F. Brush, 08/1996 - 06/2000
Cleveland, Oh
Job History / Details:
BENJAMIN R. SPURBECK
2209 Cielo Vista Email: *********@********.***
Alamogordo, NM 88310 Phone: 702-***-****
MUNITIONS TECHNICIAN
Design Development Implementation
Quality focused Munitions Technician with a broad knowledge state of operating, testing, and installing moderately complex aircraft munitions. Experienced in performing functional testing, reading technical specifications and applying industry standard know-how to maintaining munitions machinery and systems in the interests of promoting national security. Demonstrated acumen in quality assurance, maintenance planning and personnel management. Currently pursuing degree in Applied Science to complement my years of experience, I provide a strong foundation in the following areas:
Test and Installation of Aircraft Munitions Process Improvement
Quality Assurance Process-Oriented
Metrics and Benchmarking Training and Career Development
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Associate of Science - New Mexico State University, Alamogordo NM (2010 - Present)
Active Top Secret Security Clearance
Munitions Inspector Course - United States Air Force (2009)
Munitions Systems Craftsman - United States Air Force (2001 - 2007)
CORE COMPETENCIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Developed U.S. Air Force technical data for the MQ-9 RPA and provided intensive training to all Air Force weapons field officers on proper maintenance of weapons systems.
Deployed and provided auxiliary support to U.S. Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2008, 2009 and Operation Enduring Freedom in 2012.
Designed and facilitated comprehensive training for U.S. Army pilots on weapons safety, proper loading procedures and weapons delivery for the Warrior Alpha RPA.
Provided logistics planning and implementation management for relocation of RPA weapons location at Holloman AFB. Personally trained and oriented all new employees.
Planned, directed, monitored and coordinated munitions support for 217 assigned aircraft and 1.4K + visiting units annually during exercises, test and evaluation procedures and weapon school support missions.
Validated daily reconciliation and accountability for munitions valued at $208 million.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
URS Corporation, Remotely Piloted Aircraft, Creech AFB, NV/Holloman AFB, NM 11/2007 - Present
Munitions Technician - Contractor
Assemble, disassemble, renovate, inspect, load, transport, deactivate, modify, destroy, ship, receive and handle munitions including missiles, precision and gravity bombs for the Predator Remotely Aircraft (RPA) series.
Supports all munitions testing and maintenance for China Lake Naval Air Station and company depot.
Install, perform change configuration, modify, repair and adjust aircraft armament systems and components. Perform maintenance and demilitarization of ammunition and explosive components.
Provided logistics supervision and management of company`s first armed location with the Warrior Alpha RPA for the U.S. Army.
Developed accountability programs for munitions, armament systems, equipment and technical manuals and designed personnel and customer requirements schedule for weapon section of the company.
United States Air Force, Nellis AFB, NV 06/2005 - 11/2007
Munitions Systems Senior Controller - Staff Sergeant
Spearheaded management efforts for Ground and Explosive Safety, Publications and the safe for Munitions control.
Monitored fire and hazard symbol changes, net explosive weights and munitions risk category codes for operational and storage locations in the munitions storage area and on the flight line.
Directed inspections and maintenance on 354 munitions handling trailers.
United States Air Force, Nellis AFB, NV 06/2004 - 06/2005
Munitions Systems Scheduling - Senior Ranking Airman
Developed munitions production and delivery schedules for a personnel staff of 253 members.
Adjusted and distributed unit weekly, monthly and quarterly maintenance and inspection forecasts.
Managed flight Awaiting Maintenance/Awaiting Parts Program for munitions items and equipment.
Managed Time Compliance Technical Order Program.
Lightning Protection System and Master Equipment Listing Monitor.
United States Air Force, Nellis AFB, NV 04/2002 - 06/2004
Conventional Maintenance Crew Chief, Airman First Class
Assembled, disassembled, tested, repaired, and inspected over 5.5K tons of live munitions.
Prepared munitions residue and empty containers for section inspector certification.
Performed operator maintenance and inspection of assigned support equipment.
Provided comprehensive element training to 50+ temporary deployed munitions personnel on shop specific tasks.
Prepared and delivered spent munitions casings and scrap metal to the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST