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Quality Assurance Maintenance

Location:
Alamogordo, NM
Posted:
December 13, 2012

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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.

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