Cj Suarez

Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates

Aerospace Technician/Manager

Experienced management professional with over 14 years of aircraft management maintenance. Extensive hands-on knowledge of complex airframe, hydraulic, avionics, and electronic systems, inventory distribution, supply chain management, and risk management identification and mitigation. Consistently implementing and maintaining a work environment culture of open communication, projects and active problem solving to reduce risks and defects in remote and hostile locations.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Over 14 years’ experience in maintaining and troubleshooting of 28 C-17A, and 3 C-40B aircraft.

Lead form, reports and technical references for DynCorp responsibilities with UAEAF contract

U.S.A.F. “SAMFOX” Alumni, elite technician with team success attitude of “Perfection is the standard!”

Trained numerous individuals on maintenance practices, maintenance/safety procedures and maintenance actions critical of unique mission of Special Air Missions.

Leads, supervises, schedules, and assigns key personnel according to established procedures to accomplish troubleshoot and repair functions.

Direct liaison for Pilots, communicate, log, and record detailed repair and maintenance information across the chain of command through the use of Air Force specific applications (CAMS, GO81 & IMDS).

Inspects/services/maintained hydraulic, fuel, and electrical components in accordance with technical orders.

Highest Mission Reliability Rate in Pacific Air Forces during 2008-2012 at 100% (Higher than AF1).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Nov 2015 – Current

Principal Technician/Shift Maintenance Coordinator Abu Dhabi Air Force Base, Abu Dhabi UAE

Utilize the current management information system(s) to maintain aircraft forms and records as required by customer.

Prepare weekly, monthly, yearly reports as assigned.

Process readiness documents, administer the aircraft configuration status accounting program and verify aircraft utilization reports.

Monitor aircraft configuration status, weight and balance and aircraft inventory data for accuracy.

Initiate and distribute applicable maintenance forms in accordance with established procedures.

Assist in preparation of the Monthly Maintenance Plan.

Monitor, verify and log Support Equipment Custody records, Aviation Armament Equipment, aircraft inventory records and Technical Directives as applicable.

Provides technical assistance, guidance and instruction as required.

Perform data processing, data entry and administrative support in the following systems:

Lead shift inputs to Complex Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (CMRO) UAEAF version of IMDS

Present a courteous and professional demeanor when dealing with customers and co-workers.

Comply with Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Hazardous Waste Program, and Tool Control Programs.

Comply with all established general and industrial safety rules and regulations as applicable to the contract, facility and job assignment.

October 2014- Nov 2015 Camp Blanding, FL 202 Red Horse Squadron

Pavements and Construction Equipment Operator, Florida Air National Guard

Manages, constructs, maintains, and repairs pavement and other surface areas, airfield mats and membranes, aircraft revetments, sub-grades, and drainage structures.

Operates construction equipment and fixed and mobile plants. Uses explosives to perform construction and demolition tasks.

Plans, constructs, and repairs airfield pavements, roads, streets, curbs, surface mats, membranes, and other improved areas using paving and surfacing procedures. Takes soil, aggregate, asphalt, and concrete samples for laboratory tests.

August 2012- September 2014 Andrews AFB, MD 89th Maintenance Group

C-40B Special Air Missions Flying Crew Chief

Maintenance Operations Control Center Coordinator

Aerospace maintenance technician responsible for nose to tail knowledge of critical Avionic, Engine, and Electrical systems to enable repair resolution and fleet movement according to senior leaders schedules

Daily management of part and inventory system and responsible for the continuous flow of the supply chain from ordering systems, in-person requests, and parts distribution

Worked closely with supervisors, technical staff, and senior command to mitigate risk and minimize safety factors associated with high profile Special Air Missions military aircrafts.

Leads 24/7 365 support efforts for 22 assigned Special Air Missions assets worth $1+ billion

Coordinates/Executes Support Airlift requirements for the Vice President, Cabinet Officials, Congress Members, Senators, Combatant Commanders, Major Commanders and foreign Heads of State

Creates daily briefings on aircraft status, departure delays/commit rates, and emergency response

Manages quick references checklist for emergency/unusual action plans for flight-line/base day-to-day ops

June 2005-January 2007/June 2007-August 2012 Hickam AFB, HI 15th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

C-17A/C-40B Flight line Mechanic/Flying Crew Chief/Executive Aide/Lead Section Inspector/Honor Guard

Helped stood up of 1st Pacific Theatre C-17 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

Cut trained over 500 Hawaii Air National Guardsmen and Royal Australian Air Force on C-17A core tasks

Dedicated Crew Chief on Aircraft 05-153 directly responsible for all maintenance actions on $300M asset

Performed flight line maintenance, servicing, launch and recovery on 8 assigned C-17A

1 of 8 elite technicians assigned to Pacific Command C-40B as Special Air Missions Flying Crew Chief

One of the 1st C-17A/C-40B dual qualified Flying Crew Chiefs in the Air Force

100% Mission Departure Rate with over 1200+ flight hours logged (C-40B/C-17A)

Lead Consolidated Tool Kit/Calibration for all tools over $20K worth

Lead Honor Guard Team member, over 60 details performed throughout PACIFIC theatre

Lead Wing level programs Senior Boards, Wing Ceremonies, Awards/Recognition, wing taskers, and last minute military functions.

Lead Media/Graphic Design Manager for Pacific Air Force Ball event over 500+ attendees

January 2007 - June 2007 Eskan Village AB, Saudi Arabia 64th Expeditionary Mission Support Group

Lead Escort Program Manager

Oversaw everyday construction work of 4 DoD Contracts work $1.2B+ in upgrades to the facilities

Managed Daily Construction Teams of Foreign Nationals to meet established terms of contracts

Performed site visits on and off base to inspect contract standards are adequate to standards set by DoD

January 2005 - June 2005 Bagram AF, Afghanistan 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Group

Lead Shift Transient Alert/C-17A Ground Maintainer

Directly responsible for airfield parking plans and dispatching emergency response agencies on airfield

Coordinated ground operations for 1247 aircrafts 21k passengers and 10k tons of cargo in war zone

Program Manager of Army unit transition led movement of 27 helicopters and large support equipment

Lead Maintainer for en-route C-17A, no late takeoffs, all aircraft met service requested

Lead De-Icing Operations for the airfield, 200+ on station aircraft and 200+ transient aircraft serviced

EDUCATION

United States Air Force Training

Airman Leadership School

Professional Development Course

C-17A Field Training

C-17A Configuration

C-17 Flares and Munitions

C-40B 737-700 Familiarization Course

C-40B L3 Communications and Data Course

C-40B ETOPS Training

C-40B Engine Run/Taxi Course

C-40B Advanced Troubleshooting School

C-40B Delta Mechanic Course

C-40B LIRCM Course

GE CFM Engine Course

Air Force Train the Trainer Course

Formal Education

Embry Riddle

Bachelors of Science in Aviation/Aerospace Management, Currently working

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

Air Force Commendation Medal (2)

Air Force Achievement Medal

Meritorious Unit Award Outstanding Unit Award (2)

AF Good Conduct Medal

National Defense Service Medal

Afghanistan Campaign Medal (Phase2)

Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border

Knucklebuster of the Year for Red Aircraft Maintenance Unit 2004

Airman of the Year 15 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron 2005

Honor Guard Member of the Quarter 2005

Team of the 3rd Quarter SAM FCC 2010

Coined by Pacific Air Forces Commander GEN North for Excellence

Coined by Commander Pacific Commander ADM Willard and Keating for Excellence

Coined by Joint Chief of Staff GEN Dempsey and ADM Mullen for Excellence

Coined by Special Operations Commander ADM Raven for Excellence

Coined by Joint Forces Korea Commander GEN Bell and Sharp for Excellence

Coined by Army Pacific Commander Gen Mixon for Excellence

Coined by Hawaii Air National Guard Commander Maj GEN Wong for Excellence

Coined by 15 Wing Commander COL Barrett for Excellence

Coined by 15 Wing Command Chief Recker for Excellence

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