Support Equipment Technician

MICHAEL J. SEKERAK

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719-***-****. ***********@***.***

Summary of Qualifications:

21+ yrs. experience in the USAF in the Aerospace Ground Equipment Career Field.

2+ years as a Quality Assurance Inspector on C130H Aircraft and ground support equipment.

Subject matter expert in determining methods and procedures for special processes and technical repairs.

Identifies deficiencies, improves processes in maintenance and implements corrective measures.

Proficient in preventative maintenance practices and determination of malfunctioning parts

Highly acute in troubleshooting and diagnosing powered support system components and complex mechanical and electrical systems.

Supervised up to 19 personnel and has held lead positions during numerous deployments.

Performs unsupervised inspections, major overhauling and repairs to a wide variety of generators and ground support equipment; including AC/DC circuits, diesel and gas engines, power generation sets, air compressors, air conditioners, heaters, floodlights, blowers, hydraulic units, pumps, gas turbine engines, electrical motors, DC battery carts, frequency converters, tactical quiet generators and tow and lift vehicles.

Promotes safe operating and maintenance procedures and suggests cost cutting to eliminate overspending. Encourages recycling to reducing waste.

Continuing education and taking classes to pursue Bachelor’s degree in Business Management

Work History/Experience:

USAF Air National Guard, 152nd Maintenance Squadron

August 2007- present: Quality Assurance Inspector and Aerospace Ground Equipment Technician

1776 National Guard way

Reno, NV 89502

Supervisor- Thomas Wainscoat, Ph. 775-***-****

April 2013 to present:

27 months as a Maintenance Group Quality Assurance Inspector performing the following:

Executes the Maintenance Standardization and Evaluation Program by accumulating data during quality verification inspections, personal evaluations, task evaluations and special inspections.

Verifies proper documentation and policies and procedures are followed on all maintenance squadron personnel. Inputs and tracks all inspections in Quad database.

Uses computer systems to track trends and conditions and administers management principles to collaborate with supervision to obtain organizational goals.

August 2007- April 2013:

Over 6 years as a support equipment technician: performing inspections, troubleshooting, overhauling and rebuilding of a wide variety of powered/non-powered aircraft ground support equipment.

Services diesel generator sets, air compressors, air conditioners, heaters, floodlight sets, hydraulic test stands, and jacking units for support of C-130H ground operations.

24 months of managing consolidated tool kit items in computer database.

Instilled safe and efficient work practices in work center, along with supervisory functions while training subordinates in job practices.

Cashman Equipment Company.

December 2014- July 2015: Field Service Generator Technician

600 Glendale Ave.

Sparks, NV 89431

Supervisor- Gayle Rush, Ph. 775-***-****

Travelling field service technician inspected and repaired generators and performed preventive maintenance and load testing procedures.

Maintained and repaired, troubleshot and reconciled problems on customer’s equipment in the field and at commercial locations.

Ordered parts for jobs, completed work orders and service reports and technical analysis. Handled hazmat and certified to operate forklifts.

Obtained information from generator sites for constructing site surveys to improve technician’s work flow. 6 months of compiling spreadsheets and folders on company computer system.

Assigned an F-550 field service truck, laptop and cell phone as a mobile office.

OSHA 10 certified

Corsair Engineering

August 2013- November 2014: Field Service Representative

218 Main St. #679

Kirkland, WA 98033

Supervisor- Scott Franklin, Ph. 910-***-****

Field Service Representative on the GAARV. (Guardian Angel Air-deployed Rescue Vehicle) based at Nellis Air Force Base, NV.

Repaired off road rescue vehicles with intermediate and depot level repairs, including modifications.

Entered maintenance actions in central database and trained individuals on operator level maintenance tasks.

Maintained a professional relationship with customers in the USAF Special Operations Command.

Managed a remote parts inventory for 12 months, worth over $225K.

Battlespace Flight Services, LLC.

August 2007- June 2013: Ground Support Equipment Technician III Battlespace Flight Services, LLC.

4175 N. Rancho Rd. Ste 150 Las Vegas, NV 89130

Supervisor- Liz Boxford, Ph. 702-***-****

Lead Support Equipment Technician for MQ-1/MQ-9 Predator ground equipment operations.

Performed supervisor duties over full-time and part-time section personnel.

Maintained and repaired unmanned Predator UAV specific Aerospace Ground Equipment.

Over 6 years of documenting, tracking and updating scheduled inspections, maintenance actions and quality control checks in a maintenance data collection system.

Provided mission support on critical generators and air conditioner units for Ground Control Stations.

Gathered and analyzed data and tracked equipment mission capable rates on Excel and Word.

Attended production meetings as required and trained and evaluated newly hired section employees.

Managed vehicle operations program and flight line driving training program.

Assisted with technical interviews for prospective employee hiring.

USAF Reserves, Civil Service, Air Reserve Technician

November 2003- August 2007: Powered Support Systems Technician, WG-10

302nd Maintenance Squadron

Peterson AFB, CO 80914

Supervisor- Robert Parrott, Ph. 719-***-****

Performed troubleshooting, inspections, overhauling and rebuilding of powered ground support equipment. Serviced and dispatched diesel generator sets, air compressors, air conditioners, heaters, floodlight sets, hydraulic test stands, and jacking units for support of C-130H ground operations.

Analyzed and interpreted technical orders, blue prints, wiring diagrams and schematics.

Utilized a variety of special tools to include precision measuring equipment and electrical multimeters.

Participated in humanitarian relief efforts and Modular Aerial Firefighting missions.

48 months of managing vehicle operations and repair, ancillary training, HAZMAT, and physical fitness programs.

Volunteered for squadron functions, off base services and on-base motorcycle mentoring program.

AAR Industries/ PDS Tech

August 2003 - October 2003: Ground Support Equipment Technician

511 E. Challenger Rd. Roswell, NM 88203

Supervisor- James Woody, Ph. 505-***-****

Maintained and repaired generator sets, gas turbine and diesel air start carts, air compressors, forklifts, tow tractors, pick-ups, golf carts and non-powered support equipment.

Verified equipment problems using troubleshooting techniques and publication/owner’s manuals.

Requested and ordered parts for related equipment. Tracked downtime and defects to prevent future breakdowns.

Performed required welding and fabrication of parts to obtain minimal equipment downtime while using safe and practical maintenance procedures.

Promoted and encouraged safe working environment for others.

Bestway Disposal

January 2001 - June 2003: Residential Route Driver

650 S. Santé Fe St.

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Supervisor-Tom Kiemal, Ph. 719-***-****

Operated refuse collection trucks utilizing Class B Commercial Driver’s License.

Inspected and verified vehicles for safe operating conditions and reported unsafe discrepancies.

Maintained route in most sufficient method of travel with zero accidents or mishaps.

Exemplified professional attitude towards customers; safety oriented while giving a high level of customer service.

Awarded safe driver and customer service awards.

Supervised one individual on route.

Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp, Trentwood Works

March 1999 - November 2000: Maintenance Works Repairer/ Millwright/ Brickmason.

Spokane, WA. 99215

Supervisor-Edward Walston, Ph. 509-***-****

Repaired, overhauled, and replaced motors, pumps, furnace controls, furnace structures, hydraulic cylinders and hoses on aluminum ingot casting station equipment.

Performed preventative maintenance inspections and repairs on chlorine piping systems, work station tooling and casting support equipment.

Corrected and set alignment of couplings, repaired hoist drums and gear boxes on 25 and 40 ton overhead trolley and gantry cranes.

Brick mason duties to include refractory pouring and form structure fabrication and furnace design.

Operated plasma cutters, AC/DC arc welders, MIG welders and oxy/acetylene torch.

Operated heavy equipment to remove debris from demolished furnaces; backhoe, dump truck, bobcat, track hoe.

USAF Active Duty, 92nd Maintenance Squadron

March 1994 - March 1998:

Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman

Fairchild AFB, WA 99011

4 year Active Duty tour as an Aerospace Ground Equipment apprentice, progressing to Journeyman

24 months in repair and inspection section accomplishing significant projects by maintaining equipment with a 98% incommission rate.

Lead troubleshooter; found malfunctions and deficiencies in electrical wiring looms on-60 gas turbine compressors

Formal Education:

Working towards:

-Bachelors of Science in Business Management, College of Southern Nevada, 81 SH

-Associates in Applied Science-, Community College of the Air Force, 61 SH, One class remaining

USAF Technical Education:

Aerospace Ground Equipment Technician: 21+ yrs. experience

USAF 7 Level Certification, Shepherd AFB, Wichita Falls, TX, 2003

USAF 5 Level Certification, Fairchild AFB, WA, 1996

USAF 3 Level Apprentice Course, Shepherd AFB, Wichita Falls, TX, 1994

USAF Professional Military Education:

Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, July 2013

Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, March 2004

Airman Leadership School, November 1998

General Education:

Diploma from Liberty Jr. /Sr. High School, Liberty, PA, graduated 1993

Specialized Training:

OSHA 10

CPR/AED- 1994-present

Self-Aid Buddy Care/ Advanced Life Support. 1994- Present

OSHA Forklift training 3-15K. 2001-present

Crane operator training, 10-40 ton

Crosby Rigging training

FAA, procedures/inspection training

EPA/ HAZMAT handling

Flightline driving

Licenses/Certificates:

Nevada Commercial Driver’s License Class B w/Airbrake, HAZMAT and Tanker endorsements.

ASE Certification on Medium/Heavy truck preventative maintenance and inspections

DOD/EPA Certification of Processing CFC/HCFC, Universal Technician

Section 609, Esco Institute Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Certification

Secret Security clearance- Exp. 11/2017

Passport expires: 09/2017

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