Air Force Engineer

JOSE A. MUNOZ

325-***-**** adgtp0@r.postjobfree.com

~AVIATION SAFETY LEADER~ COMPLIANCE EXPERT ~ Security Clearance

Creative and intuitive leader with keen insight and judgment, bringing the experience, drive, and energy critical to sustaining well-organized and safe minded aviation operations.

Safety and Compliance: More than ten years of practicing and leading others through safe aviation operations; a proven expert in safety operations and emergency response policies and procedures. Experienced in risk mitigation via data and gap analysis.

Operations Management: Expertly led critical aircraft jet engine maintenance and repair operations; currently serves as Flight Engineer with over 2500 flight hours on three aircraft platforms, provides support to ensure all-weather, long-range, high-speed, non- stop passenger flights for high-level military assets and US Government dignitaries.

Resource Management: Manages Defense Travel System office, personnel and material resources; identifies and mitigates risks to meet organizational goals; accounts for multimillion-dollar assets.

Leadership and Training: Directs and motivates key personnel and delivers specialized training to achieve high levels of professionalism; enhances unit readiness; continues to lead flight safety programs for numerous aircraft.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

SAFETY AND SECURITY

PLANNING AND SCHEDULING

SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION

LEADERSHIP AND TRAINING

SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

CULTURE INFLUENCER

QUALITY CONTROL

COMPLIANCE EXPERT

CUSTOMER SERVICE

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

C-5M Flight Engineer, U.S. Air Force, Travis AFB, CA 07/2017 to Present Performs dual roles as a primary aircrew member for both flight engineer and scanner positions. Evaluates aircraft system for proper operations/limitations during preflight, thru-flight, in-flight, & post-flight inspections. Computes aircraft performance data during normal and emergency flight conditions while maintaining in-flight records.

Administrative and Support Functions: Oversees the Defense Travel System office; scrutinizes large volume of travel vouchers and appropriates over $200K for training and mission travel expenses; 100% compliant with Joint Travel Regulation.

Mission Oriented: Vital combat mission Noncommissioned Officer In Charge; manages 10 crew members for U.S. Army deployment—delivers personnel and provisions for CENTCOM Defense.

Troubleshooting and Repair: Rectified faulty landing gear system failure; performed emergency checklist and isolated broken linkage. Actions directly prevented further damage to aircraft.

Operations Improvement and Accountability: Guides squadron ground safety program; streamlined and corrected training and inspection processes.

Team Driven: Provides guidance to department leadership regarding safety and compliance issues and response strategy. Trains enlisted flying personnel on ASAP reporting procedures; leads “how to” training sessions for qualified personnel to gain their A&P certification.

Safety Professional: Representative for LOSA (Line Audit Safety Assessments) program on the C-5M; led, developed and implemented the C-5M Emergency Response Plan. Partners with compliance organization to consistently audit for safety issues and define processes that ensure compliance.

C-37A Flight Engineer, U.S. Air Force, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI 08/2013to 07/2017 Served as Flight Engineer, monitoring in-flight aircraft system operations, diagnosing and reporting malfunctions, and recommending corrective action; supervise and perform aircraft preflight inspections, ground servicing, and unscheduled maintenance to ensure the highest level of aircraft availability and an impeccable on-time arrival record for our nation’s top leaders.

Administrative and Support Functions: Oversaw 15+ standardization and evaluation programs, including aircrew testing, flight publications, and go/no-go documentation; processed individual flight evaluation folders.

Information and Reporting: Maintained flight crew information file and functional check flight standardization and evaluation program information and provided briefings on usage policy to ensure 100% compliance.

Mishap Investigation: Subject Matter Expert for 8 critical mishap investigations; Identified root causes/briefed wing leadership on course of action—shaped total force recommendations for future failures.

Operations Improvement and Accountability: Revamped and corrected the unit’s $800k+ government travel charge card program, eliminating numerous errors to ensure 100% compliance of 49 member accounts.

Leadership and Training: Led numerous Flight Engineer aircraft systems study groups, guiding teams through a vigorous aircraft systems maintenance courses, and dramatically improving unit overall readiness.

Safety Leadership: Managed safety program for five airframes, equipment, and facilities. Reviewed safety data for adverse trends, providing feedback to aircrew to enhance safety awareness and ensure compliance with safety directives.

C-130H Flight Engineer, U.S. Air Force, Dyess AFB, TX/Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK 09/2009 to 05/2013 Provided support for aircraft operations, including training and exercises, cargo and personnel transport, and humanitarian and rescue operations; supervised and performed pre-, thru-, and post-flight inspections; computed weight/fuel balance, takeoff, climb, cruise, and landing data; maintained aircraft maintenance and operation records.

Flight Operations: Operated engine controls and monitored fuel, electric, hydraulic, air conditioning, and pneumatic systems; reported abnormal conditions to pilot, recommending and coordinating corrective actions.

Airlift Operations: Provided essential support for the units mobilized during 2012 operations and training exercises, transporting more than of 47K tons of cargo; efforts lauded by Pacific Air Force Inspector General

Training Management: Scheduled 55 aviators for local training in preparation for C-130 operations and managed the unit’s government travel charge card accounts. Trained shop personnel for AMC operations; ensured compliance of personnel training records.

Program Improvements: Streamlined the flight scheduling office operations, synchronizing flight planning operations and combining two crew positions, resulting in a reduction in manpower requirements by 50%.

Operations Support: Demonstrated exceptional air operations support expertise, instrumental in airdropping 500+ Army personnel, highlighting joint-base integration, and validating the wing’s readiness.

Aircraft Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Troubleshot hydraulic failure, isolating defective parts in the booster system and recovered the aircraft before major damage could occur.

Leadership and Direction: Directed the execution of all tactical checklists to ensure aircraft and systems reliability.

Technical Support: Took full accountability of a $200K in Technical Order accounts to provide accurate publications for 320 members.

Jet Engine Craftsman, U.S. Air Force, Dyess AFB, TX 07/2001 to 09/2009 Analyzed function and performance tests and led the maintenance and repair of 330 F101-GE-102 engines to support the nation’s fleet of 67 B-1 aircraft; ensured compliance with pre- and post-operational engine inspections by correcting detects and engine test anomalies. Assigned to the jet engine test cell section as supervisor of personnel in the maintenance of two A/F32T9 test facilities worth $8M.

Leadership and Direction: Supervised crew of 11 personnel maintaining jet engines, dismantling, inspecting, repairing, maintaining, and assembling engine components according to prescribed technical procedures.

Maintenance Operations: Completed Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) requirements and time- sensitive changes, ensuring maintenance form completion and integrated maintenance data system data entry.

Training and Instruction: Trained test cell personnel and supplemental members on test cell operation procedures; provided training to numerous crewmembers on technical directives and safety requirements.

Administrative and Support Functions: Performed supply inventories, initiated supply requisitions, and used and properly disposed of Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT).

Engine Systems and Components: Maintained main engine bearings, compressor cases, variable stator vane bell crank, high-pressure turbine nozzles, fan and low-pressure turbine modules, and exhaust nozzle assemblies.

Technical Expertise: Addressed TCTO requirements and followed and ensured compliance with prescribed procedures, torque values, and safety methods and clearances.

Leadership and Training: Directly contributed to the repair section’s six-month overall Quality Assurance pass rate of 100% and provided training to three technicians on low-pressure turbine removal and installation, increasing team qualification by 60%.

EDUCATION AN D TRAINING

Associate of Applied Science in Aircraft Maintenance Technology, Community College of the Air Force Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Operations, Community College of the Air Force

Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Management, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, March 2021

Specialized Courses and Training: Leadership in Management Level 1-3; Gulfstream V Master Technician; Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman Course; Aircraft Mishap Investigation Course; Jet Engine Mishap Investigation Course; Crew Resource Management (CRM) Facilitator Course; Flight Safety Program Management Course; A&P License

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