Ground Support Equipment

Antonio Garcia

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Contact Number: 714-***-****

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Summary

Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) technician with 10 years experience in all aspects of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and aircraft support. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certified in systems I, II, and III with core competencies in refrigeration systems, generators, hydraulic, pneumatic compressors, air conditioning and heating units, team building, and training. Accustomed to working in fast-paced operational environments. Innovative and sound leader capable of maintaining a variety of equipment and leading a first class technical team.

Technical Experience

Have sound knowledge for the systems configuration, maintenance and operational support for the following equipment: Ground Power Units, Air Conditioners (AC), Heaters, Diesel Generators, Gas Turbine Generators, Pneumatic Compressors, Pneumatic Start Carts, Light Carts, Push Backs, Conveyers, Belt Loaders, K-loaders, Container platforms, Self Generating Nitrogen Carts and various non-powered equipment.

Professional Experience

All positions previously held required the basic AGE tasks to be performed on a daily basis which are including but not limited to: diagnoses of malfunctions, repairing AGE, troubleshooting, solving repair issues, reviewing and studying drawings, wiring diagrams and schematics, and technical publications, analyzing and repairing equipment using conventional and digital multimeters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, circuit card testers, transistor testers and hand tools, storing, handling, using, and disposing of hazardous material and waste according to environmental standards.

December 2007-October 2008 ABX Air /California Air National Guard/Student

Lead GSE Mechanic Manager for six major sites including LAX/LGB/SNA/ONT/SBA/VNY located in Southern California. Managed several teams located throughout the facilities consisting of 4-6 members each. Personally responsible for over 150 pieces of aircraft support equipment spread amongst the several locations. Accountable for ensuring monthly expense reports. Ensure that EPA and OSHA requirements are upheld by all members of the staff. Coordinates maintenance for equipment and facilities at all locations and as lead technician acts as mentor for on the job training to subordinates. Ensure that periodic maintenance requirements are met and that proper actions have been taken to keep equipment in optimal working order and conduct quality assurance inspections to assure that high standards are met. Responsible for maintaining and updating technical orders, schematics and drawings in accordance with local regulations. Obtains and maintains equipment technical orders to ensure any change requirements are met to keep equipment up to standard.

November 2006 – February 2007 New Jersey Air National Guard/Student

Air National Guard of New Jersey. Recently attended school for a job change within the service. Also pursuing Bachelors of Art Degree from Troy University.

February 2006 – February 2007 United States Air Force, Langley AFB, VA

1st Equipment and Maintenance Squadron

Maintenance floor supervisor in charge of six maintainers. Provided all aircraft support for the Air Combat Command (ACC) Headquarters in support of the F-22 Raptors. Provided training and support on upkeep and reconditioning of diesel generators, gas turbine generators, pneumatic start carts, hydraulic test stands, air compressors, heaters and air conditioners. Also provided technical support for non-powered equipment such as aircraft jacks, stands and tow bars.

December 2003-February 2006 United States Air Force, Naval Air Base, Rota Spain

725th Air Mobility Squadron

Quality Assurance (QA) coordinator ensuring safety measures were met by personnel on a daily basis. Responsible for proper evaluation of periodic inspections providing personnel and equipment status reports for the assessment of the upper safety team. In charge of transient alert equipment supplying 24 hour operational equipment for aircraft.

December 2002 – December 2003 United States Air Force, Kunsan AB Korea

8th Maintenance Squadron

Operated, inspected, tested and troubleshot aircraft support equipment to locate defects and determine serviceability. Handled, labeled and disposed of hazardous material and waste according to environmental and local standards. Performed time complacence technical order inspections.

April 1999 – December 2002 United States Air Force, McConnell AFB, Witchita Kansas

22nd Maintenance Squadron Air Mobility Command

Responsible for the corrosion control program ensuring compliance with technical operations manuals. Prepared equipment for mobility and real world deployments. Prepared equipment for long term storage. In charge of the foreign object damage prevention program.

October 1998 – April 1999 Aerospace Ground Equipment Tech. School

Professional Training + Certifications

Jun 06 – Aug 06 Aerospace Ground Equipment Craftsman School

Sept 05 – Oct 05 Airman Leadership School/Supervisor Training

Mar 03 - (starting) Environmental Management Systems Awareness Training

(yearly refresher thereafter)

Oct 02 – (starting) Hazardous Waste Industrial Worker Course (Refresher

each year after)

May 99 (starting) Flight line Driver Certification (Refresher each year after)

Oct 98 – Apr 99 Aerospace Ground Equipment Technical School

Education and Miscellaneous

Attending college at Troy University for a Bachelor of Arts degree. Still serving as a National Guard member for the US Air National Guard. Fluent in Spanish and English. Currently hold a Secret clearance.

*****References and Certifications available upon request*****

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