Aaron McMasters
Belton
Summary
Focused Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman with a 7 year proven track record. Knowledgeable in diagnosing engine problems and removing defective components on the F100-PW-229 and F101-GE-102 engines. Uses exceptional analysis and time management talents to test and maintain aircraft propulsion systems and personnel.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman
United States Air Force
08.2021 - Current
- Leads 8 personnel that execute conventional and nuclear surety missions for 27 combat-coded F-15E's
- Establishes, implements, and verifies maintenance plans for trending engine faults and directs preventative maintenance to enhance time on wing operations
- Reviews performance & trends; identifies, isolates, repairs F100-PW-229 engines on 27 F-15E's valued at over $1.5B
- Manages, reviews & updates aircraft maintenance documentation using Integrated Maintenance Data Systems
- Conducts qualification upgrades/training. Manages foreign object damage awareness/prevention. Identifies/corrects safety hazards
Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman
United States Air Force
03.2017 - 07.2021
- Performs overhaul maintenance for 303 F101-GE-102 engines valued at $1.1B, supporting the nations B-1 bomber fleet
- Dismantles, cleans, inspects, repairs, maintains, and assembles engine components
- Completes time change technical orders, documents/verifies accuracy of maintenance forms & data entries in Integrated maintenance data system/engine historical records
- Responsible for test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment control; manages composite tool kits/programs valued at $3.9M
- Uses customized electronic test equipment, special tools, technical data, schematic diagrams to diagnose engine faults
- Enforces/practices supply discipline; handles/disposes hazardous material; accomplishes fleet inspections
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
100 S. Turner Blvd, Montgomery, ALLeadership
Airman Leadership School
RAF Feltwell, UK02.2023
High School Diploma -
Allegheny Clarion Valley High School
Foxburg, PA05.2014
Skills
- Leader with impeccable time management skills while upholding safety standards
- Quality control, analysis, & inspection trained
- Proficient in the use of measurement devices: gauges, micrometers, feeler gauges, and multi-meters
- Efficient in Engine vibration analysis, borescoping, and blade blending
- Data and Information Integrity focused: Active US Military SECRET Security Clearance, adept at ensuring proprietary information stays protected
- Strong Mechanical and Electrical Hands-on ability
- Knowledgeable on reading engineering drawings, blue prints, & technical specifications
Accomplishments
- Awarded maintenance support professional of the quarter on two occasions and an achievement medal
- Collaborated with engineers for a waiver on a stall malfunction. Revised a waiver and imputed tech order changes that were implemented fleet wide and addressed during a Pratt and Whitney world-wide users conference
- Guided a 6 member team through 6 nuclear assurance TDY's, overcoming 2 critical engine mishaps. Fostering the wing's #1 priority, ensuring nuclear surety capabilities and enhancing collaboration of 14 nations within the European theatre
- Salvaged 42 critical parts from seven Aerospace and Maintenance and Regeneration Group engines that reduced a fleet wide part shortage
- Completed 3,200 tasks that contributed to 98 war ready engines. Enabled a combined 5,500 sorties and 22,400 flight hours at Dyess AFB
Timeline
Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman
United States Air Force
08.2021 - Current
Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman
United States Air Force
03.2017 - 07.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Leadership
Airman Leadership School
High School Diploma -
Allegheny Clarion Valley High School
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