Kevin Bowers
Lockheed Martin
Hackett
35
years of professional experience
With 35 years of combined military and civilian experience, I am confident that I possess the knowledge, leadership, technical expertise, and strong work ethic required to excel as a Flightline Expeditor. Throughout my career I have demonstrated the ability to lead and coordinate teams, prioritize mission readiness, and ensure tasks are completed safely and efficiently, and to the highest of standards. I am committed to bringing the same level of professionalism, dedication, and accountability to this role while supporting mission success and maintaining operational excellence.
Work History
F-35 Crew Chief/Mechanic
1 Year 10 Months- Coordinate daily flightline operations, including aircraft launch and recovery, while ensuring mission readiness and on-time sortie generation.
- Perform comprehensive pre-flight, thru-flight, and post-flight inspections to verify aircraft worthiness and compliance with maintenance standards.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex mechanical and electrical system discrepancies, restoring aircraft to operational status safely and efficiently.
- Remove, install, and function test aircraft mechanical and electrical components, conduct required operational and systems checks following maintenance actions.
- Conduct timeline inspections and preventative maintenance to ensure aircraft safety, reliability, and mission capability.
- Complete, review, and maintain accurate aircraft maintenance documentation in accordance with established job standards and regulatory requirements.
- Train, mentor, and assist current and future crew chiefs/maintenance personnel on maintenance procedures, safety practices, and technical proficiency.
- Operate, inspect, and maintain Aerospace Ground Equipment, specialized tools, and test equipment required to perform aircraft maintenance safely and effectively.
- Enforce strict adherence to safety procedures, Current Standardized Local Instructions, and Current General Operating Procedures, ensuring the safety of personnel, equipment, and aircraft while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
Production Shift Supervisor
12 Years 1 Month- Supervised daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Led team of operators, facilitating effective communication and resolving workflow challenges.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency and reduced downtime across shifts.
- Trained new staff on equipment operation, safety procedures, and quality control measures.
- Operated various machines and printing equipment.
- Optimized workflow by analyzing production data and identifying areas for process improvements.
- Improved production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Troubleshot and performed maintenance on various machines and printing equipment.
Aircraft Electrical-Environmental Systems Spc.
20 Years 11 Months- As a 7-Level Red "X"- qualified Electrical and Environmental (E&E) Systems Specialist on both the A-10 Thunderbolt II and F-16 Fighting Falcon, I performed advanced troubleshooting, inspections, repairs, and maintenance on complex aircraft electrical and environmental systems to ensure mission readiness and aircraft safety.
- Maintained and repaired aircraft electrical power and distribution, avionics cooling, cockpit environmental (climate control) and pressurization, and onboard oxygen system.
- Performed removal and installation of electrical and environmental components, repaired aircraft wiring, connectors, electrical circuits, and conducted systems operational checks in accordance with current technical orders.
- Collaborated with multiple maintenance specialties to diagnose and resolve complex discrepancies.
- Managed shops Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) program.
- Managed and maintained shops technical order (TO) library.
- Trained, mentored, and supervised other E&E personnel,
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Training and mentoring
Electrical troubleshooting
Mechanical troubleshooting
Crew leadership and supervision
Schedule management
Teamwork and collaboration
Multitasking
Excellent communication
Timeline
F-35 Crew Chief/Mechanic
Lockheed Martin
10.2024 - CurrentRead More
Production Shift Supervisor
C&J Forms and Labels
09.2012 - 10.2024Read More
Aircraft Electrical-Environmental Systems Spc.
188th Fighter Wing, Arkansas Air National Guard USAF
09.1991 - 08.2012Read More
Greenwood High School
High School Diploma
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