SSgt John Atchison

SSgt John Atchison

Dates of Service: Feb 1995 - Aug 2007
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Feb 2006 - Aug 2007
56 CMS
Electrical and Environmental Systems
Inspected, troubleshot, and performed maintenance on aircraft power and distribution systems, subsystems, components and test equipment. Visually and operationally tested aircraft electrical and environmental systems and components. Replaced wiring and electrical connectors. Serviced cryogenic carts, storage Tanks, Liquid Oxygen converts, life-raft linflation equipment, emergency oxygen bail-out cylinders, nickel cadnium and sealed lead acid batteries. Fabricated and modified electrical wiring. Supported the repair, overhaul and modification of parts generaged by the Air Force Repair Enhancement Program. Performed intermediate maintenance on cryogenic trailer containers. Maintained and posts entries to inspection and maintenance records. -Additional Duties: Training Monitor and Government
Jul 2002 - Jan 2006
728 AMS
Electrical and Environmental Systems
Primary duties same as Lajes Field. -Hand Picked for Electrical and Environmental Lead Tech -Provided Numberous Support for Operation Fundamental Justice, Operation Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and Operation Southern Watch missions. -Key player in dependant relocation of over 1,300 passengers out of Incirlik during Operation Iraqi Freedom. -Assisted maintenance recovery team by procuring vital equipment for battle-damaged AC-130 supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom -Squadron Technical Order Distribution Office NCOIC and CTK Monitor -Quality Assurance Augmentee -Qualified on C-141, C-5, C-17, C-130 Weapon Systems -Shift Supervisor -Flightline Expeditor
Apr 1999 - Jun 2002
729 AMS
Electrical and Environmental Systems
Performed organizational/intermediate level maintenance to inclue inspection, removal and repair of electrical and environmental system components on over 1500 C-5, C-17, C-130, C-141, KC-135, KC-10 and commercial contract aircraft transiting annually. Troubleshoot system malfunctions, completed corrective actions based on system knowledge, technical data, wiring and schematic diagrams. Performed aircraft preflight, thruflight and ground handling, fuel servicing and launch/recovery actions. Conducted on the job training and evaluated job performance for compliance with technical orders, safety procedures and local policies. Accomplished calendar inspections on unit's electrical and environmental systems support equipment. - Hand picked Lead Electrical and Environmental Technician
Aug 1995 - Apr 1999
314 MXS
Electrical and Environmental Systems Apprentice/Journeyman
-Inspected, repaired and operationally checked aircraft electrical and environmental systms and components to include: Flight Control Actuators, Landing gear control and warning, Lighting, fire and overheat warning, ramp/door control and warning, anti-dkid braking, engine start and ignition, primary and secondary AC power supply and distrubition, DC power supply and distribution, bleed air, air conditioning, anti-icing, pressurization, engine fire extinguishing, liquid and gaseous oxygen and air turbine motor. Serviced, charged, and load tested aircraft and support equipment batteries. Serviced, inspected, and overhauled aircraft life raft inflation valves and cylinders. Performed maintenance on gaseous and liquid oxygen servicing carts.
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