MGySgt Thomas Kromis

Marine Corps | Air Traffic Control Systems Maintenance

Dates of Service: Jun 1987 - Feb 2009

RETIRED

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Currently the Communications Officer for the Information Resource Directorate (IRD) at the Johnson Space Center (JSC), and a volunteer firefighter in my community. Retired United States Marine, with 21 years of honorable service and Southern Methodist University (SMU) graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree, minor in Religious Studies, and a Master's degree in Communication, Media & Technology.

Military Experiences

Feb 2007 - Feb 2009

Marine Corps Air Traffic Control Systems Maintenance Chief

MACS-24 Det A, MACS-24, MACG-48, 4th MAW | NAS JRB Fort Worth-Carswell Field, TX

supervised, coordinated, and instructed enlisted personnel in the performance of air traffic control maintenance functions. Provided information concerning the capabilities, limitations, and reliability of air traffic control systems and equipment. Instructed operation and maintenance of air traffic control systems. Performed staff support duties in formulating and implementing maintenance and supply plans, provisioning air traffic control systems, and preparing publications and training materials. Supervised surveying, siting, installation, modification, and maintenance tasks. Provided staff support in planning and implementing the maintenance management of air traffic control systems and equipment.

Feb 2002 - Sep 2007

Marine Corps Liaison for Air Traffic Control Systems

NAVAIR, Shore Commands | NAS Patuxent River, MD

Coordinated teamwork between government civilians and Marines to develop $9 million Air Traffic Control systems for purchase and use. Provided PMA213 Marine ATC Program Manager with operational insight, examined and recommended changes to Management, and served as the program voice to the fleet.

Aug 2006 - Jan 2007