CMSgt Robert Gates

Air Force | Integrated Avionics Systems (Heavy)

Dates of Service: Feb 1969 - Mar 2005

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In depth knowledge including analog, digital, electro-mechanical, instrumentation, power supplies, RF (100KHZ - kA Band) receivers, transmitters, video, and antenna systems. Extensive experience with diagnostic equipment including signal generators, spectrum analyzers, time domain reflectometers, analog and digital multimeters, RF linear voltmeters, decade resistance boxes, RF attenuators, AM/FM Life Member Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) Life Member Air Force Association (AFA) American Legion Member 26 years

Military Experiences

Oct 1981 - Mar 2005

Superintendent

512 AMXS, 512 MXG, 512 AW, 22nd AF | Dover AFB, DE

Communications/Navigational Systems Superintendent - Superintends installing, maintaining, repairing, overhauling and modifying avionics communications equipment, electronic navigation systems, inertial navigation systems, and special purpose ground equipment. Directs avionics comm-nav system activities. Directs avionics communications and navigational system activities.

Jul 1980 - Oct 1981

Training Manager

512 AMS, 512 MSG, 512 AW, 22nd AF | Dover AFB, DE

Administers Education and Training programs. Serves as Education and Training program manager. Consults on ISD process and career field Education and Training plans (CFETP). Advises on Education and Training materials and services. Conducts work center visits, and organizes programs to develop and conduct job site training. Advises on unit and individual Education and Training progress. Identifies Education and Training providers, capabilities, and resources, and ensures availability of materials. Recommends revisions to Education and Training programs and CFETPs. Helps obtain and analyze history of Education and Training achievements, establish goals, and enroll in classes, courses, and programs. Prepares and maintains records, files, and materials. Coordinates wartime task training.

Aug 1977 - Jul 1980

Assistant Shift Supervisor

436th Avionics Maintenance Squadron | Dover AFB, DE

Assigned as the assistant grave shift supervisor at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Computer Shop. Worked C-5A Inertial-Doppler and Multi-Mode All Terrain and Weather Radar. His extensive knowledge of the C5A MADAR Engine Vibration System enabled him to develop a training program where aircraft flight engineers were trained in the proper identification of true engine vibrations occurring during flight utilizing the MADAR Computer System.

Aug 1973 - Aug 1977

Shift Supervisor

605th MAW Enroute Station | Andersen AFB, Guam

Worked enroute support for C-5A, C-141A Enroute Aircraft and WC-130 Hurricane Hunters form the 54th Weather Squadron. Participated in Operation New Life during the fall of Saigon, Vietnam 1975.

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