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by randezsilli » 18 Dec 2007, 04:31

My husband retired from the Airforce and has applied for a few jobs as a civilian, on base jobs, but so far hasn't gotten anything. i was wondering if someone could look over his resume? Maybe we have it done up wrong?
I've removed our name and address and phone number from it to post here is all!


EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:
Customer service, Analyzed schematics and aircraft malfunctions, Arranged training programs, Advised personnel, Assembled aircraft components, Accomplished aircraft troubleshooting, Cataloged publications, Verified accuracy, Complied data, Coordinated work assignments, Counseled personnel, Certified maintenance tasks, Created training materials, Designed spreadsheets, Delegated assignments, Edited training materials, Established guidelines, Estimated staff needs, Evaluated academic and mechanical performance, Handled complaints, Implemented programs, Improved system processes, Initiated improvements, Inspected maintenance practices and aircraft components, Installed aircraft parts, Interpreted schematics, Interviewed personnel, Maintained aircraft systems, Monitored individual progress, Motivated trainers and trainees, Operated powered equipment and aircraft systems , Organized databases, Patrolled public areas, Prepared PowerPoint presentations, Printed reports, Proofread instructional guidance, Repaired mechanical components, Researched system operating theories, Reviewed presentations, Revised instructional materials, Scheduled appointments and conferences, Supervised and Instructed personnel, Taught classes, Tested students, Updated processes, Wrote training guidelines, Launched and Recovered aircraft, Serviced aircraft systems, Performed operational check, Engine repair, Hydraulics repair and Heavy Maintenance repair, Typing,

EXPERIENCE:
JUN 2003 to JAN 2005, 40 Hours/Week
Instructor Supervisor, E-6
362 TRS/RFB, XXXXXXXX

Supervised faculty members and responsible for maintenance training of 997 students annually. Coordinated maintenance and scheduled availability for 14 F-16 aircraft trainers and support equipment. Responsible for security and maintenance availability of 21,600 square foot facility. Developed, reviewed and edited course instructional training materials. Approved personnel instructional training lesson plans. Monitored instructors during classroom lectures and performance demonstrations and provided feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Initiated student advancements, remedial study, wash back and elimination from training actions. Conducted classroom and hands-on maintenance training instruction. Created written test objectives and questions. Developed course progress check examinations and end of course tests. Mentored personnel, provided professional career counseling and guidance. Supervised 35 instructors in daily operations, including evaluation and discipline. Conducted scheduled meetings and coordinated assigned classroom instructions. Maintained 92 instructor faculty folders, tracked instructor certifications, follow-on qualifications. Community College of Air Force progression and recurring performance evaluations. Documented training management, scheduled and edited training classes. Performed hands-on maintenance demonstrations. Accomplished servicing of F-16 aircraft systems. Trained newly assigned instructors on technique and performance.

FEB 2001 to JUN 2003, 40 Hours/Week
Master Instructor, E-6
362 TRS/RFB, XXXXXXXX

Training Instructor (Fighter Crew Chief), Technical Sergeant Specifically, Fighter Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice (F-16) course J3AQR2A33B 003 Supervised classroom and hands-on instruction to facilitate unit training of over 10,000 students annually Instrumental in the development, design, and review of new course material Evaluated students knowledge/performance progress and conducted counseling sessions Mentored students on strengths, weaknesses, and improvement areas Augmented military training leaders in maintaining standards and discipline for a daily load of 800 students. Recommended student advancement, wash-back and elimination from training. Critiqued instructional materials, evaluated advanced training technology, and revised material Utilized Instructional System Development process and customer feedback to evaluate/improve training. Assisted in maintaining 47 aircraft, unit training equipment, and supplies valued over $1 billion Enhanced technical and instructional proficiency through research, crosstalk, and formal training sessions. Performed hands-on maintenance demonstrations. Created PowerPoint presentations. Accomplished servicing of F-16 aircraft systems. Trained newly assigned instructors on technique and performance. Developed maintenance discrepancy database worksheets and cross-referenced into chart format.

JAN 2005 to APR 2003, 40 Hours/Week
NCOIC< Vehicle Ops Training, E-6
3 CCSS/CYSTXXXXXXXX Tinker AFB XXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXX

Maintained and operated passenger vehicles and large prime movers for transporting personnel and materials. Handled equipment and vehicle mounted cranes, hoists and slings. In addition to driving, the responsible for radio taxi dispatching, operating two-way radios, making identification broadcasts, reporting radio failure and using recommended code systems when transmitting. Maintained serviceability and maintenance scheduling of assigned vehicles. Reviewed, consolidated and summarized comprehensive reports affecting operations. Managed and supervised vehicle fleet training. Created vehicle instructional lesson plans and questionnaires. Trained qualified vehicle operators as instructors. Accomplished operational check rides and certified vehicle training. Established continuity procedures during cargo handling and deployment. Supervised procedures of cargo weighing and distribution of cargo. Operated Light Mobile Tactical Vehicles 2.5 ton and 5 ton vehicles. Accomplished vehicle serviceability checks. Coordinated recurring training requirements as well as establishing new requirements. Managed vehicle licensing procedures. Revised vehicle qualification tracking databases. Provided excellent communication skills, in person and on phone.

FEB 2000 to FEB 2001, 40 Hours/Week
NCOIC End of Runway Supervisor, E-6
8th Operations Support Sqd, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea
XXXXXXXX

Supervised 12 team members, assigning duties and work schedules. Coordinated daily and weekly requirements with maintenance operations control centers and supervisor of flying. Managed over $100,000 in facilities and equipment. Established operating instructions and developed emergency actions plans for End-of-Runway. Developed task procedures and personnel utilization plans to provide familiarization and safety training for all personnel assigned accomplish assigned tasks. Accomplished last chance inspections on F-16 fighter aircraft. Assigned duties and work schedules. Provided thorough prior to flight inspections resulting in 356 aircraft discrepancies corrected, maintaining 100% quality assurance pass rate earning honor roll placement. Monitored team members? performance; ensuring safety of personnel around operating engines, provided feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Designed database to accurately track discrepancies, provided rapid alert of daily findings and developing trends to mission supervisors, strengthening maintenance practices, resulted in 38% decrease in discrepancies. Coordinated with base contractors clearing taxiway and ramps during inclement weather conditions. Directed taxiing aircraft through alternate routes during ground mishaps. Volunteered to serve meals to base personnel and volunteered charity assistance to local orphanage. Additional duties: Building custodian, technical Order Account Manger and Safety monitor

JUN 1994 to FEB 2001, 40 Hours/Week
Master Instructor, E-5
362 TRS/RFB XXXXXXXX Sheppard AFB XXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXX

Training Instructor (Fighter Crew Chief), Staff Sergeant Specifically, Fighter Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice (F-16) course J3AQR2A33B 003 Supervised classroom and hands-on instruction to facilitate unit training of over 10,000 students annually Instrumental in the development, design, and review of new course material Evaluated students knowledge/performance progress and conducted counseling sessions Mentored students on strengths, weaknesses, and improvement areas Augmented military training leaders in maintaining standards and discipline for a daily load of 800 students. Recommended student advancement, wash-back and elimination from training. Critiqued instructional materials, evaluated advanced training technology, and revised material Utilized Instructional System Development process and customer feedback to evaluate/improve training. Assisted in maintaining 47 aircraft, unit training equipment, and supplies valued over $1 billion Enhanced technical and instructional proficiency through research, crosstalk, and formal training sessions. Performed hands-on maintenance demonstrations. Created PowerPoint presentations. Accomplished servicing of F-16 aircraft systems. Trained newly assigned instructors on technique and performance. Developed maintenance discrepancy database worksheets and cross-referenced into chart format.

DEC 1989 to JUN 1994, 40 Hours/Week
F-16 Aircraft Maintenance Tech, E-5
69th Fighter Squadron (ACC), Moody AFB XXXXXXXX

Services aircraft. Performs end-of-runway, postflight, preflight, thru-flight, and phase inspections. Performs integrated combat turns and hot pit refuels. Advises on problems maintaining, servicing and inspecting aircraft and related equipment. Uses technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems. Interprets and advises on maintenance procedures and policies to repair aircraft and related equipment. Troubleshoots and maintains aircraft structures, systems, and components. Removes and installs aircraft components. Conducts functional tests of repaired components and systems. Adjusts, aligns, and rigs aircraft systems. Supervises and performs aircraft jacking, lifting and towing operations. Inspects aircraft structures. Supervises and performs aircraft and component inspections. Interprets inspection findings and determines adequacy of corrective actions. Inspects and checks components for clearance, tolerance, proper installation, and operation. Inspects and operates powered and nonpowered ground equipment. Inspects and identifies aircraft corrosion for prevention and repair. Reviews maintenance forms, aircraft records, automated maintenance data systems, and historical reports ensuring complete documentation. Performs flight chief, expediter, crew chief and maintenance support function. Supervises and assists in launch and recovering aircraft. Reviews maintenance data collection summaries, determines trends and production effectiveness.

FORMAL EDUCATION:
Some elementary school
Associate Science, Instructor of Technology and M, Community College of Air Force, Wichita Falls, TX, USA, 1996, GPA 4.00, 63 Hours, Other
Associate Science, Instructor of Technology and M, Vernon Regional Junior College, Vernon, TX, USA, 1996, GPA 4.00, 3 Hours, Semester

SPECIALIZED TRAINING:
Aircraft Maintenance Specialist, J3AQR43131/32/33/34/001, 264 hrs, 4 Nov 85
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Specialist, J4ABF43131C-004, 175 hrs, 18 Feb 86
AMQP Fighter Chief, 431X1-053, 15 Apr 86
Dedicated Crew Chief, 855TAC43171-036, 13 Jun 90
Aircraft Maintenance Technician, J4AMF452X4B-010, 85 hrs, 18 Nov 88
F-16 Advanced Crew Chief, J4AMF452X4B-012, 84 hrs, 24 Nov 92

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES:
Occupational Instructor Certification, 25 Nov 96
Master instructor Certification, 5 May 97
Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant Certification, Mar 03

AWARDS:
Air Force Commendation Medal 1994
Air Force Commendation Medal 2001
Military Oustanding Volumteer Service Medal 2001
Air Force Commendation Medal 2004
Air Force Achievement Medal 2005
Air Force Commendation Medal 2006
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
XXXXXXXX

1. External
2. (1) VRA
(2) VEOA
3. 06/07/1967
4. Yes
5. Yes
a. United States Airforce 29 Jul 1985 - 1 Apr 2006 SW Asia Svc Medal -- SWASM -- Ops Desert Shld and Desert Strm -- Aug 2, 1990 to Nov 30, 1995, Honorable
b. Yes, E6, 04/01/2006
6. Yes, 2
7. No
a. No
b. No
c.
d. No
e. No
8. Yes
9. 30 WPM
10. 0 WPM
11. Male
12. A
13. N






Occupational Instructor Certification, 25 Nov 96
Master instructor Certification, 5 May 97
Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant Certification, Mar 03
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by ATFS_Crash » 18 Dec 2007, 06:07

It sounds like he is very qualified and has some very valuable skills. However he will likely have to be like most other people and make some compromise on what type of job and location he takes. He likely have to try to find a job in the off-base or and nonmilitary civilian sector.

It sounds like he has a lot of skills that would apply to a lot of different types of jobs so he has much versatility. However he might have to take a moderate diversion from the job he is used to working.

Often there are civilian sector jobs that are similar to the jobs that they lasted in the military.

Such as a recruiter should be able to fairly easily transition to a civilian employment agency as a “headhunter”.

It sounds like your husband could probably find employment in the civilian sector of aviation maintenance or manufacturing. If not he has skills that can be easily used in other professions.


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by sweetpete » 18 Dec 2007, 06:52

Looks like an AFPC resume, same basic format as mine that I get bites on. Might have missed it but include the fact that he has or recently had a Security Clearance, companies like that. If you are submitting it to places other than AFPC get rid of the stuff that is not necessary like the 1-13 stuff at the bottom, if it's important include it within the other sections. Keep trying you guys will get a bite, and be willing to move.
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by akruse21 » 18 Dec 2007, 08:12

Maybe lose the "some elementary school"??? :)


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by AfterburnerDecalsScott » 18 Dec 2007, 09:34

If you refer to the 6th grade as "my senior year"....... :D
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by Lurch » 18 Dec 2007, 16:43

I agree with akruse21, absolutely get rid of the "some elementary school".

No need for the "40 Hours/ week" It's understood that the military is a full time job if you are active duty.

No need for semester hours in the college degrees. The degree is all that counts, though keep the GPA. 4.0 is a great accomplishment.

Apply online to Boeing, Lockheed, Northrop, etc........
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by ACMIguy » 18 Dec 2007, 18:37

randezsilli wrote:My husband retired from the Airforce and has applied for a few jobs as a civilian, on base jobs, but so far hasn't gotten anything. i was wondering if someone could look over his resume? Maybe we have it done up wrong?



I have a short bullet version that my company uses. He may be able to use this format to open the door and then use the more in-depth version at the interview.
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by randezsilli » 21 Dec 2007, 20:45

Thanks for all the responses! And the sample resume as well!
There has been a hiring freeze in this area for a while now and it sucks! We don't want to move unless we absolutely have to because our son has a few medical issues and we are right in th middle of his specialists. We drive to Ok City every 6 weeks for one and to Ft Worth every 3 months for another...


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by ViperKeeper » 24 Dec 2007, 00:56

So he has not worked an aircraft since '94 ?

What type of jobs are you looking for?
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by randezsilli » 25 Dec 2007, 05:19

i don't guess he has, he was an instructor at Sheppard forever it seemed, then he did a year and a half in Oklahoma City doing whatever it was they cross trained him for ( i know nothing about the military can you tell, lol)...
I know he's *hoping* to get on as an instructor again t Sheppard since we live here, a lot of people we know retired here before him and did the same, we just had bad timing and a hiring freeze when he got out... he says he is up for anything that pays well though..


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by ViperKeeper » 25 Dec 2007, 19:02

Well in that area I dont know that anything "pays well".
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05-08 312th Tactical
08-08 331skv FS
08-09 313th Pursuit


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by Viper5 » 27 Dec 2007, 14:02

First of all, keep the resume directed to just the facts, reduce the amount of writing. Stay on top of the opennings at Sheppard and keep applying. Take whatever you get selected - key is to get your foot in. On the flip side, if your husband stepped on any toes while stationed there, it might take awhile to get hired. Have your husband visit his last place of employment so they can remember him. This helps!
Since he has no BA degree, apply to jobs coded 1712.
Good luck,
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by rupp05 » 27 Dec 2007, 19:34

I'm very surprised he couldn't get anything at Lockheed Ft. Worth? Have you tried to apply on the lmco.com website under careers? They offer pretty decent wages but it is cyclical and on a contract basis, most of the time


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by randezsilli » 27 Dec 2007, 19:58

He had an interview with them but it was for a job down in San Antonio... we drove down to Lackland ( i think?) for the interview and all but they wound up hiring someone with out a family? They wanted him to start the job within 1 week and be moved down there... our lease wasn't up for 3 months and they didn't offer any sort of moving bonus or help with any of that, so they hired the single guy, lol....


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by ACMIguy » 28 Dec 2007, 14:26

Now that he is retired you will see how different it is on the outside. No more moving expenses and even less pay in some cases.
For my last move I went ahead and set everything up before bringing my family. My wife picked out a house (rental) and I moved on up with most of the stuff. After I was in and working she came up and moved in.
Stay flexible and you may have to sacrifice some before your completely settled again.
He may look into the Reserves or Guard for full time employment.
If he does this is what you can expect.
His retirement pay will stop. He will most likely pick up where he left off in pay grade and if he is full time will collect pay as Civil Service employee along with his military grade on duty weekends.
If he joins the Guard he will have an option to convert to AGR status. Which means he will be on active duty again only working for the Guard.
His active duty time will transfer over to Civil Service and when he retires from CS he will have full benefits.
He can retire from the military at age 60 but continue with CS till age 62.
If he takes a GS job in CS he will not have to join the Res. or Guard, but he will still loose his retirement pay.
You cannot collect Federal Pay from two places at one time.
So there are your options, hope it works out for you.


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