Work History (Pre-engineering)

This page highlights my pre-engineering work history  June 1970 to November 1979 in reverse chronological order.  

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• Officer Trainee July 1977 to November 1979

• Technical Instructor March 1976 to July 1977

• Avionics AGE Technician November 1972 to March 1976

• Factory/Warehouse Worker, Janitor and Retail Sales Clerk/Cashier June 1970 to November 1972

Officer Trainee

AFIT/CI, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH; College of Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

July 1977 to November 1979

• Competitively selected from enlisted applicants in the Air Force Airman Education and Commissioning Program sponsored by AFIT/CIRD, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.

• Received full scholarship to earn Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering in manufacturing and automatic controls

• Attended Officer Training School and graduated in the top section

Technical Instructor

3451 School Squadron, Lowry AFB, CO

March 1976 to July 1977

• Instructed In theory, operation, calibration, inspection, and maintenance of manually controlled F-111 and F-15 test stations and all user-calibrated peculiar test equipment associated with avionics aerospace ground equipment (AGE) maintenance

• Reviewed technical data, wrote course material, developed training aids, and supervised up to 8 students in the classroom and equipment shops.

• Earned 7-level and completed academic and proficiency requirements for Master Instructor including Instructional Systems Development and Technical Training Instructor courses.

• Earned Associate Degree in Instrumentation Technology

Avionics AGE Technician

23 Avionics Maintenance Squadron, England AFB, LA

November 1972 to March 1976

• Completed 6 weeks of basic military training at Lackland AFB, TX and 33 weeks of technical training at Lowry AFB, Co in preparation for on-the-job-training.

• Completed career development course 3 months early and rapidly gained expertise for upgrade to 5-level and promotion

• Analyzed malfunctions, and calibrated and maintained both manual and semi-automatic Avionics AGE supporting A-7D aircraft using Precision Measurement Equipment calibration standards.

• Performed calibrations in the Voltage and Resistance Section of the Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory.

• Held accountability for shop equipment valued at over $400 thousand.

• Shop supervisor for 20 people on tasks involving both analog and digital electronic systems including digital computers and computer controlled test equipment.

Factory/Warehouse Worker, Janitor and Retail Sales Clerk/Cashier

Ashtabula, Ohio

June 1970 to November 1972

• Graduated from High School and worked three part—time jobs

  • Worked at Coca Cola as factory and warehouse worker during the day

    • Worked on production lines for bottled products and planned loads for routes and drivers

  • Worked 9 months as a night janitor at an elementary school

    • Learned the downside of customer feedback

  • Worked at Sears, Roebuck, and Company as Sales Clerk/Cashier in evenings and on weekends.

    • Learned to meet strangers, sell paint and hardware, and handle customer complaints

    • Gained basic knowledge of inventory management and stock control

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