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Andrew Elsten

North Platte

Summary

Crew Chief with the USAF, skilled in mechanical troubleshooting, and crew leadership. Achieved enhanced aircraft availability through effective mentoring and streamlined maintenance processes. Proven track record in safety inspections and incident management, ensuring mission readiness, and operational excellence in tactical aircraft systems.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Tactical Aircraft Maintainer

USAF
Holloman Air Force Base
02.2025 - Current

- Supported personnel and teams by supplying essential tools and equipment for job completion.

- Managed tank hardware program for external fuel tanks, ensuring mission-critical equipment for extended flights.

- Led team responsible for repairing Getac laptops, providing necessary technical data for all jobs.

Tactical Aircraft Maintainer

USAF
Aviano AB
04.2021 - 02.2025

-Conducted routine inspections and troubleshooting on tactical aircraft systems to ensure operational readiness.
-Mentored junior technicians on technical skills and best practices in aircraft maintenance operations.
- Ensured mission readiness by completing scheduled maintenance on tactical aircraft systems and components.
- Streamlined troubleshooting processes by effectively utilizing technical manuals, schematics, and diagnostic equipment.

- Led maintenance teams in the execution of scheduled and unscheduled repairs, enhancing aircraft availability.
- Conducted inspections to maintain equipment readiness and reliability standards.

Education

High School Diploma -

St Patricks Private School
North Platte, NE

Mechanical Maintenance

Technician School Sheppard AFB
Wichita Falls, TX

Leadership

Airmen Leadership School
Aviano AB

Skills

- Training and mentoring
- Performance improvements
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Crew leadership
- Crew supervision
- Technical problem solving
- Safety inspection
- Incident management

Accomplishments

Helped in a NATO Mission to strengthen the US bond with Bulgaria

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Tactical Aircraft Maintainer

USAF
02.2025 - Current

Tactical Aircraft Maintainer

USAF
04.2021 - 02.2025

High School Diploma -

St Patricks Private School

Mechanical Maintenance

Technician School Sheppard AFB

Leadership

Airmen Leadership School
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