Robert Bowling
Bellevue,NE
Summary
Accomplished Airborne Systems Engineer (ASE) and Technical Trainer with a proven track record at Leidos and the United States Air Force. Expert in delivering comprehensive training on ISR systems and applications, with a mastery for troubleshooting and crew risk management. Skilled in both Windows and Linux environments, consistently enhancing operational efficiency and mission readiness.
- Total Flight Hours: 2200 | Total SIM Hours: 201 | Total Instructor Hours: 717
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
ASE-5 Instructor/ASE SME, Technical Trainer
Leidos
2022.02 - Current
- Manage initial qualification Airborne Systems Engineer (ASE) training folder program
- Manage courseware, guidebooks, and training folders for RC-135V/W ASE instructor upgrade training
- Instruct initial qualification/re-qualification students on mission systems in classroom, flight, and ATDs
- Instruct upgrade candidates on current instruction methods, documentation, and procedures
- Create and modify study documents for ASE training implementation
- Schedule individuals (students and instructors) for flights, ATDs, training events, and appointments.
Systems Analyst
COLSA Corporation
2021.09 - 2022.01
- Performed and analyzed system design for varieties of applications for company and/or customers
- Responsible for obtaining user information to conduct analysis when problems occurred
- Provided scripting for Windows and Red Hat (Bash, PowerShell)
Standardizations/Evaluations Liaison Officer
38th Recon Squadron
2017.03 - 2021.09
- Created test Question Database for ASE 5 Flight Evaluation requirements
- Managed flight evaluation requirements and testing for over 300 flyers
- Maintained flight publications and updated when necessary
Airborne Systems Engineer
United States Air Force
2014.05 - 2021.09
- Performed operation checks of multiple Datalink systems in-flight while troubleshooting and maintaining airborne collection and communications systems.
- Maintained network infrastructure consisting of Windows, Linux and other virtual machines.
- Configured aircraft hardware and software systems to meet mission requirements in support of national taskings
- Conducted in-flight troubleshooting and repair of audio, video, and radio frequency distribution systems equipment
Education
High School Diploma -
Massaponax High School
Fredericksburg, VA2009
Skills
- OS: Windows XP/10 and Linux (RHEL)
- Software Apps: VMware, Secure CRT
- Hardware and software installation
- Datalinks | Link16, JTIDS, CIB, IBS
- Comm. Systems | Reachback, INMARSAT, Radio
- ISR Systems and Applications
- Microsoft Office
- Troubleshooting
- Crew Risk Management
- Flight Crew Instruction
Clearance
- TS/SCI (10/2020)
- CI Polygraph (11/2021)
Training
- RC-135 Rivet Joint Baseline Upgrade (2016, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024)
- Certified Flight Instructor Course (06/2020)
- Airborne Systems Engineer Initial Qualification Training (01/2015)
- Airborne Mission Systems Operator Technical School (07/2014)
Personal (& Extra)
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong listening and communication skills
- Capability to quickly adapt and initiate change
- Open-minded and innovative
- Willing and eager to learn new skills
- Solid team player and capable leader
- Fosters positive and effective work environments
- Reliable when given multiple tasks/assignments
Timeline
ASE-5 Instructor/ASE SME, Technical Trainer
Leidos
2022.02 - Current
Systems Analyst
COLSA Corporation
2021.09 - 2022.01
Standardizations/Evaluations Liaison Officer
38th Recon Squadron
2017.03 - 2021.09
Airborne Systems Engineer
United States Air Force
2014.05 - 2021.09
High School Diploma -
Massaponax High School
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