Christopher L. Hattery
Fort Wayne
Summary
Dynamic Aircraft and Aircraft Armament Maintenance Specialist with over 20 years of proven experience in inspecting, servicing, and repairing a diverse range of aircraft types and models. Strong commitment to safety and precision while effectively diagnosing and resolving mechanical issues through thorough investigations. Recognized for exceptional technical skills and the ability to implement innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency. Reliable team player dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of aircraft performance and safety.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist, Team Manager
122nd Fighter Wing Indiana Air National Guard
12.2018 - Current
- Supervises and trains personnel to complete maintenance operations of military fighter aircraft weapons systems
- Successfully managed team during conversion of legacy A-10 aircraft to the contemporary F-16C jet fighter
- Evaluates equipment maintenance tasks with available resources to schedule timely completion of repairs, minimizing equipment down time
- Collaborates with other departments within the organization to plan most efficient means to accomplish mission goals while being most beneficial to all members of the organization
- Examines and tests aircraft parts, components, and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality
- Ensures the quality of maintenance tasks meets or exceeds the required specifications of technical manuals and drawings
- Seeks out needed parts, equipment, and tools needed for maintenance tasks
- Proficient in the use of basic hand electrical tools as well as sophisticated precision measuring equipment to evaluate quality of maintenance
- As needed, performs soldering and wire repair on weapons electrical circuits
- Performs fault isolation, functional, and operational checks of electrical weapons control systems
Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Supervisor
122nd Fighter Wing Indiana Air National Guard
01.2004 - 12.2018
- + + Flight Chief + +
- Supervised 20+ personnel performing aircraft combat sortie generation and maintenance on over 20 aircraft in multiple foreign and dometic locations
- + + Crew Chief; F-16 and A-10 Aircraft + +
- Planned and performed maintenance tasks to ensure assigned aircraft were ready for sortie execution
- Removed, installed, rigged, tested aircraft components including flight controls, landing gear, gear boxes, hydraulic components, and engines
- Engine run qualified on F-16 aircraft for mil and high power maintenance runs for GE and Pratt and Whitney engines
- Performed preflight, post flight, thru flight inspections
- Serviced aircraft fuel, oil, LOX, and hydraulic systems. Hot pit supervisor and member
- Documented all maintenance performed on aircraft using paper records and electronic databases
- Briefed and debriefed aircrew concerning aircraft systems discrepancies and capabilities
- Member of Phase dock and supplemented tire shop during personnel shortfalls
- Hardened Aircraft Shelter Supervisor during deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom
- Prepared briefs and training opportunities for traditional guardsmen during Unit Training Assemblies
- Trained and monitored progress of assigned personnel through the career development plan
- I.T. Equipment Custodian - Ordered, received, tracked and monitored I.T. assets within the flight line section.
- Cargo Mobility - Planned, packed, and mobilized tools and equipment needed to support sortie generation and personnel during overseas and TDY deployments.
- Safety NCO - Conducted initial safety briefs to new personnel. Briefed policy and practices related to contemporary safety issues.
- + + Production Controller, Maintenance Operation Center+ +
- Coordinated maintenance tasks between work centers within the Maintenance Group to meet objectives of management
- Coordinated with outside agencies when the need arises for support of fire protection, services, CE, public affairs, and security forces
- Took prompt and decisive action to adjust maintenance repair priorities necessitated by unscheduled maintenance requirements, and incorporate all unscheduled maintenance into a daily plan
- + + Contracting Officer's Representative; Thumrait Air Base, Oman 10/2011 - 04/2012 + +
- Liaison between Air Force Contractor Augmentation Program and hired contractors performing transient alert services for military aircraft within the AOR
- Provided contract oversight for a six member, two point six million dollar contract
- Identified and resolved critical personnel shortfalls of the contractor. Worked with AFCAP and higher headquarters to avoid impending breach of contract of critical service contract saving ten months and an estimated 150,000 dollars in renegotiation
- + + Emergency Operations Center NCOIC + +
- Developed procedures for activation, relocation, and deactivation of the EOC
- + + Resource Advisor + +
- Provided accurate budgetary forecasts to the group commander allowing 36,000 dollars of purchasing support for the squadron, C-17, and KC-10 maintenance detachments
Computer Programmer
Central Mutual Insurance Companies
06.2001 - 01.2004
- Performed mainframe and Internet programming to meet project objectives set by higher management
- Analyzed and planned projects, evaluating most efficient use of resources to meet task goals
- Delegated quality controls tasks to ensure program modifications were accurate and met the desired intentions of management
Plane Captain UH-1N/AH-1W Helicopters
United States Marine Corps
05.1993 - 03.1997
- Work Center Supervisor- Managed maintenance activities for over 15 aircraft to ensure daily flight schedule was completed and maintenance suspenses were completed on time
- Supervised 40+ personnel assigning maintenance tasks to appropriate personnel in regards to skills and training qualification levels
- Quality Assurance Representative - Inspected maintenance performed by personnel was complete, correct, and documented accordingly
- Managed Flight Line safety program, training program, fuel sample program, and squadron FOD Manager
- Performed daily, turnaround, and phase inspections on AH-1W and UH-1N Helicopters
- Performed fuel and engine oil sampling
- Rigged flight components of rotor systems and engine power and throttles
- Performed vibration analysis and rotor tracking
- Removed and replaced helicopter engines, transmissions, gear boxes, and mounts
Electronic Intelligence Analyst (USMC)
Naval Security Group Activity RAF Edzell
07.1989 - 05.1993
- Evaluator/Reporter: Classic Wizard/White Cloud. MOS 2631 ELINT Intercept Operator
- Intercepted and evaluated signal intelligence data for authenticity and value of threat against tactical and national air, land, and sea forces of the United States and NATO allies
- Monitored, analyzed, and tracked activity and movement of surface-to-air missile (SAM), antiaircraft artillery (AAA), air-to-air missile (AAM) and associated radar systems that posed a threat to air force and naval aircraft
- Intercepted ELINT data emitted from surface and subsurface naval vessels, providing positive hull identification of warships and submarines, their location, and current activities in domestic and international waters
- Prepared and presented daily intelligence briefs for commanders noting trends in military activity for a region and providing meaningful conclusion of the foreign military's intentions during exercises and real world contingencies
- Maintained databases and intelligence reference libraries with current intelligence data of foreign weapon systems
- TOP SECRET CLEARANCE
Education
Associate of Science - Computer Programming
Rhodes State College
Lima, OH06-2001
Aircraft Armament And Ordnance Systems
Aircraft Armament Systems
Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, TX01-2019
Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance
Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, TX06-2004
ELINT And Cryptology
Radio Non-Morse ELINT Operator
NTTC Corry Station, Pensacola, FL07-1990
Skills
- Military aircraft maintenance protocols
- Safety procedures compliance
- Aircraft inspections and sortie generation
- Proficient in using precision measuring instruments
- Assess repair effectiveness
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Aircraft flight control rigging
- Aircraft engine control rigging
- Landing gear maintenance
- Mentorship development
Job-related training
- Noncommissioned Officer Academy, 11/2009
- Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, 03/2012
- Diversity Champion Training, 09/2009
- Leadership Challenge Program Phase 1, 08/2012
Additional information
- Awards include: Air and Space Commendation Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Marine Corps Good Conduct, Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Small Arms Expert.
- Other: Meritorious Masts (4), Letters of Appreciation (4)
Timeline
Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist, Team Manager
122nd Fighter Wing Indiana Air National Guard
12.2018 - Current
Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Supervisor
122nd Fighter Wing Indiana Air National Guard
01.2004 - 12.2018
Computer Programmer
Central Mutual Insurance Companies
06.2001 - 01.2004
Plane Captain UH-1N/AH-1W Helicopters
United States Marine Corps
05.1993 - 03.1997
Electronic Intelligence Analyst (USMC)
Naval Security Group Activity RAF Edzell
07.1989 - 05.1993
Associate of Science - Computer Programming
Rhodes State College
Aircraft Armament And Ordnance Systems
Aircraft Armament Systems
Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance
ELINT And Cryptology
Radio Non-Morse ELINT Operator