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Caleb Woriax

Beaufort

Summary

Skilled USAF Non-Commissioned Officer with active SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE and 10 years of experience in the aerospace industry, with extensive knowledge in leadership, supervision, quality assurance, documentation, technical and troubleshooting skills, and product improvement across different disciplines. Adept at reading schematics, troubleshooting, and repairing all related systems and subsystems.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CLS-F-35 Aircraft Mechanic 3/Powerline Mechanic

Northrop Grumman
08.2024 - Current
  • Perform Maintenance, Repair, Launch, and Recovery activities on F-35 aircraft.
  • Ensure aircraft are in exceptional mechanical condition and safe for flight by performing maintenance, inspections, and servicing requirements on all aircraft systems in accordance with JTD and all applicable program and service guidance.
  • Perform and/or assist with Field-Level Modifications and TCTD maintenance actions.
  • Assist with OJT training for team members and partner aircraft maintenance personnel.
  • Maintain and update aircraft records and status within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) of ALIS.
  • Keep the production staff updated on aircraft status.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Aircraft Maintenance Manager.
  • Perform required Airframe and Power Plant General (APG) tasks as part of F-35 Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) performing organizational-level modifications.
  • Use your training, knowledge, and experience to obtain special certifications (example: confined space, borescope, etc.) as locally required.

Instructional Systems Designer/Graphical Artist

USAF
10.2020 - 07.2023
  • Improves USAF combat capability by producing world class interactive multimedia instruction for aircraft and munitions maintenance training.
  • Enhancing Air Force and DOD senior leader decision-making through timely production of high-quality visual information products.
  • Proficient in Adobe Premier Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Audition, and the rest of the Adobe Creative Suite.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Crew Chief/APG), Craftsman– F-16

USAF
08.2013 - 10.2020
  • Inspected/performed preventative and advanced maintenance, flightline checks, phase, repair, and troubleshooting of F-16CG (fighter aircraft) in a fast-paced environment.
  • Input and extracted data and documentation using automated databases (IMDS-AIS).
  • Oversaw 10 subordinates in day-to-day duties and professional development.
  • Supervised personnel in diagnosing, repairing, and replacement of faulty line replaceable units. Resolved complex aircraft/engine discrepancies: Tracked/executed time-change items and scheduled/unscheduled maintenance.
  • Team lead, performed final inspections on, and validated accuracy of work performed by others.
  • Used technical data, schematics, blueprints, and modification orders to determine best maintenance practices.
  • Inspected and operated powered and non-powered aerospace ground equipment.
  • Interfaced directly with system specialists to troubleshoot and effect proper and timely repairs.
  • Contacted parts dealers, vendors, and manufacturers to resolve issues and enforce warranties and contract agreements with defective parts.

Maintenance Support/Tool Room-21 warehouse and HAZMAT manager

USAF
04.2017 - 04.2018
  • Inspected/repaired deployable tool kits; tracked and installed paper and digital Technical Order updates to support F-16 aircraft.
  • Performed daily inventory inspection, issued/inspected mobile toolboxes, specialized test equipment.
  • Managed personnel, inspection forecasts, vehicles, tool, and test set discrepancies.
  • Ensured compliance with State and Federal EPA and Air Force Occupational Safety and Health guidelines for hazardous materials handling and disposal.
  • Monitored 10 programs and 350 individual items to include tools, combined tool kits, hazardous materials, and 21-support equipment and spares.
  • Managed -21 Alternate Mission Equipment warehouse.
  • Serviced, repaired, delivered, recovered, and inspected -21 Alternate Mission Equipment (AME) assets.

Education

High School Diploma -

Purnell Swett High School
Pembroke, NC
05.2013

Professional Military Education Leadership -

Airman Leadership School
Luke AFB, AZ
08-2019

2A373M Crew Chief Course -

Technical Training
Sheppard AFB, TX
04-2014

Skills

  • Trouble Shooting
  • Management/Leadership
  • Military Operations
  • Engine Run Qualified
  • Familiarity with Aerospace Ground Equipment
  • Boroscope Qualified
  • Phased Inspection Qualified
  • In Process Inspection Qualified
  • Microsoft Office
  • Communication
  • 7 Level Craftsman
  • Understanding Schematics
  • Blade Blend Qualified
  • Flightline Aircraft Maintenance
  • Time Management
  • Ability to decipher blueprints
  • Intake and Exhaust Inspection Qualified

Certification

  • Active Secret Security Clearance (Enrolled in Continuous Evaluation 2013 – 2026)
  • Forklift Certification
  • Intakes and Exhaust F-16
  • Blade Blend Qualified
  • Borescope Qualified
  • Air Force Trainers Course
  • Airfield driver qualified
  • Red X/PI Qualified
  • Hazardous Cargo Shipment (via air)
  • F-16 Familiarization
  • Basic CPR Training
  • Fundamentals of Aircraft Maintenance
  • Specialized repair parts ordering
  • Aerospace Ground Equipment Utilization
  • Egress Training
  • Fire Suppression Training
  • Fuel Key Utilization
  • Engine Run Qualified
  • Aircraft Jacking Procedures
  • Hydrazine Familiarization
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

CLS-F-35 Aircraft Mechanic 3/Powerline Mechanic

Northrop Grumman
08.2024 - Current

Instructional Systems Designer/Graphical Artist

USAF
10.2020 - 07.2023

Maintenance Support/Tool Room-21 warehouse and HAZMAT manager

USAF
04.2017 - 04.2018

Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Crew Chief/APG), Craftsman– F-16

USAF
08.2013 - 10.2020

High School Diploma -

Purnell Swett High School

Professional Military Education Leadership -

Airman Leadership School

2A373M Crew Chief Course -

Technical Training
Caleb Woriax