Jacob Vance

Meteorological Maintenance Technician with the United States Marine Corps, adept at electronics repair and system diagnostics. Accomplished in maintaining advanced environmental monitoring systems, ensuring precise weather data for mission success. Strong team collaborator with a proven track record in preventive maintenance and effective communication under pressure.

• Served as Meteorological Technician during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 1-24, supporting high-tempo aviation training operations.
• Conducted preventive maintenance (PMS), embarkation, and deployment of two major end items valued at over $6 million, ensuring 100% mission readiness.
• Supported 96 live day and night flight operations for VMFA-225 by providing 59 timely and accurate tactical weather observations, directly contributing to safe mission execution.
• Embarked and employed two major end items in support of field operations, demonstrating technical proficiency in system deployment under time-sensitive conditions.
• Acted as Classified Material Control Center (CMCC) Custodian for 105 classified assets, maintaining 100% accountability and compliance with security protocols.
• Completed Unit Level Training (ULT) 2-24 with MACS-2 Companies M and L, earning the Repairer Qualification and enhancing occupational proficiency through 109 training hours and 50 hands-on training events.
• Volunteered every other weekend at Colleton and Beaufort County Animal Shelters, supporting community outreach and service initiatives.

• Marine Air-Traffic Control Meteorological Equipment Maintainer
• Aviation Electronics Technician Intermediate Level
• Marine Air-Traffic Controller Technician
• Secret Security Clearance (active)
• Comptia A+ Course