Jason Van Koevering
Lexington
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in mission readiness planning and personnel management at South Carolina Army National Guard. Proven track record in quality assurance and technical expertise in avionics systems. Adept at fostering team morale and achieving operational excellence through effective communication and strategic oversight.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
ARMT Platoon Sergeant
South Carolina Army National Guard
Eastover
07.2024 - Current
- Tracked 25+ soldiers for accountability, evaluations, military schools, and medical.
- Maintained unit discipline by enforcing standards of conduct and military regulations.
- Coordinated logistics for equipment deployment during field exercises and missions.
- Facilitated communication between command staff and platoon members effectively.
- Maintained a high level of morale among troops through positive reinforcement techniques and providing recognition when deserved.
Electronics Mechanic (WG11) / Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (WG12)
AASF#1 McEntire Joint National Guard Base
Eastover
04.2013 - Current
- Performed installation and repair of AH-64D/E electronics, avionics, and armament systems, and technical expertise in removing faulty LRUs for shop repair.
- Troubleshot, diagnosed, and repaired malfunctions on Doppler/GPS navigation systems, avionics systems, DMS, communications, and TADS/PNVS systems.
- Completed simple and complex electrical wiring repairs, varying from replacing pins in a cannon plug and building coax cables to replacing wire harnesses on the AH-64D/E airframe.
- Experience in various types of equipment and test sets to troubleshoot and diagnose faults on the AH-64D/E, such as APR-39 BOB, SLV computer, fuel quantity test set, captive boresight harmonization kit, TADS continuity test set, and different types of multimeters.
- Limited technical inspector orders in the absence of full-time TI personnel.
- Created Excel spreadsheets to easily track inspections on aircraft.
AH-64D/E System Supervisor // AH-64D/E System Technical Inspector
South Carolina Army National Guard
Eastover
02.2021 - 06.2024
- Supervised maintenance in the Armament shop on drill weekends, and annual training.
- Completed ALC (Advanced Leaders Course) and obtained a 94.20% GPA.
- Prioritized maintenance, aircraft inspections, and other tasks on a daily basis.
- Inspected maintenance on the AH-64E was completed by maintainers.
- Update safety messages for the AH-64E, and complete tasks in MCDS/TAMMS-A, JTDI, and other quality assurance websites.
- Served as the 1-151st battalion TMDE coordinator from 2021-2023, keeping company 1SGs up to date on delinquent items and projected TMDE. Worked with supply sergeants to locate items and keep the battalion’s delinquency rate below 2%
Production Controller (Temporary GS9)
AASF#1 McEntire Joint National Guard Base
Eastover
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Assists in coordinating maintenance test flights, flight schedules, maintenance plans and schedules, and prioritizes unscheduled maintenance requirements.
- Update daily flying hours and maintenance statuses on the aircraft daily status report.
- Accepts and approves supply parts for maintenance and work orders for off-aircraft maintenance being completed.
- Assists in collecting data and submitting aircraft inventory status and flying time report (DA Form 1352).
- Assisted in scheduling 2408-18 inspections for 15Y and 15R.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of production tasks.
Electronics Mechanic Supervisor (Temporary WS10)
AASF#1 McEntire Joint National Guard Base
Eastover
08.2022 - 01.2023
- I attended the supervisor course led by HRO, and I received a certificate of completion.
- Supervised daily maintenance conducted on the AH-64E and made Excel spreadsheets to track inspections for each aircraft.
- Assisted in tracking employees' time and leave.
- Created plans for weekly training schedules for personnel in the shop.
- Created weekly night shift schedules for easy employee tracking.
- I reached out to different Lockheed Martin and Boeing representatives for maintenance assistance for employees.
AH-64D/E Apache Armament, Electronics, Avionics Maintainer (15Y)
South Carolina Army National Guard
Eastover
04.2009 - 02.2021
- Installed, maintained, and repaired electronics, avionics, and armament systems on the AH-64D helicopter.
- Completed electrical repairs that required the use of precision measuring equipment, common hand tools, torque wrenches, and calibrated testing equipment.
- Train and mentor junior enlisted personnel in the armament shop on how to perform tasks, troubleshoot, repair the aircraft, and navigate the IETM and other manuals used on the AH-64D helicopter.
- Coordinate and ensure the D Co. The TMDE program is maintained and up to date in accordance with related publications, such as TB 750-25 and TB 43-180. D Co. TMDE Coordinator from 2017 to 2021, and went through two ARMS inspections during that time, earning a 100% on the TMDE inspection.
- Gather and disseminate information and materials for drill weekends and annual training for the Armament Shop, attend key leader meetings, and attend production control meetings.
Education
Graduate Certificate -
SENIOR LEADERS COURSE (SLC)
Eastern Army Aviation Training Site (EAATS)01-2025
Certificate -
SUPERVISOR COURSE
Eastover, SC11.2022
Graduate Certificate -
ADVANCED LEADERS COURSE (ALC)
Eastern Army Aviation Training Site (EAATS)04.2022
Graduate Certificate -
15Y AH-64D APACHE ARMAMENT / ELECTRONICS / AVIONIC
FT. Eustis, Virginia12.2009
Skills
- Mission readiness planning
- Administrative support
- Personnel management
- Quality assurance
Timeline
ARMT Platoon Sergeant
South Carolina Army National Guard
07.2024 - Current
Production Controller (Temporary GS9)
AASF#1 McEntire Joint National Guard Base
02.2023 - 06.2023
Electronics Mechanic Supervisor (Temporary WS10)
AASF#1 McEntire Joint National Guard Base
08.2022 - 01.2023
AH-64D/E System Supervisor // AH-64D/E System Technical Inspector
South Carolina Army National Guard
02.2021 - 06.2024
Electronics Mechanic (WG11) / Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic (WG12)
AASF#1 McEntire Joint National Guard Base
04.2013 - Current
AH-64D/E Apache Armament, Electronics, Avionics Maintainer (15Y)
South Carolina Army National Guard
04.2009 - 02.2021
Graduate Certificate -
SENIOR LEADERS COURSE (SLC)
Certificate -
SUPERVISOR COURSE
Graduate Certificate -
ADVANCED LEADERS COURSE (ALC)
Graduate Certificate -
15Y AH-64D APACHE ARMAMENT / ELECTRONICS / AVIONIC
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